45%
would repurchase
3.1/5
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ingredients

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).

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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22 years ago

I've gone through two tubes of this white cream which turns brownish with time. (It may be another packaging issue among PC's numerous packaging issues, since hydroquinone becomes unstable when...

About reviewer (423 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther



3.0
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22 years ago

I really debated on whether I would repurchase this item. I did not like the weird medicinal scent of this product, but being Asian, I am used to all sorts of weird herbal scents so it did not...

About reviewer (208 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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22 years ago

I only used this for a few days because I could not stand the smell at all! The glycolic acid in the product did help to exfoliate my dry, flaky skin. If you have sensitive skin, you may feel a...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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22 years ago

I know how hard it is to find reliable Hydroquinone product. This is one of them. I use it on my back every night. Totally in love with this thing.

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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22 years ago

I was very disappointed in this product. At first, I was put off by the unpleasant smell and very greasy texture. But I still had high hopes, because I noticed small improvements in the dark spots...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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22 years ago

This caused the WORST reaction I have ever gotten from a skincare product. I was trying to fade some light melasma in the form of pale freckles on my upper cheeks and around my eye area. I used it...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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22 years ago

This stuff is disgusting. It smells and really made my skin sting. The smell was so gross that it didn't even matter how effective this product is...because I didn't like to use it. I think...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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22 years ago

Plese *stay away* if you're skin is sensitive at all! This irritated my skin so badly. The morning after I used this, I woke up with a swollen face full of rashes.

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesHazel


1.0
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22 years ago

<b>This raving review has been edited (see bottom lines):</b> I can't say enough for this product! No product has ever helped me like this one! I had a really bad case of melasma (sun induced)...

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairOther, Other, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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22 years ago

I'm using the 2%BHA in the morning, coupled with the 8% AHA in the evening, Paula's Skin Lightening treatment, her Oil Absorbing Mask (infrequently), and her Completely Non-Greasy Moisturizer (as...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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22 years ago

Incredible, just incredible! A skin-lightening product that actually works--and the price is right, too. This product has lightened sun spots and reddish marks from old blemishes on my face. I used...

About reviewer (302 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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22 years ago

Ack!!!!!!!!! I am so upset! This had such good reviews, so I thought I would try it... Now, let me say, I NEVER break out. Ever. I have dry, dry skin. And now I have these huge bumps on my...

About reviewer (598 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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22 years ago

What I love most about the PC line is the no muss, no fuss attitude, as well as the basic simple products that accomplish what they set out to. This product doesn't disappoint. It's basically a...

About reviewer (213 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther