Side by Side Comparison of: PureLx vs Aveeno

I purchased this dark spot corrector because on one side of my face I have sun damage from years of laying in the sun without sunscreen. I have tried many different products and some of them have helped a little, but the mark was still visible. This product stated that it is four times stronger than outdated hydroquinone, safely Helps lighten the skin, erases dark spots, age spots and pigmentation, so I decided to give it a try. I use this at night, before bed, and in the morning, after I wash and dry my face. I only apply this to my affected areas. I did not detect any kind of smell with this and it absorbed into my skin very quickly, leaving no residue. I did not have any bad reactions from this product and I do have sensitive skin. I am already seeing a difference in the color of my dark spot, it is becoming lighter. Hopefully with continued use it will go away completely. I received this product for a discounted price to use, review and to give my honest opinion.

I wasn't expecting much from this product. However, in about a week of use the dark patches on my skin that I gained as a "reminder" of my pregnancy have faded dramatically. I have a dark spot on my chest that has been there since my late 20s and it is fading. I am impressed, and I am rarely impressed.

I had a bad breakout on my cheeks from a razor rash that I picked at and was left with horrible scabs and dark spots. I've been using this product for 2 weeks now and am loving it! My scabs have all vanished except a couple really small ones and the spots have went from brown to light pink. I use it twice a day or sometimes once. It is somewhat drying in the spots you apply it to but hey I'm not complaining. They just peel off faster :)

This product is amazing! I am not a makeup wearer--especially not in summer. But the doc's orders were to get something with SPF on my face every day. I saw a magazine review of this and tried it. I have been able to wear it EVERY SINGLE DAY this summer and the results are noticeable. Very, very happy with this discovery!

It too fragrant for some but I love the smell of it. If you haven't used retinol products or are sensitive you would need to let your skin slowly get used to it. Once it is you'll love it too!! It made my pores less noticeable and lightened, over time old acne marks and over all darkness including under eye circles!! It's also pretty good as a day or night time moisturizer even for oily skin!! I only recently stopped using this because I'm switching to more natural/organic products. Wish Aveeno made a paraben, organic, etc. more natural version.

This is perfect if you like having more coverage than a powder, but hate the heaviness of foundation. I don't even bother with concealer anymore. I love that it has such a high SPF, too.

Aveeno Positively Radiant CC Cream SPF 30, Fair to Light Tinted Moisturizer, 2.5 OunceWhen I was younger, I used a lot more makeup. I used a foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, you name it. As I got older and had other priorities, makeup took on a new role and sometimes no role at all. There was even a time period when I wore no makeup. Now I'm somewhere in the middle. I don't like the heavy feeling of foundation, and so a couple of years ago I switched to tinted moisturizer. There are only two brands that I like and one of them is Aveeno Positively Radiant CC Cream.This tinted moisturizer goes on very smoothly and soaks in just like a good lotion. It doesn't cake up as the day goes on like some foundations. I like that this product makes my skin look natural and not made up at all. I was blessed with good skin, and I don't wish to cover it up. However, I do wish to protect it. As this product contains 30 SPF Sunscreen, it protects while it moisturizers.I would highly recommend this tinted moisturizer to anyone who wants a more natural look with good protection against the harmful effects of the sun.

I use this daily. Love that it moisturizes and protects my skin from the sun. The best thing is that it absorbs quickly, never leaves my face oily, and have never had a breakout using this product. This moisturizer only takes about a minute to fully absorb. Once absorbed, I apply my foundation and the rest of my makeup. There has never been an issue with foundation streaks, dry spots, oily spots, etc. Another thing to point out is that I am outside in the pool a lot and while the rest of my body gets tan, or on some occasions sunburned, my face is protected. This spf truly works well and that's just with one application in the morning.Please click YES if my review have been helpful to you, it will encourage me to continue writing and updating my reviews, and leave a comment if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer if I can be of help.

Finally a sunscreen that's not disgustingly greasy! I have very oily skin that's prone to clogging and typical sunscreens usually make the problem worse. However, that's not the case with this sunscreen! It is so lightweight and airy. I never get that greasy smothered feeling using the Aveeno sunscreen. And the smell is very subtle and pleasant. If you're very dark skinned like me then the spf 15 will be just enough for your skin. But if you're pale you might want to avoid this one and get a spf of at least 50. Moreover, the radiance that the product claims is due to the very very very fine glitter particles it has in it. Let me stress that it is very fine so don't worry about looking silly. Males could use this comfortably too. You would have to be really close to notice the slight shimmer specs in it. And lastly there is no ghostly white or gray cast with this spf.

