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Targeted dark spot serum. Read what customers say, with 72 original reviews and ratings collected on CityBeauty.com.
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I've had one dark spot on my cheek for years now and at age 71 now, I worry about more aging spots. I started using the Illuminating Dark Spot Corrector and not only do I have no new age spots, the one I did have has lightened so much it's barely visible. Just a light dusting of face powder is all I need now. I love this stuff.
love this product. I was skeptical using this product at first. I have been using this product for a few month and I was happy to noticed that I see the difference how my hands look. Very happy.
My spots are less dark. They haven't gone away totally but are less noticeably. I am hoping with continued use they will eventually go away.
I love this product. I have dry skin most of the time and when I put this on every morning it makes my skin feels so smooth and moist, And noticed it was lightening up my dark spots. Very very pleased.
Early this year I did two rounds of IPL to remove the dark pigmentation on my face, neither rounds faded the pigmentation so I decided to buy the dark spot corrector cream and in within four weeks my skin was clear and tightened, I no longer had to wear make up when I left the house. This is an amazing product, living in New Zealand I do have to wait until our dollar is strong to purchase but it well worth with. Donna
This is the first bottle of dark spot illuminator for me. I have been using it for couple months. So far I can still see the dark spots. I don't have a lot, only couples but they are still there. I have ordered another bottle, hopefully over time it will get lighter or fade away
I have been using the dark spot corrector fo a couple of years. I only have a couple of spots and they seem to be getting lighter. I like using it. I think it is working. I would recommend it.
I've only been using this for a couple of weeks, but it's working! I've had a few cystic acne spots that never faded. Two are gone, one recent spot isn't turning dark red, and the last one that I've had for a year seems to finally be fading! I've tried many fading products before and only one worked quickly; but, of course, the company discontinued it. The sun spots aren't fading as fast. I believe City Beauty has figured it out!! The pic is of the oldest one that was larger and darker a couple of weeks ago. The others are gone so …
I love this product! It is amazing and obviously so many other people know this. I've been trying to buy some as my bottle is almost empty. All I see is Sold Out for weeks now. Hurry, Hurry...
stick to using it. It works for me.
A friend of mine recommended this product to me so I bought it. I was amazed by the results. I've only started using it so it's only been a week, but I see that it's not as Dark as it used to be. I can still see a shadow, but maybe by next week it will all be gone. The friend that recommended this to me - her dark spot is gone. I have a lot of hope that my dark spot will be completely gone, just like my friends.
This actually works! I am 72 years old and had some serious brown spots. Some were lifted too. I have used this faithfully for about 6 months and most have disappeared completely. More serious ones are almost gone. I am a believer in City Beauty
I did Q switch more than 54 times and wasted nearly $ 9,000, and my spots got worse and worse, but that drop worked wonders. Unbelievable. I can't say thanks enough. Nearly 80% got faded it.
I've been using a lighting serum from my Esthetician for almost 4 years now and I have seen very minimal results. When I came across this product, I was skeptical, but I've been using this illuminating dark spot corrector now for almost 2 months and I've noticed my dark spots on my cheeks have become lighter and so has my husband! I'm extremely happy so far and will continue to use it.
I have tried this for months on a regular basis before reviewing. I have fair skin and some melasma and darker sun damage. Not a lot. This lightened the dark spots about 25% and then stopped. I didn't see any further improvement. So it is good to an extent but did not completely remove the spots or lighten them drastically. I put it on very thick on each spot, on a daily basis. So if you don't need much, this is the product for you. If you need more change like me, this is not.
Amazing it works! I have tried so many thing even more make up but I could always see my brown spots on both sides of my face THROUGH the make up. I have only been using this for a few days (as directed) I see the brown spots are light AND I can no longer see them at all through my make up. I'm excited to see how much more they fade. I intend to keep buying this product.
Hi , I ordered this as a LAST resort . Been using it for about ONE week and I can already see spots that are fading . I'm so glad I tried this product !!!!
My first review, ever. This product actually works! I had a dark spot on the side of my face that my hair colorist always tried to wipe off thinking it was from the hair dye! Embarrassing! I wish I had taken a picture--it is gone! It took the entire first bottle before I saw dramatic results on my entire, sun-damaged face. I just ordered my third shipment and will never be without this product.
I'm so happy that I have finally found something that works. In one week I have noticed a drastic change in the color my Of my age spots. I've tried a lot of different creams, but this stuff really works! I couldn't be more please in the results.
Great! I can really tell a difference now that am into the 2nd bottle. Spots are lighter & skin better. Did not have confidence at 1st but now see good improvement.
Ratings reflect all reviews for this product in the September 4, 2026 store export. Verified buyer badges reflect the store’s purchase-verification field. Individual results vary.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REVIEWS
These customer accounts include reports of lighter-looking spots, partial improvement and no visible change. Read what changed for each reviewer rather than treating a star rating as a measure of how much a spot faded.
Prepared by City Beauty · September 2026 · Based on the September 4, 2026 store export, not independent product testing.
One five-star reviewer describes a cheek spot becoming much less visible. A four-star reviewer says spots look less dark but have not disappeared. Both are self-reported observations, not independently measured outcomes.
A three-star reviewer reports some lightening that then stopped. Another still sees spots after a couple of months, while a one-star reviewer reports no improvement after five months. These examples do not establish a standard treatment timeline.
Not every low rating is solely about spot fading. One reviewer reports itchy bumps; another describes the product as OK but criticizes delivery and support. The export records those accounts, but cannot establish the cause of a reaction or independently verify the service history.
These are selected examples, not a frequency analysis or a prediction of your results. The collection contains 72 review records, including 5 with the store’s verified-purchase flag. Records span different dates and may not describe the current formula. How reviews are sourced and ratings calculated.
Complete removal is not a conclusion supported by this review collection. The linked accounts range from noticeably lighter spots to partial improvement or no change. Do not interpret selected customer stories as a guaranteed outcome.
Some accounts describe changes after months; others describe persistent spots after months of use. Different routines and self-reported observations mean these reviews cannot provide a reliable average time-to-results.
The official directions, checked September 8, 2026, describe applying a pea-sized amount directly to areas of concern on cleansed, dry skin, morning and night. Check the current product page for directions and the full ingredient list.
Yes. One linked reviewer reports itchy bumps. That account does not establish a reaction rate or prove what caused it, but it is part of the collection and is not excluded from the rating. Review the product ingredients and contact support with product-specific concerns.
For current directions, ingredients and purchase terms, see the official Illuminating Dark Spot Corrector page. For order or return questions, contact [email protected].