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Nicole13
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Yes To Tomatoes Hydrating Moisturizer (also Clinique’s Surge)
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Exfoliating — this is why my skin is so nice.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: I usually don’t use something long enough for it to become worst if I have a bad reaction. I’m really picky about skin care products.
kam
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Marcelle Aquarelle lotion for oily skin
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Toner
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Biore pore strips – they hurt so much!
AbbyL
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Gel de la Mer. (I don’t own this b.c its so expensive, but the last time I bought makeup at Saks the sales lady gave me a big sample. It is unbelievably amazing. Doesn’t feel greasy, moisturizes with absolutely no breakouts! In fact I honestly think it was helping control my acne. And then I ran out… )
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Does cleanser count? B/c i could never ever sleep with makeup on.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Retin A. My face peels and becomes so red and chapped.
tremorviolet
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: PURPOSE Redness Reducing Moisturizer with SPF 30 for day, at night I just use Cadaulie Eye Cream & prescription Differin.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, I break out without it although the Clarisonic has also made a huge difference in my skin
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: it was prescription Clindamyacin, gave me horrible cystic acne and I stuck with it way too long hoping it would start to work.
Nars
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: hmm… tough one here. I think it’s nearly a tie between Cle de Peau Beaute La Creme (despite its uber ridiculous price tag) and Creme de La Mer. I’m going through my third jar of La Mer’s, and while I love how it moisturizes my skin and all I like how La Creme feels so nice and light. Since I have very dry skin with eczema I’ve tried out so many high-end cremes for dry skin and so far I’m most satisfied with those two.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: I really can’t miss anything but if I must choose one, it would be moisturizer.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Even with eczema I don’t have a lot of bad reactions from using certain skincare products, but recently I used a sample of Sisley’s brightening mask thingy and it irritated my face pretty badly–made my skin red and itchy all over.
Nicole15
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite Moisturizer: Right now, i’m using Hope in a Bottle by Philosophy. This one is for congested pores. A good drugstore one I am liking lately as it works well on my skin is Clean & Clear SOFT day lotion
Skincare Step I can’t miss?: Cleansing & moisturizing. Without those two, my skin would be disastrous
Worst skincare product I’ve used?: Kiehl’s Centella Skin-Calming Cleanser. This just did not clean my face. It left a horrible residue on my skin & when i took toner to my face after to see if it was clean, the cotton ball came out with makeup on it which meant – dirty! Ugh! I did not like it and usually i like Kiehl’s products but this was a big no-no!
Jessica
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: I don’t use moisturizer; My dermatologist advises against it for my skin type – it clogs my pores and causes more oiliness and breakouts. I need to keep my skin a bit on the drier side in order to keep breakouts away.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: cleansing!! in the morning and at night.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets. I found out a couple weeks ago that they contain mineral oil!!! (no wonder they made me MORE oily 30 minutes after use, and I kept breaking out. I’ve noticed a HUGE improvement in my face since I stopped using them)
Nicole15
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wow! I never knew this. I use blotting sheets a lot too cause I have very oily skin. I never thought there were ingredients in them. I thought it was just a kind of paper. Interesting….learned something new today.
Jessica
Monday, April 20, 2009
I never suspected it, either! I read about it on makeupalley and it totally makes sense now – the more I used them, the oiler I got and the harder my breakouts were to control.
Now I just use tissues… and it sounds gross, but those toilet seat covers (clean ones :) )work *wonders* for removing oil!
K
Monday, April 20, 2009
Have you tried Body Shop’s Tea Tree Oil Facial Blotting Tissue?
They seem to work well for me and my face always gets oily during the day. However they clearly have ‘oil’ in them too lol. Not sure if it is the same thing….but you could try them out =)
Emm
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Neutrogena Oil Free/Clinique Dramatically Different gel
Skincare step you can’t miss?: washing my face
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Sea Breeze Astringent it hurts!
JennXOXO
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Oil of Olay’s All Day UV Moisture Lotion
Skincare step you can’t miss?: toning
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Nothing comes to mind.
