Ask Me Help Desk - My review of lightening creams I have used

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Originally Posted by loanyb

lol@you've been through alot

i am using the vitfee cream mixed with the african queen gel and surewhite serum

works great!

Are u still using it??

Is any of the suggestion in the 'best ones' safe at all? I've been using G&G oil.. and its working but slowlyyyy so I'm thinking of using african queen once a week since I'm sure it has HQ if it works so fast. Does it actually work? Any one else tried it?

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Originally Posted by Violaename

Okay...wha makes me more confused is this:
On the Fair and White site,they say-"...with melanin inhibitor,hydroquinone." But on the package,they don't include it!
Why are they confusing us???
Take a look!
Fair & White,Exclusive Whitenizer,Skin Lightening,Skin Whitening,Skin Brightening
Whats going on? The people won't reply me! And to think I am a fan! They are so lucky that atleast the freaking thing works!!

Viola, yes F&W Exclusive (in the blue bottle) does contain hydroquinone... I'm not sure of the percentage however. I bought it about 2 years ago, decided to do some research on the ingredients on the back when I got it, and they changed the name to some scientific name so you won't know what it is. I can't remember the name off top but if you research each of those ingredients listed on the back on wikipedia, you will find that one of them is a fancy name for hydroquinone. Hope I helped.

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Originally Posted by Violaename

Oh Nikki...I am so dead

Your not dead:p I take it you don't like hydroquinone?

@Wetseal I purchased my Retin A at sell.com it is the generic for 10 bucks and it works great at exfoliating the skin and clearing any breakout you may have also boosting skin lighteners to work even better/faster.

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Originally Posted by YellaGirl

Viola, yes F&W Exclusive (in the blue bottle) does contain hydroquinone... I'm not sure of the percentage however. I bought it about 2 years ago, decided to do some research on the ingredients on the back when I got it, and they changed the name to some scientific name so you won't know what it is. I can't remember the name off top but if you research each of those ingredients listed on the back on wikipedia, you will find that one of them is a fancy name for hydroquinone. Hope I helped.

Thanks much girl.
The wave of shock is over already.It did help.I am sure it more than 2% because I used Clear Tone and it contains 1.9%.But it wasn't able to make me this fair in a month.

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Originally Posted by nikkicute

Your not dead:p I take it you don't like hydroquinone?

@Wetseal I purchased my Retin A at sell.com it is the generic for 10 bucks and it works great at exfoliating the skin and clearing any breakout you may have also boosting skin lighteners to work even better/faster.

Always feared HQ so so much.
"Oh no... don't use it! It has HQ'' always heard that.

A little while ago, it was suggested after testing that it contained 8 % HQ. The company have not confirmed or denied this when asked.

And the other name that they may be using for the HQ is, 1,4-benzenediol

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Originally Posted by wetseal

thank u soooooooo much...because i was lookin 4 it

Your welcome:)
It's 0.1% the strong stuff!
Hope it works for you, I like it a lot, plan on using it forever!

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Originally Posted by nikkicute

Your welcome:)
It's 0.1% the strong stuff!!
Hope it works for you, I like it a lot, plan on using it forever!

Nikki,please can you give me a link where I can get retin a...
I have been hearing about its great work and have always been postponing getting it-without prescription.Whats the strongest strength and the weakest?
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Violaename

Nikki,please can you give me a link where i can get retin a...
I have been hearing about its great work and have always been postponing getting it-without prescription.Whats the strongest strength and the weakest?
Thanks.

Just to go sell.com and search Retin A you'll see several listed but the one I and many others use is the 0.1% which is the strongest strength and it's only $10.00, the sellers name is superskinstore. The weakest strength is 0.025%

Or you could try All day chemist. Shipping is high at $25 but this can be off set by purchasing in bulk. The Retin A typically cost between $2 - $3 or so.

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Originally Posted by MAHARANI

And the other name that they may be using for the HQ is, 1,4-benzenediol

That's it Maharani. Hydroquinone is 1,4-benzenediol. 8% really? That's a lot.

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Originally Posted by nikkicute

Just to go sell.com and search Retin A you'll see several listed but the one I and many others use is the 0.1% which is the strongest strength and it's only $10.00, the sellers name is superskinstore. The weakest strength is 0.025%

Thanks Nikki.

