Brightening Body Lotion

Brightening body lotions combine a moisturising base with ingredients associated with skin tone, most commonly vitamin C and niacinamide. They are usually applied to sun-exposed areas such as the arms, neck and lower legs, and some listings are formulated for the underarm area specifically.

Comparing options

Ingredient concentration is rarely stated on body lotions, so compare the position of the active in the ingredient list rather than the claim on the front. These are cosmetic moisturisers; results with tone-related products are gradual, and pairing daily use with sun protection is the usual advice.

Related categories

For plain hydration without tone ingredients see Moisturizing & Nourishing Body Lotion, and for sun protection see Sunscreen & After Sun.