Lira Clinical PRO Brite-Plus Serum - Hydration & Dark Spot - Tranexamic Acid Serum, Ferulic Acid & Vitamin C - Brightens, Firms & Minimizes Pores & Skin - For All Skin Types - 0.5 fl oz

It works takes all the old age spots off and leaves your face looking great!!

Founded in 2010 by 3 aestheticians and a nurse, Lira's aim is to create "brighter, healthier, younger looking skin." I've tried a couple of their products before and found them mostly meh. And if you want me to pay $120 per ounce for a serum, it needs to be a lot better than basic. This Pro Brite-Plus serum claims to "clinically brighten skin tone while preventing future dark spots from aging, acne, and environmental damage." To this end it highlights well-respected brightening and discoloration fading ingredients vitamin C, Ferulic Acid, and Tranexamic Acid, a more recent addition to skincare formulations that has shown a lot of promise in fading existing discoloration, one of the tougher beauty issues. This has a light, semi-viscous texture that is easy to apply and absorbs quickly. I have some mild melasma on my cheeks leftover from my last pregnancy and am always looking for something that will fade it more than my normal Vitamin C serums, without also irritating my somewhat sensitive skin. The good news here is that this didn't irritate my skin, but it also didn't seem to have any effect on my melasma, nor did I see any pore minimization or texture benefits that this also claims. Now, this could be because I'm already using nightly C serum, as well as regular AHA exfoliation, so your mileage may vary if you're not already doing some of those things. For me, this formulation wasn't bad, per se, but I didn't see anything that made it worth its price point either.

I’ve used Lira for almost a year now and this serum has made a big difference in my skin. I use it each evening, and over a few months it really helped with existing acne scars and also lessened breakouts. My skin feels brighter and more hydrated. I notice when I don’t use it. Worth every penny and honestly not a bad price for a great product.

Pretty good

Smells so awful. Other Lira products smell fine.

This serum is not for me, sadly. It has a very strong scent, kind of like clove oil. The scent does not fade over time. Even after I wash it off I can still smell it. My hands smell like it too and I can’t wash it off. This serum also makes my skin feel sticky. I can’t tolerate it long enough to tell if it would make a difference in my age spots and uneven skin tone. I much prefer unscented or lightly scented products.

This serum took a minute to get here, but it was worth the wait! I use another Lira product that is also science based so I knew this wouldn’t disappoint. This is the type of vitamin C serum I like the best because it sinks right in and it’s not loaded with oils that dilute it. It does have my favorite vitamin C additive, ferulic acid that helps stabilize as well as provide moisture. I used to use a very pricey vitamin C plus ferulic acid serum and this is comparable in performance at half the price. For added hydration there is hyaluronic acid and squalene, but as I said, it’s not at all greasy and is easily absorbed. Yet I still get that morning vitamin C glow and photo protection. There is a mild citrusy scent that dissipates quickly. Tranexamic acid is a relatively new lightening ingredient on the skin care scene that could well take the place of hydroquinone. I spot treat the few dark spots I have with hydroquinone which is a pain, so I am going to like using this serum on my entire face instead. Although I use SPF, the melanin in your skin still gets activated at this time of year. Same goes for the use of self tanning products. So I am really looking forward to using this serum in fall when it’s skin rehab time for me! I know the results will be gradual but hopefully effective. Solid, science based daily serum that I highly recommend!

(Lira Clinical PRO Brite-Plus Serum - Hydration & Dark Spot Serum - Tranexamic Acid Serum, Ferulic Acid & Vitamin C - Brightens, Firms & Minimizes Pores & Skin - For All Skin Types - 0.5 fl oz $60.50) This seems like a decent serum. But I had a few issues. I see a lot number but no made on date or expiration date. It is really expensive. And the fragrance is horrible! It's pretty masculine which I don't mind at all but it smells so strong. It almost a smoky smell. I was not a fan. But it does feel nice.