Why Is Eucerin Gatekeeping Thiamidol Anti-Pigment Serum?

[@Haifa-g8c]

I love you dr. Dray! A few weeks ago, I bought eucerin serum with thiamidol, but I was worried about using a new ingredient. Then I asked you to make a video about it, and here we are. Thanks a lot for caring ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching

[@Curiouscreator2]

@@Haifa-g8c has it worked for you?

[@lotuscabrio2937]

They amazing. My mom using them for 4 years

[@Hopeful-w7h]

The thing about fragrance- you can enjoy it in many ways: shampoo and other hair products, perfumes and antiperspirants. But my opinion -it doesn’t belong in skincare. Many of us love nice smelling products, we just can’t use it on our face, but everyone can use fragrance free skincare.

[@turnbacktime65]

You’re so right. I run away from perfumes. 😂

[@just-anillusion5893]

Absolutely! Unnecessary and harmful chemicals! Used by the companies for one reason only: making their products distinctive.

[@nise5281]

Or makeup, with ya!

[@simplybri3608]

I mean for people who can’t use it don’t use it, but there’s people who can and enjoy fragranced products and they should have the option to use it if they want to. The solution is to offer both fragranced and fragranced free not completely eliminate one

[@camicoz]

​@@simplybri3608but if it's not affordable for a company to make both, they should go with unscented.

[@mismatched613]

Dr Alexis Stepehens talked about Eucerin anti-pigment and Thiamidol many months ago on her channel so I got it for my mom who is dark skinned and had developed really bad melasma. Almost like a dark mask. her derm prescribed a cream that did nothing. I agree, it does have a strong scent BUT it has worked for her. She uses the suncreen 1x day and serum 2x per day. After about 4 months its almost completely gone. For her it's worrth the scent.

[@21972012145525]

She probably would get better results if sunscreen was applied 2x/day

[@SG-wq4rm]

@mismatched613 Good to know. Which one exactly she used? I might give it a go as well. Did you get only serum or the entire set? BTW, they sell serum, day cream and night cream as well.

[@mismatched613]

​@@SG-wq4rm anti-pigment day cream spf30 and anti-pigment dual serum

[@Luvanmusiq]

I bought it immediately after she mentioned it approximately 8 months ago. I used it approximately 5-6 months. It is incredible. I am Fitz 5. And I use Arazlo, etc. And, of course, I also apply and reapply sunscreen. The scent doesn't even bother me when I know it's working. I think its the denatured alcohol, which I assume is optimized as a penetration vehicle.

[@oliverchong2428]

@@21972012145525SPF only prevents hyperpigmentation from getting worse, it doesn’t remove hyperpigmentation on its own.

[@williamhernandez3561]

How you casually, intelligently, relay information- and ALSO ALWAYS- mention how you have whole videos on subtopics?! 🙉 You are a blessing!! Coupled with your delivery and personality? Eres una bendición. Love you.

[@TheresaBerg-b3z]

Happy Monday! I have been traveling so I have not had an opportunity to wish you lots of happiness in your new home! I love the peeks that you have provided so far. Your home has so much character and charm. I love your vision to furnish it with vintage finds. Wish I was closer to join you in your great adventures of antiquing. It is one of my favorite hobbies.

[@DrDrayzday]

Thank you!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Theresa Berg hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….

[@RockzyBullet-cu4kh]

@@DrDrayzday please Doc i have had hyperpigmentation/ Malasma, Discoloration on my Forehead, Upper Lip, on my Jaw and for sometime now, please i need your help in the Proper Routine and how to get this product [Eucerin thiamidol].... Am in Nigeria, please help me out here, its been terrible this days covering it up with make up and going out, im so frustrated now and dont don't know what to do Doc.

[@El7r1ME]

Nivea Luminous and Eucerin Anti-Pigment have almost identical ingredients, both nivea and eucerin are beiersdorf brands, they release the same products under two different names, the eurcerin (luxury brand) version costs more and is only sold in pharmacies, while nivea is sold in supermarkets.

[@tabiamber4083]

Thank you for pointing that out! I wasn't aware they are both Beierdorf brands.

[@likac92009]

Eucerin has higher concentration of active ingredients.

[@arcybarrios]

​@@likac92009Source?

[@antoinettea9968]

I read the ingredients list, while it’s similar, the Nivea one seems to have more alcohol content

[@mauia88]

I can't speak for Eucerin but I've tried Nivea and it feels exactly as it costs. Cheap

[@FrozenMarguerita]

I have been using the Nivea Luminous 630 sunscreen, that is available in Brazil, for close to 1 year. It’s lightweight and works for my skin. It smells like many other Nivea products…

[@christinagipperich2780]

I almost bought these Eurcerin products when I was in the UK last autumn. I think I talked myself out of it because I didn’t know anything about the active ingredient. Glad I didn’t waste my money. One of many things this channel has taught me is how to prioritize my skincare purchases. Thanks Dr. Dray!

