This Is the Best-Selling Serum in French Pharmacies

You simply can't beat the price on this lightweight, hydrating $20 serum, which is packed with vitamin C, licorice root, and palmaria palmata extracts, which all work to brighten skin and inhibit pigmentation. The formula's niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, also helps to even out skin tone. It has a lot of the same great effects as Caudalie's serum but at a much more affordable price point. What's not to love? 

While Caudalie's serum is derived from grapes, this one by Paula's Choice is made with other antioxidant-rich berries like raspberry, blackberry, and magnolia berry to help repair sun damage, calm skin, brighten and protect against environmental damage. 

Have you noticed a theme in most of these brightening serums? Many of them are powered by fruit derivatives. This one, in particular, has pineapple juice, which helps brighten, smooth, and moisturize your skin. It also has vitamin C for additional brightening effects, as well as chamomile to ensure the serum is gentle and soothing. Plus, it has a whopping 578 five-star reviews at Sephora. 

Like Caudalie's version, this serum also kills two birds with one stone, helping with both dark spots and dryness. This formula boasts sake to brighten and caffeine to detoxify. 

There's a reason that The Ordinary has a cult following: The brand's formulas are packed with high-performing ingredients without the high price tags. Hyaluronic acid and L-ascorbic acid work together in this product to help with fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin. 

While serums are great for everyday use, a mask is a great supplement to give your skin an extra boost every once in a while. This $10 one can be used for at least 12 applications, so it only costs about 83 cents per use. Tumeric is rich in antioxidants to brighten and even skin tone, while red kaolin clay helps exfoliate the skin. 

This brightening mask has a cult following at Sephora, with over 150 five-star reviews. It helps with dullness, dryness, and dark circles with clean ingredients like bilberry extract. 

Another worthy contender in the realm of brightening serums. This one by Ole Henriksen helps with dark spots, pores, and wrinkles thanks to high levels of vitamin C. It also boasts polyhydroxy acid, which is a chemical exfoliant that sheds dead skin cells. 

Like other serums listed, this is also packed with vitamin C. It's great if you're looking to reduce dark spots, reverse sun damage, and soothe redness. 

You might remember that I waxed poetic about this salicylic acid serum last summer. It has done wonders in controlling my acne and is very gentle on my sensitive skin (and I've tried a lot of acne products). It also feels light and refreshing, which is especially great for warm weather. Don't forget to follow it up with a moisturizer and sunscreen. 

This is the salicylic acid face wash accompaniment to the above serum. It's great for controlling acne and clogged pores in a gentle way. 

This essence is designed to work in conjunction with the Vinoperfect Radiance Serum to boost its brightening effects. I have tried a few bottles of this stuff and can vouch for its moisturizing and glowy powers.

This is the go-to cleanser I use every day. It's a no-frills, gentle, and soothing face wash for my acne-prone skin. 

Everyone is washing their hands more than ever these days, so hand creams are important. This cream is designed to soften and moisturize your hands and nails using grape seed oil, shea butter, and more. 

Where my fellow acne sufferers at? This helps rid your pores of gunk, allowing for clearer skin. 

This night cream has glycolic acid, which encourages cell renewal and smooths out your skin texture. 

This serum has a slightly heavier feel than the Vinoperfect Radiance Serum yet is still lightweight and is formulated to focus on moisturizing rather than brightening. A great buy if you have dry skin. 

The right eye cream can help you fake a good night's sleep, and this one will definitely do the trick. It boasts vitamin C, rose hip oil, and grape water to brighten and moisturize.