I visited two dermatologists to get a very large dark spot under my eye looked at. They biopsied it and said it was simply sun damage. Unfortunately, because it was so close to my eye, they said laser treatment was not an option. Even heavy makeup and corrective product applications couldn't hide the spots, and friends and family members -- even doctors -- would ask me if I'd had it checked (yes, I had). I'm actually glad they said this, because I never gave up on trying to change this. Two years ago, a third doctor directed me to Obagi products. She assured me that after treating my large sunspot and two smaller but no less visible areas on my face, I'd see a significant reduction in the size and darkness of the marks. After two days, the skin started to peel slightly and redden where I applied it. After a week, the center of the spots were noticeably lighter than the edges. After a month, I could definitely see a difference when I looked in the mirror. Now, a few years later, I apply it after I notice the marks deepening in color again. The skin reddens slightly, but doesn't generally peel. One of the larger blotches on my left cheek (thank you, driver's side car window), has faded almost entirely, and a spot under the left eye is nearly invisible with just a light application of makeup. Even on days when I go makeup-free, I don't find people staring at my spots, and family members don't ask in concern if I have skin cancer. After 40 years of being exposed to the Florida sunshine, I'm finally starting to undo some of the visible damage, and I have this product to thank. Effectiveness As I said above, fantastic results. One note: it may cause irritation and burning. I use Vitamin E oil on my face for a few days afterwards.

KimMorgan

USA

I was hesitant to use this product but it was highly recommended by a number of people. After using this product overtime I have noticed my skin looking better and better and the brown pigments fading over time from the awful sun damage from my younger days. This product feels good on your face, doesn't leave it feeling weighed down and there isn't much of a smell to this product. Absorption I found that I had to rub this in really good so it doesn't leave any type of white look to your skin but once you rub in well you cannot tell you have it on your face. Doesn't Clog Pores I have no problems with this product breaking my face out, It doesn't bother my skin at all. After long term use I haven't noticed pimples or blackheads. Effectiveness I think this is a great product if you need skin lightening on dark age/ sun damaged spots. I don't expect the spots to completely go away but they have faded as good as I think they can.

AprilTolley

USA

As with other products, it does take some time to see a difference and I was skeptical. I thought my doctor was trying to sell me more products to make an extra buck. However, after researching the product, I decided to treat myself to this product . I am now a firm believer. I went to a dermatologist when I moved and she commented how good my face looked and even did a double take in my chart when I told her how old I was! She said whatever I am doing, not to change it! I left knowing that I had made the right decision to add Obagi to my skin care regimen. I love this product line and can not say enough about it. Effectiveness Does take about four weeks to see a difference and you need to wear sunscreen.

threeearz

Lake Dallas, TX

I really wanted to like this stuff. Especially considering the price I paid for it. The lady at the spa that sold it to me raved about it and said I would see a difference immediately. I saw nothing. I was very disappointed. I don't know if something was wrong with the tube I bought or if it was just my skin. but it didn't work for me.

mom2car

USA

I have dark skin with even darker acne scars and uneven skin tone...been using it for a week and noticing acne scars lightening. But remember I am using it with suncreen in the day hours and at night I use it without sunscreen. Good Luck!

Obagiworks

Hayward, CA

***I am completely happy with OBAGI's "CLEAR".  This "CLEAR" is a skin bleaching & correction cream.  I was amazed at my results.  I had age spots on my face and discolorations from age and sun and adult acne and now all of those embarrassing discolorations for the world to see are now gone.  It took years off of my face.  This product (OBAGI's CLEAR) works best when used with the OBAGI's skin system that is recommended by your dermatologist.  OBAGI is higher priced that other skin systems out there, but the difference is that OBAGI does work and will make you look younger.  OBAGI also helps people that have acne and it restores the skin to an earlier time.  You will have people saying to you "You look great!  What are you doing!"  You will have more confidence, because what people see first is your face and you will not be embarrassed of showing it.  OBAGI's CLEAR is in a series of steps with the OBAGI skin system, but well worth it.  It is expensive but because the product is so high quality it lasts a long time and you do not need to use very much to get desired results.***

kooliomel

Ephrata, WA