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FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Lancome Dream Tone Dark Spot Corrector in 2

When Lancome released its new skincare line, the beauty world went abuzz. I was especially intrigued by the Dreamtone line because I have a lot of hyperpigmentation spots from post-acne marks that I'd like to get rid of. There are 3 formulas, targeted at the skin problems that different skintones battle with the most: 1 (fair), 2 (medium) , and 3 (dark). I got mine in 2.


FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Lancome Dream Tone Dark Spot Corrector in 2
Taken from Lancome USA's web page:

"Introducing New DreamTone, 3 barely-tinted serums to visibly correct dark spots, color imperfections and uneven skin tone.DreamTone is the next generation of dark spot correction. So powerful, 72% of women dare to bare their skin.*"

Likes

The light pink color of the Dreamtone in 2* brightened my skin noticeably without the use of large glitters and shimmers. I could see silvery shimmers in the product but when I applied it, it did not show on my skin, which is really good since I was using this on areas that I get oily (and tend to break out most in). 

Dislikes

As previously mentioned, it comes in 3 formulas, each targeted at a different skin tone. You can check the website here for more information on that. I feel that the 3 formulas are a bit excessive and gimmicky; for example, the medium (2) formula is supposed to target dark spots, uneven skin tone, and sallowness. However, I also suffer from redness and acne and blemish marks, which are unique to formula 1 and 3, respectively. Does this mean that I should get the 3 or the 2 instead? Besides that, the first 2 claims of each formula are exactly the same; all three promise to target dark spots and uneven skin tone, which makes me think that this "Color Correction specific to your skin tone" is kind of BS. 

Checking the ingredients list, I couldn't really find a difference in formulation between the 3 (correct me if I'm wrong). Here it is below for you to view:

AQUA / WATER / EAU, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., HYDROXYPROPYL TETRAHYDROPYRANTRIOL, SQUALANE, ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, POLYSILICONE-11, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, HYDROXYPHENOXY PROPIONIC ACID, GRIFOLA FRONDOSA FRUITING BODY EXTRACT, CARBOMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, MANNITOL, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-15, ETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CI 19140 / YELLOW 5, CI 75470 / CARMINE, CI 77163 / BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE

I see a couple of potential irritants in this product, like alcohol denat and fragrance. Even though fragrance is listed at the end of the list, I could definitely smell in on my face still after I applied it (and so could my brother when he was sitting next to me). He does have a sensitive nose though so that might not be the case for everyone. I however, have a weak nose yet I could still smell the synthetic, sickly, sweet smell of this product. Alcohol denat isn't something that should be in beauty products, especially skincare products because they compromise the skin's barrier. 

After using it consistently for a week, I didn't really notice any difference in my skin tone. Maybe my sample is different from the actual product or I didn't have enough to test it out for longer, but even when I was using my Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Corrector, I noticed a slight difference in my dark spots within a week! At almost $100 USD, I expected a lot more from this product. 

Bottom Line

I'd say to skip out on this product. I did not see any difference in my skin with a week's worth of application. The brightness must've been due to the silvery shimmers in the formula not because of some actual skin lightening ingredient. I'd take my money and buy the Garnier Dark Spot Corrector instead as that has worked wonders for my light medium skin tone. Have you tried this product? If so, did it work better for you? If you have tried other dark spot correctors that worked or didn't work, please tell me down below!


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Disclosure Statement: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned above and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Links are not affiliate links and are provided for the readers' convenience. I cannot guarantee that the product(s) will work for you. I do not approve or endorse the products or information available on these sites. Proceed at your own risk.
Products marked with an asterisk (*) were given to me as samples or gifts with purchase.


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