Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum

Skin Type: Dry to very dry (Winter), Normal to dry (summer),

Problem: Dry Patches, Hyperpigmentation, Sun Spots, Big Pores, Discoloration

Effectiveness                                                                                                                                   ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Absorption                                                                                                                                      ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Scent                                                                                                                                                ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Price                                                                                                                                                 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Packaging                                                                                                                                         ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quality                                                                                                                                              ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Summary

I don’t even know why I complaint about the price. This thing works as it claimed!

Overall rating 5/5 because I chose quality over price.

Do I need to explain who is Dr. Murad or Murad skincare is?  I don’t think so. But if you never heard of the brand or the man behind the name, the best way I can say is, it is one of the best and high-quality skincare out there. To find out more about the brand, you can check it out directly from their website.

I purchased this since I am using the other product from the same line. So, why not use this in my night time skincare routine.

A little background:

I have been having these two spots for few years now, between 8- 9 years. It started small and the colour was lighter than it is now. They grow bigger and darker over the years hence the search for something to take them away. Permanently. So, come this serum.

I have tried a few products that claims to reduce their appearances, but none have given what it says it would. Until I gave Murad Environmental Shield line a try. 

Start date: January 7th, 2019 and I dedicated until May 3rd, 2019 just for them.

💥To see my after picture click - (Before and After)

When do I use them?

Every night.

Night skincare routine:

This has been my only night time serum since I purchased it in January.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Dextran, Hexapeptide-2, Rice Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Zinc Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Propyl Gallate, Nonoxynol-10, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Chitosan PCA, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Limonene*, Linalool*, Fragrance (Parfum) * Allergen

I don’t know if you can get this in Sweden or other country. Atleast, not from Swedish online shop. I assume it is due to the hydroquinone in it. Bought mine from Dallas. If you cannot find it or get it online, contact Murad maybe they can give you where to get this particular one from.

Product Claims:
• Fast-acting treatment featuring hydroquinone fades dark spots, age spots, and freckles. Our skin-lightening serum also evens out skin tone to reveal a clearer, brighter complexion while helping prevent future pigment formation.

• In just 1 week:

    85% saw spots lighten

    89% noticed improved skin smoothness

    85% noticed improved skin radiance

    85% noticed improved skin evenness and brightness

    81% noticed improved skin clarity

• Hydroquinone 2% - The most powerful skin lightening ingredient at the highest level available without a prescription. Clinically proven to fade unwanted skin discoloration including dark spots, age spots and freckles.

• Glycolic acid - A pioneer in the use of glycolic acid, Dr. Murad discovered that this ingredient is uniquely well suited to skincare because it evenly exfoliates to make skin look younger and smoother. Through exfoliation, glycolic acid enhances the penetration of ingredients to achieve better performance for faster, visible results.

• Hexapeptide-2 - Skin-brightening peptide that diminishes the appearance of excess pigmentation.

• Vitamin C - Antioxidant with skin brightening benefits.

How to Apply:
• Massage evenly over clean face, neck and chest.

My Review:

Packaging: It comes in a simple transparent glass bottle with a pump. Because of this, I placed it in my bathroom cabinet. Away from sunlight and to keep it cool. I don’t really care so much if my skincare packaging is simple or looks less luxury. What I really appreciate is when it came in a pump bottle. A pump will help to preserve and keep the product fresh longer than a drop dispenser. Also, it is less messy.

Texture: Clear thick gel-like serum.

Fragrance: It has zero scent and zero color.

Application: I used 1-2 pumps for entire face to my neck. Because of its thick and gel-like consistency, this made it easy to apply. It dries very slow. So, do let it sink for a few minutes before you apply the rest of your skincare. Tips: I apply this serum 1-2 hours before going to bed. I want it to properly absorb into my skin rather than rubbing on to my pillow case.

Also, this did not dry out completely. It will leave your skin slightly sticky almost feels like glue if you apply too much. So, 1 pump for entire face. 2 pumps for face to neck.

If you never use any chemical peels, do start gradually. Example, if you are using Intensive-C Radiance Peel tonight, skip this serum. The point is to build your skin tolerance. I do not recommend if you have broken skin since this is very potent.

Effectiveness: I found this to be very effective. Especially if you have a new spots. Since using this, I realize, my pimple marks disappears very quickly. Which usually takes weeks before this come along.

Pros	Cons
Works great as it claimed!	Price. 72 usd for 30ml.
Comes with a pump dispenser.	I don’t think I can get it where I am.
Never causes any peeling.
Zero color and zero perfume.
The packaging is very simple.
I do see my skin texture, discoloration has improved.

Will I repurchase?
Definitely will!

Will I recommend this product?
YES! To everyone. Unless you have anything against listed ingredients.

Other Product from the same collection:

Rapid Age Spot and Correcting Serum
Intensive-C Radiance Peel

Disclaimer:
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