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Lumixyl Topical Brightening Cream
by Lumixyl
Size: 1.0 oz (30 ml)
A Truth in Aging 5 Best for Dark Spots
Lumixyl Topical Brightening Cream contains a peptide that slows the overproduction of melanin, which is responsible for dark spots. It is non-irritating and safe for all skin types.
TIA Review by Copley:
The consistency of Lumixyl is too thin to work as a spot treatment. Unless fully rubbed in, the scent-free solution will sit on top of the skin, which may not be a problem if used at nighttime. I found Lumixyl to perform best as a base layer under my cream, making sure to rub it in along my hairline. The formula boasts a number of decent emollients and humectants, including caprylic/capric triglycerides, glycerin, sodium PCA, pentylene glycol, and cetearyl alcohol. Better yet, sodium hyaluronate can penetrate deep into the dermis and fill the spaces between the skin's connective fibers with moisture. In addition, there is bis-ethoxydiglycol cyclohexane 1,4-dicarboxylate, a somewhat new synthetic ingredient that acts as a conditioning agent in skincare and haircare products.
But Lumixyl is far from an everyday moisturizer. Natural lightening abilities stem from licorice root extract, also beneficial for atopic dermatitis. Marketed under the name SymWhite 377, Phenylethyl Resorcinol is a synthetic compound partly derived from natural lightening compounds in scotch pine bark. Studies have shown that it is effective at brightening skin without harmful side effects. It is claimed that allantoin can have a keratolytic effect and stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. These properties would certainly help with exfoliating away a layer of dark skin, and there is no doubt that allantoin has anti-inflammatory powers. Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, or Indian gooseberry, confers anti-inflammatory properties, while panthenol, or the provitamin of B5, adds essential moisture and improves healing in the skin.
What about the star peptide behind Lumixyl's brightening power? Dark spots are the result of an overproduction of melanin, and Lumixyl slows this process before it starts, achieving results without irritation caused by commonly used brightening products. The synthetic peptide used in Lumixyl does not topically bleach the skin like hydroquinone, but rather restrains tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin. To find out more about peptides that act as tyrosinase inhibitors and the scientific findings that went into Lumixyl's formula, read the U.S. patent application.
Clinical studies conducted at Stanford have reported that in eight weeks, skin treated topically with Lumixyl showed a 40% improvement in melanin-related darkening. In fact, Lumixyl's active proved to be 5.5 times more effective than an equal dosage of hydroquinone. According to the results of volunteers in the trial, Lumixyl not only reduced photo damage and diminished dark spots but also restored luminosity to the skin. Moreover, it accomplished all of this without increasing sensitivity to sunlight or triggering hypopigmentation (loss of skin color). The study also confirmed that Lumixyl is safe for all skin types and does not irritate. I wonder, however, whether the full contents of the formula were put to the test, considering the moderately irritating ingredients at the tail end of the list: aminomethyl propanol, tetrasodium EDTA, chlorphenesin, and phenoxyethanol.
Lumixyl is not going to win any "most natural formula" awards, but the brand never pretends to chase such accolades. Its actives are a big improvement on skin-irritating hydroquinone, which has banned by the FDA for its links to cancer. And the baddies are neither sufficiently nasty nor concentrated to scare me off. After eight full weeks of testing Lumixyl, I am happy to report that the dark aberrations along my hairline are almost completely gone and my general skin tone seems much more even. I can only recommend Lumixyl with the caveat that it is pricey ($120) and takes much more diligence than a cosmetic procedure (i.e. Intense Pulsed Light, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion). But in comparison, it is a terrific deal. I only hope there is enough solution left in my bottle of Lumixyl to salvage my sun-damaged chest area.
