So... I'd like perfect skin (wouldn't we all) and am looking for suggestions for some of my issues. The major one is uneven skin tone on the face - I think this resulted from having had acne as a teen and having to use so many corrective products for this issue. Also, I tend to get puffy spots about half an inch below my eye, and sometimes have problems with the undereye area, as in dark circles and very fine lines showing. Anybody have any suggestions for ways to correct these problems? Any good products out there - or for the skin tone issue has anyone had experience with dermatological treatments or chemical peels? Thanks!

Anemone, try exfoliating. Anything with glycolic acid helps, I use Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher before and it's marvelous. I need to get some more soon, come to think of it.
I also use Alpha Hydrox souffle, which has done wonders for my skin. It feels smooth and even instantly.

HTH.

For getting rid of puffiness & dark circles under the eyes, the best product I've come across is Clinique All About Eyes. I've actually mostly been using the CO Bigelow Hand Treatment as an eye cream b/c the lemon has skin brightening effects. That tends to work OK, but if you need something that'll do miracles, Clinique All About Eyes is the way to go. I used a sample of it that I got in a bonus earlier this summer & I noticed a major difference. I don't really need an intensive eye cream now, but I definitely will be getting this when I turn 30.

The product to avoid for undereye use is CO Bigelow Lemon Body Cream. I got a sample of this w/ a BBW purchase & I thought since it had the lemon skin brightening effects, it'd work the same as the hand treatment. Wrong! It reacted w/ the sunlight, making the area under my eyes break out & have sunburn.

For under eye 'issues' I recommend MAC Fast Response Eye Cream. It's affordable and works.
Contains potassium and caffeine, both of 'em work on puffiness and dark circles.

For uneven skin tone, The Body Shop Moisture White line is good. Also try the Alpha Hyrox in the 'red box' which Fryl introduced us to. It's available at Walgreen's. Just use a moisturizer and sunscreen. Alpha Hydrox has those available also at reasonable prices.

I have also had excellent results with Jafra Royal Jelly milk balm (costs $65 but you can get it on eBay for about $20 BIN), and Burt's Bee's eye cream with royal jelly.

You might even try placing a slice of raw potato under the eye area. Sounds weird but works on dark circles and puffiness.

These are all great products.

Thanks so much guys! Great advice.

I use a cream made my Ambi, its kind of a lightening cream, works very well for me, hopefully its helpful to you.