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Summary
Highlights
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C is a powerful dermatologist-developed solution for hyperpigmentation. Tested on all skin tones.
Benefits
- Clinique’s fourth generation brightening serum includes the brand’s proprietary brightening molecule, UP302, niacinamide, and even more vitamin C than previous formulas.
- Visibly reduces stubborn dark spots, including sun spots, age spots, and post-acne marks.
- Helps soothe skin from environmental irritants that can trigger future hyperpigmentation.
- Skin looks brighter and more radiant, with a more even-looking tone.
- Lightweight, oil-free formula sinks in quickly.
- Gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
- Dermatologist tested
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Allergy tested
- Fragrance free
- Non-acnegenic
Key Ingredients
- UP302: Researchers screened over two thousand plant extracts and found dianella ensifolia to have powerful properties. UP302, Clinique’s proprietary brightening molecule, was bioengineered to mimic the botanical and found to have powerful antioxidant and brightening benefits.
- Vitamin C: This serum is made with two types of vitamin C—magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbyl glucoside—for precisely calibrated formulation. Together these potent brightening antioxidants help visibly reduce dark spots, including post-acne marks, and help skin tone look more even.
- Niacinamide: Helps visibly reduce discoloration such as dark spots and post-acne marks.
- Salicylic acid: Gently sloughs off the uppermost layers of the skin to help reveal fresher, more even-looking skin.
- Glucosamine: Helps weaken the bonds that hold dead skin cells together to encourage the exfoliation of surface discoloration for brighter, more even-looking skin.
- Glycyrrhetinic acid, derived from licorice extract: A potent anti-irritant, it helps calm skin by visibly reducing skin irritation that could trigger dark spots.
- Gyokuro: This green tea is hand-harvested in Japan in such a way that its natural anti-irritant properties are optimized for full potential. Helps quell the look of irritation that could lead to discoloration.
- Formulated without: Fragrance, Parabens, Phthalates, Oil, Drying alcohol, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Synthetic colors
Research Results
- Proven to visibly reduce tough dark spots on different skin tones:
- Up to 49% visible reduction in sun and age spots on lighter skin tones.*
- Up to 56% visible reduction in post-acne mark intensity on deeper skin tones.**
- *Clinical testing of 53 panelists after 12 weeks showed 49% visible improvement in top responders (21 of 53 panelists) and a 34% average visible improvement across all 53 panelists.
- **Clinical testing of 34 panelists after 12 weeks showed 56% visible improvement in top responders (9 of 34 panelists) and a 37% average visible improvement across all 34 panelists.
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Use serum for dark spots twice a day, morning and night.
Dispense 1 to 2 pumps onto fingertips.
Spread serum all over your face, avoiding eye area.
Follow with moisturizer.
Daily sunscreen is imperative. Apply in the AM after your moisturizer.
Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Peg-6, Acetyl Glucosamine, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid, Isohexadecane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Phosphatidylcholine, Sorbitan Oleate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Stearic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Bht, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol.
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Questions
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Can I use toner first?
- Asked by Chrissy
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for asking. Yes, you can use your favorite Clinique Toner first before applying Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C twice a day morning and night followed by your Clinique moisturizer.Was this answer helpful to you
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Should I use this before or after a retinal cream I use at night? Thanks!
- Asked by Sarah
- Official Answer By Clinique USGreat question! Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C is a serum and should be applied before any creams or moisturizers. For best results, apply Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C twice daily after Clinique Facial Soap and Clinique Clarifying Lotion. Be sure to wear SPF daily.Was this answer helpful to you
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Do I apply the Dark Spot Serum before or after the Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel?
- Asked by Patty
- Official Answer By Clinique USThe best order of products is to cleanse, apply your Clarifying Lotion, Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum (avoiding immediate eye area), your moisturizer, and last, your Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel. Ideally, your Acne Solutions Clinical Clearing Gel is a spot treatment for pimples.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Is this serum replacing the radical/ dark spot corrector and interrupter serum?
- Asked by Mary
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for asking! Correct, Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C is the new alternative. Our fourth generation brightening dark spot serum is a powerful dermatologist-developed solution for hyperpigmentation. The advanced formula, including our proprietary molecule UP302, balances more potent brightening actives with more soothing ones.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this product lessen deep dark scarring
- Asked by Beauty
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe're glad you asked! Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C visibly reduces discoloration such as sun spots, age spots, and post-acne marks on the face while soothing skin from environmental irritants that can trigger future hyperpigmentation. We encourage you to visit our store and try out this formula personally. A Beauty Associate will be available to offer application advice and techniques customized to your skincare goals.Was this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Makes my skin better
The Even Better Clinical™ Dark Spot Clearing Serum from Clinique is a game-changer for those dealing with dark spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and uneven skin tone. As a dermatologist-developed serum, it delivers on its promise to visibly reduce stubborn dark spots, dullness, and s...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Good results but Not for Sensitive Skin
I really like the opaque packaging, which is both aesthetically pleasing and practical. The dispenser keeps the product free from contamination and allows for precise application. The texture is dense, yet it absorbs quickly without leaving any sticky or greasy feeling. It's easy to apply, though...
446 results
Definitely will buy this product
It was updated from the last time I purchased it and what a difference. Already a great product and now it is even better at getting ride of wrinkles and fine lines. Thank you Clinique.
No changes
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I used this for 4 months in the AM and PM and saw no changes in my sun spots/dark spots. I was really disappointed as this was the first time trying it and I use so many of your other products.
Brightening moisturizer
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I'm a user of the original one but this updated/newer version really aids in brightening skin faster than the old one. Dark spots fading faster. Makes skin softer too. A better brightener plus moisturizer in one.
Did not work
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Created bumps and acne on my face. Gave it a month but no luck. Too expensive to not do as it says it would do.
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