Vitamin C Ester Intensive Dark Spot Treatment
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Why we love it:
A dark spot solution to help diminish the most stubborn pigmentations, including age spots, dark brown sun spots and scarring caused by age, UV exposure and breakouts. Designed with three forms of vitamin C, including our proprietary Vitamin C Ester, alongside alpha-arbutin and resorcinol to promote more even-looking skin on the face, hands & body. Suitable for all skin types and tones.
Skin Concerns:
- Uneven Tone
- Dark Spots and Discoloration
- Acne Scars
- Hyperpigmentation
Texture: Serum
Consistency: Weightless
Scent: Slight Citrus
Consumer Results
93% agreed it doesn’t irritate skin**
92% agreed it is gentle and effective on skin**
84% agreed it helps prevent darkening of existing dark spots and discoloration**
77% agreed it improves the appearance of discoloration**
Clinical Claims
100% showed a reduction in redness and photo damage*
100% showed a reduction in skin discoloration, dark spots and age spots**
100% showed significant improvement in skin texture**
96% showed significant improvement in skin brightness**
87% showed improvement in the evenness of skin tone*
*In a clinical study of 32 women after 4 weeks.
**In a clinical study of 32 women after 8 weeks.
- Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester: Supercharged Brightening and Smoothing
A potent and highly stable form of antioxidant powerhouse vitamin C, Vitamin C Ester helps give the appearance of collagen-rich skin by smoothing, brightening and helping to minimize the look of discoloration over time. Unlike traditional vitamin C, Vitamin C Ester is fat-soluble and easily absorbable for maximum antioxidant benefits.
Alpha-Arbutin: Powerful Dark Spot Inhibitor
A molecule extracted from the bearberry plant that lessens the appearance of dark spots for a more even tone by helping to prevent the look of melanin in the skin. Pairs well with other brightening agents like vitamin C for increased effectiveness.
Resorcinol: Skin Radiance Enhancer
A molecule derived from pine tree bark that promotes a visibly bright, radiant-looking complexion by working to address pigmentation and uneven skin tone. It also helps provide antioxidant protection to fight against free radical damage.
Water/Aqua/Eau, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dimethicone, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ferulic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Parfum), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Silica, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Cleanse skin and apply as a spot treatment to the face, hands or body in the morning and evening. Once fully absorbed, follow with your favorite Perricone MD treatment and moisturizer. If used in the morning, follow with SPF.
- Vitamin C Ester
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Pleasant fragrance but did not work for me as expected
Used from 2/27/23 to 3/19/23, using it once in the morning and once at night. I loved the fragrance and its fruity aroma. It has a citrusy smell but not overpowering or sour. Almost like a mandarin/nectarine combination with a touch of cotton candy that was very appealing. I rubbed it into the discolored spots on my face, focusing on three spots specifically. From the moment I put it on, it felt very smooth on my skin – not a heavy or caked-on feeling. When I awakened the next morning, my skin felt smoother to me. It didn't look any different, but it felt different, which was surprising. I've used the product for just about 3 weeks. I took 3 pictures to be able to track progress and any changes. I took a picture the first night before I started using it, half way through, and at the 20 day mark. I wanted to use it exactly as the instructions were stated on the bottle, but I found the directions to be a bit unclear. It said to "apply as a spot treatment", but I didn't know if that meant to only apply it directly to the dark spots or if it was more of a general direction as in "apply it for all the dark spots on your face". So, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to apply it evenly all over my face or only to the dark spots. So I used it on my entire face but used a little extra on the 3 spots I was concentrating on. After a week and a half, I did not notice any visual changes (as seen in picture #2). My skin still felt smoother to me, but it doesn't look like it had changed at all from the pictures. But I continued to use it, hoping that the dark spots would lighten. There were no positive visible changes for me after 20 days of using the product. In fact, it looks to me as if the dark spots I'd focused on had grown a little bit larger. It just didn't work for me, although I loved the feel and scent without any favorable visual corrections. Disclosure: received product for free in exchange for writing the review.
by Jenjuki
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I'm not giving up!
Applied this twice daily. It goes on smoothly but feels a little tacky once it's on. It's ok when you put something over it - moisturizer, etc. I think I can see a slight lightening of my dark spots. I used it on the back of one hand and on one cheek. I'm going to continue to use it to see if it does actually work. Maybe my spots are too old & stubborn and need a little extra time!
by Steph
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This is going on my favorites!
First of all I love the scent, very subtle but so lovely, and I don't typically like the scent of most products! The fact that its a spot remover and not all over helps to make it last!!! I use it in the morning before any other products and the same before going to bed. It makes my skin look brighter and my texture is smoother. Highly recommend!
by booboomom
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Maybe I needed to try for longer
I used on age spots/fr3ckles on my legs that have gotten darker over the years. I tried consistently for about a week, some days twice a day, another week sporadically. I wish I was good at twice a day all days. Photo is before on left and after on right. I am colder in the 2nd picture which I think made me lighter but no huge difference in spots. The product is sticky and drying so I would be very careful using on your face. I did put clothes on too soon after applying once and had black clothing spots where I applied that I could easily wash off.
by SharC
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I would buy this product again
Hello, I have used this product for one week now. I use it at night and in the morning. I definitely have seen a brighter look to the dark patches on my cheek areas. I am sure that overtime. They will fade and blend in. I am quite happy with the product and would recommend it to friends and family.
by Needa
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This spot treatment is magic
I've been using this product daily for 2 weeks and can definitely see an improvement. I don't know if I should have expected these results, but my enlarged pores are not as enlarged. My skin is brighter and smoother. My cream makeup applies very nicely over this serum. No stinging or irritation. I would recommend this to everyone and will be purchasing once this sample runs out. This is hands down the mot effective serum I've used.
by KrissySmashBeauty
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Didn't really notice a difference
I hate to write a negative review but even after using this product every day for a few weeks I did not notice any difference or improvement in my dark spots. I also didn't really like the smell of the product which would linger for a while after applying. Maybe because I have fair skin and live in the sunshine state I didn't really give it a fair chance and it may work for others, but for the high price of this product I will not be buying again. Thanks for the opportunity to try it out!
by Mamabean
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WINNER!!
This spot treatment is great! It does what it says it does. My dark age spots definitely brightened up quite a bit after using this product. The smell is nice, too. Light citrus scent.
by VBCupcake
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Nice scent and added softness
I received this product free in exchange for an honest review and here are some of my thoughts after trying this product for 7+ days. The packaging is beautiful; it's a nice heavy glass dispenser which I liked. The scent of the product reminded me of an orange spiced tea/light citrusy, which I enjoy but could see some people not loving this. The consistency of the product went on pretty smooth, but I did notice occasionally it left like a residue on my face that I did not enjoy when I would go to bed because it was sticky on my pillowcase. I would put my moisturizer on over it to try to alleviate this problem, and it's still felt kind of sticky on my face. I also did not particularly like that I had to wash my fingers off after I applied the serum, because most serums you rub them in and they go away. In this case, my fingertips still had the sticky feeling on them so that was an extra pain each morning and night to have to wash again each time after use. I noticed a slight difference in some of the sun spots (I have a decent amount of them as a "retired" athlete haha, and also living in FL), and did love how my skin felt more supple and dewey , but I don't know if I saw a humongous noticeable difference in the spots being reduced.
by Becca
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Great product+
I used this for almost 2 weeks and could tell a difference on am age spot I had on my cheek. I like how easy the product is to use, no fragrance, didn't break me out. Other products stung my face and didn't work. I would highly recommend and purchase!
by Shihtzumomof2
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