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Thu May 26, 2011 9:30 am  |
Londongirl,
I didn't even know that HQ came in gel form. Do you find the cream "too creamy" and would the gel dry to more of a matte finish.
I currently use the Obagi Clear, but I'd like to check out the gel as well.
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Thu May 26, 2011 9:48 am |
| Murad and DDF both offer a 2% HQ gel. I don't know how effective they would be compared to 4%?? |
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Thu May 26, 2011 9:49 am |
hey kims
yeah the creams are too thick and spread everywhere so if you trying to target certain areas it spreads there and lightens those areas as well:x
also i dont find the creams ''cosmetically elegant'' at all  |
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Thu May 26, 2011 9:51 am |
2% wouldnt do anything i def need the 4%  |
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Thu May 26, 2011 9:58 am |
| here are some 4% gels but again only in 15g *pouts*http://www.buyultraquin.com/#neostrata |
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Thu May 26, 2011 11:21 am |
| londongirl wrote: |
| 2% wouldnt do anything i def need the 4% |
I'm all for the 4% myself since that's what's contained in Nuderm's Clear.
The other option would be to get a prescription for the gel. I know they carry it at Walgreen's.
I would also like to "spot treat" areas on my chest. The Nuderm products cause too much irritation. |
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Thu May 26, 2011 12:01 pm |
| londongirl wrote: |
| here are some 4% gels but again only in 15g *pouts*http://www.buyultraquin.com/#neostrata |
I think there's good reason why they package in small amounts. It would force you to stop and review. I don't think hydroquinone is meant to be used long term? |
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Thu May 26, 2011 12:04 pm |
| they sell the creams in larger sizes all the time fyi |
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Thu May 26, 2011 12:07 pm |
i used the serum from obagi never tried vivier however its pricey for me  |
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Thu May 26, 2011 12:56 pm |
| LightenNlift wrote: |
| The Vivier brand has a Hydroquinone 4% but mixed with Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), you need a prescription for that, and its sold here on EDS, last time I checked, just browse the Vivier Line. |
Thank you LightenNlift,
I didn't realize that Vivier had this product. At $120, it is a little pricey. In fact, I think it's more than the Obagi C w/ 4% HQ. But I guess it's considered a gel and not a serum.
Might be worth a try! |
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Mon May 30, 2011 1:55 pm |
| Im glad you finally found the HQ 4% gel. When I first saw this topic, I immediately thought of the Physician's Elite Hydolaq HQ 4% gel with 10% Lactic Acid - it was quite popular and didnt require a prescription through various vendors like Skinelite.com. Unfortunately, it is discontinued. |
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Mon May 30, 2011 4:51 pm |
yeah the gels are hard to come by compared to the creams thankfully found some ....next stop high PPD sunscreen no whiteness eek  |
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Tue May 31, 2011 6:02 pm |
| Peter Thomas Roth do one. Available on Essential Day. |
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Tue May 31, 2011 6:07 pm |
| daisylondon wrote: |
| Peter Thomas Roth do one. Available on Essential Day. |
where? i dont see it under lighteners  |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:28 am |
| Image has a 4% but it is a cream. The 2% is a serum. |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:59 am |
| londongirl wrote: |
| they sell the creams in larger sizes all the time fyi |
Yes and that's because gels will be stronger (or irritate more) on skin compared to creams even with the same %. 
Good luck though!  |
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