[@Pouchy17]

I wonder if you realize how much of an impact you've had on people. We couldn't get this kind of information anywhere I tell every person who asks about my skin what I do and I just save the trouble by leading them your way. I've followed for years and still in awe of your intelligence and way of explaining You are a skin legend

[@21972012145525]

What's your routine?

[@Dexislava]

I have melasma and this has been amazing!!! I have been using it for 1,5 months and the results are just great (I am not a fan of fragrant products in general) but gave it a shot after my melasma got worse after my summer vacation..my advice is to try it, if struggling with melasma and/or hyperpigmentation! ❤️

[@suecka]

hey! im on he same boat, and willing to try anything! which products of this range are you using?

[@Dexislava]

@ hey, I use the dual serum (besides ordinary alpha arbutin 2% and retinol) and those keep it under control. 🤞🏼

[@snehalsalunkhe1129]

​@@Dexislava Hey do you use it only on melasma patches or the entire face

[@Dexislava]

@@snehalsalunkhe1129 It works either way. Another thing I have tried (interchangeably) with good results is the Axis -Y dark spot serum. Good luck!

[@lindabudayova246]

Exactly, brands, please don't put fragrance into anti-dark spot products and sunscreens!

[@maureengreen8695]

I watched your recent video introducing LaRoche Posay's new Melasyl pigment corrector and it's great. It has a rich hydrating formula and a subtle floral fragrance. Hopefully it will fade my age spots which is the reason I bought it in the first place. :) Congratulations on your charming new home. I'm sure you're having some fun furnishing it!

[@sepsam4556]

Not sure why but I really enjoy watching a video or two of yours to go to sleep. You have such a calming presence and I'm also learning at the same time.

[@ST-gu6yc]

I tend to not repurchase skincare products, but the Eucerin anti-pigment and tretinoin have been staples for me for years. While there’s still fragrance in the Eucerin serum, they’ve changed it from a nauseating perfume smell to a fresh scent. I like it much better and still get no irritation. I can’t speak for the other products in the line because I only use the serum.

[@suecka]

do you use this EUcerin range (which product ) PLUS tret together? I mean, both on the same step, at night for example? thanks!

[@mrwamedni1177]

Could you explain how you layer those two iam planning on using eucerin dual serum with my tretinoin and peptide serum but iam afraid of layering all those serum

[@cherrycoke3254]

@@mrwamedni1177apply after Tret before moisturizer (just like you would Hydroquinone).

[@ST-gu6yc]

@@mrwamedni1177 currently I just use the eucerin in the am and tretinoin at night because I’m maintaining. But, I have used the eucerin twice a day when I need to lighten my melasma more. I use the tretinoin first and eucerin after at night. I also use a peptide serum afterward. I have sensitive, rosacea skin and that works for me. I really love this Eucerin serum with the silver cap - it has been a game changer for my melasma. I think it works better and is definitely better for my sensitive skin than hydroquinone 4%.

[@ST-gu6yc]

And I only use the dual serum (with the silver cap). The other products do not have the level of thiamidol I need to lighten my melasma. I have previously purchased other products in the Eucerin line as well as the Nivea product and my melasma started darkening again.

[@Greentree805]

The best and most honest Dermatologist on Facebook. Straight up whether it's good or not, and try or don't. Love you Dr. DRAY.

[@HannaR2049]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU, DR. DRAY! I have been following you for so many years - and you are always so genuine and so helpful with the breadth of issues you cover, and the meticulous detail - plus taking us along with you on your daily journey....you are one of a kind and a gift to us all! 🥰

[@brunagomes4333]

Here in Brazil both are sell! Nivea luminous 630 has a lot of people on KZbin showing the results. Nivea also has a sunscreen with luminous 630 (thiamidol) and one of the women I follow used and showed us the result of her melasma cleaning (she is real, real, not one of those influencers who does Photoshop), she also used that one of Eucerin serum and loved. I bought the Nivea luminous 630 serum and I'm waiting for it (it suppost to be here today, but nothing yet). Because is half of the price or low of Eucerin, Nivea Luminous 630 is more used in Brazil. I can't wait to try it! 🥺❤️

[@turnbacktime65]

Sounds exciting!❤

[@Tacos-n-salsa]

