Want Glossy Glowy Radiant Skin? Then Try These Brightening Serums

We’re not sure about you, but for us here at beautyheaven having a radiant, glowing complexion is everything. Because looking like the human epitome of a ray of sunshine is always our goal, we’ve done a lot of scouring to find out which brightening serums are going to give our skin the best, most radiant glow. While, of course working to address our pigmentation concerns.

So, here are the fruits of our radiance-revealing quest, in the form of the best brightening serums on the Aussie market…

2024’s Top 3 Brightening Serums

1. Go To Skin Care Much Brighter Skin, $59, Go-To Skin Care
2. Happy Skin Supercharge Glow Serum, $39.99, Priceline
3. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum, $242 at Myer

Go To Skin Care Much Brighter Skin

From $59 at Go-To Skin Care

How could we go past a name like ‘much brighter skin’ on our search for, well, brighter skin? We simply couldn’t, so, of course it’s made it’s way to the top of our list. The Aussie-native packed serum is here to not only brighten, but also protect, with an antioxidant-rich formula that’s safe for all skin types.

Key features:

• Enriched with Kakadu plum extract
• Environmentally-sustainable bottle
• Rosemary extract works to protect your skin

Available at:

• $59 from Go-To Skin Care
• $59 from MECCA

Happy Skin Supercharge Glow Serum

From $39.99 at Priceline

If you’re choosy when it comes to the ingredients in your skin care (namely nasties), then this serum is here for you. Formulated with hydrating ingredients that are set to time release over the course of 24 hours, your skin will be supported through its literal glow up.

Want to read more? Read Happy Skin Supercharge Glow Serum Reviews here…

Key features:

• Formulated with fermented postbiotics
• Designed to release hydration over 24 hours
• Made with a long list of free-froms

Available at:

• $39.99 from Priceline
• $40 from Big W

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum

From $242 at Myer

Where would we all be without this serum? Quite a few dollars richer TBH, but it’s worth every cent in our opinion. The ultra-potent (but still gentle) formula contains three skin-brightening ingredients that work together to leave your skin looking fresher, radiant and absolutely glowing. It’s literally an investment in your skin.

Want to read more? Read SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum Reviews here…

Key features:

• Blend of three key brightening ingredients
• Cult-classic product
• Potent-yet-gentle formula

Available at:

• $242 from Myer
• $242 from Adore Beauty
• $242 from SkinCeuticals

Etat Pur Glabridin

From $45 at Look Fantastic

While we may not be able to pronounce the name of this stunning serum, we can tell you the fantastic French beauty buy is a hyperpigmentation helper. Yep, it’s been designed (with liquorice extract) to help to lighten and brighten dark spots. What more could you want?

Want to read more? Read Etat Pur Glabridin Reviews here…

Key features:

• Liquorice extract works to brighten dark spots
• Specifically designed to help with hyperpigmentation
• French beauty buy

Available at:

• $45 from Look Fantastic
• $45 from RY

Skinstitut Vitamin C Ceramide Moisturiser

From $69 at Adore Beauty

Let’s give a warm welcome to the newbie on the block. The Skinstitut Vitamin C Ceramide Moisturiser has just landed and is already making some major brightening waves. Because when it comes to glossy, glowy skin, hydration is a total must. So, why not build the brightening agents into a skin-boosting moisturiser? Which is exactly what Skinstitut has done. Plus, the formula helps to support your skin’s natural barrier.

Want to read more? Read Skinstitut Vitamin C Ceramide Moisturiser Reviews here…

Key features:

• Enriched with nourishing ceramides
• Two per cent vitamin C complex
• Defends against free radical damage

Available at:

• $69 from Adore Beauty
• $68 from Look Fantastic

Synergy Skin EnLighten

From $149 at Synergie Skin

Synergie Skin are known for their efficacious, science-backed, ingredient-driven protects. And this brightening serum is absolutely no different. In fact, the skin tone-addressing ingredients actually help to get your skin ready for any upcoming treatments you might be getting. Brightened skin is in your near future.

Want to read more? Read Synergy Skin EnLighten Reviews here…

Key features:

• Works to address uneven skin tones
• Helps prepare skin for peels and treatments
• Enriched with tranexamic acid, niacinamide and plankton extract

Available at:

• $149 from Synergie Skin

Hey Bud Vitamin C + Hemp Serum

From $44.99 at Priceline

Look, hemp might get a bad rap, but in the skin care community, it’s actually a king. The nourishing, hydrating hemp seed oil supports vitamin C and Kakadu plum in the plight to brighten your skin tone, all while Inst’Tight C is secretly working on leaving your skin tightened, toned and smoothed. The wins are everywhere.

Key features:

• Enriched with hydrating hemp seed oil
• Supports a healthy skin tone
• Inst’Tight C works to tighten and smooth your skin

Available at:

• $44.99 from Priceline

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Niacinamide Serum

From $79.95 at Adore Beauty

If you’re looking for a nourishing, skin-friendly skin care product and aren’t sure where to turn, La Roche-Posay is a brand you can trust. And this skin-brightening, dark spot fading serum is no different. Formulated with over 18 years of research backing and dermatological testing, this lightweight, fast-absorbing serum is a total scientific game-changer.

Want to read more? Read La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Niacinamide Serum Reviews here…

Key features:

• Hyperpigmentation fighting Melasyl™ ingredient
• Non-comedogenic
• LHA and retinyl palmitate gently sloughs away dead skin

Available at:

• $79.95 from Adore Beauty
• $79.99 from Priceline
• $55.69 (usually $79.95) from Chemist Warehouse

What should you look for in a brightening serum?

Finding a serum that promises to address all your concerns can be tricky. But, many so-called brightening serums are packed full of multifunctional ingredients. With the likes of vitamin C, niacinamide and certain acids amongst their ingredients lists, you’ll want to make sure the one you pick doesn’t interfere with your current skin care routine.

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Do you use a brightening serum? What’s your go-to serum?