Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution Review

I am SO impressed with this Kiehl's product! I was considering heading to the skin clinic to try and tackle the areas of hyperpigmentation on my skin, so this trial came at the right time (thanks BR!)

I have been using this on specific areas, rather than all over, as I've been reviewing another serum too.

The areas of sun damage and hyperpigmentation I've been using this on twice a day started to fade by around day 10. I've still a way to go, but they are less noticeable, and the difference to before use is actually remarkable!

This is gentle, it's not a peel or abrasive product, I can't believe it can be so gentle and make such a difference!

I always considered Kiehl's out of my price range, but actually the price is really reasonable and I think by the time I've used the bottle, the areas I'm concerned about will be vastly improved - so well worth the money!

I'm in my (late) forties, and have my share of freckles, age spots and what I've been told are stress spots. I've been using this product for a couple of weeks now and I think some of the spots are fading, so I will keep using it because it feels so nice, and my skin is definitely looking a lot better. It's a clear liquid in a clear bottle with a dropper. The consistency is slightly thicker than water, so a couple of drops is more than enough for your face.

This solution was very easy to apply thanks to the dropper bottle. It lets you be precise with how much you need and I used a drop for my forehead and a drop for my chin. With the 30ml bottle, this would last me a long time. The consistency is watery and it spreads well and absorbs quickly.

Unfortunately, I haven't seen any difference in my dark spots yet after using this solution for 3 weeks. I am going to continue using it as I think it may need more time to show results, but at the moment I could not recommend this yet. Unless I see good results with long term use, I wouldn't consider replacing it as it is a pricey product.

This is the product that grabbed me for this trial. I have melasma which is dark pigment patches over my face - its not something you can cure but you can reduce pigmentation with products, good sunblock and sun protection. This product boasts it ‘visibly diminishes the number and intensity of dark spots and discoloration’ it also says it has an ingredient that helps to deter spots on your face. I’m praying this is the product can deliver! Directions for use - twice daily after cleansing the skin followed by moisturizer. The bottle itself is glass, the lid has a rubber top with a glass dropper and the liquid is clear. On first use the clear liquid looks like an oil consistency but has a cool waterbased feel and has a fresh herbal scent. I started with one drop which I felt wasnt providing much coverage added two more which was perfect. It feels luxurious to use. At first it has a tacky texture on the skin but that doesnt last long and is absorbed quickly. After two weeks of use I’ve figured out how I prefer to use this product - I wasn’t a fan for makeup days. I found my face appeared more oily and makeup didnt sit well and almost looked like it was melting off. After playing around with it I felt it suited me better to use it in the evening only on makeup days. Overall I like this product and wish I could give feedback after a month or 2 because I feel like it a long game product.

Thank you BR for this amazing trial!!

This trial also included the Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate and the Super Multi-Corrective Cream. All 3 products used together has had amazing results on my skin.

This particular product is applied before your moisturiser. I used this morning and night, I cleansed, toned, applied serum then applied this product. I've been using it for the last 3 weeks. My skin is dry, has fine lines and wrinkles (I can't believe I'm now closer to 40 than 30!!!), I have dark spots and dull skin.

This product is extremely easy to use, it comes in a glass 30ml bottle with a dropper to extract the solution. There is a very subtle scent and is very light on my skin. I tested on my arm for absorption and it absorbs very quickly, though using on my face it adds another layer of hydration (it sits on top of my serum) which feels amazing.

In 3 weeks I have noticed my skin a lot more radiant, it looks glowing and fresh, my fine lines and wrinkles are a lot less noticeable (I have actually had to look right up in the mirror to find them) and my skin feels the same.

What I was most excited about with this product was that it decreases dark spots, I've had dark spots for a while and nothing seems to lighten them long term. I have definitely noticed mine a lot lighter, they are still there but I have noticed I'm using a lot less foundation to cover them. In summer they usually darken more and so far this hasn't happened. I'm excited to continue to use this product to get even more results!!

I wasn't familiar with any of the Kiehl's products before this trial started, but I think I may just have been converted. This solution is incredibly soothing and light. It has a very delicate fragrance which is not overpowering. Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution aims to reduce the appearance of dark spots and it really does make a difference. I had a couple of spots starting to appear and it reduced the discolouration. As a bonus, it also appears to have reduced the redness and rosacea in my skin. I also tried the solution on a couple of dark spots on my hands and there is a visible difference in their appearance. They are much less obvious. This is a great solution to try if you want a light and soothing product to use on your skin.

This solution is a light, slightly thicker and water and clear. Its smooth and the applicator is a dropper so easy to use the right amount, no wastage. It has a light citrus scent, that disappears straight after application. I used this all over my face in the morning and then just spot treated at night, in the mornings i would use half the dropper full and to spot treat quarter. It soaks into the skin very quickly so doesn't add to much time to the morning and evening routines. I've been using this for just under a month and have been consistently using this twice a day and have used about a 1 cm at the top of a 30ml bottle so for me this will last quite some time, which is great as this does have a higher price point. At about $100 for 30ml is a lot of money, but also not to bad when you consider other brands that do the same type of products its much the same. i really think its worth the money! There isn't anything special about the packing its a clear bottle with a white dropper and silver rim simple and all that's needed, it comes in a small box with all the ingredients and how to use listed. After using this i would say its started to do what it says it does. I have seen some definite fading and shrinking in my dark patches on my forehead, and i do think with continued used the other patches and sun spots will start and continue to fade too. My skin is more even now than its been in years! I would recommend this to anyone who has dark spots or uneven skin tone, i love the results I've seen and cant wait to continue! its worth every cent!

I was excited to try Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution by Kiehl's because I am a skincare Vitamin C junkie and this is one of the key ingredients. Brightening is very important to me as my skin likes to throw pigment and I have only been able to manage this with laser treatments and by using products with active ingredients such as Vitamin C. I believe prevention is key and maintenance by using products high in Vitamin C will prevent further hyperpigmentation. According to the Kiehl's website, this product contains Activated C - this is a 'specialized derivative of Vitamin C that helps reduce the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation'. Especially during summertime our skins need extra Vitamin C for brightening and also because it acts as an antioxidant. So how did this product perform? I like the look, feel and smell of it. The clear fluid has just the right amount of viscosity - it is a liquid, but thick enough that it sits nicely on the skin - it is not watery at all. It doesn't smell like much - which is a good thing in my book since I am not a fan of heavily scented skincare products. I used it after cleansing and before applying moisturizer and used it mainly at night. It felt hydrating and absorbed instantly. Did it make much of a difference? It hydrated my skin, so full marks for that. It didn't cause any irritation or adverse reaction. I have not noticed a huge difference as far as brightening is concerned, but then again, I have been using high end products aimed at brightening for quite some time and my pigmentation was under control before I started using this. Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution by Kiehl's comes in a see-through glass bottle with a dropper. I was surprised to notice this because most of the Vitamin C products I have used over the years are in dark glass because the products can be light sensitive. I would therefore keep this in a dark cupboard, just to be on the safe side. It is definitely on the pricey side but I believe it is a case of you get what you pay for. I will repurchase this and I would be happy to recommend this to my friends and family.

I have been using this treatment twice a day once I have applied my Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate. I definitley feel the "zing" after application. It feels great and goes on like a dream...so easy to apply with the dropper. I think my skin does look brighter but its too early to tell whether my dark spots have improved or not. I've been using it on my decolettage and also the back of my hands. I look forward to seeing results after a few more weeks of use.