Serum Review: Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector and Optimizer

Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector and Optimizer

Availability: This is available at sephora.com, macys.com, ulta.com, and bloomingdales.com as well as their respective physical store/ locations along with clinique.com. The retail pricing is: $22 for 0.34 fl. oz. (10 mL), $54.50 for 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), $85 for 1.7 fl. oz. (50 mL) or $152 for 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL).

Would I buy this? Not anytime soon. 

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to the wonderful sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive
What it is:
A multifunctional serum and soothing optimizer to brighten and even skin’s tone.
Solutions for:
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Uneven skin-tone
If you want to know more…
Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer starts features the power of Clinique’s Even Better Clinical serum and CL-302 complex to improve the appearance of dark spots. Dispensed in ideal balance via a unique dual-chamber pump, it’s paired it with a soothing optimizer for power over the irritations that cause darkening.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
What else you need to know:
This product is allergy tested, dermatologist developed, non-acnegenic, and free of oil and fragrance.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Turmeric Extract: Controls oil and soothes the skin
Mulberry Root Extract: Evens skin-tone and has antioxidant properties
Birch Bark Extract: Assists skin in producing keratin, which keeps skin protected from damage

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract: Has anti-aging properties

Trametes Versicolor Extract: Has anti-inflammatory properties

Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract: Helps soothe the skin

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract: Softens the skin 

Molasses: Accelerates skin healing

Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract: Contains exfoliating properties

Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract: Has anti-oxidant properties

Salicylic Acid:  Has exfoliating and anti-acne properties

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract: Has soothing and anti-oxidant properties 

Algae Extract: Has antioxidant and anti-aging properties. 

Caffeine: Topical caffeine helps to boost the skin's circulation, creating a slightly tightening, glowing effect. 

Gentiana Lutea (Gentian) Root Extract: Has antiseptic properties 

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract: Has antioxidant, anti-aging, and anti-microbial properties

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract: Has soothing properties, assists in building up moisture content of skin cells. 

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea): Has antioxidant properties

Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract: Contains brightening properties

Hyaluronic Acid: Has moisture-binding properties, assists with collagen synthesis.

What is the texture like?

The texture of this is completely weightless, I can't feel it on my skin at all. 

Is this scented?
To me this has no discernible scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

Overall I know that this is a really well-selling product and people love it. My issue with it is that it simply isn't appropriate for me as I don't really have dark spots. Although my skin usually reacts well to brightening products, I used up an entire bottle of the original Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector and saw absolutely no changes in my skin, so I'm not entirely sure that this will do anything for me.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes. I am not obligated or being compensated to mention it on this blog.