Ask Me Help Desk - What Rhianna and little Kim are using.

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Originally Posted by imgorgeous

how do i see my reputation ? I have never really noticed that part .. i just though its something that you say OH your accurate Oh thats inaccurate!

Next time onwards im taking care.. Sorry again !

No prob, it's cool. Hey when are you going to send me the before and after picts? You can only show me a portion, you do not have to show the whole face. Did you get the chance to see my before and after picts?

Golden_Girl,

Is that Sade on your avatar?

I am going to buy Mequinol once someone reports back if it works or not. Don't forget to report back please! Lol

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Originally Posted by MAHARANI

Golden_Girl,

Is that Sade on your avatar?

Sade? No, no that is me... :p

Yep that's Sade, she has always been my favorite singer and I love this photo. So, my goal is to reach her complexion and effectively maintain, or at least quite close. I also, love her eyebrows.. speaking of eyebrows we were talking on another thread with the fake eyebrows and the eyebrow and eyelash growth growth. So,

I guess you just answered the question I asked :)

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Originally Posted by so sexy

I guess you just answered the question I asked :)

Lol... but I would love to take some photos after achieving my goals by the next spring, and this is one how I would like to pose with my hair coming down.. and then who knows I may post my real photo but no one will know it is me, just my avatar.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

lol...but I would love to take some photos after acheiving my goals by the next spring, and this is one how I would like to pose with my hair coming down..and then who knows I may post my real photo but noone will know it is me, just my avatar.

I agree,

Golden_Girl,

Sade is lovely. I saw her years ago, when she lived near the school I went to. She's really lovely . Unfortunately, never had the nerve to go up to her, but then again sometimes celebrities don't want to be approached and would rather be left alone.

Do you know if she is still doing music ? I used to love her songs.

So do I.

Wow Maharani you are so lucky! I never met anyone famous before, other than local celebs, so I wouldn't know how I would react if I ever met her. Many of her songs has helped me through really hard times. Yes she has been recording for her next album and from what I heard it is supposed to be out before this year ends. I posted on her site a couple of times and others are awaiting as well.

Hey Golden_Girl, I bought the mequinol and have been using it extremely sparingly as it is 10%! It kind of scares me. I use it with my tret and my skin hasn't fallen off or had in white markings or anything freakish... but right now it is way too soon to tell.

Great Dessaml. How long have you been using it for now? How much does it sting? I wish you much luck so continue to keep us updated. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by dessaml

Hey Golden_Girl, I bought the mequinol and have been using it extremely sparingly as it is 10%! it kinda scares me. I use it with my tret and my skin hasnt fallen off or had in white markings or anythin freakish...but right now it is way too soon to tell.

Was it premixed?

If it was purchased from goldpharma, then it is without the tretonin. The mequinol comes in a tube and has a vaseline type consistency.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Wow Maharani you are so lucky!! I never met anyone famous before, other than local celebs, so I wouldnt know how I would react if I ever met her. Many of her songs has helped me through really hard times. Yes she has been recording for her next album and from what I heard it is supposed to be out before this year ends. I posted on her site a couple of times and others are awaiting as well.

I know what you mean about her music.. a very talented lady. I would love to hear what she's doing now, as I think she is really unique.

Here's her site if you want to stay updated News | The Official Sade Site, well this is the U.S. site

Thanks for the info, just had a quick look. Will check it out properly later.

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Originally Posted by mepk5

your research done on what lil kim used???? lol

..... we will never know until she tell us which she will not anytime soon...guess away..

smelll like a ??????

If you'll re-read what I said I specifically says they POINTING to mequinol... of course no one knows unless they were to come out and say so...

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Originally Posted by dessaml

if you'll re-read what I said I specifically says they POINTING to mequinol....of course no one knows unless they were to come out and say so...

I agree Dessaml. Mequinol has much of the potential as it is known to be a strong lightener, stronger than Hq and yet still have the bronze undertones.

Has anyone on here used menoquil, I placed an irder for it and still waiting to receive it

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Originally Posted by mepk5

yes but u dont know that cause u have never use it!!:D:rolleyes:

Hmmm... can't live with them... can't live without them ;) stick to the subject if you can, as the subject is not about me.

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Originally Posted by lighterrr

has anyone on here used menoquil, i placed an irder for it and still waiting to receive it

Lighterrr, Dessaml is using mequinol. I'm still considering it along with other products possibly. What percentage did you get and what will be your regimen? Will you be using tretinoin along with it as well?

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Originally Posted by lighterrr

has anyone on here used menoquil, i placed an irder for it and still waiting to receive it

I am currently using it, but I'm using it EXTREMELY carefully as it is 10% and it scares me. Not only that it BURNS! And I'd like to consider myself a skin vetran having toughed out some pretty high percentage chemical peels but damn... it's no fun putting it on... BUT... I looked at myself in the mirror today... and it appears to be working for my hyperpigmentation.

