Garnier Vitamin C Anti-Dark Spots & Brightening Serum

Garnier's brightening serum is proof that mass-market skincare can punch above its weight. It blends a 4% vitamin C derivative (ascorbyl glucoside) with niacinamide, salicylic acid and Garnier's Melasyl tone-targeting molecule — a combination aimed squarely at uneven tone, post-blemish marks and dullness rather than pure anti-ageing. The lightweight, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly and sits well under makeup, and the niacinamide adds a useful barrier-supporting, tone-evening boost that many pricier vitamin C serums lack. It is not a high-strength vitamin C product, and the fragrance and derivative form mean purists will look elsewhere, but for anyone wanting to fade dark spots without spending much, it is genuinely good value and easy to find in any Boots, Superdrug or supermarket.