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posted by merna23
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but I wanted to find some beauty tips. Can anyone recommend a good face wash? I've been using the grocery store brands, but now that I'm getting married, I'd like to upgrade a bit. I do spend money on good products for my face, like the Hydroderm serum for wrinkles. This stuff is awesome. Here's the link:
http://hydroderm.us. a really nice cream for puffy eyes (sorry, I forget the name of it), and good make-up from MAC. If you know of any good facial wash though, let me know what's good out there. thanx!
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posted by bebe0315
The funny thing for me is, the really expensive department store brands irritate my skin terribly! The only things that seem to be okay on my skin is the cheap drugstore stuff, both makeup and skincare products. I guess that's good cuz it's easier on my wallet. I use the Olay Daily facials (the ones in the black box only) and the entire line of Olay Regenerist. Honestly, it really does make a difference. I was getting a little frown line in between my eyebrows, and it completely disappeared - really, it's GONE, no trace of it at all. Generally I would find a product and use it, but within a few weeks or a couple of months, it would begin to irritate my skin. I have been on the Olay face wash for about 2 years, and using the Regenertist stuff for about a year. It's awesome. Seriously, when I do the night treatment, in the morning when I get up, my skin looks flawless without makeup. Even the more expensive treatments didn't make that much of a difference for me. As for makeup, I am a Maybelline/Cover Girl/Physician's Formula user. I can't stand anything with fragrance in it, and most of their stuff is either fragrance-free or have very little fragrance. I am also a big fan of Bonnie Bell LipLites. The few MAC lipsticks I have tried all made my lips get chapped and peely a couple of days later. Really gross!
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posted by labeadel
I use the Neutrogena liquid face soap, and I like it. My face seems to be sensitive, and this stuff is pretty mild. and it's not crazy expensive either.
Bebe, thanks for all the helpful info on Olay. I may have to try the Regenerist stuff. I'm starting to notice the crows feet!
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posted by TheaterDiva1
I don't really have a skin-care system or anything... I just use St. Ives Apricot face scrub when I'm in the shower - it makes my skin feel more alive.
-Maggie
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posted by feb-bride
That's exactly what I use, Maggie.
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posted by bebe0315
FH uses St. Ives apricot scrub too - he loves it. I try to get him to use my foo-foo stuff, and he won't go for it other than the moisturizer.
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posted by SuzyBride
I have very oily skin and tend to have break outs so I have been using Proactiv Solution. It really works. Its kinda expensive though. They send you face wash, toner, and repairing lotion every 8 weeks and its about $45 each time.
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posted by Lizbet
I've been using Mary Kay for a couple of years now. Since I started, I haven't had any trouble with breakouts. They were previously a problem for me. Though I'm 27 now, so that could just be an aging thing, I keep reading about the skin composition changing between 24 and 30. I do like their 3-in-1 cleanser (prefer the 'lotion' to the 'bar' because the little blue scrubby balls seem to work better for exfoliation with the lotion).
One of my friends says great things about the Artistry product line, too. But, I haven't tried it myself yet.
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posted by HeatherR
Mary Kay stuff makes me break out and I swear by all Oil of Olay products. They have a new face wash now and it's $5.99 a tube. I've been using the same tube for about 5 months now so it will last you a while. It's really gentle.
I love the Apricot scrub too but I use that on my body, it's too much for face.
Heather
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posted by Shaks18
I've tried the Artistry products and they worked great (my skin is normal to oily) but after a few years i needed a boost so for the past few months i've been using C.O. Bigelow, a line that Bath & Body Works now carries.
I've noticed my pores have shrunk drastically and my skin has been alot smoother so now i have to go buy a new foundation that offers less coverage than my maximum coverage one...and no i'm not using my selling skills cuz i work there lol, the stuff is really good and the best thing about BBW is that you can buy and try it for a few days, if you dont like it, they have 100% money back guarantee (with receipt, exchange without receipt) with no questions asked and no timeframe, so you pretty much have nothing to lose.
if you need me to recommend stuff according to your skin type, email me and ill help you out.
Shake.arakelian@lacdc.org
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posted by labeadel
Oh yes, that apricot scrub is great! I use that sometimes too for a break from my regular stuff. My FH uses the medicated version (for acne) and really likes it too!
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posted by munchkin
I use passion fruit cleanser from the Body Shop, and my FH used Nivea foaming cleanser for men. I often get compliments on my skin, so it's working well. I rarely ever get pimples anymore, though that could be from growing up.
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posted by HeatherR
munchkin, is the fruit cleanser acidic? That's my biggest problem with facial cleaners, I feel like my face is peeling off after I use. I have noticed that stuff though and may give it a shot.
Heather
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posted by feb-bride
The medicated version of the apricot face scrub is the one I use, too. I've never had a huge acne problem (even when I was a teenager), but I do have oily skin, and now I rarely ever get any pimples.
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posted by msjgrad
I'm allergic to the apricot scrub stuff which really stinks because I love the smell of it. I have an extreme oil problem on my face, but I have found that L'Oreal Pure Zone works really well. It has minimezed my outbreaks tremendously--which I too have always had a big prolem with. It has mini blue beads in it which makes my face feel really clean after washing.
As I'm getting older and semi-more professional, I don't feel that I can get away with wearing a lot of makeup. I feel fake and it makes me feel like I am drawing attention to my face (which when I was younger, I could get away with since I spent a lot of time in the clubs). Does anyone have any suggestions on some kind of pore minimizer/black head minimizer, that covers but looks like you don't hardly have anything on? I'd really appreciate it!
Have a wonderful day!!
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posted by feb-bride
I use CoverGirl Trublend make-up. It evens out my skin tone without making me look "made-up."
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posted by bebe0315
I have a hard time with liquid foundation - same sensitive skin problem! I use Cover Girl Smoothers tinted moisturizer over my regular moisturizer (once it's soaked in for a couple of minutes) and Maybelline Pure Stay Powder. I have extreme combination skin - oily t-zone, and the dry parts can get REALLY dry. I have been using this combo of products for a couple of years and it is still working for me. My absolute favorite mascara is Maybelline Full and Soft. I am not big into a lot of makeup either - on most days you get mascara and lipstick or gloss from me.
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posted by Shaks18
Have you tried the biore face strips? those things hurt!!! But they work great, its kinda gross seeing what comes out of your face but then its cool cuz you know your face is clean. lol
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posted by SuzyBride
I love the biore strips.. they make me feel "unclogged"
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posted by mommyxtwo
I use mary Kay's 3-n-1 cleanser and moisturizure---love the look when I am done-------smooth and soft!
What do you use?
I DONT WANT TO SPEND ALL THAT MONEY ON PROACTIVE ALTHOUGH I HEAR IT WORKS WONDERS. (I AM PAYING FOR A WEDDING AND A HOUSE YA KNOW
) ALSO ABOUT MAKEUP. I USE MAYBELLINE DREAM MATTE MOUSSE IN NUDE. IT IS AMAZING... IT COVERS UP WITHOUT MAKING U LOOK ALL DONE UP. IT'S SHEER AND EASY TO USE. LOVE IT !!
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