“This is a chemical sunscreen. The problem with chemical sunscreens in black skin is that it can increase inflammation, and inflammation causes pigmentation in skin of color”11:16–11:22
“Unfortunately, they also added in clove extract and fragrance compound”11:55–11:59
“As an SPF, it functions. As an SPF for black skin, it's less than ideal”11:59–12:03
“It's got gentle surfactants, minimal exfoliation, brightening claims that over-promise in a rinse-off format”10:53–10:58
“The issue in this formula is grapefruit peel oil. A potentially phototoxic essential oil in a product targeting pigmentation in melanin-rich skin”10:58–11:05
“Even though it's in a rinse-off, it really shouldn't be there at all”11:07–11:12
“It's an acceptable cleanser, but not ideal for black skin”11:10–11:14
“Hyper Clear Brightening Serum uses 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, one of my favorite forms of vitamin C for skin of color, at a high enough position to genuinely support the brand's claimed vitamin strength”9:58–10:09
“You also get 1% Kojic Acid, plus arbutin, rich barberry, and licorice, one of my favorite forms of tyrosinase inhibitor”10:17–10:25
“This is the strongest tyrosinase inhibitor stack so far in this video”10:25–10:31
“The Na Safe check is borderline. It's not fragrance, but basil extract contributes to the natural aroma”10:33–10:40
“Most black skin will tolerate this, but highly reactive skins should do a patch test first”10:40–10:44
