Garnier LightComplete Multi-Action Whitening Cream (20mL), P65

It's been discovered that lemon has a glow-enhancing effect on your skin. It keeps blemishes at bay, too. The lemon essence in Garnier's Multi-Action Whitening Cream helps exfoliate your skin, stripping dead skin cells away (which makes discolorations and dark spots lighter) and letting new cells show for a brighter complexion. Its salicylic acid also lessens oil buildup, keeping your skin looking fresh. Did we mention it's easy on the pocket?

Clinique Derma White Bright-C Liquid Makeup, P1,750

If you're really taking skin lightening seriously, use makeup that helps you achieve your goal. Give your skin further protection by finding makeup that has SPF. One of the most trusted names in skincare and cosmetics, Clinique's latest liquid makeup provides great coverage, perfects your skintone, protects you from the sun (with its staggering SPF 38), and is fortified with Vitamins E and C to keep your skin healthy.

Clinique Derma White Bright-C Stick Makeup, P1,850

For women on the go who aren't fans of liquid formulations and prefer a nifty product they can tuck in their purse for quick touchups, opt for stick foundation. Clinique's foundation stick is a great product to try. It provides good coverage and intensive healing for your damaged skin with its infusions of Vitamin C and Vitamin E. It also protects your skin from UV rays with SPF 15. It's pocket-sized, but it definitely packs a punch.

Anew 360 White Vitalizing Cream, P799

Let your skin get gorgeous while you sleep. Try Anew 360 White Vitalizing Cream, a night cream that whitens and moisturizes your skin while you're off in dreamland. It minimizes melanin production over time so you don't darken as much or as quickly, and all you have to do is rub it in before you go to bed. Easy, right?

Avon Solutions Refined White AM Day Cream (P450) and PM Night Cream (P450)

Make moisturization and lightening a habit, day and night. Try Avon AM Day Cream, which protects your skin from harsh UV rays with SPF 20, while the PM Night Cream nourishes and restores your skin while you sleep. Both creams are fortified with ingredients that remove dead skin cells and help your skin retain moisture for a more beautiful complexion.

Anew 360 White Clarifying Cleanser, P499

Your skin might be blotchy and discolored because of patches of rough, dead skin that haven't flaked off yet. Get a cleanser that takes this out. Try Anew 360 White Clarifying Cleanser, which helps wash off the dirt and old skin that keep your face from being picture perfect.

Anew 360 White Protective Cream, P799

Everyone knows that it's essential to moisturize to keep your skin looking young for longer, but what many Filipinas haven't really taken to heart (since we live in a tropical country where summertime lasts all year round) is the importance of sunblock. You can bet that you won't age as fast if you put sunblock on every day. Try Anew 360 White Protective cream, which moisturizes and protects your skin with SPF 20.

Estee Lauder CyberWhite EX Extra Intensive Purifying Treatment, P2,900

Some products made abroad might not work as well on Pinay skin as it does on Caucasian skin. Opt for a product especially formulated for the Asian complexion and climate. Estee Lauder's new CyberWhite line of skincare products is especially tailored for Asian skin, targeting common kinds of dark spots that our skin tends to develop because of our region's constant summer. The Extra Intensive Purifying Treatment is a self-foaming mask that works on the small, dark surface spots that form around the pores. It cleans and unclogs your pores, making your skin brighter and more even in tone.

Estee Lauder CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening Rich Moisture Creme, P3,900

It's one thing to be white, but you have to make sure your skin glows. You don't want to look pale or pasty. Hydration is essential to skincare, especially in the summer months when the sun dries your skin extremely. Pump up the moisture with Estee Lauder's Extra Brightening Rich Moisture Creme, a luxurious and healthy treat that will nourish your skin and make it look more luminous and beautiful.

Anew 360 White Activating Lotion, P549

Use a toner that doubles as a post-summer whitening agent. Try Anew 360 White Activating Lotion, which helps even out your skin tone the more you use it, and it refreshes your skin.

Lancome UV Expert GN-Shield, P1,695

Prevention is better than cure, as they say, so if you don't want to go dark, protect yourself from the sun. Make the protection last longer by getting a higher SPF. Try this one from Lancome. Its powerful sun protection factor (SPF 50!) will last all day long and make sure that your skin stays fair and beautiful.

Lancome UV Expert GN-Shield with BB Base, P1,995

Everyone loves BB creams these days because they perfect the complexion without the heavy feeling you get from foundation. Lancome pumps up its already great UV Expert GN-Shield with a BB cream base, so aside from protecting your skin from harsh sunlight, it also evens out your skin tone for instant fairness.

