I’ve been going back and forth about posting a review on this product, because my results didn’t turn out so well, but I did promise to do one…
We all have those times we get tiny breakouts in the most inconvenient places, mine occurred on my cheek *gasp*. I fought the urge to pop it, doused it with tea tree oil and kept my hands away from it, it eventually went away. Unfortunately, it left behind a little gift; dark spots! In true needing the perfect, clear skin behavior, I set out to find a “miracle” cream that would “erase” those blemishes.
On A Clear Day Retinol Clarifying Lotion by Philosophy was introduced to me, based on previous rendezvous with Philosophy products, along with the claims listed on the back of the product… I was ready to give it a whirl and banish my dark blemishes to acne hell.
Before Application
You’re probably thinking, “Seriously, it isn’t that bad.” For me, having those 3 blemishes staring at me everytime I looked in the mirror was a no-no. My first application was prior to going to bed, after my nightly face wash ritual. Nothing out of the ordinary, no burning or tingling. This went on every night for a week and I was impressed, the spots seemed to be gradually fading away, in fact, the tiny one was almost completely gone.
After 1st Week of Application
There was a bit of redness, which I was expecting but other than that, easy-breezy! Until that 2nd week…
After 2nd Week of Application
A lot of irritation, another breakout and it felt and looked like a curling iron hit my cheek. I couldn’t capture how dark it was with my camera phone, but it was bad. A few people asked me if I had burnt myself (totally embarassed). Of course I stopped using it immediately and took it back. It received tons of rave reviews on Sephora, but it bombed for me. My skin is highly sensitive, even though the product is designed to be mild, perhaps it wasn’t mild enough for me. There you have it.
Has anyone tried this or any other type of blemish erasing cream?
xx Sereeda
Yikes! Hate that happened to you. For blemishes this is what I recommend…Wash with Black Soap ($5 any beauty supply or Target), tone with regular witch hazel, spot treat using Ambi Fade discoloration cream, layer on top your facial moisturizer (I use Cetaphil). At night same thing except instead of witch hazel use tea tree oil and spot treat with raw Shea Butter. I haven't tried anything else because this combo works for my skin. Good Luck!
Thanks! I'll have to give your regimen a try, the next time this happens.
Wow! I want to try The Seventh District's tips too, I've never heard of spot treating with Shea Butter. And that's horrible about the product, though, I must admit, I was like, whoa her eyelashes are so pretty! And is she wearing blush??
I hope the spots fade soon
Great review! I definitely can concur with Seventh District about the black soap, witch hazel, tea tree oil, and Ambi fade cream. I haven't tried the shea butter combo, but I definitely will the next time one of those disgraceful things makes an appearance on my face!
Thanks StacyNicole. It seems like black soap is a favorite amongst many.
ahhh! that's terrible… ugh! i've found that Dr. Murad pigment lightening gel works well–it has for me in the past… in the last year of my life i've been suffering with the same issues, a little worst for me…so I went to the derm and she gave me something for rosacea which had been working but of course not fast enough for me lol… i guess i need to be patient, but i'll be going back to my Dr. Murad soon… just trying to give this Rx it's full chance
I'll have to look into that Dr. Murad product.