Makari is a well-known brand when it comes to lightening African American skin. The product is specially formulated for black skin and contains naturally derived ingredients including caviar extracts, aloe vera, citric acid, and vitamin C. One of Makari’s best-selling products is the Caviar Lightening Face Cream, which promises to fade dark marks. and help you achieve an even skin tone.
How do Makari products work?
The active ingredients in Makari products, such as licorice extract and bearberry extract, serve to limit the production of melanin. Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid help break down dead skin on the surface so the product can penetrate deeper to reveal healthy, radiant skin beneath. There is no harmful hydroquinone or mercury in Makari products and this makes it much safer to use for either long or short term use.
You may start to see results within 2-4 weeks, but depending on your skin type, it may take up to 3 months to lighten your skin by up to 5 shades.
How much is it?
On the Makari website, a 1 fl oz (30ml) bottle of Face Lightening Cream costs $52.45 (£32.85), making it a little more than most over-the-counter skin lightening creams, but a little goes a long way and this bottle can last for several months.
advantage
o Contains only products of natural origin, without harmful hydroquinone or mercury
o Results can be seen in as little as 2-4 weeks
o Also works on hyperpigmentation caused by contraceptives or medications (Melasma)
o No reported side effects
Cons
o Not suitable for oily skin
o More expensive than some over-the-counter lightening creams
o Separate sun protection cream required
What do consumers say?
Most Makari users report that this product works well for fading dark marks caused by acne, age spots, blemishes, and generally brightens skin to give it a healthy glow. Consumers have reported that they began to see results in just a few weeks and many have made repeat purchases.
Some consumers have reported having breakouts with the Caviar Lightening Cream. It is important to note that this delicious product is formulated for dry skin. Makari Day Treatment Cream (for normal to oily skin) is best suited for those with oily skin that might be prone to breakouts.
overall verdict
Makari Caviar Face Lightening Cream does work to lighten skin tone and fade dark marks. How quickly it works depends on your skin type and how you use the product. Using this product twice a day can show results in as little as 2 weeks, but 1-2 months is most common. When using this product for Melasma or really dark pigmentation patches, it can take up to a year to completely eliminate the pigmentation problem. Makari offers other products such as Skin Repair Lightening Serum for stubborn areas of pigmentation and can be used in conjunction with Face Lightening Cream.
