| View Larger Image | Murad Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Gel 1 fl oz (30 ml) | Misc.by Murad, Inc.
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Product Description
Fade Discoloration With This Penetrating FormulaFor All Skin TypesTarget unwanted discoloration. This patented gel formula combines glycolic acid with 2% hydroquinone and our patented Advanced Performance Complex™ to effectively fade age spots and hyperpigmentation for more even skin tone, clarity and brightness.As a leader in research and development, Murad has long been at the forefront of skincare science. Using insights from my dermatology practice and the Murad Spa, we continue this tradition.Ours is an inclusive health™ philosophy, a comprehensive inside and out approach to skincare.We know that healthy skin is beautiful skin. Our commitment to you is to provide products that create the best environment for achieving optimal skin health. - Howard Murad, MDMurad®. Where skincare meets healthcare.™Dermatologist Developed and Tested. No Animal Testing.Made in the USA |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 2.5 based on 12 reviews)
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no visible changes by A. Whittemore (New York, NY)  1 Stars
July 10, 2009
I have been using this product for over a year and still no visible changes. I use it about every 4 days at night. The gel just recently changed colors from clear to a lite orange. I wonder if I should be worried about this?
Either way, the gel didn't help lighten my freckles, age spots. I have olive skin that is not sensitive in the least.
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Itchy, painful rash by Mary Rice (Boston)  2 Stars
June 26, 2009
I hate giving a negative review to a product, as people are so individual that this might be a godsend to somebody else. So I will try to describe my skin carefully; if you're anything like me, this might help you make your decision about trying this product.
I have sensitive pale olive skin with an oily T-zone and chin and normal skin on my cheeks. I'm not particularly acne-prone, but have occasional hormonal breakouts, as well as occasional hives from chemical sensitivities. I am part-Asian and in my mid-thirties. I have no wrinkles except a small fine line under my left eye from stretching the eyelids to put in contact lenses.
I wanted this product to fade hyperpigmentation on my left cheek, a dusting of dark spots near my nose and eye. The first time I used this product, I broke out in an itchy rash the next day that took a week to heal. It was March in New England, right when my skin is dry anyway, so I thought I would wait until the summer heat gave me some more oil production to give the product a second chance.
Last week, I used the product again. It gave me skin that was smooth, clear, and beautiful, although not particularly lighter. (It was the first application, so I didn't expect any results on that.) Remembering the rash, I waited a good three days, and applied the gel again. Once again, my skin looked great. So, I applied the gel again on Tuesday night (three days later than the previous application), and the next day, my face itched like crazy. By Wednesday evening, I had a horrific bunch of bumps and pimples (not whiteheads, they are exactly like tiny fluid-filled blisters) all over my left cheek, from underneath my eye to my chin. On Thursday evening, the rash had spread across my chin, with a few scattered bumps on the right side. I spent the evening putting ice packs on my face to keep myself from scratching. Today, my face is slightly worse in that it's reddened and some more tiny bumps are appearing on my chin. It isn't acne from "purging" or anything like that. It's definitely a nasty rash, and the absolutely worst facial skin I've had in my life.
I'm going to spend tonight in a chemical-free mud pack to reduce the itch, and otherwise hide until I'm healed. Unfortunately, I have a big social event tomorrow! :-) I am definitely tossing this product in the trash.
Hope this helps, and thank you for reading my review!
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!! Weird skin reaction, maybe due to birth control !! by Annie B. (Los Angeles, CA) 1 Stars
May 27, 2009
I have been using this product for about 2 weeks and I have noticed this product is not "lightening" my skin at all!! It's actually darkening it, and that's why my spots are fading. I have a really bad sun spot on my upper lip, and another on my forehead (both due to my nuva ring), and my spots have faded... but ONLY BECAUSE my skin has turned this reddish orange color.
I started noticing that my face and neck were 2 completely different colors!! My face is orange! HELP ME! How do I make my skin go back to it's regular skin color! I'm freaking out!! I feel like I've made a huge mistake using this product.
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Waste of money and time! by Lola (Chicago) 1 Stars
February 22, 2009
During most of my teens and twenties, I have never really paid attention to sunscreen and have not had any problems with skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation - chalk it up to youth. Now, in my early 30's, I started to notice some spots and was annoyed enough to do something about it. I've tried many different brands of lighteners and brighteners, both drugstore and high-end products. I have to say that among all of them, this Murad one was the worst. It did absolutely no lightening after about 8 weeks of constant use per its directions as well as a separate sunscreen when I am exposed to the sun. In addition to being totally ineffective as a spot lightener, I believe it also contributed to several break-outs. I'm don't have a problem with acne prior to using this product. I have light to medium skin color/tone and normal with a slight t-zone.
I would not recommend this product to anyone. Save your money and time, try something else.
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don't bother by A. Brown (NYC) 2 Stars
January 05, 2009
Been using it for 6 months with no visible change...save your money - it's expensive.
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