Editor's note: Since I only made it halfway in my Clinique Even Better Clinical regimen due to more acne and scarring (6 weeks), I can't recommend this product. However, since the majority of my visitors come to Blaq Vixen Beauty searching for information on this product, I figured I treat this post as a Q&A, not an official review.
Question: Are you using Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector correctly?
Answer: "Hannah," a Clinique consultant over at Paula Begoun's Beauty Bunch blog, provided this simple regimen (with some of my recommendations thrown in) just in case you are not sure:
- Clean your face completely - simply removing your makeup does not count!
- Apply the Dark Spot Corrector directly on the skin.
- Apply Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer.
- Liberally apply a broad spectrum (protects against UVA and UVB rays), water-resistant sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30+ 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Please be consistent in applying the sunscreen after apply the serum. Remember, a few hours of excess sun exposure can stimulate your pigment-producing melanocytes and undo week of skin care (source). DSC contains melanin-inhibiting ingredients which will make your skin sensitive to the sun.
- Use twice daily - morning and night. One bottle is a 4-week supply if used correctly.
Prepare to invest in three bottles of Clinique Even Better Clinical to see the full benefits of the bottle but Hannah says that you should see results with the first bottle.
