I Tried It: Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial

In short, Clear + Brilliant is a skin resurfacing treatment that uses pulsated, fractional lasers in order to get the job done. It's often called "baby Fraxel" because it uses the same fractional laser technology, just at a reduced intensity. That means you reap many of the same benefits but with reduced downtime (as in a day or two tops, versus an entire week).

As the name implies, Clear + Brilliant helps improve your skin's overall texture, tone, and clarity. It does so by sloughing off the superficial layers of skin to reveal the fresh skin underneath. Depending on your goals, you can opt for anywhere from one to six treatments (spaced out about a month each). You'll need more treatments if your goal is to really target hyperpigmentation and more severe texture issues, and less if your MO is simple skin maintenance. For instance, a lot of celebs (or everyday folks) will get Clear + Brilliant about a week before a big event for insane skin. The cost varies per treatment, but on average you can expect to pay $200 to $600 per.

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