What It Is

What It’s Good For

Helps reduce the appearance of skin discolorations and rough texture
Provides continuous 24-hour hydration while helping to smooth and brighten skin
Clinically-demonstrated to help correct the appearance of skin discolorations and rough texture for improved skin clarity*
Dermatologist-tested for safety
For all skin types

*Results based upon a clinical study of upper layers of the skin.

Key Ingredients

ACTIVATED C

Activated C, which is a stabilized form of Vitamin C that specifically addresses uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation, goes to work immediately upon contact with the skin with 100% efficacy. Within our formula, Activated C works deeply to visibly brighten, boost clarity, and reduce the look of dark spots. Our Activated C is a lab-engineered, renewable ingredient known for its stability and efficacy.
WHITE BIRCH EXTRACT

White Birch Extract is a sugar-derived ingredient known for its ability to restore hydration and nutrients to the skin. In our skincare products, this potent active ingredient works with Activated C to help even skin tone.
GLYCOLIC ACID

Glycolic Acid is a naturally occurring fruit acid derived from sugar cane known to help smooth skin.

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How to Use

After cleansing and toning, gently massage a small amount onto skin as needed, avoiding the eye area
Can be used morning and night
Can also be used three times per week, or as desired, as an intensive overnight mask by applying a second, thicker layer to skin before you sleep
Explore our other brightening skincare products including our exfoliating and brightening face wash, treatment water and dark spot corrector

Kiehl’s Environmental Impact Scores

As part of our Kiehl’s Mission Renewal journey, we are providing the Environmental Impact Score to help you make informed decisions about the formulas you use. Kiehl’s is committed to continually improving the impact of our products throughout the product lifecycle, including the production and usage phase. This tool is designed to help assess the relative environmental and social impact of Kiehl’s Products compared to other L’Oréal Group products in the same category in 2020.

The calculation method was developed with the help of independent scientific experts and Bureau Veritas Certification, an independent auditor. The score takes into account 14 environmental impact factors all along the product's life cycle.

Learn more about the methodology, here.

Overall environmental impact

Compared to other similar L’Oréal Groupe Products sold worldwide in 2020

Carbon footprint

9.1¹g per average amount used

127g per 10mL

Water footprint

0.4² per average amount used

6.7 per 10mL

Every consumer product has some impact on the environment. A good score here does not mean a product has a positive impact or no impact on the environment. The letters and colors used in this tool are designed to help you make comparisons to other L’Oreal Groupe products in the same category around the world in 2020, so you can make more informed choices.

This product currently has a less favorable impact than we aim for, so we have set out an action plan to improve its environmental and social performance over the coming months. The letters and colors used in this tool are designed to help you make comparisons to other similar products in L'Oréal's global portfolio, so you can make more informed choices.

*Compared to other similar L’Oréal Groupe Products sold worldwide in 2020

This impact score is based on the simulated usage of 1 product and 4 refills.

Manufacturing Conditions

:

98%

Renewable energy:

100%

Packaging Facts

% of cardboard/paper certified
FSC^TM or PEFC:

0%

% of jar made of recycled material³ including colorant:

0%

Refillable or reusable:

N

Social impact of the product

The ingredients and components of this product are sourced from suppliers committed to respect the Fundamental principles of the UN on labor standards.

1 or more suppliers committed to the social inclusion of people from vulnerable communities contributed to making this product.*

¹Grams of CO2 equivalent ("face care" category average = 9.6g)

²Water index including water quality + water scarcity (m3) - "face care" category average = 1.9

³Excuding pumps and/or caps