Scoring points for softening, firming, brightening, evening skin tone and minimizing pores and brown spots, this Clinique formula was the clear winner in the GH Beauty Lab's anti-aging serums test. In Lab assessment, the peptide serum was best at boosting firmness, by 24%, and reduced the look of pores and hyperpigmentation (dark spots) by 7%. Plus, 100% of testers agreed it had a nice texture.