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What cream can I use to brighten and lighten my face?

December 22, 2017
Asked By:pragati joshi in Kolkata, 20

after using cosmology which contains hydroquinone my face skin has become dry dark and dull please suggest me any other cream I want light and glowing skin without any side effect. 

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