This shelf addresses the look of sun spots, post-blemish marks, and the general unevenness that tends to show up in photographs before it shows up in the mirror. It is the slowest category in skincare. Twelve weeks is a fair first checkpoint, and daily SPF is not optional if you want the change you see to hold.

The Meline day and night formulas are made by phototype, which is why we ask about your skin before recommending either. iS Clinical Super Serum Advance+ is the everyday brightening option, and Green Envee Mandelic Resurfacing Serum works gently on the appearance of texture and marks at once. Start with one serum and an SPF, and give it a full season before you judge it.