Brightening Cleansers

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Looking to achieve a radiant and luminous complexion? Our collection of brightening cleansers for sensitive combination skin is here to help you unveil your skin's natural glow. These specially formulated cleansers are designed to target dullness, uneven skin tone, and dark spots, leaving your skin looking refreshed, revitalized, and more youthful. Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, our selection of brightening cleansers offers a variety of options to suit your specific needs. Discover the power of these gentle yet effective cleansers and embark on a journey towards a brighter and more radiant complexion.

$13.00

I recommend this product ivd been using this brightening cleanser for about 2 yrs really does brighten up your face...Not sure about the brightening aspects but that doesn’t bother me because I use other actives to exfoliate and brighten my skin.

What it is: A gel cleanser that gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spot, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 0.5% Nordic Peat: Contains fulvic acid, which helps to gently exfoliate skin.
- 1.5% Kakadu Plum Extract: Nourishes skin.
- 1% Licorice Root Extract: Reduces the look of hyperpigmentation and visibly brightens overall skin tone.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Containing 0.5% Fulvic Acid, this gentle formula cleanses the skin removing makeup—even eye makeup.

$44.00

One of the best cleansers...It's really a great cleanser....I did see a slight brightening effect.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A water-activated powder cleanser with fresh vitamin C to purify, brighten, and retexturize.

Solutions for:
- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…
This ultra-fine powder activates with water for an exhilarating cleansing experience that delivers visible benefits. It awakens skin, purifies, and creates a refined texture and brighter complexion. The non-drying, non-stripping formula is gentle enough for use each morning, and preps skin for treatment with Clinique Fresh Pressed™ Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%.

$19.00

Lemon-Aid is actually cheaper than several of the cleansers I've bought from Sephora. I really wanted something to brighten & even my skintone. ...I really love this cleanser it brightens my skin ,and makes my skin more clear.

What it is: An intensely cleansing, vitamin C-powered formula that removes makeup and visibly clarifies skin with natural, lemon-derived ingredients.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Oiliness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lemon Seed Oil and Lemon Butter: Remove long-wear makeup and impurities.
- Lemon Extract: Visibly clarifies and reduces excess surface oil.
- Vegetable-Derived Ceramides: Leave skin with a silky-smooth look and feel.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Bring visible clarity to your skincare routine with this vitamin C-powered cleanser.

$34.00

The salicylic acid content isn't as strong as some other cleansers. It also brightens my complexion and fine lines are beginning to fade. ...You'll enjoy this cleanser...This is one of the nicest cleansers I've used. Its great for combination skin.

What it is: A lightweight gel that cleanses and diminishes the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores as it exfoliates with glycolic and salicylic acids.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Improves the look of fine lines, wrinkles, pores, and uneven texture.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Nourishes skin.
- Citric Acid Extracts: Clarifies and brighten skin’s appearance.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, su

DermalogicaDaily Glycolic Cleanser

ITEM: 2479806

Size: 5.1 oz/ 150 mL

396 Reviews

$39.00

Amazing cleanser...was gifted by dermalogica. This brightening and conditioning cleanser renews dull, uneven skin tone and helps remove buildup caused by environmental factors. ...So amazing cleanser...It helps remove the build up from environmental factors. This is a brightening & conditioning cleanser to renew dull, uneven skin tone.

What it is: A brightening and conditioning AHA cleanser that exfoliates dull skin and removes buildup caused by pollution and other environmental factors.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Potent AHA that exfoliates, brightens, and evens the look of skin tone.
- Calendula Extract and Allatonin: Visibly calm and nourish the skin while delivering antioxidant benefits.
- Jojoba Seed Oil: Lightweight oil that softens skin and cares for the moisture barrier.

$16.00

great daily cleanser...I’m very impressed with this cleanser! This is one of the few cleansers out there that I’ve tried and can say I’d definitely repurchase. ...Could use more cleansing agents. I wish my cleansers to do their job effortlessly. This cleanser requires some serious elbow grease.

$47.00

The Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser has become a favorite for those seeking a brightening and refreshing cleansing option. ...A gentle brightening cleanser...I already use Kora organics, turmeric line so this foaming cleanser has been a great addition. Love the way it brightens my skin, and there are no adverse effects.

What it is: An invigorating, skin-friendly pH gel cleanser that transforms into a lathering foam to thoroughly cleanse away visible dirt, oil, and other impurities.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Turmeric: Refreshes the overall complexion with phytonutrients and potent antioxidants.
- Aloe Vera Juice: Provides hydration, essential amino acids, and minerals to soothe skin.
- Saccharide Isomerate: Binds to skin’s natural moisture to provide hydration after rinsing.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

$29.00

Actually brightens too...I also have very sensitive, reactive skin and this cleanser just feels so good. I really don't see myself switching cleansers anymore, I'm that satisfied....I can’t live without it. I’ve tried other cleansers since but I always go back to this one. The cleanser helps minimize my pores, little acne, extremely good for oily skin, brightens, and prevents redness.

What it is: A bestselling superfood cleanser formulated with prebiotic- and probiotic-rich Greek yoghurt to leave skin looking pure and nourished after just one cleanse.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Redness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Greek Yoghurt: Nourishes.
- Amaranth Seed Extract: Protects.
- Sea Water: Hydrates.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Because sensitive skin should never be stripped with harsh soaps, this cleanser is formulated with Greek yoghurt—a perfect cleansing ingredient rich in prebiotics.

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