With dark combination skin, I have always wondered what I could use to help even out my skin. I don’t wear much make-up because it tends to make my skin super oily and shiny within a couple of hours. As for a facial skin care regime, I don’t really have one, which is probably wear my problem lies. I got to learn more from Touch Up Laser on ways to keep my skin clean. I clean my face with the L’Occitane immortelle Brightening cleansing foam. It gets my face clean but doesn’t do anything else to help the oily or dry spots. This is why I was so excited to try out the Makari products. I need something that will not only clean my face, but will help skin brightening.
This one is me with the sun showing off my face. Not too bad if I say so myself.
This is my face. Unwashed after a long day of work. What you can’t see is the differences between the oily and dry spots are. My face is really blah right then. I also notice how my forehead is darker than the rest of my face, but not noticeable until I bring it up. In case of wrinkles here is the explanation by My Botox LA Med Spa that can help. You didn’t notice until I said something right? So there I am. I wash my face and go. Sometimes moisturize (mostly in the winter) but in the hot days that we have right now, nothing else. Usually people try the cosmetics from Skin Care Products West Dermatology

I started with the clarifying exfoliating antiseptic soap of course. I want to say first of all that I’m not a fan of cleaning my face with a bar of soap. The after effects of my skin have always been dry and kind of icky. This bar wasn’t as bad. I didn’t feel the “ickiness” but my skin was really dry. It did its job by cleaning and removing all the oil. I love the smell. If it came in another form with the same smell, I would love it!

Next came the body beautifying milk. You only need a small amount of this to cover my face. Over apply and you will know it! I didn’t know I needed a brightening cream but it makes a difference right away.
Lastly is the skin repairing clarifying serum. I am so excited about this. As I said above, I need something that will give me even skin tone. Once it was all applied, I no longer noticed the uneven skin tone between my forehead and the rest of my face. Thank you for that! The serum is my favorite part of the skin care kit sent to me. I’m sure I will continue using it. Want to see my finished face? Here it is!

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WOW!! Your skin is beautiful… I will check out this product!!!
Great post! I enjoyed using the products as well!!
I know what you mean about bar soap. It dries me out too. Glad you found something that works for you. 🙂
Ashley @ Dr. Pepper Diva
I have tried so many products to help even out my skin tone and stop frequent breakouts, but have yet to find anything that my face really likes. I either get very oily or very dry, and forget using bar soap on my face because it dries me out so bad that it feels tight for days. Thanks for the thorough review of these products!
You should try Blemish Control Wash from ClearEssence.com. I have the same skin and it works wonders. When I am not breaking out I use the Complexion Soap with AHA to lighten the dark spots. Good luck
Glad that you mentioned this. It is some great information. 🙂
Glad it’s working for you. I’ve been using the same trio and love it. Great job.
i agree with you on washing my face with a bar of soap, that and we have well water and it’s so hard to get soap rinsed off, but you can’t argue with results! You can really see a difference in your pics.