New Year resolutions can be a bummer. You vow to finally start using that gym membership, to stop gossiping and to quit bingeing on fries � sure you will. Those things are hard to do! So, this time around, why not resolve to do something manageable like repair your winter-ravaged skin? The good news is that there couldn't be a better time to embark on such a quest because the latest in skin brightening technology not only helps to light up bleak winter skin, it also works to fade acne scars, banish wrinkles and balance out uneven skin tones.
And, because everyone's clamoring for brighter, clearer complexions, many brands have developed entire lines of products designed to help you get your glow on while fading spots and sun damage. Whether you choose a cleanser, moisturizer or primer, this list of the seven hottest brighteners will get you well on your way to sticking to a resolution. For once.
Shiseido, one of the leading names in brightening skin care, has revamped their White Lucent line with a newly reformulated collection that targets dark spots and helps balance out an uneven skin tone in as few as two weeks. Even if you don't struggle with blotchiness, this regimen can help to bring a luminous glow to your complexion. A good way to find out what works for you before spending a ton of cash on a hunch is to try the 1 2 3 starter kit, which includes the Brightening Cleansing Foam, Brightening Softener Enriched and the Brightening Protective Emulsion. In addition to leaving you looking brighter, all three products are gentle enough for every skin type and smell great.
This new Complexion Correction Kit focuses on reducing hyperpigmentation, age spots and freckles while also smoothing wrinkles. How does this magic potion manage to turn back time? The formula works at increasing the turn over rate of skin cells, which provides a newer, more youthful complexion. The kit includes the Brightening Cream, Brightening Mask, Brightening Spot Treatment and Protect SPF 55 Serum Sunscreen -- all which aid in fighting those pesky dark spots while protecting your skin from further UV damage. They think of everything.
Of the many recent celebrity weddings, Katy Perry and Russell Brand's lavish Indian ceremony was the most opulent. The beautiful hennas inked onto Perry's body were accentuated by her glowing skin. The secret to her bridal glow? A mixture of Indian spices and saffron was rubbed all over Perry's face, hands and feet the day before to help brighten and tighten her skin. And, now, thanks to KeSARI, which has bottled the saffron-loaded spice mixture in their Triphala Radiance Firming Serum, you can get the benefits without leaving the comfort of your own home. The serum also contains a boost of Retinol, a form of vitamin A that works wonders to unclog pores, boost collagen reduce fine lines and is essential to every woman's anti-aging skin care regimen.
A multi-tasker if ever there was one! This lotion does more than just hydrate, it offers a subtle hint of color while brightening complexions with a soft, illuminating shimmer. And, bonus, it also offers UV protection. One tube that hydrates, tints, shimmers and protects while working for all skin types? Brilliant.
New Year resolutions can be a bummer. You vow to finally start using that gym membership, to stop gossiping and to quit bingeing on fries � sure you will. Those things are hard to do! So, this time around, why not resolve to do something manageable like repair your winter-ravaged skin? The good news is that there couldn't be a better time to embark on such a quest because the latest in skin brightening technology not only helps to light up bleak winter skin, it also works to fade acne scars, banish wrinkles and balance out uneven skin tones.
And, because everyone's clamoring for brighter, clearer complexions, many brands have developed entire lines of products designed to help you get your glow on while fading spots and sun damage. Whether you choose a cleanser, moisturizer or primer, this list of the seven hottest brighteners will get you well on your way to sticking to a resolution. For once.
