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Details & care
What it is: A powerful, fast-absorbing brightening serum that helps visibly revive skin dullness and targets dark spots.
Who it's for: Ideal for all skin types.
What it does: Formulated to fight dark spots caused by pollution, harmful UV rays and blemishes, this high-performance formula contains an Advanced Brightening Complex along with superfruit extracts to visibly boost radiance and reveal a more even skin tone. Ultralightweight, this serum quickly absorbs on application and features a silky texture too.
Research results:
In a satisfaction test on 104 women after one day of use:
- 92% said skin was comfortable
- 81% said skin's texture was immediately radiant
After 14 days:
- 86% said skin was healthier
- 84% said skin was more radiant
After 28 days:
- 92% said skin had a healthy glow
- 87% said skin was more even with tone improved
How to use: Apply to skin after your eye treatment but before your moisturizer.
- 1 oz.
- Silicone-free; phenoxyethanol-free; mineral oil–free
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Made in France
- Item #6047655
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Clarins
With over 60 years in the business of plant-based beauty, Clarins boasts an always-evolving collection of groundbreaking skin care and makeup unrivaled in gentleness and efficacy. Even the most popular Clarins formulas are continuously enhanced and enriched as plant science and technology advance, ensuring that each product is always of the utmost quality.
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Most helpful positive review
June 27, 2025
Great product to lighten dark spots
This is the best serum for lightening dark spots. I have used this for three weeks and have seen a change in my appearance.
Anonymous
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 24, 2021
Update is not an improvement
I used to regularly use the older version that came in the simple cylinder shaped pump. That simple dispenser worked and the serum was terrific. It brightened my complexion and absorbed quickly. My moisturizer and makeup layered perfectly over it. When they discontinued, I switched to the Clinique smart serum but when I saw this new version, I had to give it a try. This new version is bad. The serum is mediocre, I don’t even see any improvement when used daily. And I felt like my face felt drier after the serum absorbed, if that makes any sense. The applicator is the worst delivery system I’ve experienced, there’s like a weeks worth of product left that you can only get to with a cotton swab. While the bottle is cute and fancy looking, I’m going to stick with my Clinique. Hard pass.
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LovNLifeinSoCal
Feb 24, 2021
Update is not an improvement
I used to regularly use the older version that came in the simple cylinder shaped pump. That simple dispenser worked and the serum was terrific. It brightened my complexion and absorbed quickly. My moisturizer and makeup layered perfectly over it. When they discontinued, I switched to the Clinique smart serum but when I saw this new version, I had to give it a try. This new version is bad. The serum is mediocre, I don’t even see any improvement when used daily. And I felt like my face felt drier after the serum absorbed, if that makes any sense. The applicator is the worst delivery system I’ve experienced, there’s like a weeks worth of product left that you can only get to with a cotton swab. While the bottle is cute and fancy looking, I’m going to stick with my Clinique. Hard pass.
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foamylatte
Mar 25, 2022
Good Serum, Poor Dark Spot Corrector
For reference, I waited until I finished the entire bottle before writing this review. While it absorbed nicely into my skin and provided a general “brightening” effect, it unfortunately did not alter my actual dark spots. For the price, I will not be repurchasing. I have sensitive fair skin and this serum did not irritate me, however.
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BabyAZ
Aug 4, 2020
Not worth buying this product!!!
Not I was expecting in a whitening serum. After applying entirely on my clean face, the serum does not absorb but forms a flaky texture and fine like granules. It does look like a white powder that stays on the face. Not worth the price!!! How I wish I can be refunded for this purchase! So disappointing!!!
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Anonymous
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Verified purchase
June 27, 2025
Great product to lighten dark spots
This is the best serum for lightening dark spots. I have used this for three weeks and have seen a change in my appearance.
Jbird
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Verified purchase
June 24, 2025
Very Happy
I love this product. It is a staple in my life 🫶🏼
Ms Kits
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Verified purchase
June 13, 2025
Lighten the dark spots.
This was a reorder as I've been using it for years.. Good job lightening the dark spots.