Oi Bruna! Qual o nome da moça que fez o video mostrando o resultado? Quando vc receber o Nivea me fala se a fragrancia é muito forte! Eu sou brasileira mas moro fora e to fazendo uma lista de produtos pra comprar quando for visitar! Tem algum protetor solar q vc gosta muito? Eu quero muito testar o dermage que vem no stick

[@sylvesterfyre4167]

Yea just realized both companies have the same parent company, no wonder they both contain the same ingredient

[@estefaniaboujon6830]

I have the Nivea Luminous and Im surprised by how great is working

[@joghog]

Boy, I only used the Nivea Luminous 630 FIVE times and I think my dark spots from sun damage are fading already. I've tried sooo many topicals (even hydroquinone) that don't even touch them. TCA peels help them, but this is looking like a great alternative. Thank you so much!!! By the way, the fragrance is light to me (but I don't have issues with fragrances in my facial products). UPDATE 2 WEEKS LATER: It doesn't actually work as well as I was hoping on my dark spots. 🙁

[@Danielley96]

I’ve been using the eucerin anti pigment night moisturizer for melasma and I completely agree about the fragrance! It isn’t pleasant at all. It says “light aloe Vera scent” but it just smells like chemicals. It’s super unpleasant when you’re trying to wind down for bed and the smell is lingering so close to your nose. I’ve continued to use it though because I really want a more even skin tone and the study comparing it to hydroquinone was promising.

[@Curiouscreator2]

Any promising Results?

[@gerardo49078]

Results?

[@jennw36]

There are various before and after photos on Reddit from the Eurcin products and the results even after short uses is really unbelievable!

[@anemonederoy]

Thank you for the video Dr Dray. I have used both serums. The Eucerin one and the Nivea one. I have very sensitive skin so fragrance is not my friend. I really do not recommend the Eucerin one. It burned my skin and the fragrance was very intense. My face was swollen for days. The nivea one on the other hand has a softer scent and that one did not irritate my skin. I would still not recommend them for sensitive skin due to the fragrance. But thiamidol works. So go for the Nivea one if you want to try it.

[@PatriciaMcDowell-z3g]

I appreciate that you discuss fragrance in products! I always go for fragrance free!

[@DinaGhaleb-d9t]

Hi from Egypt 🇪🇬! To answer Dr Dray's question, Bobai is in fact an Egyptian sunscreen brand. I haven't tried it myself but doing it right now! Oh and guess what...it's the equivalent of 5 $ !!!

[@laurabenavides5444]

Please give us an update 🙏🏼. Do you like it? What are the active ingredients and does it bother your eyes? Does it have fragrance?

[@Luvanmusiq]

@@laurabenavides5444 Yes, an update and possible answer to the question about active ingredients, please!.

[@disaj7460]

Yes plz...an update would be wonderful...thx in advance!🎁

[@n.a.l.6136]

Super light with an amazing cooling effect and worked really well for me this summer ​@laurabenavides5444

[@MsKirchhoff]

I had 13 years fight with melasma, tons of expensive cosmetic from dermatologists and laser. Eventually I excepted that’s for lifetime. Two months ago I bought eucerin brightening serum just randomly. Eucerin the only thing that actually worked! I’m using anti pigment line for two months three times a day, my melasma have never been better. melasma Eucerin dual serum actually works, but doesn’t feel good. I use anti pigment spf and eucerin anti pigment brightening serum. This serum feels and smells good.

[@Pouchy17]

How much has it gone away ?

[@21972012145525]

What do you mean it doesn't feel good?

[@rutha8349]

Please can you kindly wrote what products exactly you used please? Thanks 🙏

[@maalikserebryakov]

Skill issue

[@MsKirchhoff]

@@Pouchy17 about 50-60% for two months, my hope it will be better when summer is over and sun won’t be that aggressive.

[@Saljarba87]

Couple of months ago, I purchased the Eucerin pigment serum (different than the dual action one presented in this video), let me tell you, within one week, my hyperpigmentation spots due to angry acne started to fade. You use that serum at night; it’s thick, creamy, fragrant if you’re ok with it, and it does a marvelous job tackling spots and dryness also. In the morning, you wake up to a luxurious supple soft and even skin. I understand if fragrance can be too much, but please don’t dismiss the great benefits of the serum due to a fragrance that will last literally for 2 minutes. Use it at night only. It works!

[@thegreatreset2025]

Linkini rica ediyorum

[@risingstar3122]

Does the pigmentation came.back after you stop using it?

[@convenienceandpracticality9032]

Eucerin's thiamidol has helped my melasma.

[@WaffleRedondo]

I have seen good results

[@noemi-mi-mi]

Mine too. I still have it but to a leser extent. In fact, I haven't seen such results with any other active I tried (kojic acid, arbutin, niacinamide, vit c; hq I don't tolerate)

[@convenienceandpracticality9032]

@@noemi-mi-mi Same. Hydroquinone does hardly anything for my melasma oddly.

