M2 (or MaMa) basically stands for Mandelic and Malic Acids, the main ingredients of the lotion. These are AHA acids that are both strong and non-irritating to the skin. The lotion also has Algae Extract to protect skin from dryness.
M2 Refinish is a clinical-grade product ( Read: formulated to be dispensed by dermatologists ) which supposedly does wonders to skin affected by aging, fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne or acne scarring. For a Lotion with so much hype, it does seem like it might well turn out to be a dud! Except that most of the reviews have been good to great, which gives me hope. (Yeah, Hope is beautiful! :-))
I have problematic skin: dry during winter, normal in spring and oily in summer. Plus I have some marks from old acne. Years ago, I used Obagi Nu-derm and it did give that beautiful glow, except that after a few years of use, I found my skin getting irritated by the harsh AHA+Tret+Hydroquinone combo. Not to mention how expensive the Obagi regimen is.
It does seem as if this M2 Lotion will be the answer to my search for a medical grade, all-in-one potion. I need the anti-acne part, I want any marks to fade fast just like with Obagi plus I need something to combat ageing and wrinkles. Unfortunately M2 is not available in Korea. And I considered asking someone to buy it for me in Pinas but then I found out that if you buy this from a derma in Pinas, the selling price is about 4k a bottle. Too Expensive! Good thing there’s the US-based Skincarerx.com which offers the exact same product for only $48.00 (plus shipping fees) and they deliver to Korea via FEDEX! All in all, with my discount coupon, I just spent $100 for two big bottles inclusive of the shipping.
I ordered my two bottles of M2 Skin Refinish 20% last Sunday and got the items just now. Now that’s fast service!
*Fingers crossed* that this will work on my skin! Will give a full review after a month’s use.
BTW, I have a 20% Coupon from SkincareRx.com so if any of you would like to get the coupon, just send me a message or comment with your email address so I can forward it to you.
Cheers!
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hi joeanne, i also heard of m2 and many swears by its effectiveness. how's it doin with your skin?im planning to try it too coz i heard there's a small bottle being sold here. i want to try it too. please send me the 20% discount coupon. kraziekitkath@yahoo.com
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Hi Kath! The discount code is SKFRIEND you can use it to purchase your M2 at skincarerx . So far so good though there was no peeling and I still have to see dramatic effects to my skin. Will blog about it in detail after a month's use :-)
ReplyDeletethanks j, i hope it will suit your skin. do you think it can fade or just lighten freckles lang?
ReplyDeleteHi Oompa!! Can you update us as to how the M2 did after a month? I've used Mama Lotion (number 1, discontinued) and I'm just now running out of my last bottle of it and need to purchase the M2. I really hope the strength is the same, because M1 was serious, serious business and cost about $100!
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