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Clinique
Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion
An essence built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 54.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Use AM and PM on clean skin. Pat onto face with fingers or cotton pad. Can also be used as a wet compress.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Algae Extract, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Sucrose
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucrose
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid
Brightening3
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Faex Extract is an extract of yeast
Learn more about Faex Extract →Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-[3-(2,4-dimethoxy-3-methylphenyl)propyl]-
Learn more about Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol →Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Learn more about Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate →Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract →Phytic Acid
Chelating
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
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