[@pychow13]

Same for me.

[@kellyc3897]

Same for me. It's actually remarkable how well it's working, both for the melasma and my complexion overall.

[@elizmal533]

FINALLY YOU ANSWERED THE QUESTION I POSTED A YR AGO!! thx Melasma vs Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. I got my dark patches after a fraxel treatment. Will Regret it forever. My hyperpigmentation gets worse with hydroquinone. I just stay out of the sun n layer on sunblock. Its much improved but still there or returns with the slightest sun exposure. I’m willing to try this product. Hope it helps🙏🏼

[@bbpeachfuzz3067]

my dermatologist prescribed this and its THE BEST. I literally use eucerin everything when it comes to my skin

[@Salad_Channel]

Eucerin Thiamidol products personally changed my life. They worked like magic, I have nothing bad to say about them truly. I had hyperpigmentation and it’s gone!

[@cherrycoke3254]

Same!

[@jamiea4350]

I've used the eucerin spot treatment on a spot on my face. Not sure if it's melasma or an "age spot". It has faded it quite a bit. Best OTC results I have had. I'm very happy! I don't think it is fragranced.

[@martar8088]

I am in EU and use the Spf 50+ from Eucerin Sun Fluid Pigment Control and really love it. I am also picky with fragrance and prefer there is none but this one is subtle, and I can notice the improvement in my face sun spots

[@Andrea-ue7gv]

Same! I‘ve been using pigment control sunscreen for years

[@sheilaelliott7674]

I tried the Eucerin Anti Pigment products and they worked well for me.

[@lidiatigabu1220]

sorry have u tried the dark spot corrector?

[@augustbaby9477]

The Eucerine anti-pigment line has been a holy grail for my melasma-prone skin. I had tried many other things -- different products with kojic acid, topical tranexamic acid, various lasers, hydroquinone -- nothing worked or barely made a difference (hydroquinone actually made my melasma worse when it was time to take a break). On the other hand, just a few weeks of Eucerine's thiamidol (I'm using all 3 products that Dr. Dray mentions in the video -- dual serum, night cream, and day cream), and my melasma was and still is 85-90% gone! I can even afford going under the sun once in a while (not too aggressively, though), because the Eucerine then takes care of my skin :) The scent hasn't been an issue for me at all. It is noticeable, but definitely not horrible and wears off pretty quickly. The one thing that folks might find irritating is how oily the day cream is (but i think most spf creams are). I just let the cream stay on my skin for a few minutes, then put tinted EltaMD spf on top (the tinted spf glides very well as the 2nd layer after Eucerine), let both layers sit on my skin for a while longer until i am ready to get out of the door; then i just blot the extra grease with a paper towel and/or oil absorbing sheets. Perfect!

[@lll-w]

Thanks for this. I’d used several topicals over the years and I’ve been thinking about getting this one!

[@AbsoluteInfo]

Thanks for this information, can we use it with other active ingredients like Vitamin C or arbutin?

[@dank4522]

i had to go smell mine, i didn’t notice the fragrance until you mentioned it. i’ve been using both and its really helped my complexion and reducing dark spots.

[@maysabadawy6044]

hi dr. Dray. im Egyptian, never used Bobai but its very popular here due to its affordable price and pleasent texture.

[@21972012145525]

Man.i wish I could try it!

[@primordialmeow7249]

As a Fitzpatrick 1-2, I have two VERY pesky sun spots that, finally I have gotten under control after 3-4 years of hardcore skincare trial & error (and being a Dr. Dray devotee 😊). Daily sun protection is the first principle. I have learned to hit the melanocytes from different angles, therefore, I use Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, a Retinol serum and an Azalaic Acid cream. Seems like a lot, but I rotate the products. Works for me, but I am always open to new ingredients. I think I may look at Nivea Luminous 360, but am not in a hurry. Thanks for this info Dr. Dray.

[@CRCC830]

Same. I’m a Fitzpatrick 2-3 and use every ingredient under the sun - currently tretinoin, azelaic acid, niacinamide, alpha arbutin, transexamic acid, licorice root, glutathione, etc mostly people focus on targeting tyrosinase inhibitors which includes many of the above ingredients. not many people focus on dopaquinone to melanin conversion pathways - which there’s only gluthanione and cysteine. niacinamide works great for melanosome transfer pathways. i’ve tried hydroquinone before - maybe it was the product formula but i didn’t like it too much

[@21972012145525]

​@@CRCC830interesting! Tfs! Can you share your routine?

[@21972012145525]

Can you share your routine?

