Biotherm

[Jude]

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Originally Posted by Sushi_Flower

Ok Dopesickgirl you have to tell me what you use and what type of skin you have as you and Prettykitty have perfect skin and both reccomend Biotherm! Which products do you reccomend the most? I have combination skin which tends to be dryer but i wear an oil free moisturiser from Lush under makeup as along with Fix + it makes a great base for Studio Tech foundation, so i think i don't want to change that part of my skin care regime but i'm open to other types of reccomendations;

Sure thing hun! I have combination skin. Oily T Zone area with tendency to go dry and flaky if I am not careful. I used to attack my skin with all kinds of harsh oil fighting products but have found that by mixing up the oil fighters and moisture rich products, I learned where the balance is to keep my skin looking fresh and dewey with fewer breakouts. I hope this helps!

a.m.: I use Biosensitive Softening Foaming Cleansing Water to wash my face first thing. I don't want to use anything that is too harsh because I am going to be applying makeup and I want my face to be a soft, smooth and slightly dewey canvas.

I pat my face dry (no pulling and wiping!) and this is where, depending on the season, the step changes. In the summer, I let my face dry completely and I spray Fix + (about 5-6 pumps) all over my face. During the hot days, I find that Fix + is perfect light moisturizer to keep me going. However, in the winter, I need something that packs a little punch and for this, I use Biotherm Oleo Source Moisturizer. It smells amazing and a little goes a long way. This stuff is like the little engine that could of moisturizers! It leaves my face so smooth and hydrated.

afternoon: I keep a bottle of Fix + in my desk drawer so if I need a little refresher or if I reapply powder, I spritz it on and it keeps my face from looking dull and it prevents overdrying.

Evening: To remove my makeup, I have found after spending tons of money on what seems to be everything, my skin reacts really well to Olive Oil and Baby Wipes... haha. I remove all makeup (especially eye makeup) with the Olive Oil; working it into my skin in small circular motions. To remove the oil, I use Huggies baby Wipes with Shea Butter. I don't go to crazy with the wipes because I follow this up with a stronger, exfoliating cleanser. For this, I use Biotherm's Pure Bright. This is almost clay like in appearance. It works so well while needing very little product and it removes all traces of makeup, olive oil and anything else. The stronger cleanser and the oil cancel eachother out and you get the benefits of a completely clean face without it being overstripped or over-oiled.

I follow this up with a Toner. I use Biotherm Clarifying Toner.

So, I have crazy combo skin and if not careful, can be prone to break out in cystic pimples along my chin and sometimes forhead. However, the rest of my face can get so dry and scaly. To combat this problem, I apply clearasil to my chin, forehead and nose area only. There are so many high end pimple creams out there but nothing has worked better for me than the old high school standby; so I stick with it. For the rest of my face, I use Oleo Source radiamce Elixer. This is a oil based treatment that you would dot on your face and gently work it into the skin. This stuff is just decadent, it smells amazing, it leaves your skin so soft and pretty in the morning and it sinks in quickly. I hate when stuff just sits on your face.

This is Misc: For my nighttime under eye treatment, I use pure shea butter patted gently and liberally. I have dark circles and use a lot of concealer so even though I pat gently, that gentle skin needs some extra emollience. In the morning, I use L'Oreal Collagen Filler. From years of squinting through poor eyesight, I have a few creases under my eye. This seals up that crease and makes my undereye look smooth and fresh. it is also slightly mattifying so it assists in keeping the concealer from creasing too badly.

(((hugs)))

Sorry to ramble...lol

[Sushi_Flower]

Thankyou so much, that was so so informative and helpfull and we seem to have very similar skin!! And also we have similar colouring and i also have very dark eye circles and also creases prematurely under my eyes!! Ok i'm sorry but i can imajine always asking you advice from now!

I'm going to re-read the stuff you mentioned and see if i could make anything work for me..

I'm very interested about this L'oreal Collagen filler..i've never heard about it, what is it meant to be? I have very sunken undereyes and extremely dark circles and i always feel like i need loads of fat injected to make them less sunken.

I'm amazed to read you've got dark circles, your underye always looks fresh and not dark at all. What concealer do you use? I use Select Coverup which is the best thing i've found so far but it's not perfect. I do have extremely dark circles though.

Sorry if i am bothering you!

[Jude]

Awww.. ask away hun. I am happy to help =)

I have that whole sunken eye thing too. I swear by Forget It (Biotherm..lol) and Effercenes by Lancome. Wand Applicator type concealers are useless for me and the pot kind are too drying. I am buying a new tube of Forget It tomorrow, I would be happy to get a sample for you!

** I can also get you some samples of whetever skin care product they have available. LMK hun ((hugs))

[Sushi_Flower]

I shall check all those things out and i think i might be able to get hold of samples, if not i'll let you know. Thankyou Could you tell me more about the L'oreal Collagen filler? Does that make a lot of difference? And what about Biotherm eye creams, are they any good?

Also abit off topic but what foundation do you use? It looks amazing but i guess that's half to do with your great skin!

[NutMeg]

Where's the best place to find Biotherm?

[piika]

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Originally Posted by NutMeg

Where's the best place to find Biotherm?

Department stores, such as The Bay in Canada.

[atlantatiffany]

thanks so much for this thread. it has been very helpful and i plan to try the line. i have very dry and dull skin. so i plan to try the source therapie and oleosource.

