A friend of mine was raving about this product (Even Better Moisturizer by Clinique) and how it gets rid off age spots and smooths the skin. I'm dying to try it because I have some age spots I need to get rid off. Nordstrom has an exclusive Clinique Gift with over $25 purchase starting today so I was going to go check this cream out. Anybody else used this cream? Any thoughts?
Clinique Even Better SPF20 Moisturizer
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I have it.
I almost believe it takes the same amount of time to heal my pigmentation as it would if I didnt use anything.
I have a lot of purple scars from my acne break out a few months ago and I was trying this. I'm on the fence about it too because I also believe it might have been causing some breakouts in the same areas I was trying to discolor.
However, since I have stopped using it I did notice a lighter pigmentation and that Im healing at a quicker rate. SO. Get a sample or a small bottle to try out first and see if you love it.
I didnt "love" it, but I also cant say it didnt work. It was just bad timing I guess for me to try and use it.
I almost believe it takes the same amount of time to heal my pigmentation as it would if I didnt use anything.
I have a lot of purple scars from my acne break out a few months ago and I was trying this. I'm on the fence about it too because I also believe it might have been causing some breakouts in the same areas I was trying to discolor.
However, since I have stopped using it I did notice a lighter pigmentation and that Im healing at a quicker rate. SO. Get a sample or a small bottle to try out first and see if you love it.
I didnt "love" it, but I also cant say it didnt work. It was just bad timing I guess for me to try and use it.
If you can return it after you've tried it then I say go for it.
I havent tried again since my face has cleared up because - well - Im afraid. LOL! I cant return it because I bought in online and dont want the hassle to ship it back. So, it sits in my drawer.
I havent tried again since my face has cleared up because - well - Im afraid. LOL! I cant return it because I bought in online and dont want the hassle to ship it back. So, it sits in my drawer.
If you´re interested, here is a review on the ingredients from beautypedia.com
Review: The questions about this daytime moisturizer with sunscreen have been pouring in, no doubt in response to Clinique’s intense advertising campaign. I admit, the claims are enticing, but what it comes down to is that this is just another in-part avobenzone sunscreen, similar to others from Clinique’s Superdefense line, right down to the price and the unfortunate use of jar packaging. Interestingly, the Superdefense products offer SPF 25, but in this case the Even Better with SPF 20 is supposed to be the one that provides a “high level†defense!
Other than the difference in SPF rating, the main point of difference between Even Better and Superdefense is that Even Better claims to “break apart surface darkening and exfoliate it away.†That’s an enticing claim, but one that won’t come true. The only ingredient in Even Better with proven exfoliating ability is salicylic acid (BHA), which when properly formulated, is a great exfoliant (among other benefits). In this product, however, both the low amount of salicylic acid (less than 1%) and the high pH don’t permit it to work as it could. The only research showing that acetyl glucosamine is effective for improving skin discolorations comes from the cosmetics companies using it.
You’ll get reliable broad-spectrum sun protection from this moisturizer for normal to slightly dry skin, but that’s about it. Keeping skin protected from sunlight will help prevent future discolorations, but that’s true for all well-formulated sunscreens. But, back to the jar packaging issue: It’s a shame Clinique is still relying on jars. As is the case with most of their moisturizers, those with and without sunscreen, this contains a brilliant array of beneficial ingredients for skin, but many of them won’t remain stable due to the jar packaging.
To get rid of sunspots, I`d get an over the counter 2% hydroquinone product, as it´s still the gold standard ingredient to fade sun-induced hyperpigmentation. I believe Alpha Hydrox even has a product that has 2% hydroquinone AND 10% glycolic acid (It´s called Spot Light Skin Lightener), which will have the additional benefit of improving your overall skintone. Plus, glycolic acid is the best chemical exfoliant for sun damaged skin.
Also, make sure your sunscreen/moisturizer with SPF also has UVA-protection, otherwise any fading treatment will not reach it´s full potential.
Review: The questions about this daytime moisturizer with sunscreen have been pouring in, no doubt in response to Clinique’s intense advertising campaign. I admit, the claims are enticing, but what it comes down to is that this is just another in-part avobenzone sunscreen, similar to others from Clinique’s Superdefense line, right down to the price and the unfortunate use of jar packaging. Interestingly, the Superdefense products offer SPF 25, but in this case the Even Better with SPF 20 is supposed to be the one that provides a “high level†defense!
Other than the difference in SPF rating, the main point of difference between Even Better and Superdefense is that Even Better claims to “break apart surface darkening and exfoliate it away.†That’s an enticing claim, but one that won’t come true. The only ingredient in Even Better with proven exfoliating ability is salicylic acid (BHA), which when properly formulated, is a great exfoliant (among other benefits). In this product, however, both the low amount of salicylic acid (less than 1%) and the high pH don’t permit it to work as it could. The only research showing that acetyl glucosamine is effective for improving skin discolorations comes from the cosmetics companies using it.
You’ll get reliable broad-spectrum sun protection from this moisturizer for normal to slightly dry skin, but that’s about it. Keeping skin protected from sunlight will help prevent future discolorations, but that’s true for all well-formulated sunscreens. But, back to the jar packaging issue: It’s a shame Clinique is still relying on jars. As is the case with most of their moisturizers, those with and without sunscreen, this contains a brilliant array of beneficial ingredients for skin, but many of them won’t remain stable due to the jar packaging.
To get rid of sunspots, I`d get an over the counter 2% hydroquinone product, as it´s still the gold standard ingredient to fade sun-induced hyperpigmentation. I believe Alpha Hydrox even has a product that has 2% hydroquinone AND 10% glycolic acid (It´s called Spot Light Skin Lightener), which will have the additional benefit of improving your overall skintone. Plus, glycolic acid is the best chemical exfoliant for sun damaged skin.
Also, make sure your sunscreen/moisturizer with SPF also has UVA-protection, otherwise any fading treatment will not reach it´s full potential.