[@Bea_Rosy]

Please could you share your routine?

[@krystlegarsha1296]

I agree about Eucerin Thiamidol Dual Serum because I found it drying and it feels like it gave me wrinkles I never had, so it is a definite "NO" for me. Also, I did not notice that it helped with my pigment. Honestly, if something irritates my light medium skin, that alone can worsen my pigmentation. Thanks for the video Dr. Dray.

[@cherrycoke3254]

It is a bit drying, but as far as “giving wrinkles” that is not possible.

[@SashaStowers]

Thiamidol (Eucerin) is the best thing I've put on my skin for hyperpigmentation. I've never seen anything work within the first bottle like it. I've tried everything but hydroquinone--kojic acid, prescription-strength azelaic acid, arbutin, tretinoin, etc.. I have seen scars I accepted as permanent slowly fade in the couple weeks of use. I can't wait to see how my skin looks in a year or so. Maybe I am less sensitive to the smell, but it didn't bother me at all.

[@ling1981you]

Can you share the Eucerin products that you are using?

[@SashaStowers]

@ling1981you Sure. I use the dual serum in the morning and night. I haven't used any other products from the line.

[@MISAO_SAO]

I absolutely love Eucerine. I feel like it's the best moisturizer for someone, like me, who has high maintenance skin.

[@21972012145525]

What is your favorite product?

[@minozuuu]

Not sure about american Eucerin formulations but I am blue eyes blonde hair white male and this was the only thing that worked for me, does not matter if I take eucerin or nivea luminious products in 4 weeks my dark spots just gone

[@simo96115]

@@minozuuu be careful her follower will come after you 😂

[@21972012145525]

​@@simo96115why?

[@SwanTheQueen]

I asked several times to her to review it because in the melasma community they’re having a lot of success with this. 😅

[@SwanTheQueen]

@@simo96115why? People can agree or disagree lmao this is not a cult

[@lidiatigabu1220]

does your dark spot reappear after stopping using it? The Eucerin dark spot corrector

[@JesusChrist-d4u]

I've been using this product for 2 months and it is working. Working wonders. It even decreased my small keloid. The only product I've seen help me with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

[@eliana4049]

I have tried the eucerin nught cream with thiamidol and I have noticed a difference overnight on my hyperpigmentation due to acne (I am mixed so hyperpigmentation can be an issue). I do not notice the fragrance. Honestly i was so impressed with the results in just one night

[@zenxymes2]

Clicked on this one as soon as I could. I've had my eye on this product for awhile

[@hurrstardlikemustard]

Ive binged your recent videos on tranexamic acid, facial redness, and the new LRP brightening serum - this Thiamidol vid is such a treat ! Hoping you can also discuss Resorcinol and Hexylresorcinol for treating hyperpigmentation

[@IntoxaKate]

You knocked this one out of the park, Dr Dray. Thank you! 🙏☘️

[@forgotmad195]

I started using a week ago, it is already lightning my melasma. I dont know about US version, but in Europe the scent is very light, and vanishes very quickly. No regrets here and I plan to buy more of the line. No horrible or strong scent...

[@cherrycoke3254]

Right?! It smells bad for a minute sure, but it’s amazingly effective! Like it’s not the most pleasant to apply but it’s a minor inconvenience since it actually works better for me than 4% Hydroquinone.

[@cherrycoke3254]

This ingredient has worked better for me a in week than 2 months of Hydroquinone! Crazy! Ordering it from overseas.

[@ezwansafri8006]

Eucerin products are very famous in Asia. We don't mind the fragrance as most asian people don't have sensitive skin. I am using eucerin double booster for my melasma. Works wonderfully for my skin. My melasma started to fade after 2 months of application. I tried so many things before(triluma,lasers,chemical peel), all did not work. Only eucerin works so far.

[@risingstar3122]

Does it caused worsening of rebound pigmentation after the cessation of the product?

[@cherrycoke3254]

@@risingstar3122nope! Which is crazy because a lot of other products do.

[@marylawman8603]

Thank you for the review and the information. You are constantly teaching me something new and I love that. Happy Monday, Dr Dray!! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💜

[@ANAUSUARIA]

I LOVE YOU Dr. Dray. You are simply the best!!

[@teresamcadam5892]

Love the added pink pillow! 😊

[@volcanisty]

I didn’t see it until I read this comment 😅

[@sr28774]

Nothing better then doing my skincare and listening Dr Dray 😊

[@Dreamisc]

There's actually ONE Eucerin Thiamidol product that I've found that is without fragrance! It's a spot corrector! I picked it off the shelf of a Malaysian drugstore.

