We know glowing, radiant skin is the result of a good skincare routine, and one of the first steps you should take in your routine is addressing how to even out your skin tone. These reader-approved skin lightening creams and skin brightening products do just that, giving you smoother, brighter skin and lessening dark spots caused by sun damage and scarring. (There are also a few skin lightening creams that just don't live up to their name.)
So before you even consider choosing the perfect foundation or covering up those pesky dark circles, find out which of the best skin lightening creams our readers can't live without, and which ones they tossed in the trash.