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  • Oct 4, 2009, 12:25 AM
    dessaml
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Golden_Boy View Post
    What is the % Hydroquinone? How many shades lighter can I get with this?The bottle sounds big, does the cream turn brown? I find that creams with brown around the cap dont work and make me browner. I think that was Topiclear in the big tall bottle

    On which product? 55H+ has a few different products. If you mean the 55H+ Chrystalline I do not believe it has HQ
  • Oct 4, 2009, 12:30 AM
    itsamor

    I want something that actually has chemicals.. that sounds bad but I don't believe "natural" never does it as good as a chemical would
  • Oct 4, 2009, 01:49 AM
    BrownDeceit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mysterious5 View Post
    hey guys! today will be my third day using the glycerine on my face and my face has taken on a dark brown reddish look and my skin is kinda peeling. i dont look too cute right now, my makeup actually makes me look worse. Browndeceit, i dont recall you saying that it will make your skin peel? i'm also using a papaya and vanilla soap i forgot from who, i know papaya makes your skin peel but i've using it for like a month and it doesnt seem to do much anymore anyway. should i stick it out? i got two pimples already but that can be my menstrual coming. any good cleansers that keep pimples away? thnx

    It didn't make my skin peel at all. Or make me dry at all.. . Maybe it's not for your skin? Everyone has different reactions. Anyone else's skin peel while using the glycerin? It's a really oil based product. So I find this odd. Must not be for you. What works for others won't always work for u
  • Oct 4, 2009, 02:48 AM
    fairr

    Where did you get that it has hq in it?
    It doesn't
  • Oct 4, 2009, 05:07 AM
    Golden_Boy

    "Extreme Body Lotion Strong Bleaching"
    Hydroquinone free? What does it have?
  • Oct 4, 2009, 06:55 AM
    so sexy

    My skin has'nt peeled with the Cristaline but yes the papaya soap will make you peel. Maybe the soap along with the cristaline is causing the peeling
  • Oct 4, 2009, 06:59 AM
    desikudi

    Hey guys... im new to this crystalline thing.. is it giving good results . Is this natural?? And what are the side effects... please tell me and do also write down where I can buy it from... can I get it from eBay or something?? I have an indian skin... thnx and happy lightening to all of you!
  • Oct 4, 2009, 12:20 PM
    weezing

    Its doing nothing for my face and neck I'm getting something else for my face and neck
  • Oct 4, 2009, 03:31 PM
    mysterious5
    Thanks ladies. Maybe it is the papaya soap... hmm, but I'm going to keep at it for a little while longer, see what happens. Hopefully nothing bad. I will keep you guys posted.
  • Oct 4, 2009, 04:37 PM
    Itss A New Day

    Hi guys, I'm going to try the Crystaline and the body lotiion with the green writing on the label. I will post my results as well to help others evaluate. Actually, let me 1st introduce myself as you guys are probably looking like "who is this new chick." My old username was "Its A New Day" (with one "s" after "Its"), and I hopped on the bio claire bandwaggon when it was hot. Deleted my account and stopped using bio claire (it worked on my face, thinned the skin on my neck to where scrubbing in the shower was giving me bruises, noticed thinning on my arms and legs but no overall lightening results on my body. Reallly lightened my sister who is about 2-3 shades lighter than me [ I am about a shade darker than kelly rowland]). So I stopped using bio claire and used Tri-Luma (4% HQ with tretinoin), but it was soooo strong that it LITERALLY BLEACHED MY FACE BY PEELING OFF CHUNKS OF PIGMENT WITHIN DAYS. So I said to hell with lightening I just want to look normal because my face was so many different colors. Ok over the summer got my pigment back, got a prescription for real Retin-A Micro (for acne) and will not be lightening my face anytime soon, but I am really trying to lighten my body because my arms go SO DARK after the summer. Ok I know that was a mouthful but it is good to establish some rapport before just jumping in here, so that is my story. I used the crystalline and lotion for like 3 days, then switched to using Othine right now (for a week now, which is 3% HQ), no results so far. I guess Ill go back to the Crystalline since you guys are seeing results, but I hate hopping from lightening products so I hope this works. As I said I'll post results within the week or month.
  • Oct 4, 2009, 06:59 PM
    Gr8stuff

    My 3rd day using the cristaline (using it only on my back btw)... I find it kind of sticky... hours after applying it, it still feels sticky on the skin... is it the same for you guys?
  • Oct 4, 2009, 07:12 PM
    BrownDeceit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gr8stuff View Post
    My 3rd day using the cristaline (using it only on my back btw)...I find it kinda sticky...hours after applying it, it still feels sticky on the skin...is it the same for you guys??