Something new for me but It seems to be fine.

Pretty good stuff

Works well, over a few months.

This product is a good product but the reason i gave it four star and not five cause it dont get rid of the age spots.

Dark spots started fading within the first week

I am still waiting for my age spots to fade. This is a pleasant cream and goes on very smooth. I guess that I have to give it more time.

First off, this is the only face cream I use and I use it daily. Love the product, hate the price. I'm stuck, because I won't risk using other products on my face. I use it after I shower, and my face feel refreshed every morning after use. Even if it was a long night, putting this on my face in the morning makes my skin feel not as tired for a few minutes after applying.

This is my go-to moisturizer. I've tried different moisturizers but they either irritate my skin, are too sticky, or are too expensive. This one is none of that. As an added bonus, it has SPF 15. The only reason I docked a point is because when I put it on it moisterizes bit it doesn't look like it. I wish it made my skin look softer. It does just enough to moisturize.

I've been using this for the past month because I've wanted to try a tinted moisturizer. While the color is perfect for my light/medium skin tone in the summer, it is a little thick to apply. I expected a more lotion-y texture, but this is closer to a thick cream. Overall, it's very moisturizing and doesn't leave me oily by the end of the day! It's great under makeup too or just by itself.

Been using this tinted moisturizer for years. It's getting hard to find in stores. Seems to do with it says it does: Moisturizes, provides light coverage, non-comedogenic, non-oily, evens skin tones, and has sunscreen. I use it every day.

I really like this as a daily moisturizer. If I had one criticism it's that it's a tad "heavy". I typically like a lighter moisturizer

It's a thicker lotion that has a smell of spf, due to it having spf in it. It works well under makeup or alone. Keep it away from getting in your eyes, it will burn.I highly recommend this product for under makeup especially if you will be in the sun at all. I only gave it 4 stars because I didn't see it brighten or reduce the appearance of age spots but I know that those two things are very hard to do in skin.Aveeno products are made well and are good for dry skin.

Works some what I have used other products of this nature and they worked better, will leave a residue on the skin. It is like it can not be rubbed completely in the skin

I have used over 3/4 of the bottle and can't say I've seen any major improvement on post inflammatory marks (skin darkening) from acne, I did not just use it on my face I also used it on my back. The product does seem to absorb easily and has a light non-greasy feel to it with no offensive odor. However, for $45 I was expecting better results that what I have gotten, specially considering the reviews. I've become very weary of products that have so many reviews from customers who receive discounts and claim to have no bias. I was just reading about several pending lawsuits from amazon due to misuse of the rating system, I don't blame them.

it didn't work to fade dark spots it does make my skin soft... It's just another item I've wish that worked but it didn't...

I have been using it for about three weeks. I don't see much difference. I will update it in a month.

I haven't really noticed a difference in my dark spots and that's with constantly using it for a few weeks.

Real sticky. the product feels more like a sunscreen to hide the dark spots for about 5-6 hours. Once you wash your face, it comes right off and the dark spots are once again there.

This is an ok every day moisturizer. I do not notice my skin being more radiant after a month of use. It is kind of thick and tacky when it goes on but quickly absorbs away but watch for clumps which will dry on your face in crevices and spots if you aren't cautious with application. Not my favorite I have to admit but it does have sunscreen which I use throughout the day.

Doesn't break me out and lightweight so it's gets a good grade in my book.Update: it's been a month I don't see much of a difference in my dark spots so won't purchase again.

I love Aveno products and have used them for many years. This tinted moisturizer is very heavy in my opinion and is more like foundation than moisturizer. I hope to find a way to thin it down. This is my first experience with this so I can only compare to another product I have used.

Very moisturizing, but SUPER thick. I have to be careful when using it, or else my face will begin to get greasy. This is fine during the winter, but as soon as it gets hot out, I'll have to ditch it!

I've been using this stuff on and off for the past fifteen years. It's a little drying at times and at others, it can be oily. It can get into your eyes when you perspire but it doesn't sting. It doesn't do much in terms of evening out your tone or helping with lightening up your dark spots, but I guess it helps prevent them? Some dark spots come from sun damage and there's spf in this product.. Overall, I mainly use it because it's the only spf that doesn't break me out and doesn't feel super heavy on my face. Also there's glittery stuff in this so it gives you the impression of even-tone-ness.

