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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    5.0
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    donna0101

    21 years ago

    I found this product very effective. After only two uses I could tell my freckles on my shoulder and neck were lighter. I dont know why it doesnt work for other people. I put it on and let it dry...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    leung

    21 years ago

    When I got this, it was already darkish brown? Did I get a lemon? Daren't put this strange thing on my face! Really foul smelling and I dunno what to do with it now. Will probably toss it out. Not...

    About reviewer (206 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Other

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    Xepera

    21 years ago

    <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>No results after one year of using this product twice a day! </b>An other real disappointment from PC!! I...

    About reviewer (89 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    THARA

    21 years ago

    I saw results just after 3 weeks use on my face. It almost worked faster than my md prescribed stuff. I use on my knees and elbows also. It's all good and there's a ton of product in the tube. Very...

    About reviewer (199 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    4.0
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    jbrunner76

    21 years ago

    I bought this product about a month ago and I only use it at night. So far, not much in the results category, but I gave it a 4 because I do think it will work over time and I have not had any...

    About reviewer (76 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    spigot

    21 years ago

    Okay, I'm in the minority here, but I like this stuff. The first time I bought it, it was (as other reviewers have noted) brown, smelly and seemingly completely ineffective. But I trust Paula, and...

    About reviewer (27 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

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    blush223

    21 years ago

    I've tried 2 tubes of this and have never been able to get any results from it. Won't buy it again.

    About reviewer (183 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Yellokitti

    21 years ago

    I use this product at night. It produces good exfoliation and has lightened my face and neck after a few months. I look a lot younger now. My skin is much smoother. The sunspots have faded some but...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily

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    rinie

    21 years ago

    What should I tell you guys? This product suck! I bought it because I thought it's going to be as good as my other PC products (cleanser and BHA treatment) but NO!!! I first tried this on my under...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    Aphrael813

    21 years ago

    Didn't do a d*rn thing for me and made my face itch. I kinda gave up on the whole line at this point.

    About reviewer (287 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

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    annaell

    21 years ago

    Like many other reviewers, this product did more harm than good. Areas where I applied it seemed to both redden and darken. One good thing: I wrote to Paula and received an informative reply.

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOther

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    3.0
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    chopsticktoo

    21 years ago

    4 oz tube retails for $13.95. It claims to help fade skin discoloration due to sun damage within 8-12 weeks of regular use. I am in my 4th week of trying on this product on my freckles and sun...

    About reviewer (258 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry

    HairBlack

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    joy2uandme

    21 years ago

    This was highly irritating to my skin and did nothing for my hyperpigmentation, but to be honest nothing OTC has. Smell is bad but in light of PC's products not containing any scents I expected...

    About reviewer (1680 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

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    eclopez

    21 years ago

    paula's choice doesn't use perfumes so this is SUPPOSED to smell! it's not bad, it's just chemical. stings from alphahydroxy, so don't exfoliate before putting on or it'll sting and burn. i can't...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age36-43

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    bellabambina

    21 years ago

    Same experience as the rest, I didn't like this. I tried it back in November 2001--no good! It actually DARKENED my skin further--I was trying to lighten some sun spots on my neck. I am somewhat...

    About reviewer (209 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

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    Hekt

    22 years ago

    Well, I gave it a try and I just don't like this. It is in a moisturizing lotion form which interfered with the sunscreen/moisturizer that I already wear on my face in the day so I would only try...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily

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    Pinki

    22 years ago

    Had to redo this whole review. Thought it was doing something for my hyperpigmentation but alas it was all in my head. As a matter of fact it got worse...and its my fault. After around 7 weeks...

    About reviewer (177 reviews)

    Age30-35

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    ncdecolover

    22 years ago

    I'm usually a big fan of PC products but not this one. Not only does it smell disgusting (real chemically odor) but it broke out the skin on my arm after just a few days of use. In my opinion,...

    About reviewer (245 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Cinnamon1

    22 years ago

    I would've given this product a 5 if it weren't for that smell. It's pretty nasty. I also notice a really slight tingling on my face when I put it on, but it's mild and goes away quickly. I'll keep...

    About reviewer (496 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairRed

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    3.0
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    KarenCG

    22 years ago

    I'm still test-running this and will update my review later. I have a few freckles I need to lighten. One is near my lip, and my husband is always trying to wipe it off, thinking there is...

    About reviewer (1546 reviews)

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