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    loanyB Posts: 38, Reputation: 3
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    Nov 19, 2009, 01:04 AM
    My review of lightening creams I have used
    I am a senior citizen when it comes t skin lightening/bleaching,I have used almost everything on the market.I started bleaching in 2006 and I have gone from India Arie's color to Taraji Henson.I am going to give reviews of skin lightening creams I have used and most you can find in your local beauty supply store.This is no way an advertisement of any of these products.I am NOT a SELLER.Just trying to give some info to those who are looking for the best creams that can lighten them and also prevent them from wasting their money on the ones that don't work.I will like to post my picture in here.But I don't want to "expose" myself as a bleacher.lol.You never know who might be lurking or be a member of this forum.If you want to see my pictures inbox me and I will send them to you

    I am going to start my review with the ones that didn't work and follow with the best ones.I will include pictures as well.. HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE:)

    Clair Liss:the first cream I used when I started bleaching,did nothing for me.it evened out my skin but didn't lighten me.. please save your money--->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv..._2076_56223835

    G&G(Orange Lid):Used this for about a month.. waste of my time and hard earned money-------->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv...2076_169919680

    Topiclear
    :I wasted my money on this crap,used it for about two weeks and saw no change whatsoever in my skin tone--->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv...2076_207212276


    Maxi light
    :Smells so good,but just like Clair Liss,it just evened my skin out,but didn't lighten it--->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv...2076_130603524


    Clear & smooth(ORANGE) .. lightened me slightly after a while it stopped working-->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv...2076_231936280

    Daggett & Ramsdell(facial fade cream)- money down the drain.. will do nothing--->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv...2076_179425644

    Fair & White(white bottle)It actually darkened me,made my skin blotchy.. forget it----->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/i...64823_s6-m.jpg

    SH18 Skin Lightening :still don't know why I bought this one,it smells so bad and did absolutely nothing---->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/i...y%20Lotion.jpg

    Rosance X18:I still don't get the hype about this one.. used it for a month and half and did nothing for me

    Hyprogel:Another Waste---->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/i...DSCF2803-1.JPG

    NOW THE BEST ONES:

    BIO CLAIRE:lighetened me a lot.. I mean A lot.. but I stopped using it since it gave me stretch marks between my thighs that I am still trying to get rid of.I recommend you used it only for a short period and mix it with their oil it works much faster---->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/images/DSCF2867.JPG

    AFRICAN QUEEN GEL:OMG!hands down the best gel I ever used. Peeled an lightened me so well,but its so hard to find.. if you want really quick lightening use this one.. trust me.. it works fast.. its cheap too(mix it with a strong serum and you are good to go)-->http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sterlingsilv..._2076_94864076

    Fair & White(Blue bottle):very slow,yet gives your skin a beautiful glow and lightens OK!--->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/i...0Vitam%20C.jpg

    Neoprosone Gel:Yes.. did well for me.. very fast too--->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/i...opro%20Gel.jpg


    Vit Fee:An african friend of mine told me about it,she uses it and is so light,decided to get it and this one I used the longest, lightened me so well, I mixed it with their oil--->http://www.allbeautyessentials.com/images/vitfee.jpg

    P.S. If you decide to use any of the"BEST"ones,I recommend getting a strong lightening serum(SUREWHITE is good) and mixing them together,it will make them work even more faster and don't forget to exfoliate!

    There you have it.. If you have any questions feel free to message me.Hope this helps someone:)
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    Nov 19, 2009, 02:40 AM
    Hello:)
    You've been through a lot.
    What are you using now?
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    Nov 19, 2009, 03:13 AM

    Lol@You've been through alot

    I am using the Vitfee cream mixed with the african queen gel and surewhite serum

    Works great!
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    Nov 19, 2009, 03:54 AM
    Only other product I've mixed with my cream is Retin A.
    What are the active lightening ingredients in Vitfree, African queen gel and Surewhite serum?

    Now I used African Queen Super Strength cream before but they only claim a small amount of hydroquinone I know it had more than the standard 2%, I didn't know they made a gel.
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    Nov 19, 2009, 12:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nikkicute View Post
    Only other product I've mixed with my cream is Retin A.
    What are the active lightening ingredients in Vitfree, African queen gel and Surewhite serum?

