Get an essence of brightening with Fresh, Dr Renaud, Yves Rocher and Neutrogena!

Fresh Peony Spot Correcting Brightening Essence - 30ml - $76 - brightens, clarifies, lightens and visibly reduces the appearance of age spots and imperfections with a highly effective brightening complex derived from peony and licorice root extracts and vitamin C glucoside - which is proven to reduce and prevent the appearance of dark spots and even skintone, while hyaluronic acid works to attract and seal in moisture for supple skin.

While it can be worn day or night I find it most effective to apply a little bit more then you can actually rub into the skin, so there is a thin layer on the face that gradually soaks in - making night time the idea time to use it because nobody wants to walk around with gunk on their face!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Laboratoire Dr Renaud Radiance White Brightening Essence Dark Blemishes - 15ml - $64.95 - treats brown spots and evens out dull complexions for luminous and radiant skin with a glowing, youthful vitality. Formulated with the Laser C Complex - featuring vitamin CE - to repair signs of photoaging and improve skin's firmness and tonicity for skin that looks healthy and younger For all skin types, including the most sensitive, it's formulated without parabens, alcohol, colorants and contains no hydroquinone.

Available at spas and clinics across Canada - check out ldrenaud.com to find one near you.

Yves Rocher White Botanical Exceptional Youth Essence Botanical Brightening Complex - 30ml - $56 - with a gel texture that melts on the skin leaving skin looking both younger and more radiant with the extraordinary brightening power of licorice and the powerful anti-aging effectiveness of white lupin - skin is instantly softer and more radiant, and in 14 days, complexion is more uniform and the skin is as though transformed. In one month, the appearance of dark spots are visibly reduced, wrinkles are smoothed and the skin seems renewed. Paraben free, colorant free, mineral oil free.

Available at Yves Rocher stores across Canada and online at www.yvesrocher.ca.

Keep the dark spots from returning with an effective sunscreen like:

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Sunscreen SPF 60 - 88ml - $14.99 - with an ultra-lightweight, waterproof and sweetproof formula that is gentle enough even for sensitive skin. With helioplex technology which provides high, photostable UV protection from the sun and defends skin against both UVA and UVB rays and includes the antioxidant benefits of vitamins A, C and E. Absorbs quickly into skin for a fresh non-greasy feel that works well alone or under make-up.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -