I like the Lakoocha soap. It cleans well but I like the fact that when I rub it in like a paste and go to work out it doesn't "suds" or "whiten" up on me when I sweat (lol!) and it doesn't have a strong smell. As for lightening, it's only been 12 days so I'll have more to write about in anothter 2.5 weeks. Did you also get the lotion?