I have compiled 10 of The Best Night Cream For Skin Brightening, Pigmentation And Fairness here in this article. Over the counter (OTC) night cream and Dermatologist recommended Cream are also included.Please note that i have not included many noted products as their ingredient list was not available. There is a product for every Skin type.

See,  The 10 Best Dermatologist Recommended Safe Skin Lightening And Brightening Creams

Please keep in mind that these Night creams take up to 45 days for you to see visible results. There aren’t any ‘Miracle product’ in the list.

• I have not mentioned any Hydroquinone and Steroid based products. You should not use these ingredient based creams without a dermatologist’s advise as you may end up ruining your skin.

I have also given the Ingredient Analysis of each product so that you can see why i recommend these products. Costly products doesn’t mean it will work. So choose one that suits your skin.

• Please use a sunscreen to prevent your skin from darkening further and as an anti ageing precaution.
• Protecting your skin is important while using brightening, lightening or anti ageing creams, Hence please use a sunscreen that suits your skin type.

None of the skin brightening and anti ageing skin care routines would be complete without Sunscreen. I would say, none of the creams however costly it may be, It will not work. You may end up with damaged, dull and darker skin. 🙁

Read The best Sunscreen For Every Type 

The Face Shop White Seed Blanclouding Moisture Cream

Pros

• Best suited for dry, mature & combination skin
• Mild fragrance
• Spreads and gets absorbed easily
• Moisturises deeply
• Does not clog pores
• No irritations on sensitive skin
• Adds a glow and brightens your skin
• Improves dull lifeless skin
• Helps even out the skin
• Fades dark spots
• Offers sunscreen protection from Titanium Dioxide
• Provides anti ageing benefits
• No parabens

Cons

• Price
• Too oily for summers
• May or may not suit oily skin

Conclusion

• Night cream is suitable for All Skin Types
• Potent Ingredients that delivers Results
• Night cream Formulated without 7 additives: parabens, tar colorant, animal-sourced ingredients, mineral oil, talc, polyacrylamide, paraffin

O3+ Skin Care Night Repair Cream

Pros

• Light weight
• Spread easily
• Provides anti ageing benefits
• Uses safe and natural skin whitening ingredients like Licorice and Arbutin
• Contains moisturising exfoliant, Lactic Acid
• Lactic acid helps promote collagen synthesis
• Non oily
• Imparts a glow
• No  fairness cream like brightness effect
• Pleasant fragrance

Cons

• Needs to use consistently to see results
• No instant results
• Lactic Acid, Bad for Sensitive Skin
• Sweet Almond Oil, Bad for Oily Skin

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Conclusion

• O3+ night cream helps to lighten skin tone over consistent use
• Lactic Acid and Sweet Almond Oil are not exactly Comedogenic as i couldn’t find their rating But oily acne prone skin  may react to it.
• Notably Potent Ingredients that work

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Innisfree Perfect 9 Repair Cream

Pros

Moisturises deeply
Soothes the skin
Brightens the skin
No tugging or pulling as the cream is of perfect consistency
Leaves skin soft and supple
Does not irritate my sensitive skin
Did not cause breakouts
Works to fade signs of ageing
Nourishes the skin
Revitalises skin to give a healthy glow
Helps firm and tighten mature skin

Paraben free

Cons

• Price is high
• Contains alcohol
• It has vegetable oil in it

The comedogenic ingredients in this night cream maybe responsible for skin irritation,

• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil,  Comodogenic rating 3  🙁
• Stearic Acid,  Comedogenic Rating 3:(
• Alcohol, (Solvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Anti foaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent)

Conclusion

• Suitable for Normal-Dry Skin Types.
• Brightens Skin Tone
• Potent Ingredients in Brightens and provides Anti aging benefits
• Although it contains Alcohol, Its effect on dry skin depends on the concentration. It has moisturising ingredients to counter this so i do not think anyone would feel any dryness.

Olay White Radiance Brightening Night Essence Moisturiser

Pros

• Leaves skin soft
• Non oily
• Pleasant and mild fragrance
• Hydrates the skin deeply
• Helps brighten the skin
• Provides anti ageing benefits
• Adds a glow to lifeless skin
• Plumps the skin
• Consistent use helps fade dark spots
• Offers UV protection as it has Titanium dioxide in it

Cons

• No instant results
• Need to use at least three tubs to see improvement in dark spots and scars

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• Isopropyl Isostearate, Bad for Oily Skin,  Comedogenic Rating 5 🙁
• Stearic Acid, Bad for Oily Skin,  Comedogenic Rating 3
• Orange Juice, Bad for Sensitive Skin
• Lemon Juice, Good for Oily Skin, Bad for Sensitive Skin

Conclusion

• This night cream is suitable for Normal-Dry Skin
• Absolute no-no for oily, acne prone skin
• Really Works in brightening skin with added anti ageing benefits
• I am rather confused as to why a night cream has UV protection.

