skincare gem: MD Complete Dark Spot Remover

bonjour, beauties! please allow me to introduce you to my new skincare bff... 

MD Complete Dark Spot Remover.

 i've been using this fabulous product for the past few months and i'm over-the-moon! if you're looking for a more even-toned, clear complexion, you need this. 

i believe when it comes to beauty, skincare should be a high priority. i personally used to struggle with breakouts and those little buggers left my skin with dark spots. this resulted in me feeling less confidant and pretty. it's definitely a vanity thing, but i think a bright, even-toned complexion is more attractive, not to mention creates a more youthful look and makeup just looks better on clear skin.

so, as you can imagine, i've used many products over the years, resulting in moderate to beyond good results…

when i first started using Dark Spot Remover i had a couple of {pesky} spots. i'd been using many products {mostly for review} that helped to reduce their appearance, so i was happy when it was this beauty that really brought on more serious results {fyi, while testing this out, i did use other skincare products, but this was the only dark spot reducer i used}.

as with all skincare, it took time to see significant results. for the first 2 weeks, i applied it every other day at night and i saw a bit of difference. at week 3, i increased it to every day at night and it was at that point that i was definitely impressed. after 6 weeks, i started using it morning and night, every day...

so here i am, a little more than 3 months into using this, and those dark spots are {yay!} gone. not only that, but all the skin on my face {and neck} is so much more even and brighter looking. i couldn't be more pleased with the results, beauties! i also love that Dark Spot Remover isn't drying to my skin, and the light-scented formula glides on smooth.

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you can get more of the technical details {from ingredients and benefits to before and after pics} at the MD Complete website. i highly recommend you check it out! if you're convinced that you want it now, you can head to your local Target and purchase it there.  

product featured sent to me for review consideration; pics taken by me :)

summer beauty: defy sun-damaged skin

the summer season is just around the corner, beauties! along with longer, brighter days also comes what we all dread ~ sun damage! so if you're looking forward to getting out and soaking up the sun, it's that much more important to make sure that you're taking care of your skin before you do any unintended harm...

i'm sure you're well aware that the more time you spend in the sun the more likely you're going to end up with damage; and this won't always show up right away {not everyone burns, after all}, but when it does, it reveals itself in the form of uneven skin tone, spots, hyperpigmentation and unwanted blemishes. thankfully, there are fabulous products to repair the damage, bring back the radiance and give skin a more even tone. here are some suggestions that can be a great help...

MD Complete Dark Spot Remover ~ {pictured, at top} this beauty serum is formulated to help fade unwanted dark spots, freckles and sun damage; evens and brightens overall skin tone giving skin a more youthful and healthy-looking complexion. mdcompleteskincare.com

Exuviance OptiLight Tone Corrector ~ a potent targeted skin tone corrector that aids in diminishing the look of dark spots; active ingredients include botanicals to treat and prevent uneven tone. NeoGlucosamine® gently exfoliates to break up pigment clusters, while retinol and vitamin C help reduce the intensity of existing spots. exuviance.com

Lumixyl Brightening System ~  this revolutionary multi-faceted approach promises to effectively treat hyperpigmentation without irritation or other side effects associated with prescription hydroquinone or retinoids; the 8 week program includes the Active-Prep Cleanser, Topical Brightening Creme, GlycoPeel 20 Rapid Exfoliating Lotion, and MoistureLock Sunscreen spf 30, which work synergistically to target existing melasma and to prevent its recurrence. lovelyskin.com

elure Advanced Brightening Lotion ~ uses mushroom-derived Melanozyme™ which is touted to safely and effectively brighten, soften, and retexturize skin. Melanozyme™ breaks down existing discoloration, without the irritation and side effects of harsh prescription drugs, working to dissolve existing pigment in as little as 4 weeks. elureskin.com

remember, while these are more than likely to give you what you're looking for, prevention is most important, so wear sunscreen daily!

product info and images courtesy of respected brand's PR