RESIST Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion with 7% AHA

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2.8

73 reviews
45%
would repurchase
3.1/5
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Active Ingredient: Hydroquinone 2% (melanin inhibitor). Other Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid (alpha-hydroxy acid/exfoliant) Dicaprylyl Maleate (thickener/emollient), Glyceryl Stearate (thickener), Ethoxydiglycol (solvent), Cetearyl Alcohol (thickener), Butylene Glycol (slip agent), Glycerin, Lactic Acid (water binding agents), Cyclopentasiloxane (skin-conditioning agent), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Stearic Acid, Isostearic Acid (thickeners), Magnesium Aluminum Silicate (thickener), Cyclohexasiloxane (skin-conditioning agent), Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Fruit Oil (plant oil/emollient), Squalane (emollient), Dimethicone (silicone slip agent), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E/antioxidant), Panthenol (water-binding agent), Allantoin (skin soothing agent), Hydrogenated Lecithin (skin-conditioning agent), Bisabolol (anti-irritant), Sodium PCA (water-binding agent), Kojic Dipalmitate (emollient), PEG-100 Stearate (thickener), Xanthan Gum (thickener), Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Sulfite (stabilizers), Disodium EDTA (chelating agent), Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol (all preservatives).

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    5.0
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    ConradZimmerman

    10 years ago

    FANTASTIC PRODUCT.DOES WHAT IT SAYS, EVENED OUT MY SKIN TONE AND GOT RID OF DARK SPOTS IN ONE MONTH OF CONSISTENT, AND I MEAN CONSISTENT USE. THAT IS CRUCIAL! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, HAD NO IRRITATION...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

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    Rastamek

    10 years ago

    None of these products really work. Use HYDROQUINONE 2% or 4% if your melasma is really bad. The best brand of Hydroquinone is Melloderm. I've tried them all. The expigment brand is not very good...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Olive

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    CordulaM

    11 years ago

    **I found out I can't use Propylene Glycol, and possibly Butylene Glycol. I also can't use cyclopentasiloxane and that's in this. It took a long time to figure out but that's the reason I can't use...

    About reviewer (710 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    krysownzu

    12 years ago

    I've been using this for one week, and I already notice a big difference in my skin. I recently got a little too much sun (and too little sunscreen... Ugh), and developed sun spots underneath my...

    About reviewer (133 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    bigsvig

    13 years ago

    I switched to the RESIST BHA version of PC skin lightening when it came out and really like it. With oily, middle-aged skin prone to serious blackheads, I like any single product that takes the...

    About reviewer (83 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    yorkieluvr

    13 years ago

    I am reviewing the RESIST version with 7% AHA. I love this stuff!! It really does lighten brown areas, freckles, spots, etc. It doesnt dry out my face or make me oily. It sinks in beautifully and...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    LizWords

    13 years ago

    This is a very good skin lightening product, it's ingredients' efficacy is solid, as always w/ PC. I tried the alpha hydrox version first but it was too harsh for my skin and you get very little...

    About reviewer (290 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    tonkatoy

    14 years ago

    I have bought this product over and over and over. Miracle stuff for my acne and leveling out my skin tone. Unbelievable!

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    beginning11

    14 years ago

    Been using this for 3 months now and really do see a difference.....! Skin tone is evening and dark spots going away.....Thanks Paula!

    About reviewer (35 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

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    jessgia

    15 years ago

    I concur that this product has an unpleasant odor to it. Setting that aside, it was a mediocre performer. I have hyperpigmentation from pregnancy that is very mild and easy to cover up with...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    buge

    15 years ago

    This product did not work. After faithfully using it for more than 3 months, my skin got really sensitive (itchy) and my sunspots got darker. I was very disappointed in this product.

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Other

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    polarpooch

    15 years ago

    This is a GREAT 2% hydroquinone product. I mix it w/.1% Retin A, and it has really kept my hyperpigmentation and freckles at bay. (My damage was mostly caused by the sun, btw) It is NOT as...

    About reviewer (220 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Kuuipogal

    16 years ago

    I have used the salcylic acid lightener and the glycolic acid lightener. Both have nice amounts of lightening agents and antioxidants. Smells weird but exfoliates and evens the skin out. I have...

    About reviewer (335 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    Rotarian

    16 years ago

    The jury is still out on this one. Well, first off, it smells like Windex, which is a little repulsive. Generous quantity in a light, quick drying formula, then I put something over it quickly to...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Medium

    HairBrunette

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    Nixiefire

    16 years ago

    I have been searching high and low for something to help with the dark marks left post acne. Much to my dismay I have found that the active ingredient in most skin lighteners, including this one...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    bellaby

    17 years ago

    I purchased this because I had a few faint brown patches (sun damage) appearing on my cheeks. After applying it to my face every night, the patches faded away entirely after about 5 weeks, and my...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    divelovers

    17 years ago

    After using this product for 2+ months I can honestly say that it actually made my skin WORSE! (And yes, of course I use spf 30+ sunscreen daily.) I have more pigmentation now than ever and my...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

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    helent

    17 years ago

    i am very disappointed in this product! my purpose was to lighten the pigmentation on my skin. it instead stained my skin, leaving it dull and dark where i had applied the lotion (so everywhere...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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    thinkpink710

    17 years ago

    Smelled like rotten eggs. Do I want to put that on my skin again? No thanks.

    About reviewer (368 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    dakgirl

    18 years ago

    Ah, the 40's, now is when we really need skincare to work! I'm a PPP with oily skin. I've been wearing high SPF since I was 18, and I've been using chemical exfoliators like lotions with AHA or BHA...

    About reviewer (182 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

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