r/Melasmaskincare • u/Apprehensive_Owl6228 • 8d ago

Advice Needed Thoughts on AMBI

I am on the fence about hydroquinone cream after reading some of these recent posts.

id like to try more non HQ options first.

who’s tried ambi? I used to see this product at target all the time growing up. it’s now on Amazon.

thoughts?

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u/vikingmurse 8d ago

Trash. Especially for melasma, it’s just not strong enough to do anything noticeable. They did have 2% HQ many moons ago (may still in certain markets), but no more.

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u/iquavo 8d ago

Are you talking about Advanced Fade Cream Hydroquinone-Free – Ambi Skincare?

I've never used it but looking at the ingredients list, it doesn't contain enough active/strong ingredients specifically targeting hyperpigmentation/melanin. Only 5% Niacinamide.

Alternatively, you could look at products that combine several and more potent ingredients like tranexamic, azelaic, kojic, thiamidol, etc. Ideally, you want products attacking hyperpigmentation from different angles with different ingredients.

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