do you have to be caucasian or fair skin to use this product, does it really whiten your skin?
822178
My understanding of Korean whitening products is that they lighten/whiten skin imperfections such as hyperpigmentation (freckles from sun damage), but they don't change the actual skin color
822179
I changed all my products i have been using for awhile. Bought this and some other Japanese whitening products. Not sure which products help to make my skin tone lighter. My friend told me my freckles are not as dark. I also see my face glow and not as dry. I can't tell you this product do the miracle by itself but it helps to prevent my skin from drying out
822180
I am dark skinned, African-American woman my complexion is similar to a hershey candy bar or milk chocolate. Sorry for the analogy just wanted to be clear. I have not seen any whitening effects all that I do notice is that my acne scars fade away. Actually when I tan (yes dark skinned black people do tan we just get darker) it does not effect the rich even darker complexion I have but rather is amazing because the effects of laying out in the sun and drying of my skin are negated by this mask. I bring it on every beach vacation so that I stay out in the sun longer. It doesnt make my skin more sensitive to light either which is great. I am someone who would love to be darker and I try to be in the sun at every chance I can so I would not be using a whitening product ever. This did not effect my complexion at all. I use it as often as 4 times a week when my skin needs it. I have been using it for about 6 months now with no effect on my complexion.
822181
In Asian skincare, when it says 'whitening' it really means 'brightening'. The claim is that the product improves sun-damage and/or hyperpigmentation, but even the most effective 'whitening' products will not lighten your skin lighter than your actual skin color. That of the areas of your body not exposed to the sun (such as your stomach, etc...).
1424364
This product did not work for me at all as far as lightening dark spots, but I am Caucasian. Can't say what, if anything, it will do for African American skin. I used it for at least twice the time recommended and saw no results. However, it does have moisturizer in it and should not dry out your skin. Hope this helps.
814555
Yes, you can. I have a friend that used this and she was African American. Just make sure that you get the right colors for your complexion. Hope this helped out. :0
1664268
No. This product does not work on non-white/non-fair skin, it leaves a horrible gray cast. I am Indian, usually wear the "honey" shade in Bobbi Brown foundation. (I ended up buying BBrown's bb cream and am very satisfied).
409030
I have used a very small amount mixed with moisturizer on my face. I think the product alone would be way to dark for my fair skin.
860821
Mine is too. No worries, it does not color your skin. Your skin will be brighter after just a few uses. Love this product!
306377
No, there are no specific whitening ingredients in this product. It will help with ashy skin.
2179468
I have a black skin color and this product leave a white film on my face I look like a ghost after the application.But If you want to use it on your face don't applied too much just take a small amount of the sunscreen
691215
I think it works well on kids AND adults. My whole family has pretty much maintained our pale skin colors all summer! Just make sure you reapply as directed. The one time we got a little pinkness on our cheeks was when I lost track of time and reapplied much later than I should have.
1053978
I have very fair skin, the product never burned me, but it flat out says not to use it if you have a tan... to me that would mean any mediterranean (light olive) - any dark skin would be bad. I agree that there needs to be a contrast between the hair and skin.
1020221
It doesn't really whiten but it gives your face brighter clearer complexion i use it with a soap from amazon L-Glutathione soap i have dark skin but it looks brighter and clearer i have know wrinkles if you can be leave it and I,m 59yrs I,ve been using this product for 3 yrs give a try and see what i mean
777147
no, not at all, I am Caucasian and I use this every other day after since I had my Keratin treatment, its great!
1801325
My friend and I have used it both before and after. We started using it before we had a tan because we were very pale. It evenly tans the skin without turning orange. Then we found that it is such a good moisturizer that we kept using it! I really like it.
1789967
for me, it hasn't necessarily made my skin whiter. don't let that scare you or anything. it just gives you an overall brighter complexion and to even dark spots with the rest of you complexion.
107448
Angela - I do and I have very fair skin ... there is no irritation. Love this stuff - about ready to order some more!!
2047292
No, It works best on moderate skin tone. I suppose it would work on fair depending "how fair" the skin is and how well you blend it in. I would not recommend it for darker skin types.
393592
Yes, I think so because I didn't notice a difference in skin color when I used it. I was also told to mix it with Retin A gel. But overall it keeps skin clear of dark marks.