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Best Japanese Serums that are good for Brightening Skin

Explore the top serums for brightening skin from Japanese brands with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

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Shiseido

Ultimune Power Infusing Serum Concentrate

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $47.90

serum that contains exfoliants and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 37 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Sk-II

GenOptics Aura Essence Serum

3.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $111.69

serum that contains niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 41 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

KISOCare

15% Azelaic Acid Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Melano CC

Vitamin C Men Anti-Blemish Concentration Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $10.79

vegan serum that contains bha, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or silicones
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hada Labo

H.A. Supreme Vita Brightening Serum

5.0 (2) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $43.49

serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Decorte

Liposome Advanced Repair Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $184.59

vegan serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clé de Peau Beauté

The Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains aha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 40 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Kracie

Hadabisei Brightening Facial Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $16.90

serum that contains ceramides and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, oils and parabens
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Vital Perfection LiftDefine Radiance Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $121.25

serum that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 55 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Yuzu-C Glow-On Shot Serum

2.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

vegan serum that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 38 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hada Labo

H.A. Supreme Cera Hydrating Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $34.69

serum that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 42 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

White Lucent Illuminating Micro-Spot Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $135.00

serum that contains exfoliants, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 53 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Clé de Peau Beauté

Brightening Serum Supreme

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $407.80

serum that contains aha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 70 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Haku Melanofocus EV Whitening Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $133.00

serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 43 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

KISOCare

Retinol Serum 0.1%

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hada Labo

Anti-Aging Hydrator

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Sk-II

GenOptics Spot Essence Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $122.33

serum that contains niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 37 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Wrinkle Smoothing Contour Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $53.06

serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 54 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mitomo

Elastic Japanese Sake Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SANA

Soy Milk Whitening Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $15.19

serum that contains exfoliants and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 28 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

United Arrows Beauty

Rich Serum 10C

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 4 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Biore

Hydrate & Glow Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

vegan serum that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hada Labo

Gokujyun Premium Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and parabens
it is likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hada Labo

H.A. Supreme Cica Soothing Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $37.60

serum that contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 44 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
it does contain silicones and sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Kracie

Antioxidant Boost Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Bio-Performance Glow Revival Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $100.64

serum that contains exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 52 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mitomo

Moisturizing Rice Bran Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $18.19

serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Mitomo

Glowing Soy Bean Serum

5.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 10 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Shiseido

Future Solution LX Intensive Firming Contour Serum

4.0 (1) ⸱ Serum ⸱ Japanese

⸱ $310.00

serum that contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 55 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and reducing pores
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Infeel

Clear Shot Serum

Serum ⸱ Japanese

serum that contains ceramides, niacinamide and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe