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When I was in my teens, all I really cared about skin-wise was getting rid of my teenage acne and maintaining a deep tan. So I would be as aggressive as my skin allowed when it came to acne treatments and sun bathe every chance I get.

Now that I am older and wiser (thankfully), what I care about has changed too, now I deal with sun spots, new moles and post-inflammatory spots. I don't spend as much time under the sun as I used to and the zits don't occupy my whole entire face anymore.

It was at the beginning of this year that I realized just how many new brown spots I've acquired - either from time spent in the sun or left behind by zits. I went out in search of products that would help get rid of those complexion dulling spots.

This spot eraser was one of the products that ended up in my shopping cart. I've been using this for 1 month now and I can say that I am quite pleased with the results. As with most skin products, it takes time to work but within a matter of weeks, I saw a lightening of my spots and a more even tone surrounding those spots. 

After 1 month of daily usage, I saw a gradual fading of those pesky spots and a general correction of my skin tone. The post-acne marks fade quicker than the sun spots but an overall visible improvement is what I got and that is something my wiser, older self is always grateful for.

Get the Lancome NeuroWhite X3 Whitening Spot Eraser 30ml/1oz for US$88.50 at Strawberry.net.  

Despite my best efforts to religiously apply sunblock and treat zits with care, I am still left with uneven skin patches and unsightly brown spots. Getting rid of those and attaining an even complexion is my latest goal. So my first foray into whitening products saw me purchasing the Lancome moisturizer and this spot remover.

This handy sized spot remover targets the stubborn pigmented spots either from sun exposure, zits or premature aging. It works in 2 ways - by gentle exfoliation in the form of Procysteine which boosts natural exfoliation mechanisms to eliminate melanin formation and by lightening in the form of Vitamin C-SMA that removes dark particles that settle on cells.

I've been using this twice daily, sometimes 3 times a day on my brown spots and within days, I could see a visible improvement in my spots. The dark corners were lightened and looked less obvious. I like to use a little all over the face too for prevention. I apply this after my daily serum before my moisturizer. 

The first thing that you notice is the slight sour smell but it goes away in seconds and the light creamy texture is quickly absorbed into your skin. The small handy size is perfect for throwing into your everyday bag and/or for travel.

Get the Biotherm White Detox Biotanic[a] Lyzer Stubborn Spots Intense Shooter 15ml/0.5oz for US$50 at Strawberrynet.

I have a new obssession - dark spots and uneven skin tone. I get the occasional zits and before they vanish and disappear, they always leave their mark and a parting gift in the form of really obvious brown spots (from melanin that is produced during times of stress and inflammation) The zits come and go in a matter of days but the spots stay on for longer.

I love spending time in the sun and even with protection, my skin bears the brunt of it and it shows via uneven patches. I am actively trying to cut back on my time spent in the sun but I will keep hanging out by the pool for as long as I can.

It was then that I decided to look into whitening products. Now, the term 'whitening' is very much a marketing tool - no product can physically alter your skin shade or turn it white. What whitening products do is increase cell renewal rate, encourage exfoliation and target melanin production at the source - all these help to remove dulling dead skin cells, promote fresh skin growth and fade those dark spots which in turn, result in radiant, even, fairer skin.

My first foray into whitening products resulted in the purchase of this moisturizer from Lancome and a spot treatment cream (stay tuned for that review - coming shortly). The light texture glides on to instantly soften my skin while providing hydration courtesy of Glycerol. Gentle exfoliants from Beeck Buds Extracts work to remove dead skin cells and increase new cell growth.

The targeted whitening system in this moisturizer works to deeply reduce melanin production and reduce current and new dark spots. My spots did become lighter and my skin was well hydrated and more even-toned after a week of daily use. This is a great moisturizer for use throughout the day - I especially like using this before a night of partying. My skin looks radiant and coupled with my tan - my skin looks healthy, bright, with a glow (so I am told).

Just a note, this doesn't contain SPF so you're supposed to use sunblock when you use this during the day. And if you need another incentive, this is currently on sale at 50% off! Get the Lancome Blanc Expert NeuroWhite X3 Ultimate Whitening Hydrating Emulsion ( Moist ) 75ml/2.5oz at Strawberrynet.