How can I "brighten' my face

[SweetCaroline000]

I honestly think lockdown has made my face look really dull. I'm 37 and the past year noticed more wrinkles and sagging.

I use hyaluronic, retinol, vitamin e and my face still looks dull. Is the only answer Botox?

I feel like I've aged the last 18 months. Could you try something like a hydrafacial to brighten skin? If the wrinkles are there at rest then probably botox is the only thing that will get rid of them, but prescription retinoid and some acids can improve their appearance.
I have been looking into things like lasers etc to improve skin, but quite a few reviews saying it made their face look worse, so think I'm too scared to try them.

Vitamin c

Vitamin C creams are great. The masks work well too.

I like Balance Me and Ren.

Try microneedling (I love it but it does make my face red for about three days afterwards). At a salon not those crappy rollers you do yourself.

Vit c willl brighten your skin and make you look glowy. It doesn't happen overnight but a few weeks and you will see the difference

Definitely Vitamin C, either a serum or cream, Sunday Riley do an amazing Vitamin C cream which gives a very natural glow after just a few days use