Dermactin-TS -> Freckles be Gone!

Hello!

Today I decided to start trying a new skin brightening and "spot" removing serum.  I have tried "High End" Lancome's Bright Expert (Review Here) and "Low End"Garnier's Dark Spot Corrector (Review Here) so I thought I'd try something in the middle, per se.  I went to Sally Beauty Supply and got Dermactin-TS.  You can check out the Product info Here.  It's $13.49 for 1 oz (11.99 if your a Club member). I liked the look of it because it got rave reviews and it mentioned freckles specifically.

 

Now as the title of my blog indicates I am a pale beauty :)  But that doesn't mean I'm perfectly pale, no... I "freckle" at the drop of a sun ray, and even my sunscreen vigilance can't seem to stop it.  So I'm always on the hunt for something to even out the mess you see below.

 

Freshly washed face with just moisturizing sunscreen on

I have hyperpigmentation from anywhere I have gotten so much as a scratch, and I have light freckling across my cheek bones that comes and goes.  Most people don't notice it, but I DO.  So this serum can be put on up to twice a day, and I will of course be wearing sunscreen daily.  Because any spot removal CANNOT be achieved without protecting the skin from the damage that got you there in the first place.  I'll put up comparison pictures each Monday for the next 4 weeks to see how well it works.  Hopefully I'll be perfectly pale soon :)

 

 

Jasmine



Garnier Dark Spot Corrector and Peel - Week 3 results

Hello:
Today I took pictures after using Garnier Dark Spot Corrector and Peel for the last 3 weeks.  Here is my initial review of the products.

So onto the pictures to see the difference.

Before Garnier Products

After 3 weeks

Sorry the color temperature of the picture being a bit off - it was sunny when I took the original pic and today it was REALLY sunny.  Arggg I think I've seen the extent of the freckle reduction that I'm going get.  But I'll give it one last week and see if there are sudden miracles!

Jasmine

Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Remover - Week 2

Hello:

Today marks my second week of using Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Remover to help fade my freckles and old acne scars. My initial review of the products I am using can be found Here.

I have read reviews of good results after 2 weeks so let's see if I am one of them!



Before

After 2 weeks

Again, I think I am actually seeing improvement.  Definetly less spots along the cheek bone area, under eye looks about the same.  Two more weeks of use, and then we'll see if it's worth giving up my retinol products at night!

Jasmine

Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Remover - Week One results

Hello:

So I have been using the Garnier Skin Renew Dark Spot Overnight Peel and Corrector for a full week - Initial review Here. 

The directions indicates that you will see results in 2 to 4 weeks.  But I'm hopeful :)

Before I started using

After 1 week

Not too much of a difference, but it looks slightly better along my jaw and  lower cheek.  I like the product and my skin feels smoother so that in itself is good.  But I have to give up my retinol products while using this so that's a downer.  Hoping for double the freckle loss for next week!

Jasmine

Garnier Skin Renew dark spot Corrector & Peel - Inital Review

Hello:
So as I have mentioned many a time...I am pale...really pale.  Like people think they are paler than me and than they put their arm next to mine and say "I have never met any one paler than me!"  But I own it, and I love it!  But It also means the sun and I are sworn enemies.  I have always used sunscreen but I still have freckling on my face that I want to get rid of.  If I'm going to be pale, I'm going to be evenly pale!  So I tried using Lancome's Bright Expert for six weeks (read Week One review here), and it worked ok, but not quite what I was hoping for.  I had microdermabrasion and a Kjoic acid peel and that was GOOD but pricey.  So I was on the hunt for a new solution and I came across the Garnier Skin Renew Line.

I was intrigued by the Dark Spot Overnight Peel as you know you have to take the skin down to get the deep, dark spots.

You only need about 3/4 of a pump so this will definetly last a few months, even with nightly use. 
And I must add it's a little odd to put on a basically a thin mask and then mosturize.  I was worried, but after 3 nights of waking up to super soft skin that doesn't feel dry I'm feeling much more comfortable.

Then in the morning I pop on about a dime size of the dark spot corrector and then my morning moisturizer with SPF 30 over that.  The important thing when using these products is you MUST use sunscreen. I can't tell you how many people say "it didn't work" but use no sun protection.  How is it supposed to break up the melonin when you are creating it in overdrive? 
 So far my skin seems to like it a lot!  So follow me on my 4 week journey to uber-paleness!  Updates weekly!

Jasmine