Guys... those of you who were still wondering if F&W Exclusive has HQ,well here is the verdict-
Yes it does! And it is written at the back of the package... in coded chemistry terms-1,4-benzenediol.
It's the percentage that is stated. Who knows... it could be the 8% as some say.
I wish it was not true.

Are you going to continue to use it?

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Originally Posted by so sexy

Are you going to continue to use it?

Good question...
I really love the results... love is an understatement.
But from the very word go,I never wanted to use HQ,talk less for a long time.
If I find something else that can do the job,then I will gladly let go.But while I surf,I am still going to use it.Yes,I will.So White actually gives me virtually the same result but is a longer time though.Let me get more options.Remember the thing they say about using 1 lotion for more than 6months straight... I don't want to risk it not working later on.

Yes I agree it's so hard to find products that work. I understand.

MAxi Light works really well when mixed with the neoprosone gel , Neoprosone gel mixed with the retail nadinola maintains the acquired complexion and tones it evenly. Bio clair really gives stretch marks between the thighs and it doesnot work even when you use it with the oil ,I just started using the neoprosone with vitamin c . It doesn't burn like the original neoprosone but I will advise how well it works

Hey how fast does bio claire work? I bought bio claire and neoprosone should I mix them?g

Hey I just brought bio claire oil and neoprosone but I'm scraed to use it lol should I mix it? I'm trying to lighten up some spots really fast. Please reply quickly.

How do you open the bio claire oil? Its this weird plastic top.

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Originally Posted by ashleygg

How do you open the bio claire oil? Its this weird plastic top.

Come on...

lol :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by ashleygg

How do you open the bio claire oil? Its this weird plastic top.

It's child proof for a reason:D put the bottle down kid!

You guys are so mean... However I think that it is a sign that you should'nt use it. That stuff isn't good for you.

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Originally Posted by nikkicute

It's child proof for a reason:D put the bottle down kid!

lmao!

@ nikicute :D

Ashleygg,

I am sure you are fully aware that you are using 2 steroid based products. Hopefully you are an adult and it is therefore your choice, but I personally would not advise it, hun. You may end up creating far more problems than you actually had to begin with.

Hey guys.. sorry I haven't been able to reply to your messages since I have been M.I.A, plus I have a little bun in the oven:). Therefore I am not using anything right now and haven't gotten darker(thank GOD) I just use cocoa butter and bath with the african black soap,for my face I use the boots excfoliator and the bightening toner and then follow it with Vibrant-C
Skin Brightening Cream Moisturizer, which is good!its been six months and I'm the same(yipee).. anyways will reply to your messages now... (inbox is full) lol!

p.s. my new avatar was taken yesterday,see how lighter I still am? Lol

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Originally Posted by loanyB

hey guys..sorry i havent been able to reply to your messages since i have been M.I.A, plus i have a little bun in the oven:). therefore i am not using anything right now and havent gotten darker(thank GOD) i just use cocoa butter and bath with the african black soap,for my face i use the boots excfoliator and the bightening toner and then follow it with Vibrant-C
Skin Brightening Cream Moisturizer, which is good!its been six months and im the same(yipee)..anyways will reply to ur messages now...(inbox is full) lol!

p.s. my new avatar was taken yesterday,see how lighter i still am? lol

Welcome back girl!
Was wondering where you went while your post was here making news!

Great post.

I see you haven't tried monobenzone. I would like to know how you compare this with others.

loanyB,

Congrats on your news!! When is your bundle of joy due? I am glad you have not darkened now you have stopped your previous regime. Hopefully you won't experience that pregnancy mask which can be a real bother.
What had you been using up to that point... still the vit fee?

Oh and loving the new avatar pic!! Very cool!!

That's a lot!

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Originally Posted by loanyB

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 dont 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 didnt 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 didnt 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 dont 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 ALOT..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 of time 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 msg me.Hope this helps someone:)

Hi there... I know this thread is fairly old but I'm hoping you're still around...

Tell me... are you doing the lightening on the ENTIRE body... if so is there a full body cream of the African Queen... the gel would really be enough for the face seeing that the tube is so small but what do you use for the entire body..

Thanks :)

Hi loanyB I find you very intresing and I love the way you talk about the produts I wan to start bleaching but I don't know how to d it can you help me I will be using CAROLIGHT as my sking product do you know what I can mix it with? And I need fast results please help me

[QUOTE=loanyB;2092435] hi... can I use skinlight and african queen gel and the serum?