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~Nay
"So things like ambifade or over-the-counter products with hydroquinone you really just should avoid."
~Mixed
"They also have this um, fade cream with 5% [niacinamide], which is good for hyperpigmentation and licorice root, but it has a really strong fragrance."
All 6 takes from Dr Dray
"They also have this um, fade cream with 5% [niacinamide], which is good for hyperpigmentation and licorice root, but it has a really strong fragrance."
"The Ambi fade cream is not unique compared to other skincare products it no longer has hydroquinone it has an niite it has vitamin C which both of those can be helpful for dark spots and redness but guess what like the vast majority of moisturizers and things on the market have that and Ambi fade cream also has a strong fragrance which can be irritating"
"It's basically a niacinamide moisturizer, it's very rich, it's very thick, but the scent is so strong and it lingers, it's very headache inducing."
"I reviewed the new Ambi fade cream, which previously had hydroquinone. Now that hydroquinone is no longer sold over the counter, it's just a heavily scented niacinamide moisturizer."
"Ambi Fade Cream is also useful for people who get ingrown hairs in the beard area, because in deeper skin tones those can heal with a dark mark, and Ambi was always really useful in those situations because it's a little bit mildly exfoliating and it could help reduce the chances of that healing with a dark mark, not to mention bug bites and stuff. For hyperpigmentation it was just a useful thing to have over the counter."
"A good use for this product is if you get a pimple and you're prone to healing with discoloration. Using this at the first sign of a breakout on the pimple will reduce the chance that it heals with a dark mark, for sure."
~Yay
"If you are lucky you can still find some products over the counter. Ambi Differin, they have the acne stuff because they're adapalene, but they also have the hydroquinone one. Those are two that I think of that are really great over-the-counter ones but they're only at two percent. Prescription is four percent or higher."
Top Pick: hydroquinone for pigmentation
All 2 takes from Dr. Shereene Idriss
"If you are lucky you can still find some products over the counter. Ambi Differin, they have the acne stuff because they're adapalene, but they also have the hydroquinone one. Those are two that I think of that are really great over-the-counter ones but they're only at two percent. Prescription is four percent or higher."
"Hydroquinone is my favorite ingredient that has been chastised and it doesn't deserve it. You can find it usually at two percent at stores like Ambi has a two percent. Hydroquinone can definitely help minimize your pigmentation and do it very effectively."
