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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ingredients

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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Reviews

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2.0
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clairerenee

6 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 to f...Read more

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About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel

4.0
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skim6926

9 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 good...Read more

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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 it ...Read more

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About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0
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Fancymom

10 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 forehe...Read more

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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 fre...Read more

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About reviewer (72 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen

1.0
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babyo624

11 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 may...Read more

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About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

3.0
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jenglund

11 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 lighten...Read more

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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 slat...Read more

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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 va...Read more

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About reviewer (1232 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue

1.0
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SusieQ40

12 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 doe...Read more

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About reviewer (165 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue

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 also...Read more

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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 differe...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue

1.0
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snsdgirl14

13 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 my...Read more

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About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0
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domokun_nyc

13 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% hydroqui...Read more

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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 fad...Read more

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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 afte...Read more

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About reviewer (1341 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen

1.0
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aznfoureyes

14 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 an...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

1.0
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annkw

14 years ago

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

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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 spots...Read more

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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 purpl...Read more

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About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown

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