here are the ingredients dr dray mentioned and their time stamp: vitamin c - 0:45 hydroquinone - 3:21 kojic acid - 5:41 soy - 7:30 azelaic acid - 9:36 topical vitamin a - 11:39 salicylic acid - 13:35 licorice root - 14:50 niacinamide - 17:08 sunscreen - 19:15 to sum it up, sunscreen is the most important!

I love this woman! Wish I hadn’t spent all this money on products recommended by all these make up guru’s for the past 12 years ;(

The best investment I have made was to have all my windows replaced with UV filtered windows. This is my forever home, so the money invested was worth it to me. It saves furniture, paint, art, floors, and yes skin.

The best thing to come out of this year is me discovering Dr.Dray

i love the lighting of your room, it's feel cozy and aesthetic at the same time

Here is the ingredient list for hyperpigmentation: •Vitimin C •Hydroquione •Kojic acid •Soy •Azelaic acid •Vitamin A •Retinol •BHA:Salicylic acid •Licorice root •Niacinamide •Sunscreen

This is literally a God send video. I really needed this info to supplement my skin care routine.

As an asian, we really care about skin brightening. A lot of my skincare products contain the ingredients mentioned. These are what i've used. All of these are Korean products except The Ordinary. It's not i don't use western skincare at all, but when it comes to brightening product, it seems that asian skincare have more potent brightening ingredient 😅 I have tons of products that i have tried but i list down products that have the mentioned ingredients located at top 5 in their ingredient list. ... Vitamin C: Tia'm C Source Serum (Contain 20% L-ascorbic acid), Some By Mi Yuja Niacin Serum (Contain 82.3% Yuja fruit) Hydroquinone: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. Kojic Acid: Cos De Baha 2% Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. Azelaic Acid: Cos De Baha 10% Azelaic Acid Serum. Vitamin A: The Ordinary Retinol. Salicylic Acid: Cosrx Blackhead Power Liquid (4% Natural BHA consists of willow bark water as the 1st ingredient and Betaine Salicylate as the 3rd), Cos De Baha Salacylic Acid BHA 4% Serum Licorice Root: Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner (This have 10% Licorice root extract as 2nd ingredient after water). Niacinamide: Tia'm 10% Niacinamide+2% Arbutin, The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide+1% Zinc. Sunscreen: Purito Centella Green Level Unscented ... The most powerful brightening product goes to Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum. This serum alone contains a lot of actives mainly for brightening which is 2% Hydroquinone, 4% Azelaic Acid, 4% Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Salacylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid. I used this for spot treatment and it works wonder😭 ... Sorry, most of them are unfamiliar to you, but i suggest you to try them since they are very cheap yet effective!!! If you don't know what to choose among the list, I suggest you to try Tia'm C Source Serum, Cos De Baha Hydroquinone Brightening Serum and Cos De Baha Azelaic Acid Serum. The Tia'm C Source Serum is for people who are familiar with vitamin C as it's too potent. Otherwise, i suggest you to try their niacinamide one as it did brightened my friend's face significantly while he has sensitive skin. Hope it helps whoever read this 😁

Love how informative your videos are without any gimmicks! 😁

I love and salute this woman for taking such initiative to educate people around the world about cosmetics.. to be honest she is a dermatologist and popular one she doesn’t even have to do social media stuff for earnings.. but hats off to her for uploading daily videos and recommending products all around the world .. not only US products .. so that we can use better products and save our money.

I love Dr Dray and her science backed recommendations!

I've been following you for YEARS lovely doctor! You have made my 68 year old sun damaged skin as good as it's ever been! I use less make up and more skin care thanks to you. Bless you. Keep up the good work.

One day I would love to have clear skin like yours Dr. Dray! Thank you again for the informational content.

You have no idea how much I've learn through your video's Dr.Dray you're the best! straight to the point i like that.👋

Great vlog. In my mid 20s a friend told me about sun damage caused by light coming thru windows. Asked me to compare driver’s side of my nose (left here in the US), to the other. Was astonished by the difference between the two sides and have been wearing sunscreen ever since. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Loved this video! And so great that you showed the LI 10 product again. I’m using it now, and I also love it😇

Dr. Ray I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for producing so much quality content on this specific topic!! It's my main cosmetic problem and this info is much appreciated!

This is my torment, my skin hyperpigments just from a bite or scratch

I love how your skin is glowing.. and just love your videos!

This was a fantastic, informative video- THANK YOU! Tons of love and prayers to you and your mother.

Thank you Dr. Dray! I've been asking a lot of questions about Hyperpigmentation in your Instagram and you've answered them all in this video. ❤❤❤

As one of your “more mature”/old viewers, the Sana product interests me, especially if it improves thinning skin. It will again be available on Amazon, on Aug 10th. Thanks for great info..Glad to see you mentioning products for mature skin w/o acne issues!

Since my early twenties I have never walked out of the house without an SPF of at least 30. It pays off..I am almost 40 and people mistake me me for 30 sometimes. I have no wrinkles and dont buy any expensive products but starting to use Retinol now only. Sunscreen is crucial

Amazing! Best video I've seen about this subject. I really appreciate how clear you were in how to use the products and the recommendations you made. Super helpful. Thanks!

