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4.2

401 reviews

89%
would repurchase
3.8/5
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ingredients

5% to 6% (approximately 0.3 M) citric acid, Vitamin C, pH 2 to 3

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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9 years ago

This is extremely underrated considering how cheap and wonderful it is. That said, I believe this only works well for those with OILY, acne-prone skin, which is not prone to becoming too dry or...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel



3.0
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9 years ago

I tried lemon after reading rave reviews practically everywhere. It seemed perfect; it's cheap, simple and I know enough about science to know it's a citrus fruit and these are very acidic meaning...

About reviewer (47 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

this is (hands down) the best way to brighten your skin, even out oiliness, and fade scars or redness. i dillute the juice of a whole lemon with filtered water (1/10), then strain out any pulp or...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBlond

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I used this for skin lightening and notice no significant results. I am not even sure if this worked or if they just lightened over time. It also feels sticky and gross on the skin. I stopped...

About reviewer (1245 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I had hyper pigmentation in my face sense my early teen years... I tried lotions but rubbing a lemon on my face did the trick my face looks normal now and I barely get pimples maybe one just before...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I'm on day 3 of using lemon juice. I started using it out of desperation really cause I broke down and decided to introduce liquid foundation into my beauty arsenal and my skin is hating me for...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I'm not going to sugar coat this - we'll maybe I am. Lemon juice is ACID, so those with sensitive skin should steer clear. Also, please don't use this treatment in the morning. My favorite way of...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Cool

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


1.0
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10 years ago

Oh my god, do not use lemon juice on your face if you have sensitive skin. My face is all red and inflamed and im freaking out right now...oh my god... i put a dab of penaten cream and took...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

So, I've been trying to eat healthy and trying to lose weight. Along with that, I read that drinking water with lemon juice squeezed into it is extremely healthy for you. Not only is it good to...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

To clear this up... Lemon juice contains high amounts of citric acid, which is a PHOTOSENSITIZER, as most acids are when applied to the skin. Photosensitivity tends to be worse on those with...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

Lemon works for everything! The only thing I've found to work so good on my skin. Tames down my flare ups. Gradually lightens acne scars and is a skin brightener and the best thing about it is that...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Deep Dark

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

The best pigmentation remover there is. Worked perfectly for me!

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

For the reviewer who said they could not find scientific evidence that lemon juice is phototoxic here is a peer reviewed reputable scientific review cited from the Paula's Choice team: Lemon...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

If you're like me, you scour the internet when a wrench has been thrown in to your routine. After struggling with acne for as long as I can remember - 12 years at least - I recently (and...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

I've been using 100% concentrated lemon juice straight for a lemon for blackheads on my nose for three days. Let me tell you, for blackheads, this is a godsend. I've tried squeezing out the...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

Lemons are great for lightening your hair!

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I decided to give lemon juice a try to see if it would help fade my acne marks. This stuff seriously works. I squeeze the juice from a lemon and put it in a small container, then every night after...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I love lemon juice!!! In order to minimize the dryness, i use laneige water bank after using it.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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10 years ago

LEMON JUICE AND PHOTOTOXICITY? I have recently researched for claims on whether lemons are phototoxic or not because I have been using lemon juice as a part of my skin care regimen for the last...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

When I applied freshly squeezed lemon juice to my face, diluted or undiluted, it stung like crazy. It left my face feeling sticky and uncomfortable. I could not tolerate the feeling for too long,...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown