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Boricua1 · Oct 26, 2009, 11:11 AM

Does anyone know if this is OK to use 55+ on the face?. my own cream breaks me out like "scary face" bad.. and I normally don't even have acne... or any other suggestions? (not too expensive suggestions most appreciated)...

fairr · Oct 26, 2009, 12:25 PM

I wouldn't use it on the face it gave me oily breeakouts!

Itss A New Day · Oct 26, 2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by preshus

Where did you get the TRILUMA? Do they sell it in the beauty supply stores?

Triluma is a prescription topical cream, but broken down it is simply 4% hQ, 0.05% tretinoin, and 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide. You can purchase the hq and tretinoin online, and no it cannot be found in any BSS

EggoMini · Oct 26, 2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Ugh. Today I dared to go to my first class in short sleeves. I was so paranoid that everyone could see my secret. Because I started bleaching my arms later than my face chest and neck. So my face chest and neck are very light. But my arms are still kind of dark because I haven't really been focusing on them. It'll probably take a month or two for them to catch up to my upper body. Omg. I was sooooo paranoid that everyone could see my little secret. I felt like I sprinted home from class but I still felt like I was walking. My goodness.

I've been looking @ people at lot lately and many have arms that are a bit darker(& for guys forearms that are waaaay darker.) I guess it's from hats or only applying sunblock to the face and neck?

It seems like models(maybe it's photoshop?), actresses/celebs and socials are usually even-toned from face to arms. However with regular folks, I'm noticing a bit of everything.:p

OT: I bought some 55H+ Cristalline glycerine today.. It is sticky but I've got on an old cotton dress on that I can throw in the washer. I applied to my arms. I'll report my results if any.

Golden_Girl · Oct 26, 2009, 08:35 PM

This is my 3rd day using the crystaline and it is bit sticky, mostly because of the castor oil ingredient, but it's tolerable. As long as it is able to lighten, then I wouldn't mind.

fairr · Oct 27, 2009, 01:04 AM

Haha I couldn't stand the stickiness
It made my skin feel really oily

Gr8stuff · Oct 27, 2009, 08:04 AM

Ok... 3 weeks using the cristalline now... and no lightening whatsoever on my back.:mad: I'm now trying it with cling film/saran wrap as suggested by Maharani... but I'm not expecting a miracle anytime soon... lol... :rolleyes:

so sexy · Oct 27, 2009, 04:35 PM

I have been lazy with mine

weezing · Oct 27, 2009, 05:17 PM

I gave up on it. I have 2 big bottles of it in my room and bottles are still full am I going to do with it? Well my bio claire came today and it looks so different. It's a new girl on the label and the bottles are a bit smaller. Shipping was hella fast though

Itss A New Day · Oct 27, 2009, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by weezing

I gave up on it. I have 2 big bottles of it in my room and bottles are still full am I gonna do with it? Well my bio claire came today and it looks so different. Its a new girl on the label and the bottles are a bit smaller. Shipping was hella fast tho

Hmm... I'm curious as to if the ingredients have been tweaked hence the new labeling? The ones I saw at the local african shop were produced April of this year and expire in 2011 I believe, so I'm curious how yours is going to work this time around. Please be sure to update.

so sexy · Oct 27, 2009, 06:01 PM

Interesting

Golden_Girl · Oct 27, 2009, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Gr8stuff

Ok...3 weeks using the cristalline now...and no lightening whatsoever on my back.:mad: I'm now trying it with cling film/saran wrap as suggested by Maharani...but I'm not expecting a miracle anytime soon...lol...:rolleyes:

For the back I'm guessing it takes much longer compared to the face since the skin is thicker there? I never tried lightening the back. Are you using an exfoliator as well for the back?

I may try and wrap up my arms with the hq when it arrives. To see if it'll speed up the lightening. Can you wrap up the hands and fingers as well at night?

Gr8stuff · Oct 28, 2009, 07:44 AM

GG, I use a papaya soap and a dermacloth to exfoliate before applying the cristalline... but I don't think it's going to work for me... I need something a lot stronger... on the bottle it says to use on the face and neck; so I'm guessing it won't be effective on the body...

I guess it's OK to use the wrap on your hand and fingers at night... I can't see why not...

MAHARANI · Oct 28, 2009, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

I may try and wrap up my arms with the hq when it arrives. To see if it'll speed up the lightening. can you wrap up the hands and fingers as well at night?

It shouldn't be a problem and you can even put on those moisturising gloves that are used at night to condition your hands. I just always get irritated when I have something on my hands when I sleep, so always end up with the gloves or wrap off, shortly after I go to bed.

Golden_Girl · Oct 28, 2009, 09:47 PM

I see, well let us know what you choose next for the back. I want to eventually lighten that area along with my feet.

I may try sooner or later wrapping it on my hands and fingers. I'll wait until I start seeing my face really lightening and then give it a try.

Itss A New Day · Oct 29, 2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by lisaMitchell

I ordered the 55H+ at http://ebfhair.net/ebfhairdotnet/catalog/catalog/index.php?cPath=46_52
and it starts light my skin pretty good.

I love how sellers prey on the popular items on the threads and start promoting their website without making any other valid contributions to the board...

Itss A New Day · Oct 29, 2009, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by lisaMitchell

sorry it is 55H+

Omg Lisa stop. We get it. We ALL need to buy 55H products from YOUR website. Thanks.

Golden_Girl · Oct 30, 2009, 03:03 PM

Lol... and her site charges a thousand times more than actual costs..

Boricua1 · Nov 3, 2009, 10:17 AM

OK so I know it's too early to tell but I'm not super impressed with the 55h+... lol... of course my complaints are the same as everyone else's about the stickyness, of the cristaline... but I guess at less than $20 I can't cry too hard... but the lotion I can't even try... the perfumy smell is so strong it makes me gag... lol.. and it's that heavy magnolia smell like granny perfume... even the cristaline smells strongly but at least I can bear that... I feel sorry for the guys trying this product lol... guess they smell "pretty" lol...

I actually feel darker after I use it... but I think it's just because it's oily and light reflects differently on oily skin...

Miss butty · May 24, 2013, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Itss A New Day

Triluma is a prescription topical cream, but broken down it is simply 4% hQ, 0.05% tretinoin, and 0.01% fluocinolone acetonide. You can purchase the hq and tretinoin online, and no it cannot be found in any BSS

Hi guys I've been using 55+ now for a month and it weeks wonders on me.. but I had to mixed it's crème & cristaline & it started to week in just 2wks.Just try this & see for yourself... :-).Miss butty... one love.