If you have a dark spot or two on your face, you may be wondering if you can get rid of it. The answer is yes, but it's not easy. You need to find the right product for your skin type and then use it consistently. Here are some of the best toners for dark spots.
$49.00
I did not notice any benefit to my dark spots, I think the oil control toner from Olehenriksen actually helps my dark spots more. ...Great for dark spots and acne scarring! I really like this toner for nightly use and the oil control toner for morning use!...GOOD TONER, BUT DOES NOTHING FOR DARK SPOTS...great for dark spots and scarring
What it is: A non-stripping gentle yet powerful daily toner, supercharged with high-potency AHAs (glycolic and lactic acids), to reduce the look of dark spots in as little as seven days.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Lightweight Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 7% High-potency AHAs (Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid): Even skin tone and texture; help reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.
$40.50
I think this helped fade some of dark spots as well. It helped get rid of excess oil. ...I have PCOS skin and this helps with texture and dark spots. I loveeeeee Dr. Jart
What it is: A purifying toner that removes excess dirt and oil while visibly rebalancing, soothing, hydrating, and reducing the look of redness.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Teatreement™ Solution (Tea Tree Leaf Extract, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol): Targets problematic areas and supports skin‘s pH balance.
- Green Calming Complex (Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract): Soothes and hydrates.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phtha
$52.00
Perfect For Dark Spots...I had a couple dark spots from previous acne scars and this has helped lighten them quick! ...Love this gentle toner!...I love this toner for my dark spots. After just a week of using my dark spots have brightened significantly.
What it is: A brightening 3% TXA (tranexamic acid) toner that’s clinically proven to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days, gently resurfaces and evens skin with azelaic acid and 5% PHA, and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3% TXA (Tranexamic Acid): Visibly brightens and reduces the look of dark spots.
- 5% PHA (Gluconolactone) and Azelaic Acid: Visibly evens tone, smooths texture, and gently exfoliates.
- Upcycled Tangerine Peel: A hydrating nature-derived antioxidant.
$25.50
After only 4 days of use I can already notice a difference on my skin. It glows and the dark spots are starting to lighten....It is one of the more affordable glycolic acid toners out there.
What it is: A resurfacing toner with a mild, alcohol-free, and visibly age-defying formula to brighten and balance your skin’s appearance.
Skin Type: Dry and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Is an exfoliating ingredient that leaves skin looking brighter and smoother.
- Grapefruit Extract: Visibly rejuvenates and refreshes skin.
- Aloe Vera: Soothes and hydrates, visibly restoring skin’s brightness.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, and triclosan. It is als
Size: 5.0 oz/ 150 mL·ITEM: 2418861
Size + Concentration: 5.0 oz/ 150 mL
$53.00
Best toner ever...The best toner I have ever used. My dark spots lighten instantly, and it minimizes the appearance of my pores!...BYE BYE DARK SPOTS!...I have stubborn dark spots and I’ve been looking for a toner to fix that and I definitely think I have.
What it is: A two-in-one toner serum that tightens the look of pores and helps visibly fade dark spots, brightens, smooths, and fights shine—all without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark spots, Pores, Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight serum
Scent:
Original: Smells like a sweet blend of cherry and sunkissed fig
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Helps reduce the look of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine.
ITEM: 2591972
Size: 5 oz / 150 mL
$53.00
This toner makes my skin feel SO hydrated and plump and the dark spots are definitely fading away. ...I also saw that it is good for dark spots so I am very excited to keep using this everyday and, hopefully, see my dark spots darkening over time.
What it is: A toner-essence with a thick, milky texture that’s packed with hydrating ingredients to visibly plump skin and support a strong moisture barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Dryness
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tamarind and Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrate and visibly plump skin.
- Mineral PCAs (Zn-PCA, Mn-PCA, Mg-PCA, and Na-PCA): Bind moisture and support a strong skin barrier.
- Panthenol: Hydrates and fortifies skin’s moisture barrier.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Whenever
$26.00
After using this product almost every day over the past two months, I have seen the dark spots on my face fade and my acne even get better...Must have for dark spots!...I love this toner so much!! It has made my acne scars/ dark spots disappear
What it is: A brightening 3% TXA (tranexamic acid) toner that’s clinically proven to reduce the look of dark spots in just 7 days, gently resurfaces and evens skin with azelaic acid and 5% PHA, and is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Cream
Highlighted Ingredients:
ITEM: 2703700
Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml Original
$25.00
this is one of the best toners I’ve ever used!!! this toner literally did everything. ...I bought the small size at first to try, since day one I was in love with the product. the texture to my is great as absorbs fast contains this amazing. ingredient call Niacinamide which is a total game changer if you have issues with marks form acne and you want to control any acne issues, dark spots and more. I am getting myself now the big size.
What it is: A two-in-one toner serum that tightens the look of pores and helps visibly fade dark spots, brightens, smooths, and fights shine—all without stripping skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark spots, Pores, Oiliness
Formulation: Lightweight serum
Scent:
Original: Smells like a sweet blend of cherry and sunkissed fig
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Helps reduce the look of dark spots, even skin tone, and fight excess shine.
$36.00
I don't see fading of dark spots quite yet but expect to over time. Recommend for anyone wanting even skin tone, brightening, and fading of dark spots....I will have to keep using to see if it helps w dark spots
What it is: A set of daily two-in-one gentle toner pads infused with Korean yuja, vitamin C, and five percent niacinamide to visibly brighten skin and under-eyes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Skin Tone, and Dark Circles
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Yuja C Vegan Vitamin™ (Vitamin C, Vitamin P, and Yuja Peel Oil): Brightens, moisturizes, smooths skin texture, and visibly firms.
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 5%: Visibly brightens and evens tone.
- Ascorbic Acid and Vitamin C Derivative: Brighten and help fade dark spots.
ITEM: 2895654
Size: 2.02 oz/60 ml
$16.50
It use them twice a day. My dark spots are looking lighter and my skin looks healthier. ...Fades Dark Spots and Hydrating...This is perfect for any body acne dark spots! I also love how they included tweezers and a spot inside the packaging!
What it is: A set of daily toner pads with vitamin C and green tea enzyme to visibly brighten skin and fade dark spots like post-breakout marks and sunspots.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pure Vitamin C and Niacinamide: Help visibly brighten and fade dark spots, including post-breakout marks and sunspots.
- Green Tea-Derived Enzyme and PHA: Gently exfoliate and dissolve dead skin cells.
