Hey guys... I am new to this forum and I love it!

I wanted to know what is the best lotion to use in order to get a few shades lighter... I am medium dark but I want a complexion like Ciara's. What is the best lotion to use WITHOUT HYDROQUINONE!! That can make my skin lighter?

I would very much appreciate your suggestions... thanks

Ok! Welcome Mocha!
I suggest you get some RETIN A for your skin to absorb better.
Also if you got pimples or dark spots it's the bomb.It made my skin flowless in a month.
For lightening(without hq) I suggest fair and white exclusive gel contains kojic acid it is great.Stay away from steroids also...

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Originally Posted by mistyjane

Ok! Welcome Mocha!
I suggest you get some RETIN A for your skin to absorb better.
Also if you got pimples or dark spots it's the bomb.It made my skin flowless in a month.
For lightening(without hq) i suggest fair and white exclusive gel contains kojic acid it is great.Stay away from steroids also....

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You rock woman... u r my new bestbuddy on this forum. Is it true bioclaire has steroids?

Yes it is. Stay away from it!
HI HI! Love the "you rock woman" I hope so!!

Misty...

Retin-A I believe is a prescription. Fair and white is out of my budget @ this moment... lol

Any other products work as well?

Fair and white is not expensive (I think) like Less than 15$.
Retin a you can order it from alldaychemist.com it is not expensive at all for the results it gives.I swear by it!!

$15?? Wow which fair n white is that- can u send me a link to the exact one.

Fair and white has Hydroquinone though.. is saw it on their website Fair & White,Exclusive Whitenizer,Skin Lightening,Skin Whitening,Skin Brightening So that's why it must work so well.. if u know of a product that they also make that doesn't contain it.. it might not be as good

The one I have has no HQ listed on the box I believe it contains Kojic Acid and AHA. HQ is not working well on me( I bought 4% HQ from ADC) so I don't think this one contains HQ plus the color doesn't change after a while like it gets orange or brown... I'm happy with it.Don't buy it if you don't want it.
BTW I'm a med student and HQ is not as dangerous as you seem to think.
MOCHA:Fair & White GEL CRME EXCLUSIVE Whitenizer 1 oz
There it is.I only use the gel.

I think HQ does have a bad rep because people abuse it in waaaay tor strong formulas mixed with other agents. I believe that it's completely safe if used for less than 6 months, otherwise there would be a lot of lawsuits if products that are sold in reputable stores such as walmart, macy's etc... For people who have hard to lighten skin (as I do) or want really quick results and have tried other products unsuccessfully, I would suggest using it for the time sugessted on the product and then use something without it to maintain your results for a while. Honestly, it shouldn't even take six months. I've been using Nadinola with fair and white exfoiliating soap for 2 months now and have lightened like 3 shades. I wish I could post a photo, but my stupid computer doesn't recognize my digital camera, and I can't find the driver for it. If anyone knows where I can download the driver for a kodak L200 Digital camera, I'll be glad to post my photos.

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Originally Posted by mistyjane

The one i have has no HQ listed on the box i believe it contains Kojic Acid and AHA. HQ is not working well on me( i bought 4% HQ from ADC) so i don't think this one contains HQ plus the color doesn't change after a while like it gets orange or brown......i'm happy with it.Don't buy it if you don't want it.
BTW i'm a med student and HQ is not as dangerous as you seem to think.
MOCHA:Fair & White GEL CRME EXCLUSIVE Whitenizer 1 oz
there it is.I only use the gel.

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Yeah I know what you mena... iveused Hydroquinone before and its in the Caro light cream I use now. Its not dangerous if you used it 6month or less that's true BUT to maintain the light color you achieved u HAVE to continue using it and that's where you have problems because then you past the 6month time limit.. u know what I mean.. I wish it wasn't so though... I just ordered 55H crystilline... well see how that goes.. it doesn't have HQ

Yeah I have the efficacite exceptionelle from 55h+ and I'm going to buy the 55H+ Cristalline as well... maybe even mix it together for a less thick formula.

55h+ isn't sticky to me as most people might say and the efficacite exceptionelle's smell is lightly fragant... the only 55h+ product I don't recommend is citron argume... that sh!t stinks!! Lol

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Originally Posted by CaramelMocha

yeah i have the efficacite exceptionelle from 55h+ and i'm gonna buy the 55H+ Cristalline as well... maybe even mix it together for a less thick formula.

55h+ isn't sticky to me as most people might say and the efficacite exceptionelle's smell is lightly fragant.... the only 55h+ product i dont recommend is citron argume... that sh!t stinks!!!!! lol

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Nice.. ill let you know if the crystalline works, I also got the cream.. I think ill mix them together too... my order should arrive next week... From your name 'caramel mocha' I would assume we are near the same skin color.. im like ciara (but with a little more yellow) originally.. but want to be more like rihanna.

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Originally Posted by Caramel1989

Nice..ill let u know if the crystalline works, i also got the cream..i think ill mix them together too...my order should arrive next week.... From your name 'caramel mocha' i would assume we are near the same skin color..im like ciara (but with a little more yellow) originally..but want to be more like rihanna.

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Keep me posted and send me before and after!!

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Caramel, have you received your crystalline? How did it work for you? Any improvements?

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caramel, have you received your crystalline? how did it work for you? any improvements?

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Yes I received it on Monday ( it took forever.. I had to call them up and all lol). The problem with it is that its sticky but I have sensitive skin and it hasn't made me break out so far. So that's good. The crystaline absorbs well after a few minutes. I use the cream gel from the same line right after the crystaline is absorbed. Well its too soon to tell its only been like 3nights of use... I think I will know more by the end of next week so it would be at least 2 weeks. If I see results any earlier, I'll let you know. I like the smell of crystalline... doesnt smell all medicated but the cream gel does.. but oh well... as long as it works.

I like the efficace exceptionelle or whatever lol keep me posted I sometimes forget to come here

What strength of retin a do you use? I see different percentage of retin A

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Originally Posted by gold3509

what strength of retin a do you use? i see different percentage of retin A

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If your skin isn't too sensitive you can start with 0,5% that's what I did and I have nothing but good things to say about this product.:)