A few days back, I compiled the list for 10 best skin whitening creams in India that really work to lighten complexion. But most of the fairness creams in the list are priced around and above INR 1000. Since that post, I’ve discovered that there are some drugstore beauty gems that cost very less but perform well (if not equally well) to those already mentioned high-quality skin lightening creams in India.

So girls, here is a list of 10 best fairness day creams in India that you can easily buy without worrying about disturbing your bank balance. All these below mentioned fairness creams are priced under Rs 500 to give you full value for your money.

1. Lotus Herbals Phyto-Rx Whitening & Brightening Creme SPF 25 PA+++

Price: INR 455 for 50 g

Whitening Actives: Amla Berry, Lychee and Punarnava root extracts (proven high-power antioxidants for skin lightening and anti aging)

Claims: Triple action formula visibly reduces dark spots, pigmentation, and uneven skin tone

UV Protection: SPF 25 PA +++ (Best among all budget fairness day creams for Indian skin)

R2B Take: Long-term skin benefits (Takes time but does help in improving complexion overtime)

2. Olay Natural White All In One Fairness Skin Cream Spf24

Price: INR 340 for 50 g

Whitening Actives: Vitamin B3, Pro Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E

Claims: Lightens dull skin tone, evens complexion

UV Protection: SPF 24 PA ++

R2B Take: Provides excellent hydration with Long-term skin benefits

Read full review here.

3. Neutrogena Fine Fairness Day Cream with SPF 20

Price: INR 299 for 50 g

Whitening Actives: SoyTM, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and Portulaca

Claims: Minimize melanin production, improves skin tone

UV Protection: SPF 20 PA +

R2B Take: Instant brightening with long-term skin benefits

4. Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme With Sunscreens

Price: INR 265 for 50 g

Whitening Actives: Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid

Claims: Lightens skin, evens skin color

UV Protection: SPF of the sunscreens inside the cream is not mentioned

R2B Take: Gives instant skin brightening, may help long-term

5. Lotus Herbals Whiteglow Skin Whitening & Brightening Gel Cream SPF-25

Price: INR 345 for 60 g

Whitening Actives: Grape, Mulberry, Saxifraga extracts and Milk enzymes

Claims: Provides fresh and radiant skin

UV Protection: SPF 25 PA+++

R2B Take: Not more than a nourishing moisturizer with good SPF for glowing skin

6. Olay Natural White Light Instant Glowing Fairness Skin Cream

Price: INR 175 for 40 g

Whitening Actives: Niacinamide, Panthenol, Vitamin E

Claims: All in one fairness with instant glow and even skin tone

UV Protection: Sunscreens present but SPF not mentioned

R2B Take: Affordable fairness day cream for instant skin brightening and moisturizing

7. VLCC Snigdha Fairness Day Cream

Price: INR 405 for 50g

Whitening Actives: Liquorice, Wild Turmeric, Extracts of Mulberry & Lemon peel

Claims: Lightens skin, reduces pigmentation

UV Protection: Does not contains sunscreens

R2B Take: Not more than a good moisturizer for dry skin. Only a herbal fairness cream option for those who want to stay away from chemicals. Overly priced for the results it gives.

8. Ponds White Beauty Daily Anti-Spot Fairness Cream

Price: INR 175 for 50 g

Whitening Actives: Gen white formula with antioxidants

Claims: Reduce dark spots, evens skin tone, lightens skin

UV Protection: SPF 20 PA ++

R2B Take: Only instant skin brightening, no long-term benefits

Read full review here.

9. Garnier Skin Naturals White Complete Multi Action Fairness Cream SPF 19

Price: INR 160 for 40 g

Whitening Actives: Active white molecule with lemon extracts

Claims: Instant whitening and lasting fairness

UV Protection: SPF 19 PA +++

R2B Take: Affordable moisturizer with good SPF for instant skin brightening effect.

Read full review here.

10. Lakme 9 to 5 Insta Light Crème

Price: INR 149 for 40 g

Whitening Actives: Niacinamide , Pink & white pearl extract.

Claims: Instant brightening, evens out skin tone, sun protection and coverage

UV Protection: SPF not mentioned

R2B Take: Excellent instant brightener for even finish, sun protection and fairness. No long-term lightening benefits.

So this is my compilation of best fairness day creams in India that are affordably priced. Who doesn’t like a product that is easy on the pocket and performs as well? I hope you will like my list of best budget fairness creams for long-term and instant skin brightening.

However, if you don’t mind shelling out a few more bucks for the love of your skin, here is a list of best skin whitening creams in India that really work to lighten complexion and improve skin-tone overtime.

P.S.:  The numbering or position of these skin lightening creams in India is based on the value for money given by each fairness day cream.

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