[Sushi_Flower]

Is Oleo Source not available everywhere? I couldn't see it at my counter at all, but i havn't asked properly yet.
I got a sample of Source Therapie though!

If it can be used as a makeup base and i want to use it as one then using it under moisturiser wouldn't be a good idea would it? Though unless it's hydrating in some way i don't think i'd want to go without moisturiser.

[atlantatiffany]

i went to sephora and bath and bodyworks and neither store carried the oleo soruce line. i had to order it from the website. i did get the source therapie which makes my skin so smooth. i'm not sure if it's suppose to improve texture or not, but i love the oleo soruce moisturizer. it's so freaking creamy. i wish it had an spf but it's really great for dry skin and it smells like lemons.

[exodus]

Gosh, I can't believe I missed this thread! I LOVE Biotherm and have used it for the past two years (alternating with Lancome, simply because they have GWPs that I can't refuse lol) and I have to say that I absolutely love it. I credit the condition of my skin to Aquasource and Oleo Source. They make my skin so smooth! I still have occasional breakouts on my chin though, it seems nothing can ever change that, I've been having pimples on my chin for as long as I can remember. I have to say though, I'm not really impressed with the Biotherm cleansers. I use LUSH Angels on Bare Skin instead.

All this talk of Source Therapie makes me want to try it, but the price is such a downer!

[mspixieears]

Seeing as Juneplum has quoted other thread, hope no one objects to this one being closed? I'm happy to open it again, especially as it's been made a sticky, feel free to PM.

Ah, shoot. Reopened because thread link doesn't appear to be working.

[mspixieears]

I'm just wondering, for those that use Biotherm, why is it so popular? I've never tried any of their products, but the raves this brand is getting are simply too many to ignore!

Are the products really that good, or is it just selected ones?

[lokailyve]

wow, reading all the good reviews for this brand makes me want to try their moisturizer since i'm in need of another one.

[blondekitten]

It's nice to hear what everyone thinks of their products...they sound great & I'm really interested in them. Do you think anyone could help me figure out which products would be best to use? I have normal skin, a little on the dry side...I'm lucky in that I almost never get blemishes BUT my skin is kind of...blotchy? Would anyone be so kind as to have any recomendations for a moisturizer (or anything else in the line really). Thanks

[angela]

I just went to a local biotherm counter to get a free demo facial.. It turned out that the lady that helped me out was counter manager. She was extremely knowlegable about all the products and biotherm's history and she really made me feel comfortable and confident in buying their products.

Anyway, my skin type is normal/combo (slightly dry during winter season). She put me on the normal/combo line. I bought the gel cleanser, clarifying lotion (toner), exfoliating gel, and Aquasourse non-stop moisturizer. I love the way this product smells and it leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed. I must add that I've never had a skincare regime. But I really feel this is good start for taking care of my skin, now that I'm in my 20s. I recommend this line to everyone! I've only started using this today, but I'll be sure to update in a week

[cakes]

Can somebody please recommend products (especially which moisturizer) I should try? I have really dry and senstive skin. Thanks!

[lovalotz]

I love Biotherm!
I tested Hydradetox Eyes and bought it a few weeks after!
If i had more money,thanks to mac, I would probably buy a line of skincare from them =p

[^wendy^]

Hydra-detox mask, the blue cleanser and toner are my favourite!!

[PrettyKitty]

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Originally Posted by cakes

Can somebody please recommend products (especially which moisturizer) I should try? I have really dry and senstive skin. Thanks!

Biosource pink stuff, and try Aquasource for dry skin.

[Sophia84]

Guys anyone that has try the Hydra Detox moisturize the cream or the lotion? I used the Aquasource for 2 years and I changed it for the Estee Lauder Day Wear plus but with the months it made my skin more red ( I have lots of redness)and not smooth , that's why I want to return either in Aquasource or the Hydra Detox!

[Lorelai]

I recently purchased a variety of Biotherm products after visiting Bath and Body works since the store had two representatives present. I didn't plan on spending so much, but after asking for a good face care product, I was ushered over to them. Both consultants were quite helpful, giving me full explanations of my skin type and the products I should use- I have a dry surface, but oily skin underneath (who knew).

In the end, I purchased everything but the exfoliating gel in the Combination/Oily Skin line, the normal/combination exfoliating gel, the pore reducer smoothing perfector serum and the line peel daily visible renewer for normal/combination Skin (which she told me to use only at night).

I can honestly say Biotherm is turning out to be one of the best products I ever used. I'm currently in the middle of my second week and already I'm seeing improvements- smaller pores, softer, healthier skin, radiant glow, and less oil! I haven't tried the Purifying Mask yet because I'm a little hesitant of masks in general (never tried them), but I may just give it a shot next week.

8)

[MACaddict08]

Has anyone tried the 1-2-3 starter kits? worth it?

[Wattage]

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Originally Posted by MACaddict08

Has anyone tried the 1-2-3 starter kits? worth it?

I haven't myself but I can say that I just recently switched to Biotherm and I love it! I have the most sensitive skin ever and I am using the light green (combination) line. It's definitely worth picking up a pack, imo

[Blush]

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Originally Posted by mspixieears

I'm just wondering, for those that use Biotherm, why is it so popular? I've never tried any of their products, but the raves this brand is getting are simply too many to ignore!

Are the products really that good, or is it just selected ones?

Mmmm it's widely sold here in Spain and I don't think much of their products

I love their Age Fitness line, though.

[clamster]

My local Macy's no longer carries this brand!!