Top 10 Best Fairness Creams in India

Best Skin Lightening/fairness creams in India

Most women in India want fair clear skin though there is nothing like that which makes only fair skinned people attractive or beautiful. Even many dusky beauties look far more attractive and glamorous than the lighter skinned ones. Still there is a craze here to lighten skin tone and that is why companies come up with different fairness creams, lotions. Every product is tagged or claims to do something to lighten your complexion further. Don’t know whether they actually work or not, but the extent till consumers want to use these products says a lot.

Here are some popular fairness, skin lightening or fairness creams which are available in India. If you really wish to try you can have a look.

Himalaya fairness cream

Himalaya says “A unique formulation with natural ingredients, it ensures ease of application and faster absorption, which provide better nourishment to the skin.”

It is available in two packs smaller 20 gm tube is for 35 rupees and 50 gm pack is for 65 rupees. It is very similar to fair and Lovely cream.

Garnier White Complete Multi action Fairness cream

After their garnier light with lemon extract they launched this recently.

Garnier says “Instant Whitening. Sun Protection. Lasting Fairness. Lemon Extract and Active White. Multi Action Fairness Cream: A fairness cream that not only provides instant whitening but also makes you 2 tones fairer in 2 weeks along with sun protection. Suitable for all skin types.”

Its smaller 18 gm pack is for 65 rupees and bigger 40 gm jar is for 150 rupees

With unique formula that combines revolutionary active white for instant whitening and flawless fair skin.

The only cream that gives 10 benefits for complete fairness including instant whitening, sun protection and lasting fairness.
Garnier White Complete is suitable for all skin types and with regular usage it makes skin feel fresh and moisturised with a healthy glow.
Pure lemon essence clarify and smoothen skin and SPF17/PA++ to protect skin from further darkening by harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Garnier Light Overnight Peeling Fairness cream

This one is for those who wish to have skin lightening while they are asleep. Most suitable for under 25 years as after that your main concern should be anti aging.

Available in 18 ml small jar pack for 105and 40 ml pack for 175 INR.

It claims- “The main ingredient is fruit Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), a concentrate obtained by a distillation of orange, citron, sugar cane, blueberry and maple. It works to gently exfoliate and regenerate skin cells leaving skin brighter. Lemon essence is used for its soothing qualities and refreshing fragrance.

A key antioxidant ingredient is gentian extract, a herbaceous plant from southern Europe. Along with vitamin CG, a stable form of vitamin C, gentian extract also inhibits the pigmentation process for fairer skin.
Pure lemon essence and natural peeling fruit extracts to help provide an intensive exfoliation overnight. Herbal extracts with vitamin C to help reduce skin dullness and dark spots.

Olay Natural White Day fairness cream

This is a day cream that can be used daily and has SPF.

This is for 20 gm for 79 rupees and 40 ml for 155.

Olay claims ”Its light, non-greasy formula with triple nutrient system - vitamins B3, pro B5 & E and sun protection helps nourish your skin, lighten skin tone, reduce the appearance of dark spots and dullness for a healthy-looking natural fairness that glows.

It also hydrates and protects from harmful sun rays. It is suitable for all skin types.”

Revlon touch and glow Advanced fairness cream

This cream also comes in a mattifying formula that is for oily skin and claims to be oil free and the other variant is Anti spot formula that reduces spots.

It is for 75 gm for 210 rupees

It claims- “Makes your skin noticeably fairer, leaving it soft, smooth & beautiful.

Enriched with:
Advanced Vitamin Agent (AVA) acts upon skin making it fairer.
Dual Sunscreen protects skin from harsh rays of the sun, which helps prevent darkening and premature aging.
Honey, a natural moisturiser, nourishes skin, keeping it smooth & supple.”

Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense whitening Day cream

This is also a day cream and one of the most famous fairness cream which comes in a tiny pack of 15 ml for 99 rupees, you can call that as a trial pack and the bigger jar of 50 ml is for 249 rupees.

It claims “There’s no better way to begin your day than with a smooth textured skin lightening cream that gives your skin enough pampering to last the day. Equipped with skin lightening vitamins like Chronosphere Vitazyme C and Vitamin B3, it gives you skin that’s both fair and flawless.

Pond’s white beauty daily spotless lightening cream

This the most famous cream which is even availblein satchets also.

You can get 15 gm pack for 49 rupees,  25 gm for 69 rupees and 35 gm for 140 rupees and 50 gm for 199 rupees.

Pond's white beauty Daily Spot-less Lightening Cream: It works with your unique skin to inhibit the production of melanin, reducing dark spots and lightening skin from the source. The GenWhite formula is also unique because it is our first ever vanishing cream formula that is proven to be SPF20 PA++ sunscreen system. It provides protection from more than 93% of UVB rays that burn skin when directly exposed to the sun an UVA rays that your skin doesn't feel oily and heavy with sunscreen. The GenWhite technology was formulated by selecting over 1000 whitening ingredients and contains special
Fair skin face packs in India

Ponds White Beauty Naturals Spot Less Lightening Cream

This is another variant from the same fairness range of ponds white beauty.

You can get this for 25 gm for 75 INR.

Pond’s says- “The Power of Camellia Leaf: Of the estimated 250,000 species of plants known to humankind, we discovered that one of the plants with remarkable skin lightening qualities is the Camellia leaf. This precious species, with rich natural polyphenols and antioxidants, is known to reduce the production of melanin from the source. Helps in lightening skin and reducing dark spots at the source to give you long lasting spot-less skin.
New Pond's White Beauty Naturals Spot-Less Lightening Cream, containing the extraordinary Camellia Leaf extract, is specially formulated to lighten skin and reduce dark spots.”

Lotus Whiteglow Intensive Skin Whitening & Brightening Range

This range has got a brightening gel cream, a microemulsion and a serum.

Gel cream is for 18 gm for 99 rupees and Microemulsion of 40 ml for 245 rupees and this serum of 15ml for 245 rupees as well.

It says- “Brown spot removal formula visibly refines large pores. All skin types. WhiteGlow Skin Whitening & Brightening Serum is a breakthrough from lotus herbals that lightens, whitens and brightens your skin.

Clean and Clear fairness cream

This will cost you 65 rupees for 20 gm and 40 gm for 120 rupees.

Enriched with cherry extracts and multi-vitamins Clean & Clear Fairness Cream brings a new pinkish glow to your skin. Clean & Clear Fairness Cream protects your skin from harmful UV rays, and it's Pure Rice Oil Control System gives your skin oil free look. It is oil free cream that won’t clog pores and gives you pinkish fairness that last 3 times longer. For best results apply evenly on freshly cleansed skin off face and neck.