When you look at the name of this product it definitely means the exact same. This has by far been the best serum I have used. It luminates your face leaving it as radiant as ever. I have tried using the creams without the serum and you definitely notice a difference. The serum basically shines through. It has lightened my dark spots around my mouth area as well as the darkness under my eyes. I am stoked to continue this products and see its outcome. I would recommend this for others like me who are suffering untoned faces, dark spots and also to lighten up those spots developed over the years. If you suffering from skin looking too dull after applying make up try using this serum to brighten up your face and make it look more radiant that ever.. It keeps up to its 'lightening' phrase in two ways lightening up your face and lightening your marks. Well done Clarins!