    Yep. I apply it on my face neck and chest. I never sleep with it on my skin. I apply. Let it soak in for about 5-8 hours. Then take a shower or wash my face and get it all off. Let my skin sit dry for about an hour without any product. Then apply a nice moisturizer for when I sleep. It's an all day event for me. Lol. But I only do it once or twice a week. Three times max!
  • Oct 4, 2009, 07:20 PM
    so sexy

    Yes its sticky
  • Oct 4, 2009, 11:38 PM
    Golden_Girl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Golden_Boy View Post
    "Extreme Body Lotion Strong Bleaching"
    Hydroquinone free? What does it have?

    ... Are you my twin? I notice our names are very similar..
    I don't believe the chrystaline will turn brown, usually products that contains hydroquinone will turn brown due to oxidation and will nolonger become effective.

    Welcome Itss A New Day, possibly try using a skin lightener for about 1 month to see if you notice any lightening changes since the skin cells shed within about every 28 days
  • Oct 4, 2009, 11:47 PM
    Golden_Boy
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Golden_Girl View Post
    ...Are you my twin? I notice our names are very similar..
    I don't believe the chrystaline will turn brown, usually products that contains hydroquinone will turn brown due to oxidation and will nolonger become effective.


    Lol, GGGGGGIRL :)

    Yes I know, it's hydroquinone free,, but what IS it that makes it effective, anybody know? Since it's not Hydroquinone.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 12:28 AM
    meagro5
    Hi everyone,can someone please tell me where I can purchase the crystalline 55h+ online ?any answers would be gretaly appreciated.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 12:38 AM
    itsamor

    Anyone have before and after picture. I want some proof in the pudding.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 01:56 AM
    Golden_Girl
    Mine is somewhere around here if you are willing to do some digging.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 11:35 AM
    Gr8stuff

    Thanks BrownDeceit and so sexy... I absolutely hate the stickiness... lol
  • Oct 5, 2009, 02:54 PM
    Golden_Girl
    Is the stickiness that bad? I guess the consistency of much oil and glycerin can be uncomfortable. Does it absorb in after a while or sits on the skin?

    Browndeceit, I was thinking maybe a potent vitamin C serum will help give a nice natural looking glow to the skin.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 03:16 PM
    BrownDeceit

    It takes me like... at least 4 hours for it to completely absorb. If not more. I don't like to go to sleep with it on. So sometimes I even just wash it off because I'm so restless with it. And oooo! Good idea Golden! I'll def try that. Do you recommend any specific one?
  • Oct 5, 2009, 03:25 PM
    Golden_Girl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Golden_Boy View Post
    Lol, GGGGGGIRL :)

    Yes I know, it's hydroquinone free,,,, but what IS it that makes it effective, anybody know? Since it's not Hydroquinone.

    I had listed all of the ingredients and their function a while back
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/skin-l...ue-387909.html

    Brown I would have to search for one and look at the best ratings and I'll post it here. I have never used it but I hear great things about it.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 03:47 PM
    Klaas

    Finally my 55H+ Cristaline came in the mail and you guys are right it's huge! I don't like the smell reminds me of someone who smelled like it. I also got the 55H+ soap so going to be trying that as well.

    I'll be posting my results/progress
  • Oct 5, 2009, 04:22 PM
    Golden_Girl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Klaas View Post
    Finally my 55H+ Cristaline came in the mail and you guys are right it's huge! I don't like the smell reminds me of someone who smelled like it. I also got the 55H+ soap so gonna be trying that as well.

    I'll be posting my results/progress

    Lol... glad to hear you received yours. Which soap did you get? And did you get the glycerine or was it a lotion brand?
  • Oct 5, 2009, 04:32 PM
    Golden_Girl
    This is what I have found so far with Vitamin C serums, I'll have to look deeper though.

    http://reviews.sephora.com/8723/P184113/reviews.htm
    http://reviews.skinstore.com/7554/3754/reviews.htm
    http://www.buzzillions.com/reviews/a...-fl-oz-reviews
  • Oct 5, 2009, 04:48 PM
    Klaas
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Golden_Girl View Post
    lol...glad to hear you received yours. Which soap did you get? and did you get the glycerine or was it a lotion brand?


