Fading dark spots and diminishing acne scars is a time-consuming process, but these products can help speed it up. 

| 1 | The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + AHA

source: Zalora MY 

Alpha arbutin is a star ingredient when it comes to fading pigmentation and dark spots. This product in particular has been known to be a rather effective treatment for that specific area of concern. Besides being a powerful skin-lightening ingredient, it is also very gentle on the skin. Lucky for you, The Ordinary products are often very affordable, and that includes this one too. 

"It’s the only product that worked to fade my dark spots. I worked in the beauty-fragrance area of a MAJOR dept store for almost 25 years, so I’ve tried every high-end product out there with very little results. Alpha Arbutin is the product that helped my spots fade in about 3 months. I love it!"

"I had quite a few dark spots around my hairline and cheek and Alpha Arbutin completely got rid of them, this one is one of my favorites! What I will say is it takes a while to see results but it worked I'd say I used half the bottle when I saw the results I wanted. I continued to use it until it was done and the spots haven’t come back..even after I stopped using it."

These are real, authentic reviews from users taken from Deciem Chatroom who have used the product and have seen a notable improvement in their skin. 

| You can get it on Zalora MY for RM 65 |

| 2 |  The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 

source: cult beauty

Aside from boosting collagen, ascorbic acid is a powerful agent in lightening dark spots as well as it is a stable form of vitamin c. TO's ascorbic acid 15% solution has so far received overwhelming reviews on its effectiveness in treating that particular skin problem. 

"The best vit C. My skin got better after a few days - scarring and pigmentation. Love it."

"I’m halfway through my 1st bottle of this and you can definitely see the difference in my skin. I don’t think it will ever go away fully but how it has helped reduce it and given my skin a healthy glow I’m so happy with."

These cult beauty reviews seem to strengthen TO's credibility in delivering effective, affordable products and this ascorbic acid solution is proof of it. 

| Get it here for RM 91.50 |

| 3 |  Drunk Elephant A-Passioni™ Retinol Cream

source: Caroline Hirons

If you have yet to incorporate retinol in your skincare routine, this is your sign to start. Retinol has too many benefits for you to ignore, one of them being skin renewal. Retinol promotes skin turnover which in turn will reveal better skin over time. Meaning, with consistent application; your dark spots will be gone too. 

"This product really made a difference on my skin texture and evened out the coloration of the skin tone. I am very pleased."

"So far my skin has reacted well and after a few months, my acne marks are fading away. Plus, it has also softened my fine lines. It is a great product!"

" After just one week of using it I have to say that I’m IN LOVE. My skin looks clearer and brighter, the skin-tone is evened out and the small red spots on my cheek have calmed down so much!! It’s not super dramatic, it just looks like I’m having a REALLY good skin day everyday—which I’m very happy about!"

These Sephora reviewers swears by this product and while it does sit on a high price point, an investment is necessary when it comes to your skin. 

| Get it on Sephora MY for RM 122 |

| 4 | Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

source: Paula's Choice Malaysia

Without a good chemical exfoliator, all other efforts you take in fading dark spots will be wasted. Your skin needs to shed in order to regenerate spot-free, clear skin and a chemical exfoliator is the key. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant has long been a cult product for oily and acne-prone skin which many have claimed they cannot live without. 

"I have very temperamental skin with dryness, oiliness, and some flaky and red patches from acne and hormonal spots that take forever to go. Since using this I have had one spot that went within a few days!"

"This product is amazing! I suffer from hormonal acne and this has done wonders for my skin."

"I struggle from rosacea and acne blemishes. I've been using this for two weeks and everyone has been noticing a difference."

Reviewers from cult beauty all agree on one thing: this chemical exfoliator is a miracle in a bottle.