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Watermelon Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/capric triglycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bis-ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1, 4-dicarboxylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone Microemulsion, Decapeptide-12, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Licorice Root Extract, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Cetyl alcohol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Sclerotium Gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Butylene glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
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February 20, 2013
5 stars 2 out of 5
by RV
I used the whole kit as well as the cream for a month without any visible results. The overall texture of my skin did get a bit smoother, but the spots did not lighten. I chose this product because it was compared to Tri-Luma, which worked great while it was available, but in my opinion, Lumixyl cannot be compared to it. Also, it aggravated my monthly (PMS) break outs. I'm really disappointed and wasted $160.00.
November 30, 2012
5 stars 5 out of 5
by spotted
i had fraxel about 5 years ago for hyperpigmentation, primarily on my upper lip. i was convinced by my derm to do my whole face. the fraxel temporarily worked, but caused extreme hyperpigmentation/melasma all over my face during the ensuing years. i am filipino-american and my skin tends to hyperpigment when damaged. in desperation i tried TCA peels and ended up with a chemical burn over my upper lip which became extremely dark. i couldn't bear to see myself without concealer. even wore it to bed. i tried azeleic acid, hydroquinones, trentinoin, kojic acid, lactic acids, glycolic acids, obaji, to no avail. a year and a half after the burn, the hyperpigmented mustache was still prominent. i was a fanatic about wearing hats, sunscreen, sun avoidance. in september i tried this serum while looking for new ingredients. i have been using this product twice daily for about 10 weeks. i can now go out of the house without makeup on my upper lip. the product does not irritate my skin as did the hydroquinone. it has perhaps slightly lightened the melasma spots on my cheeks, but her worked wonders for my "mustache". i am much less depressed now that i can be seen without makeup-i can swim and exercise and sweat without fear that my makeup will run off. glad i found this product.
August 31, 2011
5 stars 3 out of 5
by Sylvia
Bottom line, this stuff is very effective. But I also noticed that I seemed to end up with more dark spots even with sunscreen on if I was out during peak sun hours, which is what I originally dreaded. As a result of this I have shied away from all over face use but will apply regularly on the upper lip area as part of my evening regimen. I then top it off with a layer of moisturizer like SenZen Infinity Never Ending Moisture, M Lab, or just some emu oil. This seems to be most effective and works best for me. The darker area over the lip seems lighter but it immediately reverts if I even step outside for a short period without a double layer of sunscreen.
July 7, 2011
5 stars 3 out of 5
by Pamela
I used as directed, twice a day on clean dry skin and to use sunscreen. I have 3 areas ofhyperpigmentation – both sides of jawline and upper right cheekbone area. I did not see any significant lightening of my hyperpigmentation – although to be honest the lower left jawline is probably melasma which is difficult to lighten. Lumixyl claims to be as effective ashydroquinone but in my case I found that was not the case. For the few small hyperpigmented spots that I have on my cheek, I did see a very slight lightening of the spots.
In all fairness, I don’t think just one month of use is long enough to lighten dark patches noticeably although it did somewhat lighten smaller dark spots. I thought this product might be something new for me to try that would work as well as hydroquinone but for me it turned out not to be as effective as hydroquinone products. Due to the cost of this product, I probably would not use it again.
July 7, 2011
5 stars 4 out of 5
by copley
I was drawn to Lumixyl Topical Brightening Creme because of its non-toxic profile and multipurpose technology, developed by dermatological researchers at Stanford University.
The consistency is too thin to work as a spot treatment. Unless fully rubbed in, the scent-free solution will sit on top of the skin, which may not be a problem if used at nighttime. I found Lumixyl to perform best as a base layer under my cream, making sure to rub it in along my hairline.
Lumixyl is not going to win any “most natural formula” awards, but the brand never pretends to chase such accolades. The baddies are neither sufficiently nasty nor concentrated to scare me off. After eight weeks, I am happy to report that the dark aberrations along my hairline are almost completely gone and my general skin tone seems much more even. I can only recommend Lumixyl with the caveat that it is pricey and takes much more diligence than a cosmetic procedure. But in comparison, it is a terrific deal.