From freckles and age spots to scarring, many things can make your complexion look uneven. While harmless, uneven skin may cause some people into trying various skin lightening products .Hyper-pigmentation, or dark spots, can be caused by acne scars, excessive sun exposure, or hormonal changes that lead to excessive melanin production in those areas.

While there are many skin lightening products and solutions on the market, they aren’t all created equal, and some could even be dangerous. Knowing what to look for can help you choose a safe option if you find yourself wanting a more even complexion.There are a variety of creams and serums that  can be used  to help lighten, brighten, and diminish dark areas over time. If you’re a on a budget, here are some excellent brightening face creams all under 10,000naira.

Ambi Fade Cream will effectively and safely fade unwanted dark marks without changing your natural skin tone. Reviews claim you will begin to see results in as little as two weeks and results will improve with continued use. This targeted treatment contains a unique triple-action formula, which combines the following:

•    Hydroquinone– a dermatologist-recommended ingredient to safely fade dark spots

•    Alpha Hydroxy Acid – to help enhance results

•    Vitamin E– to help soften and smooth skin

It’s benefits include:

•    Triple Action formula

•    Gradually fades dark spots

•    Even tones skin discolorations

Skin Success Fade Cream gives you a flawlessly radiant complexion by effectively correcting discoloration such as dark spots, age spots and uneven skin tone. It’s key ingredients include:

•    Niacinamide: targets dark spots and discoloration

•    Retinol: helps improve fine lines

•    Vitamin E: a powerful antioxidant

•    Songyi Mushroom Extract: balances complexion and restores radiance

•    Vitamin C: naturally brightens complexion

•    Enhanced Moisturizers: deeply nourish skin

Some of its benefits include:

•    Targets dark spots, age spots, uneven skin tone; Balances uneven skin tone and discoloration

•    Helps improve skin suppleness and elasticity

•    Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

•    Brighter, more radiant skin

•    Formulated for all skin types

•    Visible results in as little as 2 weeks

•    Free of Hydroquinone, Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, MI and Dyes

This lightweight facial cream has been formulated with rose hips and vitamin E for gentle, non-greasy moisture. The cream is infused with all-natural kojic acid, which gently and safely lightens the skin. This face cream lightens skin tone while visibly reducing dark spots and blemishes. Moisturizes skin, keeping it soft, smooth, and well hydrated. Helps restore and strengthen your skin barrier, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dr. Rashel Vitamin C faces cream Brightening and Anti Aging, Contains Hyaluronic Acid and vitamin C to help protect skin from aging. This cream is a fresh, lightweight gel formula that reduces wrinkles and the appearance of fine-grained crow's feet, plus It brightens  the complexion. Hyaluronic Acid provides deep and natural moisturizing, awakening and purifying your complexion, revealing the radiance of natural.Other benefits include:

•    Can help promote collagen synthesis

•    Contains hyaluronic acid which reduces the appearance of wrinkles and slows down wrinkle formation

•    Helps fade sun spots and discoloration

•    Powerful antioxidants neutralize free radicals to prevent and reverse sun damage and fade sun spots and discoloration.

Kojic Clear black spot corrector is specially formulated effectively correct black spot on the face and other parts of the skin; and as well lighten the complexion.  It is enriched in Vitamin E and Carrot extract to convey an even toned complexion. The cream helps removes death skin cell, black aged spot, pimples and lessen stretch marks. It also makes the skin lighter, radiant, soft, flawless and satin-smooth.

It’s benefits include:

•    Moisturizes

•    Whitens and protects

•    Allows your skin to preserve its elasticity without leaving any greasy film.

•    It clears your skin of unwanted spots

•    It also gets rid of other skin discomfort such as eczema, severe inflammatory skin disorders, such as Psoriasis, lichen planus,etc.