Best Corrective Skin Serum After Too Much Sun Exposure

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Now that the weather has cooled off and our summer beach days are long behind us, we’re taking a good, hard look at our skin in the mirror and saying, “Yikes, I really wish was more on top of the whole sunscreen thing this year.” In fact, now is the best time to pick out a new skin-correcting serum and return to that youthful, fresh-faced look you love. (And to be honest, there’s never a bad time.) Believe it or not, if you use the right product with high-quality ingredients, those new sunspots, fine lines and dry patches won’t be sticking around for long.

When it comes to healing our skin in the healthiest of ways, we turn to Dermstore for their exclusive collection of leading dermatological and spa-sanctioned brands. You can easily narrow your search based on your exact skin type, treatment needs, active ingredients, product reviews and more. You also might be surprised by just how many different product options there are for each budget. We scoured the site and selected our favorite sun damage-repairing serums, catering a couple to the budget-conscious shoppers, the savvy spenders and the “treat yo’self” crowd. And we know that no matter which path you pick, your skin will thank you.

$50 Or Less

Juice Beauty GREEN APPLE® Brightening Essence — $38

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We love that Juice Beauty is just as kind to our skin as it is to our wallets. This brightening serum is powered by age-defying ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and CoQ10, recharging your natural glow in no time. It hydrates effortlessly, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration and sun damage. Not to mention, it smells awesome.

Glo Skin Beauty Brightening Serum — $50

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This brightening serum from cruelty-free Glo Skin Beauty will alleviate any of your discoloration issues from too much time spent in the sun this summer. Its lactic and glycolic acids lighten the dark spots you dislike and prevent future damage to your skin (which is basically music to our ears). It even protects your lovely complexion from environmental pollutants you’re bound to face all year long.

Under $100

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum — $85

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Sunday Riley is rapidly climbing the ladder of buzzworthy skincare brands — and with good reason. This brightening face serum is all about recharging your natural radiance with 15 percent advanced, stable vitamin C. The powerful antioxidant formula effectively targets dark spots, dullness and signs of premature aging caused by stress, lifestyle, too much sun and pollution. Get ready to glow with this pick!

SkinCeuticals Phyto Plus Serum — $86

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The bright green hue of this botanical, hyperpigmentation gel from SkinCeuticals makes our skin feel like a happy little plant full of nutrient-dense chlorophyll. It contains kojic acid and arbutin, which reduce discoloration from too much time spent in the sun, as well as cucumber and thyme to help soothe and calm the skin. It also reduces age lines as it lightens and brightens, leaving your skin soft and glowing — just the way you like it.

Under $150

Obagi-C Fx System C-Clarifying Serum — $114.50

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Obagi is a trusted, legacy brand in the realm of dermatological skincare, and this clarifying serum is a perfect example of why. It carefully balances active ingredients L-ascorbic acid and arbutin to boost collagen production, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, naturally brighten the skin and prevent hyperpigmentation simultaneously. It’s also guaranteed to not clog your pores or create an unwanted allergic reaction.

SkinMedica GlyPro Antioxidant Serum — $125

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Last but not least, this face serum from SkinMedica is all about rejuvenating your appearance. It contains a 15 percent glycolic acid compound to reduce signs of premature aging and fine lines, but it’s not so aggressive that it will strip your skin of much-needed moisture. The aloe allows for that hydration balance, promoting softer skin, and antioxidants help to shield against future free radical damage. Your skin gets everything it needs with this baby.

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