Even Better™ Brightening Essence Lotion

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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.

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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

3 trigger at least one check · 29 trigger none

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AquaSolvent
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Glycereth-26Humectant
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  • Hydrating
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Faex ExtractSkin Conditioning
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  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)
  • Antioxidant
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
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GlycerinHumectant
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  • Possibly animal-derived
  • Hydrating
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  • Brightening
  • Reduces Irritation
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Phytic AcidChelating
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  • Brightening
  • Exfoliating

Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin C derivative (stable)1

    Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Citric Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbyl Glucoside

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