RESIST Remarkable Skin Lightening Lotion with 7% AHA

Paula's Choice

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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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    4.0
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    twitches

    18 years ago

    I bought this about two months ago and have been using it faithfully every night and morning (until recently, when my facialist told me only to use it at night from now on). I can say that it takes...

    About reviewer (75 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

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    ctully

    19 years ago

    I love Paula's Choice products but this stuff is terrible. It turns brown very quickly and I have fair skin so I could only wear it at night. I ended up returning it.

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    flyyy372

    19 years ago

    I generally like Paula's Choice products b/c they're well researched, contain no-nonsense ingredients, and are low-priced. BUT this product is unbearable b/c the lotion was medium brown colored....

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    EstheticianJen

    19 years ago

    This stuff works and I love it. The odd smell that most people are smelling is the bisabolol that is added to it, which is an anti-irritant and is actually used in a lot of high-end professional...

    About reviewer (77 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    4.0
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    NatalieJ

    19 years ago

    I didn't start to wear facial sunscreen on a daily basis until about 10 years ago. (Who knew?) I'm now in my early 40's and have a few dark spots cropping up on my cheek, hairline and near my...

    About reviewer (197 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    bedhead19

    19 years ago

    i have always had fair skin that has freckles that get darker in the summer, lighter almost invisible in the winter...until i hit 35. now my freckles seem to be here to stay. and i find that...

    About reviewer (123 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    mumi

    19 years ago

    It did lighten my brown spots on hands after 4 weeks, but the smell is very yucky. When I used it for the first time on my face, I had to wash my face right away since I could not stand the smell....

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    5.0
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    cyberangel

    19 years ago

    This stuff works. Really brightens my skin. It did however take several weeks to make a significant difference. Smells bad but that's a small thing to put up with for a product that really works.

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

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    echo2000

    19 years ago

    I am Asian and my dermatologist said that sun-spots happen more frequently in Asian women especially those who are the pill and are exposed to the sun a lot (even driving in a car). Amway (no...

    About reviewer (161 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    rachelp

    19 years ago

    <font size="3"><p>Remarkable skin lightening lotion turns a brownish colour once exposed, but (according to PC staff) this does not effect the quality of the product in any way. The smell may put...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

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    4.0
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    gimme_chocolate

    20 years ago

    I think this stuff works pretty well on my hyperpigmentation and my skin is definitely smoother and my pores are much smaller. The smell is awful but what's a little stinky-poo for a good result? ...

    About reviewer (127 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

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    2.0
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    mauwong

    20 years ago

    Disappointed. I don't think I used it long enough though since I can't stand the smell. I'm exchanging it for the Clearly Remarkable Skin Lightening Gel. Hopefully, the gel (2%...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

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    lovermac

    20 years ago

    Didn't do anything for me and the colour changed to a gross dark brown colour after a few uses. I do not recommend.

    About reviewer (253 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Other

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    maryme

    20 years ago

    Yuck! One of the few PC products that I really think is not worth repurchasing. I can only reiterate what other reviewers have already said: it arrives brown in the tube and stays brown on your...

    About reviewer (41 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    AngelZoe

    20 years ago

    Vey harsh. I had itchy chemical burns on my chest from this product

    About reviewer (306 reviews)

    Age44-55

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    ebwolk

    20 years ago

    Please note that the words "Clearly Remarkable" in the product name are misleading....well maybe not. I clearly broke out using this product and I clearly got red flaky skin everywhere this product...

    About reviewer (50 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

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    3.0
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    missymisst

    20 years ago

    Despite following instructions including rigorous sunscreen usage, I did not see much change in my melasma with this--and I generally have good results with Paula's products. And I know, I know,...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    potpie

    20 years ago

    Been using it for around 1 week. Finds that the product has a weird smell and tends to sting for a short while on my face when I apply it. It says the product will turn brownish colour after...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

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    4.0
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    mineren

    20 years ago

    (skin type-combo sen). I must admit I am not too crazy about PC's products for various reasons, but I was looking for a cost effective lightening lotion w/ the right ingredients and this one seem...

    About reviewer (80 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

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    bijay

    20 years ago

    I can't tell you whether this was effective in lightening my skin, because I just couldn't use it long enough. After about two weeks of use, my skin broke out horribly - I felt like a teenager...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

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