8 Skin Brighteners

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Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel

Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel ($58)

Murad's product contains 2 percent hydroquinone—the highest dose of this melanin-inhibiting ingredient available over-the-counter. (Hydroquinone can irritate sensitive skin; start off using it once a day, then work up to twice a day.)

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