Women are looking for targeted results, potent formulations, and customised options from the skincare they invest in. Here is a newbie that is ticking all those boxes, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter, $189.
What is it?
Clinique calls this their most potent brightening correcting skin serum to date.
What does it do?
Fade the look of dark spots and acne scars while interrupting the formation of future skin discolouration. Read on to find out what’s in it.
“I’ve noticed my dull skin is looking a bit brighter, and fewer dry patches are visible since I started incorporating this serum into my daily routine - so, so far, so good. ”
What is in it?
The combination of ingredients Clinique is calling "damage erasers." First up, is the technology called 'CL302 equalizer.' It's a unique concentrated brightening molecule that contains a raft of botanical extracts. These include premium Japanese Gyokuro, green tea, mulberry root extract, rice bran, wheat germ, barley, and olive extracts, cucumber, birch bark, caffeine and licorice root, which make for a potent weapon in the war on brown spots. That antioxidant line up is strengthened by the famous dark spot 'cluster busters' seedcake yeast and salicylic acid, which gently exfoliate away that discolouration - ingenious, right?
Why do we like it?
The key to using active skincare is to make sure you're religious with your application - that's day and night. Also, you must back it up with sunscreen - every day. Otherwise, your goal of skin clarity can't be achieved, and you're wasting money investing in good serums. Clinique has delivered a hard-working formula that is honestly showing some noticeable results on my skin, within a few days. I've noticed my dull skin is looking a bit brighter, and fewer dry patches are visible since I started incorporating this serum into my daily routine - so, so far, so good.
How do I use it?
While that may sound like a potent ingredient mix, this formula is gentle enough to use twice a day, morning and night. A couple of pumps will cover your face, and neck but do avoid the eye area.