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shadowaddict

shadowaddict

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Winthrop44 said:
Let us know how the Granactive Retinoid goes if you keep using it. That's one I've considered too but will probably try SkinMedica Retinol Complex first since I bought it months ago and have done nothing but look at it so far. If my skin tolerates the SkinMedica I'll stick with it, but that's always a big "if" for me!
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I love the SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0. If you're new to retinol they have .25 and .50. With the 1.0 start out with a pea size amount & spread all over your face & neck, chest if you want. You might want to wait 5-7 days before you use again to let your skin get acclimated to it. The SkinMedica Lytera is really good as well. I didn't like the Lytera 2.0 as much.

Sign up for emails on Skincarerx. They will do a great discounts, such as 30% off & sometimes 33% off. They do weird sales, like right now they have 22% off. However if a product is already on sale the discount doesn't apply. It looks like they're doing 10% off SkinMedica products so you don't get the additional % off. Hope all that makes sense.
 
alle685

alle685

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@elegant-one - On the flip side, I use the TO Niacinamide every day - mostly twice a day and it is keeps my blemishes away beautifully. Like, if I stop using it for a while, I notice the difference. This is the one product from their line that I literally will buy like 4 back ups of cause I fear running out and not being able to get it. It has been a God sent for me (and my sister as a matter of fact)...
 
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elegant-one

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alle685 said:
@elegant-one - On the flip side, I use the TO Niacinamide every day - mostly twice a day and it is keeps my blemishes away beautifully. Like, if I stop using it for a while, I notice the difference. This is the one product from their line that I literally will buy like 4 back ups of cause I fear running out and not being able to get it. It has been a God sent for me (and my sister as a matter of fact)...
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I think it's GREAT that you found a product that works so well for you! I appreciate your input dear! It's been really hard to get any of the products lately. Hopefully Sephora will keep better stock. Thanks so much.
 
alle685

alle685

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elegant-one said:
I think it's GREAT that you found a product that works so well for you! I appreciate your input dear! It's been really hard to get any of the products lately. Hopefully Sephora will keep better stock. Thanks so much.
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I know - everything is trial and error. Their Alpha Arbutin gave me a terrible rash everytime I attempted to use it. However, due to their 365 day return policy and how low the cost of their products, this is one line I don't mind doing trial and error with...lol

Hope you get the products that you want - as much as I love them, their production for the demand is terrible.
 
elegant-one

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alle685 said:
I know - everything is trial and error. Their Alpha Arbutin gave me a terrible rash everytime I attempted to use it. However, due to their 365 day return policy and how low the cost of their products, this is one line I don't mind doing trial and error with...lol

Hope you get the products that you want - as much as I love them, their production for the demand is terrible.
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I guess the only way to know for sure, is to just try it. I was able to order the Caffeine Solution a little bit ago. Let me know if there are other products you really love.
 
alle685

alle685

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elegant-one said:
I guess the only way to know for sure, is to just try it. I was able to order the Caffeine Solution a little bit ago. Let me know if there are other products you really love.
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The Ordinary products that are HG for me are:
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
- Salicylic Acid 2%
- Caffeine Eye solution (I have had dark bags under my eyes since I was a kid and after using this regularly, I had a couple people comment that I didn't look so 'tired' any more).
- 100% Rosehip Seed Oil

I use other things but these are things I continue to repurchase on a regular basis (well, when they are in stock anyways). I order the Retinoid after reading your review! Fingers crossed it works as good for me as it did for you! Lol
 
elegant-one

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alle685 said:
The Ordinary products that are HG for me are:
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
- Salicylic Acid 2%
- Caffeine Eye solution (I have had dark bags under my eyes since I was a kid and after using this regularly, I had a couple people comment that I didn't look so 'tired' any more).
- 100% Rosehip Seed Oil

I use other things but these are things I continue to repurchase on a regular basis (well, when they are in stock anyways). I order the Retinoid after reading your review! Fingers crossed it works as good for me as it did for you! Lol
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Ahh, I really hope it works for you! Ugh, Sephora cancelled my order of the Caffeine Solution. So far, they have cancelled 4 of my orders because there was no stock.
I got the Salicylic Acid but haven't tried it yet. The Rosehip Seed Oil gets great reviews so maybe I should get it too.
Thanks for all your helpful info dear :heart:
 
Naynadine

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I'm on my second bottle of the Coffeine solution. Not sure it's doing much for me, but I like that it feels lighter than an eye cream and it's hard for me to find skin care that doesn't give me a reaction so I pretty much like anything that doesn't.
I have these cotton eye mask pads from Muji that I sometimes like to soak in the solution, it feels really nice and soothing to use it that way.

Other than that, the only other TO product I'm still using is the 30% AHA mask. As long as I don't apply it too close to the corners of my mouth my senstive skin can handle it (it gave me a rash there). I've also been using the Retinoid on and off, but I'm not sure yet if my skin likes it or not. All of the other TO products gave me a reaction or just didn't feel right for my skin. The Vit C suspension was the worst I think.
 
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Alysse011

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I am another person who really likes te Rosehip seed oil. I probably said that in my last post but figured I’d repeat myself for emphasis lol. I just can’t use it under makeup because rosehip seed oil in general is too heavy for me for daytime.

I have their Squalane oil that I’m excited to try. It has really good reviews as well. I also have NIOD’s Hyaluronic Acid, which I really like, and the CAIS serum, which I haven’t tried yet either. I plan to start using the Squalane oil and CAIS next week. I’ve heard great things about CAIS so have high hopes!
 
elegant-one

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Naynadine said:
I'm on my second bottle of the Coffeine solution. Not sure it's doing much for me, but I like that it feels lighter than an eye cream and it's hard for me to find skin care that doesn't give me a reaction so I pretty much like anything that doesn't.
I have these cotton eye mask pads from Muji that I sometimes like to soak in the solution, it feels really nice and soothing to use it that way.

Other than that, the only other TO product I'm still using is the 30% AHA mask. As long as I don't apply it too close to the corners of my mouth my senstive skin can handle it (it gave me a rash there). I've also been using the Retinoid on and off, but I'm not sure yet if my skin likes it or not. All of the other TO products gave me a reaction or just didn't feel right for my skin. The Vit C suspension was the worst I think.
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Thanks for your input!!!

Alysse011 said:
I am another person who really likes te Rosehip seed oil. I probably said that in my last post but figured I’d repeat myself for emphasis lol. I just can’t use it under makeup because rosehip seed oil in general is too heavy for me for daytime.

I have their Squalane oil that I’m excited to try. It has really good reviews as well. I also have NIOD’s Hyaluronic Acid, which I really like, and the CAIS serum, which I haven’t tried yet either. I plan to start using the Squalane oil and CAIS next week. I’ve heard great things about CAIS so have high hopes!
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I'm listening lol! That Rosehip oil is quite popular.

I used the Buffet tonight for the first time & I had a couple breakouts ugh! My skin has not broken out in forever. Could it really have happened that fast!? Most seemed to like the Buffet.
 
elegant-one

elegant-one

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I got & used TO toner & I really like it so far. It makes the skin very smooth, clear & hydrated. Also got the RMS lipstick in the red shade. I loved the shade but didn't like the sticky, not so smooth texture.

I'm deciding between TO Rosehip & the Kora Noni Glow face oil.
 
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