Wow your skin looks more dewy and beautiful than I’ve ever seen! I also love the shape of your jawline now! Whatever your doing keep up the good work

Very useful! I'm in a long battle trying to fade sunspots on hands and chest- this is helpful information!

So thankful for this video! Definitely wanted a product for this and found exactly what I needed for an affordable price!

I'm so excited to see this amazing resource online. Thank you, Dr. Dray!!!

Love watching your informative videos everyday whether it applies to me or not. Happy Tuesday Dr Dray🌞

Dr. Dray you're my hero 😭 I come from a family history of skin cancer and your channel was the final push I needed to go out and just make a dang appointment with a personal dermatologist already. I just wanted to tell you that I brought you up to her and she really appreciates you for the information you're providing people regarding skincare and such. It's funny, she too spends her time mostly just trying to burn into my brain the message of "WAY less fragrance - MUCH more sunscreen" 😅 A *literal* lifesaver, I'd say

DR DRAY!!! How did you know I was looking for a video exactly like this?? Thank you thank you!

You are my favorite! I spent a lot of years dealing with dermatologists that were no help whatsoever. Totally wish you had been my doctor! Thank you for you vids 💓

Since finding your channel, I finally have fully grasped the importance of sunscreen. I wear it every day and reapply as directed. I also have a few wide brimmed hats and driving gloves. How I wish I had found you when I was young. Thank you for everything you do. You are appreciated. ❤️

Dr. Dray, you are heaven sent for all of us here. We appreciate all that you do for your viewers. Thank you so much for changing our lives!

You always learn something new from Dr. Dray! So educational! thank you

Thank you for mentioning the PCA Skin care, it worked well for me and was gentle - no irritation at all. I love La Roche Posay's Lipikar Balm AP+ Moisturizer and LRP's Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Wash, both with Niacinamide and ceramides. Thank you for another great video!

You have taught me so much about how to take care of my skin without plunking down a huge chunk of change at Sephora. It's such a ripoff! I feel like an idiot for spending thousands of dollars over the past 30+ years on luxury skin care when you can find products just as good at the drug store for half the price. I've shared the knowledge I've gained from you with friends who have seen noticeable improvement in their skin as well. Thanks Dr. Dray!

Thanks to Dr Dray I switched from expensive skin care creams, La Prairie, to Cerave and other pharmacy brands and my skin still looks amazing. Needless to say I’m saving a ton of money.❤️

Thank you, Dr Dray! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. ♥️

Such a good explanatory video, thank you so much Dr Dray!!!

Azelaic acid has been my best friend throughout pregnancy!

I can't help but start to think that Canada enjoys our hyper pigmentation struggles. Thank you for explaining these star ingredients! I'll be keeping an eye out with them in mind!

Great info on how to fade hyperpigmentation!! Thanks! Love your videos!!

This is great all-in-one-place info. Thanks for another great video. I have purchased several of these and am confused on the layering. There is alot of information out there that is not correct and prefer to get this info from you, Dr. Dray. :) Thanks again.

Super helpful video! Can you layer some of these ingredients for more effectiveness?

Mom of 2 here!! Not only have you saved me money, but you’ve also made me use products in a realistic and timely manner. Anyone that is a parent knows time is precious! Thank you!!

Thank you for yet another Uber informative video! Hope your mom is doing great🙏

What I really like most about this video is that it is well explained and easy to understand.

Can you please suggest what chemicals are safe for nursing mom? Thank you

Thank you for this in depth suggestion video! As a sufferer of hyperpigmentation I love that you explain the active ingredients benefits and risks. Could you make a hypopigmentation video please? I'm sure I'm not the only one who could benefit from that. Drop some knowledge 😊

My Dermat says a thing, and I cross check it with Dr Dray. I Love you. My skin sends you all the love.

Your skin looks amazing. Would be great if you listed the products you used in your routine the day you created a video.

Hey Dr. Dray! I saw a claim on Beautypedia today saying that nitrogen propellants in aerosolized skin care products (such as Caudalie’s grape water) are damaging to the skin. I’d love to see you do a video discussing this!

When you started with vitamin C I was side eyeing you while cooking 😂 always so informative! Been with you 1.5 years and I’ve never had such good skin. Also, you knocked Sephora and Ulta out of my budget and I’ve never felt so comfortable in my skin. You’ve freed up so much space mentally ❤️

You are the greatest Dr Dray!

I look forward to your videos every day. Thank you!!!!

Dr. Dray- thanks for mentioning all these ingredients in one video. Very helpful!! I have rosacea which is fortunately under control with religious use of mineral sunscreen and some other precautions. I developed some freckles on my whole face and patchy chloasma on the cheeks near my temples during pregnancy. Pregnancy is over long time back and I am not lactating either so which ingredient will be most beneficial for me. Finacea stings like crazy. I tolerate adapalene well on my cheeks but not on the temples. I have also tried triple cream including tretinoin, HQ and steroid but my skin couldn’t tolerate it. Please suggest.

I’ve learned so much from this channel and use several products mentioned. Have a good day, everyone!

This woman is invaluable ......and she tells the truth.

Thank you for your precious contrbiute to our health and life!💖

adapalene works like a magic. And it’s very affordable.

Thank you for this video! Would these products also apply to melasma/hyperpigmentation from sun spots?

This video came at the right time for me. Thank you Dr!

Loved this video! Got so much information. Thank you ☺️

Thank you dr dray for the lesson. It's good, easy to understand, and thanks for helpful tips!

800K subscribers! Proud mom, here. Dr. Dray was my first youtuber experience and she helped dramatically change my skin after I started watching her videos in Jan 2019 and decided to give tretinion another try... Now I'm a serious skinthusiast; preaching tret and sunscreen to everyone who will listen... thanks, Dr. Dray!

What a blessing you are Doctor Thank you for doing this ! Appreciate your care !

Soy was something that showed me I could have progress with topicals when I used the Aveeno Positively Radiant. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE VIDEOS AND THE SANA RECOMMENDATION. I am excited to try it!

Oh I need to see this. I can’t get rid of my dark spots!

This video is going to be helpful to do many people. Almost everyone I know, including myself, have some form of hyperpigmentation. Thanks Dr Dray! Happy Tuesday! I hope you have a lovely evening. 💚

Happy to have been suggested this video. You don’t waste time or click bait tactics

I am so glad I came across this video. I ordered the Sana facial lotion and the Paulas choice...

This is the earliest I have joined comments! ❤️

I have had incredible results with Vitamin C, but I do sometimes have oxidation issues. I've tried Drunk Elephant, Tarte (my current fave), Glow Recipe, Timeless, REN, Mad Hippie and Sunday Riley. Timeless has one that is effective, cosmetically elegant, has air tight packaging, doesn't oxidize and is less than $20.00 in the US. Dr. Brenner has one also under $20.00, that is almost identical to the $135.00 Skinceuticals C Ferulic. I use my AHA right before I apply my Vitamin C, as that seems to help it absorb better.

Loved this because you can move through the different chapters in your description section. Other youtubers take note!

Ordered the Procure and excited to try!

Thank you us people with darker skin really struggle with this 💖

A great and inexpensive alternative to the vitamin C serum she mentioned is from “Seoul Ceuticals,” their Day Glow Serum. It also contains vitamin E and ferulic acid. I’ve been using it for almost a year and it’s my favorite vitamin C serum (plus it’s from Korea and they just do skincare right).

Thank you so much for this very informative talk. I wish I had found you years ago.

Very help! Thank you, Dr Dray!

Hey Dr Dray! Can you do a video on clogged pores vs closed comedones vs blackheads and how to get rid of the clogging and bumps that come with it?

Sun damage in the form of age spots is my number one concern. This video is very helpful. I recently added tretinoin to my skincare, a stronger niacinamide serum and switched from a 30 spf mineral to a 50 spf chemical and am seeing improvement in my overall skin appearance.

I knew your final ingredient would be sunscreen❣️ Thank you, Dr. Dray❤️

So informative. I had to pause the video to take notes!

any recommends for the best one for body dark spots ?

Can you please do some of the day in the life vlogs? Even if it’s just shopping or cooking, etc. I miss those!

Love this. Thank you Dr.Dray

Ever since I’ve been watching her videos, I do not listen to anyone else about skin care products!

What do you think of the ordinary l-ascorbic acid powder though, the one you can mix in with vitamin e oil or a moisturizer? Thanks for the vid! Keep it up :)

I live in Japan and Sana actually have a new line for britening with Arbutin as the first ingredient (they call it whitening here of coure for marketing...)

As always thank you Dr.Dray! You help provide such great information. I have been watching your videos in the daily as I work from home. Ha ha as an accounting clerk I need to listen to something to focus and it is a plus when it's helpful information rather than just makeup reviews.

Thank you for another great video. Your skin is looking great, so I know that you’re good with skin treatments. My only concern is can Carmel and dark skin people use all of these too? Please do a video for brightening and anti-aging for skin of color. Thank you.

Great video! Wanted to ask if you would ever consider doing a video on (topical) green tea.

Love this topic in your videos. Im Olive skin and always scared of hydroquinone. Can you please make a video about steroids in skin care? Specially for WOC? I'm Hispanic and steroids and hydroquinone are not advised in WOC skin care groups. I wonder what are your thoughts about them. Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for this amazing and informative video!

Waiting for this video on vitamin C thank you!

Good Tuesday Morning All! Dr. Dray, I recently was told that my skin looked so nice and lighter and was asked what I was using and to my own surprise, the only difference was that I had just started using sunscreen! This last part of your video explains it all, sunscreen can lighten up my skin! Thank you so much!

Yay for sunscreen!! It’s crazy to think that in my teens I hit the tanning bed when I won’t go more than 2 hours now without reapplying sunscreen! I’m a total testament that just sunscreen can fix hyperpigmentation..it’s been my savior!

You look so gorgeous in this one doc! ❤️

Thank you for your kind and profesional way of sharing your knowledge. 👏👏🤗