Cosmetic cleansing cream for skin brightening

A creamy brightening cleanser in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising:

• (a) at least one thiopyridinone compound comprising 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine present in a range from about 0.3% to about 0.5%, by weight of the creamy brightening cleanser;
• (b) a blend of surfactants comprising glyceryl stearate SE, glyceryl stearate citrate, and sodium cocoyl isethionate;
• (c) at least one thickener comprising carrageenan and xanthan gum;
• (d) at least one chelator comprising sodium thiosulfate;
• (e) at least one reducing agent comprising tetrasodium glutamate diacetate or trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate;
• (f) a combination of skin care actives comprising salicylic acid, citric acid, dilauryl thiodipropionate, and niacinamide;
• wherein the creamy brightening cleanser comprises water, at least one fatty compound, and at least one water-based solvent selected from glycerin and propanediol,
• wherein the creamy brightening cleanser is a thick/viscous cream that can be applied as a skin cleanser, a facial mask, or a spot treatment;
• wherein the creamy brightening cleanser provides a skin brightening effect that enhances and brightens the appearance of the skin by reducing blemishes, dark spots, uneven skin tone, and/or other skin imperfections;
• and
• wherein the creamy brightening cleanser stabilizes the thiopyridinone compound from photodegradation, evidenced by less than or equal to 50 ppm or no detectable cyclic degradation byproduct from the thiopyridinone compound.