Top 10 Skin Lightening Product Reviews of 2008

+Pros: Makes your skin lighter in a very short time. Fades out age spots, freckles and uneven skin tones and make the overall skin vibrant and radiant looking. Gives skin smooth texture and erases all the dark pigment marks. Works on Melasma too. Some people reported that it also works well as a moisturizer. Offers 30 day money back if it does not work on your skin.

-Cons: A little more expensive compared to other products. Has a funny smell. Not available for purchase in store.

Customer Experience:

After extensive study, Meladerm is now our top choice among skin whitening products.  Nearly every consumer reported substantially lighter skin after using this product. The results are no doubt due to the concentration of proven skin lightening agents found in this product. Some of our respondents experienced truly impressive results, especially for a natural product.

Another interesting finding from our review was the speed at which this product appears to work. Our respondents saw initial results within 2 weeks of using Meladerm, which was the shortest time period we found on the market.

Meladerm contains absolutely no hydroquinone, mercury, steroids or other harmful bleaching substances. It also has effective preservatives and moisturizers to ensure minimal skin irritation.

The Meladerm product is definitely worth giving a try especially if you are looking for something safe to reduce dark pigmentation on the skin and lighten the skin tone at the same time. This product also offers a 30 day money back guarantee. So this means if this does not work on your skin you get all your money back. That's what you call confidence.

Price:

Meladerm Pigment Reducing Complex - 1.7 ounce jar - $49.99
Meladerm Pigment Reducing Complex - 3.4 ounce jar - $79.99
Meladerm 4-item package - $114.99

For a comprehensive treatment, the 4-piece package deal received tremendous test results. 

Where to find it: Civant Skincare Shop

+Pros: Lightens age spots, freckles, melasma and other skin conditions. Makes the skin feel smoother and firmer. Helps to stop skin spots from appearing.

-Cons: The only complaint we have is that the cream can cause an occasional mild peeling which is treatable with a good moisturizer.

Customer Experience:

Revitol Skin Brightener was easy to use and apply and left no residue or bad odor.

While we found Revitol to begin working within a few weeks the best results were experienced after approx 2 months, and more, of use. In terms of value we found the "buy 4, get 2 free" offer to present the best value saving us $120 off the list price.

Price:

Where to find it: Revitol Shop

+Pros: The skin does look good after using the product, leaves the skin feeling smooth and fresh. Also the cream smells better than most of the other skin lightening products.

-Cons: The product does not offer any money back guarantees. The cream is recommended for dry skin types only.

Customer Experience:

Makari is known as the maker of ethnic skin care products.

According to FDA research makari is found to be 100% safe. It does not contain Hydroquinone. It is effective for both men and women of black skin. It is considered as safe bleaching formula due to absence of Hydroquinone.

It is made up of caviar and vegeclairine which are important skin essentials for dark skin. Caviar is species that is found in Caspian Sea . Where as Vegeclairine is a plant extract which works as a natural bleaching agent.

Both these ingredients lighten the complexion of skin in safe manner. The results produced are fast and long lasting. Makari is complete skin care formula for black skin.

Price:

Caviar Face Lightening Cream - $52.45

Where to find it: Makari Internet Shop

+Pros: This cream comes in a 60ml container and is very good value for money. The cream does leave the skin feel moisturised. It also helps to conceal dark uneven marks.

-Cons: The product does not offer any money back guarantees. Some people have reported that it made their skin feel more dry after they stopped using the product. It has hydroquinone in it which may cause an increased cancer risk when reducing melanin production in skin cells.

Customer Experience:

Very good value for money for 60ml container. It lasts for over 2 months, which is pretty good. However the only disappointment you can get is that my skin became flaky and too dry when you stop using the product.

Provenance Dark Spots Cream 60ml

Price: $ 81.90

Where to find it: Obagi Sale Shop

+Pros: Skin Doctors 'Dark Marks Away' is easy to use and it is not very expensive. Has a very nice package. The cream works well as a concealer for dark marks. Cream has a nice texture and looks nice on skin.

-Cons: The product does not offer any money back guarantees. Make the skin feel dry and also some people have reported that it causes dryness and irritation.

Customer Experience:

When the cream is applied on the skin it gives the skin a light glow like a light concealer. However after a few usage the skin becomes sensitive and dryness and other irritation develops.

Dark Mark Away 30ml

Price: $ 30.00

Where to find it: Dermalife Shop and some pharmacies

+Pros: Lightens the skin as a concealer. 3 different containers; Serum, cream and moisturizer.

-Cons: Causes dryness and irritation, skin become sensitive after usage. No Money back Guarantee.

Customer Experience:

The serum gives a tingly sensation and after awhile makes the skin feel itchy and irritation starts to develop. Although it is fancy that there are three products to use at the same time, only the moisturiser feels good on the skin.

Extra Strong Skin Whitening 30 Day System 30ml each

Price: $ 98.00

Where to find it: Urist Cosmetics Shop

+Pros: Lightens only as a concealer. The serum feels light on the skin. Makes the skin feel moisturised like a deep moisturizing cream. Fancy bottle and smells great.

-Cons: Over priced and works just like a moisturizing cream, does not prove to show that it lightens the skin. No money back guarantee.

Customer Experience:

Although this cream feels good, its just overpriced and does not prove to show that it works as a skin lightening product. It is definitely is not intense whitening, it is more like a intense moisturiser.

Intense White Serum 30ml

Price: $149.99

Where to find it:Euoko Shop

+Pros: Lightens the face like a powder foundation, smells of nice perfume. One of the cheapest Skin lightener to buy, only £4.00 or sometimes less from Asian store. This product is very popular in India.

-Cons: Does not lighten the skin, causes spots from blocked pore. After long term use make the skin look dry and unhealthy.

Customer Experience:

It is like a thick powdery paste on the face and your face only looks white when this paste is applied and after when you wash it off you face goes back to normal colour. After a week of applying this cream small red spots starts to appear on skin because the skin pore gets blocked.

Fair & Lovely 30ml

Price: $8.00

Where to find it: Unilever Online and many local Asian groceries shops.

+Pros: Feels nice as a moisturising cream. Nice jar and easy to apply.

-Cons: Makes the skin look greasy and does not prove to lighten the skin. There have been reports that this cream causes spots to appear.

Customer Experience: Many customers have reported that it shows no improvement in the skin. It feels just like a moisturising cream.

PharmaClinix Lightenex 50ml

Price: $79.99

Where to find it: PharmaClinix Online and many Asian Pharmacies

+Pros: Nice cream texture. and pretty cheap to buy.

-Cons: This cream is not suitable for sensitive skin type. It causes dryness and other reported irritation.

Customer Experience: Most customers reported that it caused dryness and flaky skin. Skin becomes more sensitive.

Kojic Acid 50ml

Price: $14.99

Where to find it: Young Again Shop