| Makari is a very well known brand when it comes to | | | | lightening creams but a little bit goes a very long way |
| African American Skin Lightening. The product is | | | | and this one bottle can last several months. |
| especially formulated for black skin and contains | | | | Pros |
| naturally derived ingredients including caviar extracts | | | | • Contains only naturally derived products - no |
| aloe vera, citric acid and vitamin C. One of the best | | | | harmful hydroquinone or mercury • Results can be |
| selling Makari products is the Caviar Face Lightening | | | | seen in as little as 2-4 weeks • Also works on |
| Cream, which promises to fade dark marks and help | | | | hyperpigmentation caused by contraceptives or |
| you to obtain an even skin tone. | | | | medications (Melasma) • No reported side effects |
| How do Makari Products Work? | | | | Cons |
| The active ingredients in Makari products such as | | | | • Not be suitable for oily skin types • More |
| licorice extract and bearberry extract serve to limit | | | | expensive than some over the counter lightening |
| the production of melanin. Glycolic acid and lactic acid | | | | creams • Separate sun protection cream needed |
| help to break down dead skin on the surface so that | | | | What Consumers Say? |
| the product can penetrate deeper and reveal the | | | | Most Makari users report that this product works well |
| healthy, radiant skin beneath. There is no harmful | | | | to fade dark marks caused by acne, age spots, |
| hydroquinone or mercury in Makari products and this | | | | blemishes and generally brighten the skin to give a |
| makes it much safer to use whether for long or | | | | healthy glow. Consumers have reported starting to |
| short term use. | | | | see results in just a few weeks and many have |
| You can start to see results within 2-4 weeks but | | | | made repeat purchases. |
| depending on your skin type, it may take up to 3 | | | | Some consumers have reported getting acne |
| months to lighten you skin by up to 5 shades. | | | | breakouts from the Caviar Face Lightening Cream. It |
| How much does it cost? | | | | is important to note that this very rich product is |
| From the Makari website, a 1fl oz (30ml) bottle of | | | | formulated for dry skin. Makari Day Treatment |
| the Face Lightening Cream costs $52.45 (£32.85) so | | | | Cream (for normal to oily skin) is better suited to |
| it costs a bit more than most over the counter skin | | | | those with oily skin that could be prone to breakouts. |