Topicals reviews and discussion

4.3

84% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Effective hyperpigmentation treatment results
  • Soothing, eczema-friendly moisturizers
  • Inclusive, diverse brand ethos
  • Playful, eye-catching packaging
  • Sulfur-like, unpleasant product scent
  • Occasional dryness and irritation
  • Inconsistent results for some users
  • Fussy, leaky tube and sprayer

Topicals earns strong reviews for delivering visible results—especially with Faded for dark spots and hyperpigmentation and Like Butter for soothing dryness and eczema—while its inclusive ethos and playful packaging resonate. However, reviews also flag a persistent sulfur-like scent, occasional dryness or irritation, mixed efficacy for some users, and fussy aluminum tubes or leaky spray formats.

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115 reviews and posts

  • Love love topicals, everything with their original faded and butter creams, but also their new ingrown roll on serum, sprays, and new revitalizing cream. Cannot wait to try the most recent product, cannot boast this brand enough!

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    a lot of people have complained about the sulfur smell of faded, but I have not minded just because the product has simply worked so well for me. I would recommend the spray form if you cannot get over the smell, that works just as well and can use it all around your body!

  • Topical's Slick Salve is an absolute lifesaver. I have been struggling with eczema on my lips for years and was tired of having to rely only on medications. I wanted something that would hydrate and rebuild the skin barrier. It's a MIRACLE product in my opinion. The cooling sensation is so nice, it is a tiny bit sticky but I like that. AND the company has such great values so I feel like my money is going to a good cause.

  • I bought the Topicals Like Butter moisturizer when I had a flare up of eczema whilst on holiday. It's super soft, and really hydrating. After a few weeks it helped calm a lot of dry skin on my face. I also love using this on a flight to keep skin super hydrated. It’s Black Owned too and we stan ✌🏼 As a side note, I LOVE that they use a really diverse mix of models on their site, and people with genuine skin concerns.

  • I've been using the Faded and actually seeing results for my dark spots and hyperpigmentation that I haven't seen from trying other products! It doesn't smell great, but I would rather that than covering it with fragrances that would irritate the skin.

  • As an Asian girl who's struggled with hyperpigmentation for most of my life, I was ecstatic to try this product. However, it fell pretty flat for me. I've been using it for over 2 months and have seen no results. I will continue to use this product until I run out since a little goes a long way, but I do not see myself repurchasing. The topical cream also had a very pungent odor that was overwhelming and took some getting used to.

  • The Topicals Faded Serum and Like Butter Moisturizer are staples in my routine. The faded serum is slowly lightening my hyper pigmentation while the Like Butter moisturizer works great at dealing in hydration. I’m excited to try more of their body products!

  • Shaving down there sometimes is not the best experience. I swear by Topicals High Roller Ingrown HairTonic with AHA and BHA. I’ve been using it for almost a year after every time I shave, right after the shower. It soothes everything and creates less ingrown hairs! The roller ball application is really key and it’s unscented.

  • Obsessed with this brand and love the founder. The products they are making are important. I've tried the Faded cream - it smells horrible but it WORKS (just be careful how you use it in conjunction with your other products like AHAs/BHAs). I love the Topicals brand in addition to their products - it's very bold, bright and black! Want to try the Like Butter next.

  • I’ve used the faded serum the last couple of months and it works like magic. The smell is a little unpleasant, but overall great product.

  • I’ve struggled with hyperpigmentation from acne for years. They would typically last for months, and while I’ve used other skincare products to help, I think Faded really does work with consistent use.

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    Faded could smell better but I think it’s worth it for the results.

  • The faded is fine -- nothing that you wouldn't get with a Paula's choice 2% or p50 from Biologie Recherche. That being said, I would have loved if these were more masks

  • Love the mask—great for my sensitive skin. And the brand is a home run.

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    Would love to see more products.

  • Topicals really put their money where their mouth is. Incredible products that show results, are conscious of diversity of skin tones, and are doing an exceptional job of making dermatology more accessible.

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    This is a tiny thing but they should have included the application process on the actual tube instead of on the box alone.

  • If you have the like better mask and moisturizer, use them together! They were a game changer for me, they bring on so much hydration to my skin, giving it also a cooling affect, try it out!

  • 10/10! I have several products from this company ( fade cream, ingrown roller, brightening mist, slather, and the eye patches) and they all work. Consistency is key with skincare. As long as you are consistent with the products you will see results.

  • I have the topicals like butter body hydrating and soothing mist. I bought it because I have dry skin and wanted something quick to put on after a shower.

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    It works fine but I cannot stand the smell. The scent changes and lingers and I stopped using it because of how much I dislike the smell. Also, the bottle is completely opaque so there’s no way to tell how full it is.

  • I saw faded being hyped up everywhere and was so excited because I really struggled with my dark spots. I went through a mini tube and a full size tube and am sad to say that I really didn’t notice a huge difference. My dark spots faded slightly but it was not at a faster rate than usual. I found other products to be more effective.

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    The packaging can get really messy if you’re not careful! It’s definitely not travel friendly.

  • I bought this for a friend recently and she absolutely loved it and said it worked wonders on her dark spots!