I really was looking for a moisturizer to calm my skin and help with dry patches that seem to pop up when they feel like it. This is okay, I don't love it. I use it at night and in the morning pre-makeup. It doesn't moisturize as much as I need it to but it does help. I think it will be better for me in the spring and summer, definitely not the winter. My skin still peels and is very itchy so I will keep looking for something else that maybe is a bit more moisturizing and will last throughout the day.

it didn't do anything to my dark spot. it actually make me break out.

This was the first of three age spot removers that I tried. And I used every last drop of it, with no improvement in my very pale skin tone. Actually, I should have returned it but, by the time I'd finished using it, with no visible improvement in my skin tone, I just didn't bother. I DON'T recommend it as an effective age spot remover.

I have mixed feelings about this product. On one hand I feel like it is lightening some dark spots on my skin. But on the other hand, I've received 2 different bottles EMPTY. I'm not kidding. I ordered my first bottle, decided I liked it and then ordered another one. The next one came and I literally pumped it over 200 times to see if something would come out, and nothing ever did! It was completely empty. So I returned it with Amazon and got another one in the mail and this one is EMPTY TOO, as in NADA, ZIP, ZERO, ZILCH!!!. What gives??? I'm not trying to spend my life running back and forth to UPS to return products. This company is obviously having some type of issue with their manufacturing. Amazon should stop stocking this until they've given notice that they have fixed the problem!!

I have a total of just one 1/4 inch dark spot on my face, so it is receiving my complete, undivided attention. After faithfully applying this product at least twice a day for close to 3 months, I find my dark spot has lightened only slightly.The cream does not seem to soak into the skin but instead drys on the surface leaving a thin film that peals off when touched.Unfortunately this has been a $35 disappointment!

I don't know if it's helping with brown spots, but when I put my moisturizer on over it, the product starts to peel/flake all over my skin!! Who wants that? I'll probably continue to use it at night, but not in the morning b/c of this problem.

I don't believe there is 1oz in this container. It's not releasing gel consistently or evenly, it lasted only 10 days for me. I tried the product for two orders and it is not what it represents. I won't order again,

I bought this bc it was on a lot of lists of good drugstore CC cream and I figured I would save a couple of bucks. But I'm not sure why it has good ratings because the consistency is super gritty and the coverage is not even at all. I have to put a powder over it to even it out. It works for now, since I only use it on days that I'm out in the sun a lot, but I would not buy this brand ever again.

Wouldn't repurchase, I honestly felt like my skin was being protected but this was way too greasy and didn't absorb very fast. Did absolutely nothing for my dark spots. I even got more although I was consistently using it. I felt like because of that it was doing my skin more harm than good and probably clogging my pores a little. There are better, more nourishing sunscreens on the market.

I purchased this product because I have the same line's daily exfoliating scrub that I love so I got the matching moisturizer. I am disappointed. The product is thick and leaves my skin looking and feeling greasy. I do have an oily t-zone so maybe this moisturizer just isn't for people with partially oily skin but I do not like the way this product feels on me.

I bought Aveeno CC Cream for the SPF rating of 30 as I'm using Retin A and need a good sunscreen. The fragrance is too strong,the product is heavy feeling after application, and it is greasy. Very disappointing. I should have purchased at CVS - they would allow me to return the product.

this is my first time using this cream. It's more like a foundation and the medium was way too light. I had to check to see if I didn't order 'fair'. Also, I found it chalky. I was horrified when I first put it on. When I mix some moisturizer in with it I can use it. It's still too light though. I will not purchase again.

I purchased this in the untinted SPF 30. The main attraction other than the positive reviews was the fact that it is SPF 30. Unfortunately, after a week of using it relatively sparingly, it clogged my pores something terrible. Whiteheads EVERYWHERE, even in places where I have never seen them before. It also didn't moisturize that well, at least not when I used it during the winter. I take good care of my skin and normally do not have issues with whiteheads. The only change in my skin care routine was the addition of this moisturizer, so I have to attribute the clogged pores to it. I will hold onto it for an odd day here and there if I plan to be out in the sun for a long time, but otherwise I am not going to continue using it.

I got this product based on the great reviews and am greatly disappointed. The pump does not work well and you have to spend couple minutes trying to pump to get anything out. The cream that is too viscous to get pumped out. In addition the cream does not get absorbed into the skim and looks dry and peels after after some time. Don't waste your money on this product.