Lancome Blanc Expert Mineral Fluid Foundation With White Sapphire Complex, P2,395

If you have sensitive skin or if your skin is obviously begging for extra nourishment, why don't you go the mineral route, when it comes to brightening makeup? This foundation from Lancome gives great coverage. It hides all your dark spots and discolorations, and at the same time, its white sapphire minerals give your skin a bright, beautiful glow.

Lancome Blanc Expert White Sapphire White-Reviving Mineral Compact Foundation, P2,890

If you're still more comfortable using a compact foundation than liquid or stick, try this one from Lancome's Blanc Expert White Sapphire line. Easy to apply (and re-apply), this foundation goes on light and strikes the perfect balance between mattifying (meaning, minimizing oil shine) and glowing. It provides great coverage that doesn't look artificial, and gives your skin a luminous glow.

Lancome Blanc Expert White Sapphire White-Reviving Mineral Loose Powder, P2,495

Every skin type has an ideal makeup formulation. If you want a light finish or something to set your makeup, use loose powder. This powder from Lancome's Blanc Expert White Sapphire line gives your face that perfect last touch, sealing your foundation and making your skin more luminous than it's ever been. It perfects your gorgeous white complexion, and keeps it looking natural all the while.

Olay Natural White Healthy Fairness Day Cream, P349

Are you a fan of this particular brand of anti-aging cream? Now, Olay ventures into whitening through this day cream, their star product. Aside from having SPF 24 to protect your skin from the sun, Olay's Healthy Fairness Day Cream gradually lightens your skin with its Triple Vitamin System formula. Vitamin B3 minimizes the production of dark spots and reduces old scarring to make your skin more beautiful. Pro-Vitamin B5 keeps your skin moisturized, while Vitamin E protects it.

Kiehl's Darkness Diminishing Activated Eye Treatment, P2,550

If the skin pigmentation you're worried about is the darkness under your eyes from all your crazy summer partying, be sure to invest in a good eye area brightening product. Try Kiehl's Eye Treatment, which is packed with Vitamin C and plum fruit extracts to lighten your under-eye area. Its key ingredients help slow down the production of melanin, which is what causes skin darkness in the first place.

Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense, P2,350

Too much exposure to sunlight could give you dark, frighteningly leathery skin when you're older. To keep that from happening, you have to start taking care of your skin as early as now. Daily sunblock is a must, especially on your face. Kiehl's Daily UV Defense has super strong SPF 50 to block out the sun (helping prevent against skin pigmentation or discoloration). It goes on light so your skin can breathe, and it doesn't clog your pores so you don't have to worry about acne.

Lancome Blanc Expert GN-White AgeFight Intense Whitening Spot & Line Eraser, P6,245

Aside from being necessary for keeping your skin firm, supple, and young-looking, collagen is also essential in keeping your skin fair. On your mid-year bonus, you may want to invest in Lancome's new product, which is especially tailored for Asian women who have a more yellow cast to their skin. Their Intense Whitening Spot & Line Eraser helps your skin generate new collagen fibers to prevent yellowing and aging. Look flawlessly lighter quickly.

Lancome Blanc Expert Ultimate Whitening Hydrating Cream, P3,295

Dryness will make your skin look sallow, with unflattering shadows. Do not forget to moisturize. Use a whitening cream that gives great moisturization. Try this luscious cream from Lancome that gives your skin intense hydration, keeping it supple, dewy, and drop dead gorgeous all day long. Filling in where your skin has thinned, this cream helps your skin reflect light better, making you look more radiant and minimizing the effect of pigmentation or discoloration.

Pond's Flawless White Line

Dark spots and discolorations are commonplace in a country that's always sunny (especially lately; summer shows no signs of letting up anytime soon). Counteract the sun's harmful effects on your skin by beginning a skincare regimen using Pond's Flawless White line, which includes a Facial Foam, Lightening Day Cream,and Spots Blocking Serum. All products help slow down melanin production, fight skin darkening, and help exfoliate dead skin cells to show the glowing new skin beneath.

Dermalogica ChromaWhite Pure Light SPF 30

Keep your skin white and gorgeous with this protective moisturizer developed by the International Dermal Institute. It keeps your skin safe from UV rays and gradually brightens your complexion, and it also minimizes fine lines with its Hyaluronic Acid infusions. This product is available in Rustan's.

Nature&Co Pure White Day Care Essence

If you're fast becoming a follower of organic skincare products, you might like this whitening essence. The SPF 50 in this moisturizer keeps the sun's harmful UV rays from wreaking havoc on your complexion, and it's made with healthy, organic ingredients that are gentle on your skin. This product is available in Rustan's.