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Clinique
Even Better Clinical™ Dark Spot Clearing Serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 125.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
Use our serum for dark spots twice a day, morning and night. Dispense 1 to 2 pumps onto fingertips. Spread serum all over your face, avoiding eye area. Follow with moisturizer. Daily sunscreen is imperative. Apply in the AM after your moisturizer.
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 38 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C derivative (stable)2
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C2
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, PEG-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing14
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Salicylic Acid, Squalane
Brightening4
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide
Dark Spots5
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Antioxidant6
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Sun Protection2
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Anti-Pollution10
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Glucoside, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Glycerin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →Faex Extract
Skin Conditioning
Faex Extract is an extract of yeast
Learn more about Faex Extract →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 →Polysilicone-11
Film Forming
Polysilicone-11 is a silicone.
Learn more about Polysilicone-11 →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside →PEG-10 Dimethicone
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about PEG-10 Dimethicone →PEG-6
Humectant, Solvent
.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Learn more about PEG-6 →
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