Tag: hyperpigmentation
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Hakutsuru Medicated Daiginjo Moisturising Cream – Review
Hakutsuru are a well-established sake producer in Japan and overseas. However, their skincare range is not as popular as their spirits. I’ve bought this moisturiser swayed by positive reviews online, and I am not disappointed. The base of the moisturiser includes rice ferment extract known for its hydrating and anti-discolouration properties. On top of that, […]
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Foto Ultra 100 ISDIN Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid SPF 50+ – Review
I’d intended to review this sunscreen much sooner, but I simply couldn’t do it, as it’s impossible to wear the sunscreen in warm weather – it doesn’t resist sweat or friction at all. But, as they say, better late than never. The formula includes a mix of titanium dioxide and chemical filters, giving us the […]
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Hada Labo Tokyo Premium Express Glow & Anti-Stress Jelly Sheet Mask – Review
I will start by saying that there is a difference between the Hada Labo Tokyo brand in Europe and the Americas. In the Americas, the products are made in the USA. They include Rohto’s R&D, but they aren’t the same deal. In Europe, we get either very close copies of Japanese products, differences derive from […]
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Shiseido Aqua Label White Care Lotion – Review
Last year, I began to skip cleansing my face in the morning and use toner instead. It seems to work for my skin, so I continue doing that. After finishing the Future Solution LX Concentrated Balancing Softener, I moved on to the Aqua Label White Care Lotion. The toner includes tranexamic acid as its main […]
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Transino Whitening Jelly Lotion – Review
This Jelly is one of the last few active products that I will review this year. If you follow me on Instagram, then you may know that I was prescribed a hydroquinone cream in June, so this is the ultimate product that I had managed to squeeze in for trialing before I had to start the treatment. […]
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Heliocare Ultra D Capsules – Review
I don’t usually review dietary supplements because I don’t think it’s my place to recommend to people things that can significantly impact their health. However, for this particular product, I will make an exception. The Heliocare supplements are not basic multi-vitamin pills whose contents you will only pee out; they offer scientifically proven results. A […]
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Hada Labo Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun Whitening Perfect Gel – Review
This cream is one of few products that was not included in this year’s reformulations from the Hada Labo range, which makes me very happy because I can review it. However, the write-up will be short, as the product isn’t that exceptional. The product contains the sought-after tranexamic acid (TA) as the main active ingredient […]
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Eucerin Actinic Control MD SPF 100 – Review
This product has been such a pleasant surprise. It offers very high UV protection with a presentable finish. This sunscreen contains a mix of chemical filters and titanium dioxide, giving us the protection of SPF 100 and PPD 58 (information obtained from Eucerin). Why do they put SPF 100 on the label even though the […]
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Mesoestetic Melan Tran3x Daily Depigmenting Gel Cream – Review
Hydroquinone is disappearing from the OTC market in America, and some of you may be affected by the change, but do not worry, I’ve got you covered. This product from Mesoestetic can help you with hyperpigmentation issues. The formula contains various ingredients with varying purposes, which give a gleaming and clear complexion. The star of […]
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SANA Namerakahonpo Soy Milk Whitening Gel – Review
Here’s a review of a product from a popular Japanese brand, Sana. The formula includes a blend of moisturising and brightening ingredients: two actives, arbutin and liquorice extract, which are well-known to help with hyperpigmentation. There are also fermented soybean and soy milk extracts that aid with skin discolourations. There’s ethanol in the formula, but it […]
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Mesoestetic AOX Ferulic – Review
Many of you may know Mesoestetic for their stalwart Cosmelan treatment, one of the most effective depigmenting treatments without hydroquinone. But they also offer a wide range of products, and today’s review will be about their ascorbic acid serum, which I would call the closest dupe for the famous CE Ferulic. The serum is an […]
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Sesderma MELASES TRX Gel Depigmenting – Review
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is rising in the Western beauty arena. More and more brands create formulations with TXA like SkinCeuticals and Murad. However, two Spanish brands have offered products with TXA for years in the West – Sesderma and Mesoestetic. Today the focus will be on one of Sesderma’s serums. The formula is rich; a […]
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It’s skin Power 10 Formula WH EFFECTOR – Review
The It’s skin Power 10 serums have been on the market for ages, but only recently they have gained popularity. The formula of this product is a hybrid of hydrating and brightening ingredients. The hydrating ones are good, old glycerine and the increasingly sought-after polyglutamic acid. It is similar to hyaluronic acid, but polyglutamic acid, […]
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La Roche-Posay Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Serum – Review
Let me start by saying that this product is not the same as the Effaclar Serum [aff] in a transparent phial sold in the USA and Spain. The other thing is, why did it take so long for L’Oréal to release this type of serum? Similar formulations have been in their line-ups for years like […]
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Ishizawa Laboratories Toumei Shirohada White Pack — Review
This product was a total surprise for me; I didn’t know what to expect when I first used it. The only thing I knew was that it’s supposed to lighten up my complexion, but I didn’t know how exactly it would do it. The two, active ingredients of the formula are tranexamic acid and liquorice […]
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La Roche-Posay PIGMENTCLAR UV SPF 30 – Review
This review is going to be quick because I am not in love with this sunscreen. Before I start my rant, here’s an overview of the formula. The product contains exclusively chemical filters including L’Oréal’s proprietary Mexoryls XL & SX. It offers pretty decent anti-UV protection of SPF 30 and PPD 15. I think these […]
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Cetaphil Night Moisturizer for Redness Prone Skin / Pro Moisturising Night Cream – Review
This moisturiser is also known under the name ‘Cetaphil Pro Moisturising Night Cream’, that’s the name chosen for the European market. I’ve purchased this product from Amazon, and for some reason, they sell the American version in Europe. There are no formula differences, though. This product is a well-formulated moisturiser ideal for dry and redness-prone […]
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Avène Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream and Cicalfate Lotion – Review
Both of these products have similar purposes, protect and repair skin, but the formulas vary and offer different benefits. I use this product for a variety of skin issues: cuts, minor injuries, after dermatological treatments, or after picking a spot. It is an excellent choice for angered or injured skin (not deep wounds though). It […]
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Shiseido Future Solution LX Concentrated Balancing Softener – Review
I know I always say in my reviews that I wouldn’t bother using toners which require cotton pads unless they include exfoliating acids, but this product is different – it isn’t just a toner. This toner, or softener as such products are called in Japan, contains an interesting mix of ingredients. There are many components […]
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Neostrata Gel Plus Salicylic – Review
This exfoliant appears to be a European exclusive; it’s produced by Cantabria Labs, a Spanish company, which many of you may know for their brand called Heliocare. The formula of this product is uncomplicated there are two main ingredients glycolic acid (15%) and salicylic acid (2%). Glycolic acid at concentrations higher than 10% is effective […]
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CosRx AC Collection Blemish Spot Clearing Serum – Review
I am not sure what to say about this product, there are a lot of claims, but not many results. My first issues arise with the ingredients of this serum. It is supposed to be spot and blemish (in my understanding hyperpigmentation) clearing, but there isn’t enough in the formula to deliver these effects. We […]
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