Skincode Essentials AlpineWhite Brightening Total Clarity Serum - Hydrating & Brightening Dark Spot Serum with CM-Glucan, Niacinamide & Swiss Alpine Plants, All Skin Types (1.0 Oz / 30 mL)

Been 2 weeks and I use evert morning and most every night. I have noticed a decrease In my ages pots on my face and just an overall brighter appearance. I am very pleased with the results. I was skeptical. Getting old is just something I need to accept, but this help it to be not so painful.There is no scent and absorbs nicely without any greasy afterfeel.

This is a moderately hydrating serum that works well with my dry, sensitive skin. It is light-weight and looks and feels like a light-weight cream and it goes on smoothly and just takes a minute or so to become absorbed into my skin. It doesn't feel oily and it helps my skin feel a bit softer and plumped up and it does . seem to minimize the appearance of some of the lines and wrinkles. It works well with the other skin care products I have recently switched to now that warmer weather has arrived and my winter routine is just too heavy. It also feels a bit tightening on my skin, which I didn't expect. Outside of that, it feels quite nice. I haven't noticed any changes in skin tone or lessening of a small area of hyperpigmentation yet, but I'm sure that will take some time. There is no fragrance. I would have appreciated having the full list of ingredients available to me instead of just highlighting the CM-Glucan, Alpine Derived Plant Complex & Niacinamide highlighted in the product description. Since my skin can be problematic, I use this information when making a purchasing decision. I went to the brand's website to find the list, and posted it below. In any case, this serum did not cause any irritation, but because of the tightening effect I previously mentioned, it is definitely something I will use in the mornings only. I find this serum to be rather pricey for only one ounce. I have other serums that seem just as effective at a lower cost. I was also disappointed that it arrived boxed but neither the box nor the product itself was properly sealed.Here are the ingredients from the brand's website (of course they are subject to change):AQUA (WATER), PENTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-8, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETA-GLUCAN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, VERONICA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAFFEINE, DISODIUM EDTA, TRIDECETH-6, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PENTADECALACTONE, ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

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Most facial serums are on the clear side and often much like a gel or a liquid. This serum is a white cream, almost like that of a moisture cream. It has some thickness to it, but it's not heavy at all. Massages across the skin easily and absorbs very well. Feels soothing and I find that my skin drinks this up. Once applied, I do find that I end up with an interesting shine on my face. Not at all the shine you get from an oil slick when something contains too many emollients. This is almost like a thin plastic veil layer over the skin. It looks much better than that sounds though. It's more so that a lot of light will easily reflect off of your skin and make you look bright and fresh faced.Feels very good on the skin and makes you look younger than your years. Diminishes fine lines and softens the deeper set ones. Makes the skin more supple and elastic. Firms up the skin without any tautness. This is actually quite a good facial serum that should be especially good for those with normal to dry skin. Very good on my mature combination skin, especially on my drier days. Good for both men and women alike.

This serum does not absorb well at all. As soon as it is applied onto my skin, it starts pilling. It clumps up and rolls off of my skin in little balls.

I have been using this on the back of my hands to minimize the dark spots. After 3 weeks I have only seen a slight change in the spots. The smaller areas do look better than the largest spot, which is apprx 1/8' dia.There isn't an odor that I noticed and no inflammation of the skin.The bottle has a small pump feature which allows you to dispense in smaller amounts for smaller areas.I will continue to use since there has been some change. For about $60 the price seems high for now, if it gets way better I will update the review.

This serum is perfect for those with super sensitive skin and people with an intolerance to chemical products targeted to fade spots. It is heavier than a lotion but lighter than a face cream. It's creamy, smooth and easily distributes on my face and neck. Currently priced at $59 for 30mL (1 ounce), it is a bit expensive and I am careful to use only my finger tips for application. I want to get all of the product on my face and neck and not on my hands.This would be suitable to all skin types; however, keep in mind that plant based lighteners do not always work as well as retinol or Retin-A. Retinol products are available over the counter and Retin-A requires a prescription.