This product does not work even with prolonged use. The overwhelming positive reviews have to be fake. First, there is no way that 1fl. oz is in the bottle. There is no way of actually measuring because the packaging is purposely setup to make it impossible to see how much of the product is inside. It's very clumpy and is difficult to dispense from the bottle, taking several pumps to get just a drop out. It's very sticky, does not rub on smoothly and peels off the skin which makes you wonder if it's even being absorbed. After over 30 days using a product with a bleaching agent you should definitely see a difference, and there was none! I unfortunately have had to use products to address skin discoloration for most of my life TRUST me this product is over priced and doesn't live up to its claims. I ordered several items and did not realize until my order was processed that 2 bottles was checked off for quantity. I decided to keep the second bottle just in case I saw improvement and I will be returning both! People who suffer from skin issues especially skin discoloration have to deal with a lot of frustration and embarrassment as it is with out being taken advantage of by products that make flase claims knowing people are desperate to find u solution to their problem. Keep your money and see a dermatologist I would have paid less for a co-pay for a prescription that would have given me better results. IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS...BEWARE OF FAKE REVIEWS!

I have brown sun stains on my face from years of being outside without sunscreen. The spots cover my cheeks and under my eyes - not attractive.I didn't expect PureLx to be a medical miracle but I read all the reviews and it sounded like people were pleasantly surprised by its effectivness. I bought the larger size for $35. and used it for 3 days and nights. Now my face looks like I've been stung by a dozen bees! It started to get a lumpy appearance after my second application, but I thought...$35 bucks - I gotta give it a chance. Now, after 3 days, friends are asking me with Horror "What Happened to Your Face!" I was going to my towns fair tonight, but now don't want to be seen in public! There were no written instructions inside or outside the box for use so I used as directed on their website. You can believe me when I say No One paid me for this review and I paid full price for the product and shipping. Brown spots or Lumps...you decide!OK...now it's 2 days after my last post...My face is looking even more red and swollen, even though I haven't used the product in 2 days. Monday I'll have to visit my Dr. I hope anyone thinking of ordering this product will think again. As another reviewer stated, "I have chemical burns from this product." I wish I'd read more reviews before I ordered it!

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! I tried it for the first time last night, there are no clear instructions labeled on it, other than put it on your face. After feeling an intense burn the second I put it on, I should have taken it right off. I left it on for 30 min and GOT CHEMICAL BURNS. My face is so messed up after using this product. The company's website doesn't even have a section to contact them! Just a phone number with a mailbox that hasn't been set up, so don't plan on them ever responding to you. I'm about to have to go see a dermatologist because of this.

HORRIBLE!!! What an extreme waste of money. I followed the directions just like stated and consistently. It made my face break out and didn't work. Not one single noticeable difference! Now I am out $35.00 .... Not don't even bother!

Just like the other reviewer said, it peeled off my skin, messy, did not work well. I don't know if there is a way for AMAZON to control fake reviews, but you just have to spend time to find out the good product, read lower star ratings. Good thing I got my refund.

Some other reviewers have stated that this had a burning sensation or made them break out. I had the same experience with burning the entire time it was on my face (or even on the back of my hand.) I tried it a few times just to be sure that it wasn't something else and it was so uncomfortable that I washed it off immediately each time. FYI: I don't have sensitive skin.

This product is just terrible, the first time I tried to use it, the spring popped out and nothing will come out. I don't feel I should have to send such a small item back, I'm in my 70's and unable to get around very well. I would like a refund to Amazon, or I would be willing to try a replacement.

I'm pretty sure this wasn't real Aveeno. I ONLY use this moisturizer, but this specific bottle made me break out in rashes. I threw it away.

I've used this product for about 7 years and I have never had any issues with it. I have NEVER bought it on Amazon - I usually buy it at Target or CVS. Amazon's price is significantly cheaper by about $7 which is great but this lotion made me break out in an awful, red, burning rash. For 7 years I have NEVER had any issues with this Aveeno face lotion until I bought it on Amazon.I feel like some type of investigation needs to occur on why this happened. Maybe the lotion is old and expired? Maybe it is stored in inappropriate temperatures, who knows.I HIGHLY recommend NOT buying this product from Amazon.

Horrible texture- sandy, grainy and and not at all like store bought. Left my face dry and sticky, not smooth at all. Strange consistency. However, the other aveeno products were good so maybe I just got a bad bottle? Idk.

I typically buy this product from Target. This lotion is not the normal lotion I've been using for the past 2 years. I'm not sure if it was sitting in a hot or cold environment, but it is gritty in consistency. Not the normal smooth face cream. Is this counterfeit?