I see that the product "lightens." I am caramel complexion. I have tried other skin care that "lightened" and my face looked white. Will this do that?
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Hey Stephanie. Like others, I've used the stone crop gel cleanser for quite some time and have never experienced any "lightening" of my skin. Rather, the cleanser leaves my face feeling wonderfully refreshed and especially smooth. It's non-drying, yet it cleans thoroughly. I LOVE this Eminence product (and others by Eminence -- they're fabulous and make a noticeable difference).
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This product is a gel facial wash and I've been using it for nearly 5 months now after a local spa facial...I just love it and the line. It is likely the most gentle but effective wash I've ever used (I'm 53 yrs old). I have not noticed any skin lightening.
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Hi Stephanie,I have used this product for many years. My friends peer closely at my face thinking that I had work done....hahaha... but I have not. My skin is such smoother. I do not think it lightens the skin but rather smooths and evens out one's complexion.I highly recommend trying it. I think you'll be satisfied with the product. Good luck.
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Hi Patricia - Its basically a very good moisturizer. It doesn't have the ingredients or make promises about any kind of treatment. It does seem to make my skin tone appear more even. Hope this helps!
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it does lighten it a bit .... it starts to work within 3-5 days. However, its more of clearing your skin that it does lighten
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Hello, i responded to your question incorrectly... This cream and serum is very effective on brightening discoloration areas. It will not whitten your skin but it will brighten it up according to your complexion. What it will do is give you clear skin and brighten areas you need. As far as whittening your skin i am not sure it will go that far. Good luck.
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hi Stephanie,no not at all! i am very happy with the product it gives your skin that extra glow with a little bit of added color.
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I don't really know except that it has lightened a dark spot on my face over the past weeks I've used it and my skin no longer looks blotchy... more even toned.
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No! This is pretty dark out of the bottle and adjusts to your skin tone. I've used this for 6 months and have had no issues with my skin lightening.
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my bottles say the same thing, it still seems to work, my skin is much softer and the wrinkles seem to be less noticeable .hope this help you with your question
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I don't have wrinkles on my face to answer your question....but yeah,I would say it gives a glow on your face.The only issue I noticed was the appearance of dark circles.Its becoming more prominent by which I think I might have to discontinue using it.
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Even though it looks white in the jar, on my skin it looks translucent (racially I am white but not light skinned, more like medium) . it just smoothes all those lines, large pores, scars. and I always put makeup above it because I have discoloration.
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Hello Beth,Thanks for contacting me. The cream in the tube is indeed pretty light, but not white though. Perhaps you did get a bad tube. Can you try some on your hand to see if that changes anything?I love this skin toner and it makes me look younger.Good luck
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I can only speak from my own experience, but using this product has absolutely diminished the appearance of the fine lines around my eyes (crows feet?) and around my mouth. Just to give you some background, I've had both sun damage from tanning, scarring from acne, and enlarged pores. I won't go as far as saying that this product has completely eliminated all of my skin problems, but I will say that overall my skin looks MUCH better than it ever has. For the first time I feel comfortable to leave the house without makeup. It does seem to have slowly repaired the appearance of scars and fine lines, and has definitely shrunken the size of my pores. I hope this helps! I can only speak from my own experience, but using this product has absolutely diminished the appearance of the fine lines around my eyes (crows feet?) and around my mouth. Just to give you some background, I've had both sun damage from tanning, scarring from acne, and enlarged pores. I won't go as far as saying that this product has completely eliminated all of my skin problems, but I will say that overall my skin looks MUCH better than it ever has. For the first time I feel comfortable to leave the house without makeup. It does seem to have slowly repaired the appearance of scars and fine... » Read More I can only speak from my own experience, but using this product has absolutely diminished the appearance of the fine lines around my eyes (crows feet?) and around my mouth. Just to give you some background, I've had both sun damage from tanning, scarring from acne, and enlarged pores. I won't go as far as saying that this product has completely eliminated all of my skin problems, but I will say that overall my skin looks MUCH better than it ever has. For the first time I feel comfortable to leave the house without makeup. It does seem to have slowly repaired the appearance of scars and fine lines, and has definitely shrunken the size of my pores. I hope this helps! « Show Less
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As with any product, natural or not, the product reacts differently with each person. I suggest testing it to be sure. I don't believe the purpose of adding the lemon was to lighten skin as it is not listed on the box as such.
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Mine was clear; it's not uncommon for these types of creams/gels to turn color after a while (I have another one that was white and now is brown). I don't know what it means once the color changes - is it less effective? Is it dangerous? I would call the manufacturer if I were you.
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I did use it on my face and didn't notice any breakouts or anything. If I remember correctly it was a little white, so I added a few drops of foundation when I put it on my face.
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no! im dark skinned and bought the product it left me darker than i originally was.
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Yes, for sure and help minimize fine lines, etc. I have been on it faithfully for years and have more compliments on my skin than anyone I know. The "Clear" is what helps with the lightening. Hopefully, you are using a recommended regime. I love my obagi! Nancy