This essence really helped to refine my skin texture and give my skin that radiance/transparency. I've gotten multiple compliments on my skin since using this, and many people ask my what I've done differently. I have now used an entire bottle's worth of time, and I can definitely see the results. My pores are more refined and my overall skin tone is brightened. I do not have dark spots, so I cannot attest to the effectiveness of brightening any scarring, but I can see that my skin is less cloudy and looks brighter and more transparent. Definitely recommend this in combination with the All In One Snail cream.