[@verapopovic3757]

I usedthe serum for 2.5-3 months (1 bottle) 1x per day and sometimes not every day but pretty regularly. I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after a pimple and it worked very nicely for me. I generally dont like eucerin and I was extremely skeptical. The fragrance is extremely strong and my eyes were watering so I didnt use it anywhere near my eyes. In general I am very satisfied and I will be re-purchasing it again.

[@MuyBriana]

I have been using the Eucerin dual serum for almost a year and it has done a wonderful job of keeping my Melasma under control after completing a round of HQ 4%. The smell is AWFUL, but I’ve had such great results I continue to use it.

[@Claudialupper]

I know it's controversial, but kojic acid soap has given me glowing skin. I am blonde with medium skin tones (usually go for the "nude" or "golden ivory" foundation). Kojic acid soap every other day has made my skin so even toned I wear a little tinted sunscreen (Nivea or Neutrogena) and have really nice looking skin. Anyway, works for me.

[@mohuachakravarti6879]

Can you tell which kojic acid soap helped you? Where did you buy it from?

[@angiepattillo3599]

Is your skin sensitive?

[@potati8503]

Are you using kojie san?

[@21972012145525]

This comment is not helpful without sharing the soap you actually used 😅

[@skinloverbyvane]

It’s not a gatekeeper is just not sold in the US, this is the most popular anti pigment treatment in Mexico and many other countries

[@YelyforJesus]

Happy Monday!! Great educational review.

[@elenbrandt290]

As always - thank you, sincerely, for taking one for the team. You are a brilliant "crash test" volunteer. We all appreciate it!

[@realdoll99]

I so enjoy your videos and they’re so helpful! I’m using sunscreen everyday thanks to you! Blessings abundant to you and your new beautiful home!

[@marianotes5483]

wow. I was right. I was looking at those eucerin anti-pigment bottles and thinking - should try these? now I know what dr. Dray is thinking about them

[@mnunezhk]

eucerin is really stepping its game up. their night cream is amazing !😊

[@asmaaelkhouly1068]

Yes, Bobai is an Egyptian brand, it's great and reduces pigmentation. But for me it increased sweating around my mouth area, but I think it's due to climate in Egypt in summer. So I keep using it on my hands. May be in winter it would be perfect for my face.

[@maiteariana5593]

I’m from Argentina. I’ve been using the Nivea line for about a year now and have been loving it! I had a bit of melasma on my upper lip and now it’s gone! I also use niacinamide and azelaic acid also extremely cautious about sun exposure. I also hate fragrance in my skincare but this one isn’t that bad and doesn’t irritate me 👍🏻 and for the price against the eucerin products is a win!

[@winnyduchessabrutta3182]

I am surprised to hear your disappointment with Eucerin. I am in the Netherlands. The spot corrector didn’t do much but the anti pigment creams were fine.

[@jessietilton9863]

Eucerin Hyaluron-Filler + Elasticity 3D Serum is the way to go. Parfum is the last ingredient, but I can see how someone may find it too much. It feels excellent and genuinely fades dark spots.

[@elenapalacios6853]

Hello Dr, Fray! I just got my Nivea luminous hoping it will work for me. I've tried several serums, arbutin, Timeless vitamin c and others. Will see if this new ingredient works better for me! Thanks! I got it at Costco in Mexico, super cheap.

[@gyufuli]

I have been using this product for a year now and I have great results. I have slightly darker skin, and got a lot of hyperpigmentation during pregnancy, but I am using it with vitamin c and retinol in my routine. People actually remark how my skin looks so much better. But that is true french/european skincare products are very smell rich, but I am used to it :)

[@charlesd.1102]

Here in Brazil they sell the Luminous 630 line and it's very affordable, costs half the price of the Eucerin anti-pigment stuff. I tried the Nivea night serum, lasted about 2 months and i perceived a lightening effect, first time noticing this on a cosmetics. Most local reviews of the product raves about it. But yeah, does have fragrance that smells like perfume, kinda strong but i personally don't mind.

[@amy83079]

Excellent choice to move your chair to the left to avoid the window 👍🏽 The pink pillow adds a nice spot of color. Two more suggestions: Move slightly to the right to cut out the door 🚪 on the left. And, I still think the shot could benefit from adding a kitchen curtain over the window (but on the exterior, not interior). Buy a short kitchen curtain of linen and subtle color.

[@amy83079]

Better Homes & Gardens Linen Blend Light Filtering Rod Pocket Kitchen Curtain Tier and Valance Set, 3 Piece, Papyrus Beige, 60 W x 36 L

[@Discern2025]

You are right about the door. But can't find a window. Pink pillow does something. Amazing how much this pop of colour brings to any decor.

