Review: Cellnique Derma Brightening Complex

Price: $41 for 30ml from cellnique.com

What they say: Formulated with exclusive Triple Action Melano-Targeting technology, this strongly effective yet gentle formulation works excellent on skin discoloration, dull and uneven skin tone, restores skin’s luminous glow without provoking any skin irritation or peeling. Unprecedented clarity radiates from within.

Benefits:
• Works on skin discoloration, dull and uneven skin tone
• Exfoliates dead skin cells without provoking skin irritation
• Rich moisturizing arributes for skin softening
• Promoting a firmer skin texture
• Antioxidant protection for the skin

What to do:

What's in it:

L-Ascorbic Acid - Effective in inhibiting melanogenesis (process where skin cells produce melanin or pigment) for a brighter skin. It also assists in promoting a firmer skin texture while providing sustained antioxidant protection for the skin

Kojic Acid - A natural ingredient derived from fungus (mushrooms), it works as a whitening agent, helps promote a clear, fresh looking complexion.

Lactic Acid - Noted for its rich moisturizing attributes and its ability to exfoliate dead skin cells without provoking skin irritation. It also presents the added benefits as a skin softening agent which makes it an excellent option for sensitive skin.

Full Ingredients List
Purified Water (Aqua), Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethoxydiglycol, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Kojic Acid, Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

The good stuff:

• Smooth, liquidy texture
• Easy to apply, a little goes a long way
• Feels moisturizing
• Scent is not bothersome
• Makes skin look bright, radiant, soft, and smooth
• Whitening/brightening effect evens out skin tone
• Did not irritate my skin

The low-down:

• Expensive
• Dries slightly sticky/tacky

My take: I love love love this product! Definitely my favorite from Cellnique! I'll start off by saying that if you are looking for a whitening/brightening product, THIS WORKS. I have been using this for the past 3 months, and it takes a few weeks to begin seeing results, but after that, it becomes easy to see that your skin is visibly lighter and brighter, more even toned, radiant, and smooth. Fabulous! The effects last. My skin is still luminous, bright, and even-toned even if I skip using this product now and then. It also did not break me out or otherwise irritate my skin. It feels moisturizing without being oily/greasy and leaves skin feeling and looking healthy : )

It has a serum-type a dropper applicator. I suppose it is like a serum, very thin and liquidy and easy to smooth on. It is slightly yellowish in color but that doesn't affect how it looks when applied, it's clear. I only need 2-3 drops to cover my entire face, so 30 ml will last me a long time. The scent is somewhat fruity... I can't really place my finger on exactly what it smells like though. It is pleasent and not overbearing kind of scent.

One thing I want to note though is that I only use this at night, after cleansing. When it dries, it becomes slightly sticky/tacky to the touch. I would use it during the daytime too but I'm always in a rush so I can't wait for it to fully absorb. Plus, using it just at night is giving me satisfactory results anyway. The only other things to note are the price ($41) and availability (online only), and that it is not meant to help with skin pigmentation or spots. Instead, Cellnique recommends Derma Whitening Essence for that. I want to try that too!

Would I repurchase/recommend: Yes, I would definitely repurchase this product despite the price because it works. I would HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who is in search of a whitening/brightening product that improves skin tone and radiance!

This is what my skin looks like with NO FOUNDATION!

Disclaimer: Cellnique provided me with the product reviewed in this post.

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