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DID YOU KNOW?

Ancient Greek and Roman women used to paint their faces with chalk or white lead to appear fairer and more beautiful (or so they thought). The actual truth is that white lead is extremely poisonous. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, coma and even death. Nowadays, you don’t have to literally end your life to get brighter, fairer skin.

Clinique’s Derma White Clinical Brightening Essence, RM260 is said to be on par in terms of efficacy when compared with the gold standard skin brightening remedy, minus the redness, dryness and skin sensitivity. To brighten your peepers, Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions Ultimate White Darkness Diminishing Activated Eye Treatment (price unavailable) decreases pigmentation, and is suitable for contact lens users or those with sensitive skin. Apply both products with fingertips day and night after your basic cleansing regimen.