Skincare routines with:
Finacea 15% Azelaic Acid Gel

My current routine! I'm aware that my moisturizer doesn't have any humectants, but I get it free from work and I'm trying to save money wherever I can. I figure I get enough humectants from my toner and serum, and my skin seems to be okay with it. I'm almost out of the cocokind serum, and I'm feeling very meh about it: it's super hydrating and repairing, but I'd like something that does a little brightening as well. Any recommendations for a cruelty-free hydrating, repairing, AND brightening serum?

corrections: regimenlab tabula rasa cleanser (not dr. althea) tarozac 0.05% tazarotene (not retin-a)