    55H+ Exfoliating Purifying Lightening Soap With Carrot Oil & yes Glycerine one.
  • Oct 5, 2009, 04:57 PM
    Golden_Girl
    OK, thanks!
  • Oct 5, 2009, 05:26 PM
    so sexy

    Trying to learn about the soaps
  • Oct 5, 2009, 09:33 PM
    Itss A New Day
    I have found the Fair and White AHA exfoliating soap to do wonders; so much dead skin sheds that you may need to clean your tub with each use lol, but it is a bit on the pricey side for $10 a bar. Good stuff though
  • Oct 6, 2009, 08:01 AM
    weezing

    OK I'm done with 55h+ lol its doing nothing for my face and neck absolutely nothing! Never in my life have a tried a product that didn't lighten my face and neck sooo I'm done! I have two big bottles of clycerin and the body lotion lol o god! Who wants it?? However, I do like the soap : )
  • Oct 6, 2009, 08:31 AM
    BrownDeceit

    Which soap are you using? And I'm sorry it didn't work for you. :( Hydroquinone doesn't work for me, so I understand your frustration of using a product where others see results and you see none. :(
  • Oct 6, 2009, 08:57 AM
    sagluva

    Been using this cream called about time.. an amino peptide complex, 10,000 units of vitamin e, vitamin c and alpha hydroxy... works fantastic.. omg most of my black spots are clearing in less than two weeks... my mom was shocked.. works great.. I am now mixing it with fair and white serum and fair and white whitenizer gel on my face for lightning.. works great and using a vitamin c toner and taking fish oil and vitamin c pills... still waiting on my chystalline.. after all the stories of people breaking out, I def won't be putting it on my face.LOL.
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:00 AM
    sagluva
    I'm using the avalon organic vitamin c toner on my face.. works great.. been using it for about two weeks now I think.
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:02 AM
    sagluva
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by weezing View Post
    ok im done with 55h+ lol its doing nothing for my face and neck absolutely nothing! never in my life have a tried a product that didnt lighten my face n neck sooo im done! i have two big bottles of clycerin and the body lotion lol o god! who wants it??? however, i do like the soap : )

    Sorry to hear you didn't see any results.. did you see any results on your body using the cristalline? I plan to only use it on my body.. scared of getting breakouts since it took me like two months to clear the cystic pimples I got from putting movate on my face one time by accident.
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:04 AM
    BrownDeceit
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sagluva View Post
    i'm using the avalon organic vitamin c toner on my face.. works great..been using it for about two weeks now i think.

    Does the vitamin c toner give you a certain undertone? Like what does it do exactly?
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:08 AM
    sagluva
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BrownDeceit View Post
    Does the vitamin c toner give you a certain undertone? like what does it do exactly?

    Gives you a natural glow immediately after you put it on... can feel a little sticky though.. smells great. Helps improve your skin tone.. I apply a vitamin c moisturizer after and I take vitamin c pills. Makes your skin look healthy and clears imperfections.. love it.. I don't think it alone will give a huge difference but combined with a great regimen, it will improve your skin a lot.
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:13 AM
    sagluva

    Brwon deceit did the fish oil pills lighten your skin or only get rid of the acne? I am taking them right now.. love it.
  • Oct 6, 2009, 09:15 AM
    weezing

    I didn't use on my body only on my face and neck and I seen no result! The lotion did work a little on my body though. And I'm tired of typing the name of the soap I'm using its right there in the intro post OMG lol
  • Oct 6, 2009, 10:54 AM
    Itss A New Day
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by weezing View Post
    ok im done with 55h+ lol its doing nothing for my face and neck absolutely nothing! never in my life have a tried a product that didnt lighten my face n neck sooo im done! i have two big bottles of clycerin and the body lotion lol o god! who wants it??? however, i do like the soap : )

    How long had you been using it before you threw in the towel? And what shade are you in comparison to a celeb... ok now you're gettign me discouraged... =-/
  • Oct 6, 2009, 05:01 PM
    Klaas

    Aww man I just started using cristaline yesterday, no results yet of course, but Weezing got no results feel like I wasted money.

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