[@Gardenhappy-k2x]

The eucerin thiamidol products have worked best for me. I tried hydroquinone but had sever rebound melasma when I tried to cycle off it following my dermatologists careful instructions. So I had to stop that. I found helpful advice on KZbin from other derms and I have tried most of the affordable products out there but nothing seemed to work. I finally tried meladerm and used that consistently for over a year which did help somewhat. Obviously a lot of sunscreen layers of derm recommended sunscreen. Vitamin C from timeless helped somewhat. Red light therapy also looks like it helps me a bit but not infrared. Anyway I tried those all one step at a time and I was using all of them. I then added the la roche posay product. I think it did help with some hyperpigmentation from some acne but did not seem to do anything for the melasma. I finally tried the eucerin serum and sunscreen. I stopped the meladerm and the la roche posay. I used the vitamin C most but not all days because I was dealing with some dryness and irritation (not from the eucerin). I’m not as consistent as I would like to be with my red light. Sunscreen is on me always every day inside or outside and a hat if outside. Only the eucerin with thiamidol has made a big change I have to say. I did see improvement I guess it was between 4 and eight weeks. It was much worse on my drivers side and it’s now made such a difference that the left side and the right are looking much more similar.its still there but it’s a much lighter brown color and easier to cover with makeup. It’s frustrating and difficult to deal with melasma especially when makeup really doesn’t cover it despite correctors and concealers. What I don’t know is do different people just need different topicals for their melasma or do most of them just not work that well unless the condition is mild? Or is the thiamidol really just that much better at achieving hydroquinone like results?

[@davidshabas3839]

Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here i live for this❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@davidshabas9280]

@@DrDrayzday ❤

[@salmamohamed5065]

I was so shocked to see Bobai sunscreen in your video!!😂It’s one of the most popular sunscreens in Egypt and people love it😆🤍

[@DinaAsy]

I am watching from Egypt but never heard of the Bobai product before. Looks like it is fairly inexpensive so maybe I will try it out and see! I do like both of the Nivea and the Eucerin products in terms of effectiveness, agree that the fragrance is offputting though but it does not matter when spot treating IMO.

[@21972012145525]

Ok plz share if you like it! I wish I could access it

[@lentilneeds]

The eucerine acne prone cleanser also has been a game changer for me. I’ve tried SO MANY cleansers and al of those made me break out or stripped my skin ALOT. but a few weeks on the eucerine cleanser BAM results. I’ve been using for over a year now and I won’t let go of it.

[@zarra881]

I’m medium tan skin asian living in tropical country and had tried cyspera, pico laser, hydroquinone to remove my PIH none of them work and gave side effects , i don’t have melasma.. but the only thing that work are eucerin thiamidol it faded my PIH that i had for 5 years… and everyone notice how glowing my skin is best part it doesn’t irritates my skin at all, i am acne prone so i buy the one with sebum control

[@tehmaimed]

100% agreed with you on fragrance!! I was excited about LRP's Melasyl stuff and now this one from Eucerin.. to find your feedback on the fragrance being so strong is so disappointing! My skin can't stand fragrance or essential oils :( Ugh

[@madison9812]

Been a fan of yours for 8 years now😅 i’m 21 haha, love your videos!

[@DrDrayzday]

Thanks for watching

[@atana.potnia]

This is also the ingredient they use in the Nivea Luminous 630 range (the patented name they gave to this molecule, with Nivea also being owned by Beiersdorf). Much more affordable than Eucerin, a lot of people are reporting very promising results. Don't know if you can get it there in the U.S., I bought their eye cream a few days ago, as they - drum roll - are marketing the same ingredient also to fade dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation. They promise visible results in 4 weeks. Been using it just for a few days, we'll see...!

[@Jules-sc6ic]

the fragrance in EUCERIN is horrible that's true but they really work! just do spot treatments :)

[@21972012145525]

The majority of eucerin products are ff

[@jam6web84]

I use Nivea's Luminous 630 Spot Clear night cream and it's sooo good. Not to mention it only costs $10 for 50 ml in South East Asia.

[@rainbow9883]

I've been using Eurcerin dual serum and the anti-pigment day cream SPF30 for a couple of weeks. So far, my skin is looking good. It's too soon to tell how effective it will be on darker patches of skin. I think it smells fine.

[@s.jensen1492]

Another yet interesting and very informative video! ❤ Thank you

[@SwanTheQueen]

Yeah! I kept asking you for years about this lol 😝 I was surprised to finally see the title

[@thanosfield2642]

460 $ no mam 😅. I will continue with my alpha arbutin and it's fragrance free 🎉. Thanks for the info on thiamidol 😊❤.

