Date: 10/11/2009 11:47:36 AM
Author: AmberGretchen
Love Paula''s Choice products, especially the exfoliating products and the sunscreens. I like that she uses real, peer-reviewed, proven science in formulating her products - no hype, just scientific explanations for why certain things are included (or not included), and its all fragrance-free.
clinique is also my choice...mom and sisters started me using this line when i was young and i use it when i can afford to purchase better skin products.Date: 10/11/2009 11:08:59 AM
Author: Scorpioanne
I use Clinique (Including the anit-aging products) and have for years. Why do I like them, because I will be 50 this month and look 40.
Date: 10/11/2009 8:27:30 PM
Author: kittybean
I think good ol'' Retin-A is probably the best anti-aging treatment out there. My pharmacy charges $40 for a generic tube. My mom is almost 54 and has very few wrinkles, and she uses Retin-A daily. It also helps with acne (this is why I use it), so you can kill two birds with one stone if you have blemishes.
I used tri-luma for a freckle (from pregnancy) on my face that I hate. It really burned and irritated my skin. I''m very very fair, so maybe that''s why.Date: 10/11/2009 8:27:30 PM
Author: kittybean
Big yes to the Clarisonic! It has been such a great investment. My skin looks fresh and healthy, and it has kept my acne-prone skin under control post-Accutane. I use the delicate brush head and Cetaphil cleanser. It really does make products ''sink in'' better--I feel like my topical creams and serums actually work, which I hadn''t been seeing before I started using the Clarisonic. I also love the super-clean feeling I get after I use it.
I think good ol'' Retin-A is probably the best anti-aging treatment out there. My pharmacy charges $40 for a generic tube. My mom is almost 54 and has very few wrinkles, and she uses Retin-A daily. It also helps with acne (this is why I use it), so you can kill two birds with one stone if you have blemishes.
For lightening dark spots, Tri-Luma is a good cream (prescription only). It contains retinol, hydroquinone, and cortisone, which speed up cell turnover, bleach dark spots, and relieve inflammation, respectively. It''s pretty effective, but can cause irritation if your skin is very sensitive.
The Tri-Luma can definitely irritate! I use it very sparingly on the couple spots I have from hormonal BC + sunlight. It helps to put a little more cortisone cream over it.Date: 10/11/2009 10:00:17 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I used tri-luma for a freckle (from pregnancy) on my face that I hate. It really burned and irritated my skin. I''m very very fair, so maybe that''s why.Date: 10/11/2009 8:27:30 PM
Author: kittybean
Big yes to the Clarisonic! It has been such a great investment. My skin looks fresh and healthy, and it has kept my acne-prone skin under control post-Accutane. I use the delicate brush head and Cetaphil cleanser. It really does make products ''sink in'' better--I feel like my topical creams and serums actually work, which I hadn''t been seeing before I started using the Clarisonic. I also love the super-clean feeling I get after I use it.
I think good ol'' Retin-A is probably the best anti-aging treatment out there. My pharmacy charges $40 for a generic tube. My mom is almost 54 and has very few wrinkles, and she uses Retin-A daily. It also helps with acne (this is why I use it), so you can kill two birds with one stone if you have blemishes.
For lightening dark spots, Tri-Luma is a good cream (prescription only). It contains retinol, hydroquinone, and cortisone, which speed up cell turnover, bleach dark spots, and relieve inflammation, respectively. It''s pretty effective, but can cause irritation if your skin is very sensitive.
I didn''t know you could buy generic retin-a!!
What concentration of generic retin-A do any of you use (if you purchase it of course).Date: 10/11/2009 10:28:42 PM
Author: kittybean
The Tri-Luma can definitely irritate! I use it very sparingly on the couple spots I have from hormonal BC + sunlight. It helps to put a little more cortisone cream over it.Date: 10/11/2009 10:00:17 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
I used tri-luma for a freckle (from pregnancy) on my face that I hate. It really burned and irritated my skin. I''m very very fair, so maybe that''s why.Date: 10/11/2009 8:27:30 PM
Author: kittybean
Big yes to the Clarisonic! It has been such a great investment. My skin looks fresh and healthy, and it has kept my acne-prone skin under control post-Accutane. I use the delicate brush head and Cetaphil cleanser. It really does make products ''sink in'' better--I feel like my topical creams and serums actually work, which I hadn''t been seeing before I started using the Clarisonic. I also love the super-clean feeling I get after I use it.
I think good ol'' Retin-A is probably the best anti-aging treatment out there. My pharmacy charges $40 for a generic tube. My mom is almost 54 and has very few wrinkles, and she uses Retin-A daily. It also helps with acne (this is why I use it), so you can kill two birds with one stone if you have blemishes.
For lightening dark spots, Tri-Luma is a good cream (prescription only). It contains retinol, hydroquinone, and cortisone, which speed up cell turnover, bleach dark spots, and relieve inflammation, respectively. It''s pretty effective, but can cause irritation if your skin is very sensitive.
I didn''t know you could buy generic retin-a!!
You can definitely buy generic Retin-A. Mine''s called ''tretinoin cream.'' I don''t think there''s a generic version of Retin-A Micro yet (although I''m not sure what the difference between the regular and the micro is).
The other part of my skin care regime I didn''t mention was moisturizer with sunless tanner in it. I use the Jergens face one, and it gives me a nice glow and SPF 20 (helps me to remember to put on sunscreen every day). That way I''m not tempted to go out in the sun to get a little color on my face.
Mine is .025%.Date: 10/11/2009 10:31:40 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
What concentration of generic retin-A do any of you use (if you purchase it of course).
AJ, get ready for a big skin care expenditureDate: 10/11/2009 11:41:51 PM
Author: arjunajane
Can someone please tell me what a Clarisonic is? I like the sounds of it..
I agree.The dramatically different moisturizer is the best.A little goes a long way.Date: 10/11/2009 10:08:56 PM
Author: marcyc
I started using Clinique last year and love it. It made an amazing difference in my skin. I like their dramatically different moisturizer and the repairwear eye cream the best of the products I use. I use their basic skin care (cleansing, exfoliate and moisturizer) and their foundation, blush and eye makeup.
Date: 10/11/2009 11:57:54 PM
Author: kittybean
Date: 10/11/2009 11:41:51 PM
Author: arjunajane
Can someone please tell me what a Clarisonic is? I like the sounds of it..
AJ, get ready for a big skin care expenditure.
The Clarisonic is a skin cleaning tool made by Sonicare (the sonic toothbrush company). It has a brush that oscillates sonically to massage your face and clean it. It is supposed to remove makeup six times better than just washing your face, and it leaves your skin squeaky-clean and shiny. I love mine! Amazon actually has it for a great price right now: linky.
You can read reviews of it online at makeupalley.com or on Sephora's website.