Clinique
$63

Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Clearing Serum with Vitamin C

This serum targets dark spots and uneven tone with a mix of ascorbyl glucoside (a stable vitamin C derivative), niacinamide, and salicylic acid, which work together on discoloration while keeping pores clear. Licorice root and mushroom extracts add more brightening support, and the lightweight, silicone-based texture absorbs quickly enough to wear under sunscreen and makeup. Meant for visible results with consistent use over several weeks.

Niacinamide Salicylic Acid Vitamin C Brightening Resorcinols Glycyrrhetinic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
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Benefits

Ingredient Highlights

Niacinamide A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil. Antioxidant Salicylic Acid Salicylic acid unclogs pores and smooths texture by exfoliating inside them. Exfoliant Vitamin C A gentle vitamin C derivative that slowly brightens skin tone. Antioxidant Brightening Resorcinols A brightening ingredient aimed at fading dark spots and evening tone. Antioxidant Glycyrrhetinic Acid A licorice root compound that calms redness and soothes sensitive skin. Botanical Extract

Full Ingredient List

Acetyl GlucosamineAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerAscorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C)BHTButylene GlycolCaffeineCamellia Sinensis (Tea) Leaf ExtractCaprylyl GlycolCholesterolCitric AcidCucumis Sativus (Cucumber) ExtractDimethiconeDimethoxytolyl PropylresorcinolDisodium EDTAGlycerinGlycyrrhetinic AcidGlycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed ExtractHexylene GlycolHordeum Vulgare (Barley) ExtractHyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)IsododecaneIsohexadecaneMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateNiacinamide (Vitamin B3)Nylon-12Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractPEG-10 DimethiconePEG-6PhenoxyethanolPhosphatidylcholinePolysilicone-11Polysorbate 80Polysorbate-20Propylene Glycol DicaprateSalicylic AcidSodium CitrateSorbitan OleateSqualane OilStearamidopropyl DimethylamineStearic AcidTocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Trametes Versicolor ExtractTriticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ ExtractTromethamineWater (Aqua)Yeast Extract