Farmacy Honeymoon Glow AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids, $58
This nighttime newbie packs an impressive 14 percent blend of alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids, which work together to gently exfoliate your skin, upping the radiance factor and decreasing the look of pores. But don't worry, it also contains the brand's proprietary Echinacea GreenEnvy honey and hyaluronic acid for added hydration, so your skin never feels stripped. Apply one or two pumps of the night serum all over your face at bedtime, two to three times per week.
The brand's latest launch, this peel delivers pro-level exfoliation at home. Credit a combo of enzymes, lactic acid and fruit alpha hydroxy acids, though unlike many other at-home peels, it also contains soothing ingredients so you don't have to worry about any unsightly irritation. To kick-start your brightening routine, use it three days in a row, then cut down to once a week as maintenance.
Perfect when you need a quick fix, this brightening booster contains salicylic acid to leave skin clearer and more radiant. Also nice: The addition of peptides and antioxidants for long-term anti-aging benefits...and the affordable price tag.
Like a PSL for your skin, this brand new peel contains pumpkin puree to brighten, smooth and soften your complexion (it's rich in exfoliating enzymes), plus pumpkin seed extract to fight fine lines. And yes, it smells just as delish as your favorite seasonal beverage.
Korres Wild Rose 15% Vitamin C Spotless Serum, $75
Vitamin C is a standout spot-fighting ingredient; not only does it gently exfoliate to get rid of existing spots, it also works to stop the production of pigment and keep new ones from cropping up. This serum contains an impressive concentration of the superstar active—but doesn't have any sulfates, parabens, phthalates or other potentially questionable ingredients—and is a good pick for all skin types.
