Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution

All Skin Types

Vitamin C Serum to Correct Dark Spots and Brighten Skin

Clearly Corrective™ Dark Spot Solution

Vitamin C Serum to Correct Dark Spots and Brighten Skin

$ 100.00

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What is it?

Our #1 serum made with Activated C and Buffered Salicylic Acid is clinically demonstrated to visibly correct dark spots intensity, sallowness, post acne marks/redness, even tone, luminosity across 47 skin tones.

After using Clearly Corrective Dark Spot solution for 3 weeks, discover what Canadian consumers have to say:
✓ 85% saw a boost in the luminosity and glow of their skin*
✓ 85% saw their skin clarity boosted and visibly brightened*
✓ 75.4% saw a significant reduction their recent post acne-marks*
✓ 72.3% saw a significant reduction in the look of their discolorations*
✓ 71% saw a significant reduction in the look of their dark spots*

* Results based on consumer perception study done on a group of 315 Canadians in partnership with Home Tester Club from December 7th, 2020 to February 22nd, 2021. Consumers tried Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution for 3 weeks and evaluated the visible results on their skin after use.

What It’s Good For

Clinically demonstrated* 2X reduction in Dark Spots**
This lauded dark spot corrector visibly reduces a broad spectrum of dark spots including those caused by age and UV exposure, reducing the visible signs of aging
Helps visibly reduce post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation
Helps visibly brighten skin over time for a more even and radiant skin tone
Dermatologist-tested for safety and gentleness on all skin types, including sensitive

Results based on expert grading in a 12-weeks clinical test on 113 subjects. *In a clinical test. **Dark Spot number improvement based on two times greater percent at Week 12 vs. Week 8.

How it’s made better — • Formulated without: Parabens,
Mineral Oil and Dye

• Renewable Activated C

• FSC-certified paper packaging

Key Ingredients

ACTIVATED C

Activated C is a stabilized form of Vitamin C that specifically addresses uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, goes to work immediately upon contact with the skin. This vitamin c serum helps visibly diminish the look of dullness and uneven skin tone and helps increase brightness for a healthy-looking, more radiant complexion.

BUFFERED SALICYLIC ACID

Targeting skin's surface, it works together with Activated C to visibly reduce discoloration and renew the look of skin's texture.

PEONY EXTRACT

Used in traditional Chinese medicine, Peony Extract is a natural antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative damage. In our formulas, it works with Activated C to enhance skin clarity.

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How to Use our Dark Spot Corrector

Before moisturizing, apply dark spot corrector. Appropriate for morning and evening use.
For specific dark spots, apply in certain areas.
Dark spot correcting serum may also be used to correct visible discolorations on hands, neck and chest
Apply sunscreen for optimal results.

Explore the rest of the Clearly Corrective™ collection including our skin brightening face wash, treatment water, brightening moisturizer and ampoules.

Before and After Using our Dark Spot Corrector

Formulated with potent Vitamin C , to combat excess pigment caused by melanin overproduction, this break through formula effectively targets the look of top global clarity obstacles with proven efficacy across all skin tones:

-39% Dark Spots Intensity
-17% Sallowness
-27% Post Acne Marks/ Redness
+43% Even Tone
+42% Luminosity

*Clinical results based on expert grading in a 12 week clinical test. Sallowness results based on exp ert grading in a 14 week clinical test.

TREAT DARK SPOTS & DISCOLORATIONS

From hyperpigmentation to sun spots, learn how diminish discolorations. **LEARN MORE**

Future Made Better

True to our founding family’s mission, we strive to improve the quality of the communities we serve by reducing our
environmental impact, formulating responsibly, and supporting charitable causes. This formula is made with:

Responsible Formulation

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Complete Your Routine

Discover efficacious formulas to upgrade your routine.

Step 1

Clearly Corrective™ Clarity Booster Hydration Mask

A brightening face mask that helps boost skin clarity.

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Step 2

Clearly Corrective™ Accelerated Clarity Renewing Ampoules

A two-week brightening ampoule program to reveal a new level of clarity.

$ 128.00

1 ml x 28 Vials

Step 3

Did You Know?

Kiehl’s dark spot corrector is clinically-proven* to help visibly reduce:

Post-Acne Marks by -27%
Hyperpigmentation by -49%
Dark Spots Color by -39

*Based on a 12-week clinical study of 17 women with all skin types presented with mild to moderate severity of attributes, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.