Dr. what do you think of this brightener & its' ingredie

[claudek]

L'OCCITANE en Provence

* Lightens skin for a radiant complexion

Brightening Serum is a skincare treatment for daily use that evens the complexion and brings instant radiance to the skin. Formulated with Immortelle essential oil, concentrated into micro-capsules for continuous 24-hour release, this serum smoothes the skin and preserves its freshness. Enhanced with an active ingredient derived from Vitamin C, the formula lightens age spots and regulates the production of melanin, for a perfectly even complexion.

Complexion is smooth and evenly-toned.

Immortelle grows abundantly on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea and is exceptionally long-lived: it never wilts, even after being picked. Known for centuries as the secret of youth, Immortelle flowers produce an essential oil that stimulates circulation and enhances cell renewal.

Effectiveness tested. Tolerance dermatologist tested.

Our products are not tested on animals.

Made in France

Directions:

Apply every morning before moisturizer. The fluid texture of Brightening Serum is instantly absorbed by the skin. Its matte finish provides an excellent base for makeup.

Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG 100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Carum Petroselinum Extract (Parsley), Polyacrylamide, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, C13-14 Iso Paraffin, Methyl/Butyl/Paraben, Triclosan, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, PEG 8, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract (Raspberry), Laureth 7, Sucrose Palmitate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Linoleate, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract (Grapefruit), Oenothera Biennis Oil (Evening Primrose), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Alphamethyl Ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Citra

[drtodorov]

Perhaps ascorbyl glycoside may be a good C derivative but I haven't seen any research on it, so can't say. The rest looks unremarkable.

[claudek]

This made my hyperpigmentation worse and more brown and irritated.
I discontinued it and returned it.
Maybe help for others.