8 Best Moisturisers For Hyperpigmentation That Treat Uneven Skintone Effectively

Dr. Sheth's is a dermatologist-formulated luxury brand, that has been a hit among skincare enthusiasts, especially with their sunscreens. This is one of the best hyperpigmentation moisturisers from the brand, is packed with kojic acid which is supposed to inhibit the production of free tyrosinase, which is a potent antioxidant and helps with dark spots. In conjunction to this, they also have alpha-arbutin, and kesar extract that brightens and soothes the skin, making a it great everyday oil-free moisturiser that fades pigmentation, and retains moisture.

Nykaa Rating: 4.3/5

Key Ingredients: Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin and Kesar Extract

What We Like: Oil-free formula, absorbs quickly and affordable 

Deconstruct creates skincare, backed with innovative scientific technology, and has been taking over everyone's Instagram feed with glaring reviews. Their brightening moisturiser, with niacinamide, kojic acid, and vitamin C, packs the ultimate punch, that is needed to deal with hyperpigmentation. It moisturises the skin, soothes it, and helps with dark spots, and pigmentation.

Nykaa Rating: 4.1/5

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, and Vitamin C

What We Like: Moisturising, sets semi matte and affodrable

Vitamin C inhibits the production of the pigments that cause hyperpigmentation and hence is a great ingredient to have in your moisturiser. This Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser gives a daily boost of radiance and hydration. It contains Vitamin C camu camu from the Amazon Rain forest, and energises, hydrates, and the community aloe vera complex soothes the skin. It's a great lightweight moisturiser, which will enhance your natural glow, and brighten dull, frumpy skin. 

Nykaa Rating: 4.1/5

Key Ingredients: Vitamin C

What We Like: Lightweight gel formula and cooling effect on skin

Specially made for combating hyperpigmentation, and dark spots, this moisturiser by Plix contains actives such as alpha arbutin, Symwhite Plus, olive squalene, and pineapple fruit extract. It treats dark spots, and pigmentation, and brightens the skin tone, giving the skin lasting hydration. It is an ultra-light moisturiser, and is a very effective product to treat pigmentation.

Nykaa Rating: 4.2/5

Key Ingredients: Pineapple Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Symwhite Plus, Alpha Arbutin and Olive Squalene

What We Like: Hydrating, absorbs quickly and affordable

Plum's Salicylic & Lactic Acid Skin-Smoothing Gel Moisturizer is the best moisturiser for pigmentation for oily skin. This salicylic and lactic acid gel moisturiser is non-sticky and smoothens the skin texture, the product also absorbs really quickly and works well for oily to sensitive skin types. Along with actives, it has prickly pear extract, and blueberry extract that makes the skin pumped and hydrated, and also declogs the clogged pores.

Nykaa Rating: 4.4/5

Key Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Vegan Lactic Acid, Prickly Pear Extract and Blueberry Extract 

What We Like: Gel formula, non-sticky and efficacy

Rejusure is a renowned pharmaceutical brand that is paving its way to the Indian market. Their glycolic acid moisturiser is a  brightening and exfoliating skin treatment, formulated with shea butter that reduces acne, and dark spots, and rejuvenates skin from within. It also evens out the skin tone, and improves skin texture, while stimulating collagen production, perfect for that brightened, radiant everyday glow.

Nykaa Rating: NA

Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid

What We Like: Suitable for all skin types and super affordable

This Pilgrim moisturiser is rich in ingredients like squalene, niacinamide, and Vitamin C, along with retinol, which helps with skin aging. All of these ingredients are great for testing hyper-pigmentation and provide a youthful glow, with brightened skin. The addition of peptides is what makes this product a super moisturiser, and is great for every day, with a non-greasy formula.

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What We Like: Extremely hydrating, non-greasy formula, 100% vegan and chemical-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, free of mineral-oil and cruelty-free

Cetaphil is a holy brand in the world of skincare, and this brightening day cream from them is a true testimony of that. The niacinamide treats dark spots, and hyperpigmentation, and works great for sensitive skin too. It also protects from sun damage, promotes sun filters on the skin, and is hypoallergenic, and fragrance-free. 

Nykaa Rating: 4.2/5

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide and Sea Daffodil

What We Like: Rich texture, efficacy, SPF and sensitive-skin friendly

Hyphen's Pigmentation Corrector Daily Cream is formulated with kojic acid that reduces pigmentation, glycolic acid that gives gentle exfoliation for making the skin brighter, licorice root extract that again fades dark spots, followed by ceramides that provide hydration. It is one of the best hyperpigmentation moisturiser for using during the day as it is lightweight and sits well under sunscreen.

Nykaa Rating: 4,2/5

Key Ingredients: 1% Kojic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Ceramides and Licorice Root Extract

What We Like: Lightweight texture, moisturising and affordable

This hyperpigmentation moisturiser is perfect for those stubborn acne and dark spots that deteriorate skin health. It has homosalate, glycerin, tapioca and vitamin C that promise to hydrate your skin by working ten layers deep and brighten the skin from within. The light formula is perfect for the day and as it has SPF 30, it provides extra sun protection too.

Nykaa Rating: 4.4.5

Key Ingredients: Niacinamide and Vitamin C

What We Like: Efficacy, SPF and hydration

Does moisture help pigmentation?

Applying a moisturiser daily can help with radiance and further help with hyperpigmentation.

What ingredient really helps with hyperpigmentation?

Most widely Niacinamide but lately, retinol has also become a key ingredient in treating hyperpigmentation. It is said to lighten dark spots and also help with sun spots.

Is dry skin more prone to hyperpigmentation?

According to Dr. Hartman, dry skin leads to irritated skin, making it itchy and uneven, and if not treated for a long period of time, can lead to hyperpigmentation.

Does vitamin C help with hyperpigmentation?

The research says that vitamin C helps to control melanin production, which always helps with hyperpigmentation.

Does hyaluronic acid help with hyperpigmentation?

Because of its hydrating properties, hyaluronic acid prevents and reduces dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Learn more about hyperpigmentation here.