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Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

 

Pros

• Light weight
• Offers sun protection
• Helps repair the skin cells
• The serum gets absorbed easily
• Non oily
• Contains antioxidants
• Moisturises the skin thoroughly
• Makes skin soft and supple
• Improves skin tone and texture
• Adds a glow
• Does not clog pores
• Fragrance free
• Firms and tightens skin
• Reduces the appearance of open pores

Cons

• Price is on the higher side

(As per Ingredients mentioned on official website on 8.1.2018)

Seems like this night treatment serum has comedogenic ingredients like,

• Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bad for Sensitive Skin
• Oleth-5, Oleth-3, Bad for Oily Skin, Comedogenic Rating – 3
• Hydrolyzed Algin,  Bad for Sensitive Skin And Oily Skin

Conclusion

• Suitable for normal – dry skin
• Works in brightening skin
• Oil-free
•  Dermatologist-Tested
•  Ophthalmologist-Tested
•  Non-acnegenic; won’t clog pores
•  Fragrance-free

L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Night Cream

Pros

• Fairly priced
• Not at all heavy on the skin
• Gets absorbed quickly
• Non oily finish
• Hydrates fairly
• Did not cause breakouts
• Lightens skin tone
• Fades sun tan
• Brightens the skin

Cons

• Caused itching on my sensitive skin
• Dry skin may need to moisturise again
• Not for winters
• May cause breakouts for acne prone skin

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May cause breakout depending on your acne type due to pore blocking ingredients like,

Stearic Acid – Comedogenic rating 3

Palmitic Acid- Comedogenic rating 2

Conclusion

• Works in brightening skin tone
• Has anti ageing ingredients too
• I have used this one and it did not cause any irritation on my sensitive skin.

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Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Pros

• Light weight
• Non greasy
• Pleasant and soothing lavender fragrance
• Hydrates my skin
• Blurs the appearance of pores
• Helps repair and rejuvenate your skin
• Brightens up my skin
• Gets absorbed without leaving  a film
• Makes skin a lot softer and smoother to touch
• Adds a healthy glow
• Improves skin texture

Cons

• May not suit extremely sensitive skin

PeppyBlog Verdict:

This is an essential oil blend that everyone swears by.

• Suitable for Normal- Dry skin
• All Natural Ingredients

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer

Pros

• Light weight
• Lotion consistency
• Mild fragrance
• Non greasy
• Spreads easily
• Quick to get absorbed
• Moisturises my normal skin
• Did not cause breakouts
• Did not irritate my sensitive skin. My skin is used to it  i have already used a stronger retinol product
• Works to fade fine lines
• Promotes collagen production
• Delays signs of ageing
• Brightens the skin

Cons

• May not provide adequate hydration for dry skin
• May irritate sensitive skin (Feels tingly and skin may turn red)
• Neutrogena-Wrinkle-Repair-M
• Costly

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Retinol- Bad for Sensitive Skin

Conclusion

• This night cream moisturiser is suitable for those above 25
• Suitable for all skin types
• Go for it because it contains the best anti ageing ingredients
• Works to brighten your skin
• Finally, It reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• One of my Personal Favourites

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SebaMed Golite Cream

A perfect blend for safe and effective natural skin lightening agents
Absolutely no colour added.

A lecithin based formulation that provides a combination of melanin suppressors, UV protective nutrients and antioxidants which helps to lighten the skin tone and reduce hyper pigmentation.

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Contains Soy Lecithin, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Kokum butter and Vitamin E.
Golite contains all the ingredients for Ideal Skin Lightening.

PeppyBlog Verdict

• Steroid Free
• No long term addiction
• Suits sensitive skin too
• paraben Free
• Visible results in 30 – 45 days with Sunscreen 50+++ usage

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Do not use continuously for more than 4-6 months. You are supposed to change products after six months.

Glenmark Sabi-Glow Depigmentation & Skin Lightening Cream

Benefits of Sabi-Glow Cream

• Inhibits melanin production
• Removes excess of melanin deposition in hyper pigmented spots
• Improves fairness to the skin
• Prevents free radicals from damaging the skin
• Maintains an even skin tone

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This night cream contains Stearic acid which has a comedogenic rating of 3. 🙁 Stearic acid does not usually irritate your skin. But that depends on your Acne skin type 1,2,3.

Conclusion

• Works to Brighten Skin
• No long term side effects
• No steroids
• Potent Ingredient List
• Visible changes in 30-45 days
• Better not use for more than 6 months as advised in case of any other dermatologist recommended skin brightening night creams.

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Life Star Skinbless Lite Cream

Dermatologists Recommended.

Skinbless Lite Cream contains Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside.

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Role of key ingredients:

• Niacinamide is used to treat skin conditions such as signs of aging, signs of severe acne or rosacea and inflammation of the skin. It also improves skin tone and texture.
• Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside is natural vitamin C stabilized with glucose which is used in many cosmetic products.
• Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside helps in reducing the pigmentation in age spots and freckles.

Skinbless Lite Cream is used to remove scars, tans and lightning of skin tone.

Contains Petrolatum, Bad for Oily Skin

Conclusion

• Dermatologist Recommended to my Mom
• Suited my mother’s oily skin
• Works to brighten skin tone
• Lightens pigmentation
• No long term addiction issues OR side effects like Hydroquinone
• Impressive Ingredients
• No Steroids
• Visible results in 30-45 days with a sunscreen usage of 50+++

Although long term side effects will not be there, It is better not to use it for more than 5-6 months.

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Afterword

I have tried to analyse every known skin brightening night time products including two serums in this article. I just wanted you to select one that suits your skin, Rather than buying the night cream based on reviews, only to end up with breakouts is heart breaking, especially when it is a costly product. 🙂

All of them are good but they may not suit every skin type out there. Make sure you choose wisely. 🙂

Have a good day.

Please comment if you have any questions. I would be happy to help. In case you think i have left out your favourite product, let me know.