my before and after pics

ninasky · 08-18-2009, 07:17 AM

Hi, i said i would find some pics to post so here you go.

the first pic is when i was using my 20% HQ compound in the first few days - it irritated my skin so you can see how 'two tone' it was. my darker skin began to peel away.

after refining my compounding skills

and using 10% and arbutin 10% i was able to achieve a more uniform even tone. as you can also see my lips are much darker at the moment.

Once i achieve my desired tone, then i will post more pics. sorry about the blurriness it was due to cropping/enlarging.

What do you think?

Goldenfireempress · 08-18-2009, 07:28 AM

Wow that is some dramatic difference. And how long have you been doing this?

Donaldo · 08-18-2009, 07:42 AM

Damn Nina, now that's what im talking about...real results. That is amazing to see such a big difference. Hat's of to you! Well done!

New York · 08-18-2009, 08:23 AM

Great results!

salsera · 08-18-2009, 08:39 AM

Awesome Ninasky!!! Congrats!!!

Noir97 · 08-18-2009, 09:02 AM

wow! Your skin looks great. I am your "before" complexion and would love to be your "after" complexion. Please be so kind and tell what exactly you did.
I am new here and found out about this site.
Thank you in advance.

janneha · 08-18-2009, 10:37 AM

fantastic results! Your 'after' tone is so beautiful, luminous and smooth. Simply gorgeous I must say.

ondine · 08-18-2009, 10:52 AM

Ninasky! Brava! Way to go. THose are excellent results & you're well on your way. The HQ/Arbutin is working for you. Thanks for sharing your photos.

to you achieving your final goal!

Lexi2009 · 08-18-2009, 10:56 AM

OMG! How did you possibly go that far? That kind of progress would give me NorthernAsian skin rather than SE Asian. OMG!

PinkMoscato · 08-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by ninasky

Hi, i said i would find some pics to post so here you go.

the first pic is when i was using my 20% HQ compound in the first few days - it irritated my skin so you can see how 'two tone' it was. my darker skin began to peel away.

after refining my compounding skills

and using 10% and arbutin 10% i was able to achieve a more uniform even tone. as you can also see my lips are much darker at the moment.

Once i achieve my desired tone, then i will post more pics. sorry about the blurriness it was due to cropping/enlarging.

What do you think?

Wow Nina. that is sooo amazing...

whats the time span between pics? You are such an encouragement to us... thanks for sharing!!

TheatreduReves · 08-18-2009, 03:11 PM

WOW! Ninasky, that is phenomenal! How long did it take to go from before to after?

Congratulations! <3

HisDesire · 08-18-2009, 04:13 PM

Wow, what a difference! At the rate you're going, I'm sure you'll reach your skin tone goal in no time! Glad to see some progress pics, they are always encouraging to us newbies out there.

reyaz01 · 08-18-2009, 05:01 PM

wow great results! where do you get >4% HQ?

YellowLeave · 08-18-2009, 06:57 PM

your after skin looks so good & smooth that's besides being way lighter. I wanna try HQ 10% right now.

Zarah · 08-18-2009, 11:53 PM

you look great and your tone is so so even!!
CONGRATZ

GoddessOfEarth · 08-19-2009, 12:17 AM

Get that LIGHT-SKINNED lady off of the bleaching board!!!!!!!!! LOL!

Gon' head gal!

You have come a longggggg way! Very big difference and your skin's so even! Keep it up, you're almost thereeee!!!!!!!!!!!!

ninasky · 08-19-2009, 10:42 AM

@goddess - lol x

Thanks for all the comments guys, im glad u like it. Just have the other odd parts of my body that need to catch up! I dont really need to use that much make up now as well and yes my skin has the soft glow.

For those who wanted to know when I started, it was back in June. Thats when the pic was taken.

Here are the details of what i use for those of you who wanna know:

HQ Compound 10%
Arbutin Compound 10%
Glycolic Acid Lotion 10% (for face) and 20% (for body)
Differin (just got it)
Retina (hardly use it now, cos I have Differin and Glycolic)
AHA Cleanser (+ Salicylic/Lactic acid)
AHA Toner
SPF50 Sun lotion (Nivea)
SPF15 Lipbalm
Liquorice Soap (just got it)

I cleanse with the AHA cleanser and toner every day as I have oily yet sensitive skin. This helps refine pores and stop acne, because I apply the oily like HQ compound every day.

@#*!£&% hard work, i tell you!

ninasky · 08-19-2009, 10:48 AM

...and guys, thanks - i doubt i would have come this far without the help of the members here!

Noir97 · 08-19-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by ninasky

@goddess - lol x

Thanks for all the comments guys, im glad u like it. Just have the other odd parts of my body that need to catch up! I dont really need to use that much make up now as well and yes my skin has the soft glow.

For those who wanted to know when I started, it was back in June. Thats when the pic was taken.

Here are the details of what i use for those of you who wanna know:

HQ Compound 10%
Arbutin Compound 10%
Glycolic Acid Lotion 10% (for face) and 20% (for body)
Differin (just got it)
Retina (hardly use it now, cos I have Differin and Glycolic)
AHA Cleanser (+ Salicylic/Lactic acid)
AHA Toner
SPF50 Sun lotion (Nivea)
SPF15 Lipbalm
Liquorice Soap (just got it)

I cleanse with the AHA cleanser and toner every day as I have oily yet sensitive skin. This helps refine pores and stop acne, because I apply the oily like HQ compound every day.

@#*!£&% hard work, i tell you!

Nina
Where did you get the following items from ?
HQ Compound 10%
Arbutin Compound 10%
Glycolic Acid Lotion 10% (for face) and 20% (for body)

danny · 08-19-2009, 11:45 AM

nice
you got really smooth skin