Hyperpigmentation: Face darker than the body

Hi all,

Happy new year.

This year I spent a lot of time under the sun and despite the spf 50 sunscreen, my face got 2 shades darker than the rest of my body.

I am hesitating between Azelaic acid or hydroquinone to mix with Tret 0.5%.

I am a Fitzpatrick V and I am scared of hydroquinone but I do want results.