Hey dessaml what's your mixture and how did you make it?
I'm purchasing mine when I get my money the end of the month :D

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Originally Posted by fairr

hey dessaml whats your mixture and how did you make it?
im purchasing mine when i get my money the end of the month :D

I mix it with my tretenoin, I won't lie I looked like freddie kruger the first week, but peeling has decresed a lot, so in my mind it's worth it to torture myself if it means in the end I'll have nice skin. It's comforting to begin seeing pretty skin peeking through, but I'm not a mequniol expert! I am experimenting myself.

If my face falls off I'll be sure to post pics so everyone can have a good laugh:)

Let's hope everything stays where it should eh?! :D

Lol... I hope your face won't fall off. But that's great that your seeing some results... as they say sometimes you have to go through pain for beauty... lol. I wonder how it would lighten my hands?

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

lol...I hope your face won't fall off. But that's great that your seeing some results...as they say sometimes you have to go through pain for beauty...lol. I wonder how it would lighten my hands?

Sounds promising, good luck

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

Yeah, I believe the sepiwhite will burn the skin if the concentrations are too high. You could try at the percentage that they suggest (2%) along with other actives to lighten, if that doesnt work then increase from there. Heres the manufacturer's research document, at the bottom are some recipes that I was trying to become familiar with http://vanwagoner.net/product_litera...iwhite_MSH.pdf

I have been using the Mediderm Rx from Amazon but nothing happened so far. I'm thinking it must work better on asian and caucasion skin, as mine is brown. I'm giving it to the end of this month and just use the rest up and then just switch to something else like Christalline and Fair & White exclusive whitenizer gel for the face and maybe even Hq 4% and tretinoin for the body. I'm just really dissapointed right now, I have even been tempted to start off with the Makari first to give me a head start on the lightening. As it lightened me the best, but their prices are crazy.

What do you mean by burn. Is it something I could withstand?

Welcome KRIS P KRIS, I have not yet tried mequinol, but from what I have read it can lighten the skin very well but it is strong and makes the skin feel like it is burning. Try doing a Google search, and you can also try reading these for starters:
http://www.drugs.com/cdi/mequinol-tretinoin.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mequinol

Is menquinol permanent. From some I heard so while others disagree.

What about a combo of

Monobenzone and solage (MENQUINOL AND tretinoin)

What should someone start using to lighten up a bit and then lighten up a lot until I am light skinned and then use for a more permanent effect.

KRIS P KRIS,

You need to think very carefully before you decide to use mono. If you read some of the threads on it, it will give you a better idea of the sort of results people have had. It is definitely not something to be entered into lightly.

Why don't you try to lighten your skin first before you go depigging it
Most people who go for mono are those who have failed with lightening products

KRIS P KRIS,

By the way, once you decide on your lightening route, you need to make sun protection your friend otherwise there's no point. You have already mentioned your Disneyworld incident, so a good sunblock is a must.

I agree, depigging and lightening are two different things. Using mono will depig your skin and you should read other's experiences here on the forum as much as you can. Start with a lightener that is mild and temporary and then try maintaining your results and always use a good sunblock, I prefer spf 70 or higher. Read up on some of the lighteners that others are using here successfully. And also start learning more about good and bad lightening ingredients in products.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

I agree, depigging and lightening are two different things. Using mono will depig your skin and you should read other's experiences here on the forum as much as you can. Start with a lightener that is mild and temporary and then try maintaining your results and always use a good sunblock, I prefer spf 70 or higher. Read up on some of the lighteners that others are using here successfully. And also start learning more about good and bad lightening ingredients in products.

Thanks. Anything other than sunscreen is needed to retain that tone?
Is spf 70 extremely thick for like the beach or is it more something for like everyday use.
Also is it really possible to go from this
http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/4307/058sej.jpg

To this

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/img/4...857-slarge.jpg

Using either the solage or 55h+ cristaline?

I really love the Neutrogena spf 70 or 85, they also have spf 90 and 100. No, it is not thick, it easily absorbs in the skin really well and there's no white chalky look. You have to apply it 15-20 minutes before you go out, and reapply during the day if your going to be out for longer. With using a sunblock you still may get some tanning, but the tanning will be minimal and you still have to maintain with a skin lightener a few times a week.

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Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

I really love the Neutrogena spf 70 or 85, they also have spf 90 and 100. No, it is not thick, it easily absorbs in the skin really well and theres no white chalky look. You have to apply it 15-20 minutes before you go out, and reapply during the day if your going to be out for longer. With using a sunblock you still may get some tanning, but the tanning will be minimal and you still have to maintain with a skin lightener a few times a week.

WORKS FOR ME! Thank you so much.

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Originally Posted by fairr

why dont you try to lighten your skin first before you go depigging it
most people who go for mono are those who have failed with lightening products

If you mean me... I am not depigging myself