REVIEW: A Brighter Future With Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Duo

I see brighter, clearer & smoother skin in your future!

I'm sure you've heard, Kiehl's recently dropped their new power pack Clearly Corrective duo and I couldn't be more excited! Featuring one of my all time favourites, the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution alongside with their new release, the Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Moisture Treatment, this duo is specifically designed to help brighten the skin whilst evening out texture. If you have been suffering from acne or worried about spots, scars and even texture, then your solution might just be this.

The Clearly Corrective range, introduced by Kiehl's in 2011, was a hit due to its efficacy in promoting brightness and luminosity to the skin. You guys know, my skin was a nightmare with all the volcanic acne breakout. I was desperately searching for ways to reduce scarring and remembered trying a sample size of the Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution two years back. I bought a full size the following day and never looked back.

While the Clearly Corrective range is potent in reducing dark spots and brightening up the skin, there was still a missing gap in the skincare regime. Hence, the chemists at Kiehl's decided to work on incorporating all of Clearly Corrective's goodness into a moisturiser and viola, the Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Moisture Treatment was born!
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Clearly Corrective 
Brightening and Smoothing
​Moisture Treatment - SGD78/50ml

If the missing gap was a moisturiser, then why did Kiehl's name their new release a treatment? Well, simply put, it is a treatment because not only does it provide hydrating properties, there is an added benefit from the addition of Glycolic Acid into their formula to help treat the skin for a visibly brighter complexion.

Glycolic Acid, a type of AHA, is naturally found in sugarcane which is clinically proven to loosen the glue-like substance that holds skin cells together. A key ingredient in exfoliation, it is a miracle worker for cystic acne sufferers as it sloughs away the buildup of dead skin. People concerned with fine lines will benefit from this as well because Glycolic Acid boosts cell turnover therefore promoting youth and clarity to the skin. Now you know, the Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Moisture Treatment is not just your average moisturiser, it also packs a punch!
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Clearly Corrective
Dark Spot Solution - SGD92/30ml

The cult favourite of many (with me included of course), Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution is your go-to easily accessible Vitamin C serum. A lightweight serum that absorbs seamlessly into the skin, it has been a staple in my skincare routine ever since the first time I tried it.

If you haven't noticed, this is one of the only FEW Vitamin C serums that comes in a clear glass bottle. Most Vitamin C serums are housed in dark glass bottles as Vitamin C is extremely unstable and will oxidize when exposed to both light and air. However, Kiehl's perfected the flaw by introducing Activated C, the most advanced of all Vitamin C derivatives, into their formula.

With Activated C, Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution is potent in both eliminating and preventing dark spots on the skin hence providing skin clarity.

Experience & How I Apply It

Absorbs seamlessly into the skin.

Clear gel formula, perfect for acne prone skin due to the high water content

Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Treatment is a lightweight gel moisturiser that leaves a smooth finish on the skin. It does have a pretty strong scent due to the presence of lavender oil in the formula. Personally, I have no qualms about it as it reminds me of a comforting spa treatment.

I love applying this as a makeup base because it helps to even out existing texture to provide a smooth canvas for my foundation. However, due to the presence of AHA in the formula, I strongly recommend applying a heavy duty sunscreen after moisturising to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. The Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Treatment should be the last step of your skincare regime after all your toners, serums and emulsions as it does "repel" liquids when applied on the skin.

A religious user of the cult favourite Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution since two years back, this lightweight serum has been a miracle in terms of reducing my acne scarring and lightening existing pigmentation.

Packaged in a glass bottle with a dropper, it may not be ideal for traveling but can easily be overcomed with proper storage. Both day and night, simply drop a dime size amount onto your palms, warm it up and press it firmly on your skin. The heat from your palms will increase the absorption rate into the skin.

Overall Thoughts & GIveaway!

Ever since incorporating Kiehl's Clearly Corrective duo into my skincare regime, my skin has been so much clearer, smoother and brighter. To be honest, this is not a miracle overnight product but with prolonged usage, you will definitely see a visible difference in the appearance of your skin. I have noticed that my pores are much smaller and application of makeup seems a lot easier with the help of Clearly Corrective Brightening and Smoothing Moisture Treatment as a base.

Also, because the lovely Kiehl's Singapore knew that I was a religious user of their Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, they have kindly offered to giveaway 3 bottles to my lovely readers (yes you!) I will be splitting the giveaway on both my blog and Instagram so here's the catch:

Instagram:
1 Reader will receive a bottle of my favourite Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (30ml)
​Simply follow both @kiehlssg & @winterchee on Instagram and let me know your skin problems!

Blog:
2 Readers will receive a bottle of my favourite Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (30ml) each.
Simply comment below on how you curb your skin issues!

Only open for Singapore residents and you can enter for both platforms to increase your chances. ;)

Good luck loves and thank you for reading. Hope you enjoyed this post and may your skin be glowing at the end of this! 

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