Dual Action Skin Lightener with 2 percent Hydroquinone and 10 percent AHA

Alpha Skin Care

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3.4

37 reviews
57%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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Active Ingredients: Hydroquinone (2) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ozokerite, Sodium Hydroxide, Steareth 20, Laureth 23, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PVM/MA Decadiene Cross Polymer, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), BHT

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    2.0
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    clairerenee

    5 years ago

    I purchased this six months ago and have been using it twice a day since then on some pigmented spots on my face and forearms. I had Limelight IPL 8 months ago and was using this product to try...

    About reviewer (82 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    skim6926

    8 years ago

    This is a GREAT product IF you skin care tolerate it. The line is now called Alpha Skincare and has alway had some of the strongest alpha hydroxy ingredients available for a great price. That's...

    About reviewer (192 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    mariaraja

    9 years ago

    I have been using this for two months on my really bad acne scars. I noticed improvement in first two weeks but after that it has kinda stopped working, i use it just in the morning. I tried using...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Fancymom

    9 years ago

    I really love this skin lightener! Works very well for me. It has 10% glycolic acid PLUS 2% hydroquinone to lighten and exfoliate dark areas and help even skin tone. I've been using it on my...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    freyasfeathers

    10 years ago

    I have used this off and on for years, and it really is the only thing that works for me that I can buy OTC. It's not a miracle worker, but it does keep my larger melasma in check. I have a lot of...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    babyo624

    10 years ago

    I bought this because of the great reviews. But I only got bigger hyper-pigmented spots that hurt instead of the small brown and dark ones I had before. Not sure if maybe I applied too much on? Or...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    jenglund

    10 years ago

    Have tried this multiple times over the years. After a couple weeks, it doesn't do much for a larger melasma/sun damage light brown patch on my forehead, but it does appear to slightly start...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    saramason111

    11 years ago

    I used it morning and night for 4 days and my 2mm sunspot directly below my right eye became darker, raised, and red underneath. It looked like a mosquito had bitten me on my cheek. I was sure to...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    alison_k

    11 years ago

    **LATEST UPDATE** This has worked so fast (one month) and so well that in the artificial light in my bathroom I cannot see where my dark spots are to apply the product! In natural light I can see a...

    About reviewer (1232 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    SusieQ40

    11 years ago

    I bought this because I had heard and read good reviews of it. I used the entire tube until it was completely used up, morning and night right after cleansing. I saw no results. Maybe hydroquinone...

    About reviewer (165 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

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    4.0
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    Eire1

    12 years ago

    The good thing about this product is it has an AHA and hydroquinone. Both of these are in the right percentages and pH to be effective. This is also packaged to keep the ingredients stable. It is...

    About reviewer (272 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    RuthieSAT

    12 years ago

    I really wanted this to work. But it didn't. I have very fair skin that is just starting to develop a few sun/age spots now that I'm 36. I was hoping this would fade them, but I do not see any...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    snsdgirl14

    12 years ago

    If you have sensitive skin PLEASE be careful using this product. I have medium, olive toned skin that gets hyperpigmented very easily, even from the smallest scratches/bumps/etc. I had two marks on...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    domokun_nyc

    12 years ago

    I used a full tube of this which lasted about three months. I have some older sun damage on my cheeks and more recent zit scars usually on my chin. I've tried various OTC lighteners with 2%...

    About reviewer (216 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    aknecht13

    13 years ago

    I used this for 3 months on sun spots that formed under my eyes right on the upper cheeks. One was like a dark brown sugar color and after 3 months of twice a day application of this product it is...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lygophilia

    13 years ago

    I purchased this based on Paula Begoun's recommendation as I had a few sun spots on my face and hands that I noticed after this summer passed. I applied this every night to the affected areas and...

    About reviewer (1341 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    1.0
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    aznfoureyes

    13 years ago

    Again, read raving reviews on drugstore.com about this product and bought 3 bottles (wouldve bought just 1 but shipping was so expensive and there was a deal if u got over $__ much and i didnt want...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    annkw

    13 years ago

    This smells so f***n gross. I can't use it even if I hold my breath. It's that stinky

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rickisyed

    14 years ago

    So far so good. It doesnt irritate my skin which is a huge problem for me when it comes to skincare. My review is a little premature but I have been using it for a week, and it has lightned my 2...

    About reviewer (1387 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Oily, Tan, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lthai

    14 years ago

    I am 6 months away from my 40th bday, take pretty good care of my skin, but had a few spots that i realized aha's alone would not lighten. This stuff rocks! I put it on two spots, one small red...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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