Last Updated 13/08/2023

I know how frustrating it can get trying to find the best face cream for fair skin in Nigeria.

You’re in luck because…

In this article, I'm going to be sharing the best face creams for your complexion, skin concerns and needs.


The Best Face cream/moisturizers for Fair Skin in Nigeria

In no particular order, here are 18 best face creams for fair skin in Nigeria:

1. Dr. Rashel Vitamin C Face cream

Face Cream/Moisturizers For Fair Skin In Nigeria

This is a rich moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, that would deeply moisturize your skin and might improve dullness. Get this at Buybetter, Konga, 24eleven, etc.


2. Nivea Perfect & Radiant Even tone Day and Night cream

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Only sold in sets, this is a very affordable set of moisturizers that can be gotten from Jumia, the official store of Nivea in Nigeria. The Day cream contains SPF 15 to protect the skin from the damages of the sun. It also contains liquorice extract, vitamin C, vitamin E, pearl extract, etc. that would enhance your skin complexion and reduce the appearance of dark spots. Best suited for normal to combination skin types, it's been designed to absorb easily into the skin leaving it radiant, soft and highly moisturized.

Containing liquorice extract, pearl extract, vitamin C, E, B5, 4-butylresorcinol, etc. the night cream is designed to restore your skin tone and regenerate the skin, while you sleep for that radiant skin you desire.


3. Pond’s Clarant B3 Dark spot correcting cream 

 
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This cream is the perfect daily moisturizer for normal to dry skin types. Enriched with niacinamide as its key ingredient, it promises to reduce skin discoloration and even skin tone in as little as 2 -4 weeks. Get yours here.


4. Pond’s Flawless radiance Mattifying Day cream SPF 15

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Best suited for normal to oily skin types, this face cream is packed with awesome ingredients like hexylresorcinol, niacinamide, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, vitamin E, amino acids,etc. designed to even skin tone, brighten your skin complexion, protect you from sun rays damages with an SPF 15 and gives the perfect matte finish. And what’s more? You can begin to see results in as little as 7 days. Get this at Konga, Jumia, mainmarketonline, etc. 


5. Gluta-C Kojic plus Whitening Face and neck cream with SPF 30 

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Infused with a blend of powerful ingredients that would help you achieve a clearer and fairer skin; unleash a radiant, even-toned complexion with this secret formula! Featuring ingredients like arbutin, glutathione, vitamin C, niacinamide, kojic acid, etc and offers sun protection with SPF 30. An all in one face cream. Get yours here.


6. Kojie San Lightening face cream 

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Infused with Kojic acid, this all natural ingredient would gently and safely lighten your skin. Get yours here


7. SheaMoisture Brighter Days ahead Night cream

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Featuring ingredients like sweet papaya, vitamin C, yuzu lemon, etc, this night cream would melt into your skin, keep you deeply hydrated and give a velvety finish. You're sure to wake up to a glowy, plump skin. I’m such a big fan of this brand myself. It's suited to all skin types. Get yours at Konga, Perfect stopover, Jumia, etc. 


8. Garnier Skinactive Vitamin C brightening day cream 

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Say goodbye to dullness and hello to a glowing skin complexion. With the help of vitamin c, salicylic acid, grapefruit extract, etc infused into this lightweight day moisturizer; you're sure of your skin smooth and radiant. Get yours here.


9. Advanced Clinicals Dark spot therapeutic cream

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This cream contains powerful ingredients like licorice, vitamin c, jojoba oil, etc. that’s gentle on the face and should be applied on problem areas twice daily. It is sure to restore your natural skin tone and complexion, fading away dark spots and treating your hyperpigmentation. It’s available at Nett Pharmacy, Jumia, etc.


10. Soap and Glory in the bright of Day Gel cream 

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Fully packed with vitamin C, this lightweight gel cream would deliver moisture goodness and a boost of brightness. Your fair complexion would look radiant and re-energised. Buy yours here


11. Cetaphil Deep hydration healthy glow 

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If your skin is easily sensitized, dehydrated or dry then this moisturizer is for you. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin B5, E, etc. this moisturizer would deliver on hydration and reveal a healthy glow. Get this here.


12. Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel cream 

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From the best sellers of hydroboost, is another moisturizer that delivers on hydration; whilst taking care of texture and dullness by boosting the surface skin cell turnover by 10x. This is all thanks to key ingredients like neoglucosamine, AHA, and PHA. In one week, you should see improvements in your skin tone, texture, fine lines and reduction in dullness and dark spots. It’s available at Konga, Bydow Pharmacy,  Jumia, etc.


13. Aveeno clear complexion daily moisturizer

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Formulated with salicylic acid to fight active acne, plus total soy complex to improve skin tone and texture; this moisturizer would clear blemishes and reduce breakouts. Please note that because of the active ingredient, salicylic acid present, it can cause drying of the skin. Use when needed. It’s available at hellobeauty, etc. 


14. Touch Bright and Clear cream 

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This is a powerful cream formulated with a number of active ingredients targeted at fighting all forms of discolorations, including sun spots, melasma, hyperpigmentation, age spots, acne scars, etc. Please ensure that you follow up on sunscreen after the application of this cream. It’s available here or here.


15. Elastalift Brighten Boost Vitamin C + Turmeric face cream 

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This is a 2 in 1 face cream that would give you a younger-looking skin, improve your skin texture and tone; all thanks to vitamin C, turmeric, ferulic acid, etc. Say hello to  a smoother, brighter, natural and radiant complexion. You can find this here or here.


16. Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + peptide 24 face cream 

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This lightweight, citrus-scented and silky face cream would melt into your skin and deliver instant hydration. By one week of usage, your skin feels less dull and in 28 days, your skin is 2X brighter. All thanks to key ingredients like vitamin C, amino peptides, niacinamide, vitamin B5, etc. This is available at Konga, Jumia, Tos Nigeria, etc. 


17. TruSkin Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer 

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Made with a blend of nature based ingredients; including vitamin C, aloe vera, MSM, etc. this lightweight moisturizer promotes a hydrated, radiant-looking skin. It can be used by all skin types and works best for dullness. It's available at Jumia.


18. ROC Multi-correxion Revive + Glow gel cream 

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Just as the name implies, this luxury in a jar moisturizer would revive your skin complexion, giving it an instant glow! Formulated with 10% patented vitamin C blend, this non-greasy gel cream would nourish the skin with 24-hours hydration and in 4 weeks, a brighter and younger-looking skin. It’s available here.


Conclusion on Face Creams For Fair Skin In Nigeria

It’s a wrap guyz! 

So, there we have it! The 18 best face creams for fair skin in Nigeria. 

In case you’re also looking for a body cream for fair skin, visit here

Please note: it’s important that you apply a sunscreen after the using your face cream. It helps to maintain your complexion and prevents sun damage from the UV rays that causes uneven skin tone, dark spots, age spots, skin cancer, and many more. 

About the author

Adenike is a licensed pharmacist with a passion for wellness and skincare. With over 5 years of working experience as a pharmacist, she has a wealth of knowledge about all things health and beauty. In addition to her pharmaceutical background, Adenike is also a skincare specialist and coach who is dedicated to helping people achieve their best skin. Her love for wellness extends to cooking and creating healthy recipes, making her a well-rounded expert in the industry. Whether you're looking for advice on the latest skincare products or the best recipes to keep you healthy, Adenike is your go-to source.

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