La Roche Posay pure niacinamide 10 serum: £40, La Roche Posay

This is a particularly good serum for those with UV pigmentation, as it’s designed to target dark spots. This is partly thanks to its unique formula, which comprises niacinamide, hepes and hyaluronic acid. With all of this, it provides a smoothing, hydrating and exfoliating service with just a few drops. It’s suitable for all skin types, too, so no issues regarding dryness or sensitivity.

We noticed an improvement in dark spots after using the serum in the mornings for a week. It also had a great all-round brightening effect. It’s slightly more expensive than some of the other products in this round-up, but you don’t need to use very much each time, so it should last a while.

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