    Now I used African Queen Super Strength cream before but they only claim a small amount of hydroquinone I know it had more than the standard 2%, I didn't know they made a gel.
    The Vitfee contains Hydroquine,the African gel as well and the sure white too

    And yes they do make a gel,works wonders.. lol
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    Nov 19, 2009, 04:24 PM

    I used to love the G&G with the orange lid. When I was using it everyone used to ask what I use to get my skin so clear. I can't believe it didn't work for you.
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    Nov 19, 2009, 06:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by loanyB View Post
    The Vitfee contains Hydroquine,the African gel as well and the sure white too
    and yes they do make a gel,works wonders..lol
    Your pictures are really nice, your very pretty!
    Love your eyebrows!
    The mixer seems to be working for you, your skin is very even in color.
    Not bad for a senior citizen. Lol :)
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    Nov 19, 2009, 08:37 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by beautifulskin View Post
    I used to love the G&G with the orange lid. When I was using it everyone used to ask what I use to get my skin so clear. I can't believe it didn't work for you.
    Nope honey.didnt do a thing for me.. Lucky you!
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    Nov 19, 2009, 08:38 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by nikkicute View Post
    Your pictures are really nice, your very pretty!
    Love your eyebrows!!
    The mixer seems to be working for you, your skin is very even in color.
    Not bad for a senior citizen. lol :)
    Thank you!:)
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    Nov 20, 2009, 10:14 PM

    You are beautiful! Your skin is so clear how do you prevent breakouts? How long did it take you to start seeing results?
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    Nov 21, 2009, 09:06 AM
    Hi Loany,
    Thank you for your post... I've been searching for the right lightening product for years and will definitely try a few of these. I was wondering.. I'm not looking for something for all over lightening, I have some old bruises and scars on my legs from childhood which as an adult I'm definitely very conscious about. I'm medium skin toned (like caramel color I guess). Do you recommend these products for isolated spot treatments or would you recommend something else? I was planning on trying the same regimen you use only on the scars I have and hopefully that will fade them significantly so I'm more even toned. Thanks again.
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    Nov 25, 2009, 05:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by divaforlyfe View Post
    You are beautiful! your skin is so clear how do you prevent breakouts? How long did it take you to start seeing results?
    Thanks!I am actually not the type who breaks out,but I use this toner(brightening) by boots and their exfoliator.love them.it took me like two weeks to see results
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    Nov 25, 2009, 05:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by luvlyctlady View Post
    Hi Loany,
    Thank you for your post... I've been searching for the right lightening product for years and will definitely try a few of these. I was wondering.. i'm not looking for something for all over lightening, I have some old bruises and scars on my legs from childhood which as an adult I'm definitely very conscious about. I'm medium skin toned (like caramel color I guess). Do you recommend these products for isolated spot treatments or would you recommend something else? I was planning on trying the same regimen you use only on the scars I have and hopefully that will fade them significantly so i'm more even toned. Thanks again.
    Since you are not looking for overrall lightening I suggest the african gel,its strong and should lighten the scars very well.let me know how things go!
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    Nov 25, 2009, 07:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing the info. I agree with you as bioclaire and fair & white.
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    Dec 30, 2009, 02:46 PM

    1 month is not long enough to test if they work lol u need to give it 6 months at least

    I've been using 4% hydroquinone with retin a for 2 months and it hasn't started to work yet ,but it take 6 months at least
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    Dec 30, 2009, 06:25 PM
    I should have mentioned this long ago when this thread was posted. But, all the "best" products that were listed above are steroid-based products (except for the fair & white exclusive in the blue box which is good and safe that I am aware of). African queen gel may be OK, I haven't read anything negative about this so far.

    The skin lightening products above that are known to give minimal results, many also contain steroids as well. Except for SH18 Skin Lightening, Daggett & Ramsdell, and Fair & White (white bottle) which most likely contains 2% hq which will not do much with lightening the skin. Unsure about what the Clear & smooth of what it contains.

    Please everyone read what adulterated skin lighteners containing steroids and heavy metals can do to the body internally and externally:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-lightening/become-aware-risks-using-steroid-based-lighteners-420878.html[/url]
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    Jan 7, 2010, 02:42 PM

    Loany B thanks for this review. Its really helpful. What is thebrightening by boots and their exfoliator that u use please?
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    Jan 7, 2010, 09:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by naijachik View Post
    Loany B thanks for this review. its really helpful. what is thebrightening by boots and their exfoliator that u use please?
    Hey hon
    Here is it the toner I a m talking about

    Amazon.com: Boots Botanics Skin Brightening Toner 8.4 fl oz (250 ml): Health & Personal Care
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    Jan 8, 2010, 06:40 AM
    Thank you
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    Jan 8, 2010, 10:12 AM

    I used clairliss and still do on occasion it worked very well for me so not everything works for everyone, MO

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