[@Buccaneer115]

I can tell you (anecdotically) Thiamidol got rid of a huge papule pustule red mark in 1 month and a half. Like made it completely disappear. Sadly i have dry skin and eucerin loves putting Alcohol denat and fragrance in everything.

[@Curiouscreator2]

​@@Buccaneer115yes I was surprised to see denat alcahol in their pigment body moisturiser

[@courtneyderouen]

What? The daytime serum with spf30 is $26 and the night cream is $26. I found this on Amazon.

[@thanosfield2642]

@@courtneyderouen she mentioned the la prairie white caviar that contains thiamidol and costs 460 $ so mentioning a price isn't exactly math in my pov 😅.

[@courtneyderouen]

@@thanosfield2642 oh you’re right, my apologies! I missed that lol.

[@SarBdsh.392]

I have been using a combo Eucerin 30psf and the serum. It worked for me, I have melasma and was using Tri-luma. It definitely lighten my face enough that I can see the difference. I purchased my first tub/bottle in France, I ran out last week and ordered from Amazon. However, the writing on bottle aren’t the same but I need it.

[@sygendron]

The Nivea Cellular is working for me. I've been using it for a year now and my melasma is very reduced. It's the only thing I got results from. I use the Eucerin anti-pigment SPF 50 and I like it a lot.

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Monday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@rogelimaiko]

Happy Monday have a great week y’all!

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You!! Same to You!!😊

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@cupcakenurse]

I was really excited to use the anti pigment night cream but couldn’t use it because the fragrance is STRONG. I used it one night, and the next morning I woke up with a headache and my eyes were swollen. I have melasma from my pregnancy a few years ago. I typically like Eucerin products so I was hopeful-more like nopeful with a full bottle that I use on my elbows.

[@21972012145525]

Nopeful 😅

[@sebumpostmortem]

Ahhhh!!!! Finally YOUR opinion about thiamidol! *THANK YOU* 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 Edit: 😳😵‍💫??? mmmmOK... I' ll keep reading the long term use comparison studies about hydroquinone-thiamidol that Dr Leire Barrutia (aka Dermisphere) quoted since this is a video about usamerican fragrances in products with thiamidol😒.

[@fablihaenamdurdana3576]

Dr Dray… I love your videos and how informative it is. Your videos has always helped me understand skincare immensely better. Please do a review on Numbuzin No-5+ Vitamin Concentrated serum for dark spot and PIH treatment. The ingredient list seems so promising and yet I have not seen any dermatologist youtuber reviewing it. The serum is comparatively cheap and I just dont understand where’s the catch.

[@beyond50skin]

Kiels just came out with an SPF 30 that contains Melasyl

[@griselolmos5624]

I used the Eucerin product against dark spots on my cheeks due to sun exposure, and it reduced them by 90%. I only used it at night and daily sunscreen. I didn'tt combine the Thiamidol product with any other antipigmentant, to test its effectiveness. It's the only product that has worked for me. After 2 months of using it, I started to notice a difference. I bought and used it over a year ago. With the sunscreen application, new spots haven't appeared on my face. I highly recommend it.

[@sylph99]

Which product exactly? Thanks

[@griselolmos5624]

@@sylph99 Anti-Pigment Dual Facial Serum. 30ml. It is pink and has a metal lid. I´m from Mexico, so I bought it here. I suppose it´s the same formula in any other country.

[@sylph99]

@@griselolmos5624 Thanks so much 💕

[@Curiouscreator2]

Thanks for the info Dr Dray. Please can you make a video on supplements for hyperpigmentation like for example the Fern block heliocare. Please like this so Dr Dray can see.

[@tonyj4271]

have an awesome Monday guys

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Monday!

[@dorayoung1073]

I bought the Eucerin pigment control Sun serum in Nice, France when I stopped there on my cruise last month. I haven’t used it yet but when I saw your video, I quickly pulled out the product and it has Thiamidol in it. Thanks for talking about this ingredient. I may just use this on my back where I have hyperpigmentation from a rash. Don’t want to irritate my face.

[@21972012145525]

She's not saying it irritated her face. She's saying there is the potential for irritancy but more than anything the fragrance was too strong for her

[@danadarkness7513]

I wish I could try it, but I also can't handle most scented skincare. If it doesn't smell too strong to use, it will still most likely irritate my overly sensitive skin. Most brands obviously don't have their teams watching content creators who aren't already giving their products good feedback

[@valeriej291]

Azelaic acid 10% works magic on my red headed, post inflammatory redness. Paula’s Choice is what I use.

[@4TheAsianDream]

we have that Nivea serum with thiamidol which costs like $15! havent tried it yet but seems like i will ha read the comments of those who did try and it seems like everyone is in love