Andrea
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: My favourite moisturizer is by Faces Cosmetics called Ever Young.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: If cleaning counts, then cleaning :) If not, exfoliating once/twice per week!
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: I’d have to say almost every toner I’ve tried :)
Laura
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Clinique Dramatically Different Gel
Skincare step you can’t miss?: cleansing with the Clarisonic brush and moisturizing!!!
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: any of the clean & clear moisturizers!!! they are so greasy and gross!
Teresa
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: I use a Cetaphil one that I love.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Cleansing with Philosophy Purity Made Simple
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: It was a L’Oreal eye cream. Didn’t moisturize my eye area and was kinda expensive for the size. I tend to think eye creams are a hoax. A gentle moisturizer works just fine.
Sara
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Lancome Hydro Zen
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Cleansing
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Simple facial moisturizer
carriespooner
Monday, April 20, 2009
Fav moisturizer: Eqyptian Magic (for evening). I put this on and sleep in it. It’s propolis, royal jelly all the bee products. I LOVE it more than anything. Not good for under makeup though.. it’s not for that.
Skincare step can’t miss: spf for day. Retin-A for night.
Extra product I love is Vitamin C serum. I mix my own. Google it! It’s cheap.
Worst skin care product ever: OMG.. Serious Skin Care with Jennifer Flavin. I bought a kit on HSN and it smelled like petroleum. I wanted to love it because all the products had phyto nutrients but they were all horrible products.
cmferrets
Monday, April 20, 2009
clinique dramatically different mousurizer and moisture surge.
i cant miss washing my face off and applying a mousturize, if i dont my face feels paper dry.
hmmmm i dont know, i usually stick to whats good, cant think of a bad one right now. i cant stand ones that smell when u have them on your face.
Erica
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Moisturizer!
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Philosophy Purity it broke my face out beyond belief!
Gaby
Monday, April 20, 2009
The same thing happened to me with Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple it broke me out in places I had never had pimples and dried my cheeks it sucks!!
cloudburst
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Lancome Bienifiat Multi Vital SPF 30
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Removing makeup/cleaning face
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Clean & Clear Soft Moisturizer – it is way over perfumed!
HoneyBrown1976
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Ambi’s Even and Clear Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Moisturizer. I have combo skin (dry cheeks, T-Zone oily) and my cheeks get tight right after cleansing. So, if I don’t moisturize, I’d go crazy.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: It was a Mary Kay Cleanser and Moisturizer that broke me out. Never again!!!
charlene
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Hmmm…Envision Beauty’s The solution or Cetaphil for those extra dry days
Skincare step you can’t miss?: CLEANSE
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Neutrogena Deep Clean…made my face a hot mess!
Angie
Monday, April 20, 2009
I use The Solution as well! It’s AMAZING!
Mikki
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite moisturizer: Still haven’t found yet.
Skincare step you can’t miss: My eyecream !!!
Worst skincare product used: Dutch Drugstore brand eyecream… it made my eyes very dry and flaky
Kristina
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favourite moisturizer:
- Hope in a Jar by Philosophy
Skincare step that cannot be missed:
- Cleansing and moisturizing on a daily basis
Worst skincare product:
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask
—-> It burned my face like a mother&^%$%* and caused it to peel like crazy.
Luda
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite moisturizer: have not found a good one yet, they usually make me break out after about a week of use.
Skincare step you can’t miss: toner
Worst skincare product used: proactive – it made my skin bright red i had to wash it off after a few minutes.
Sweet_Plum
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite Moisturizer: Olay Complete All Day Moisture Cream SPF 15, Normal Skin. Great product, and even better price! Only $8.50
Skincare step you can’t miss: Putting on some SPF. Terrified of getting skin cancer since it seems to run in the family.
Worst skincare product used: Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask. Terrible product! Basically sucked up all the moisture in my skin, but left all the oil causing me to break out all over! STAY AWAY!
sprut
Monday, April 20, 2009
1. I don’t have one but at the moment I like clinique’s moisture surge.
2. removing makeup/cleansing
3. alba cleanser…for some reason it makes my lips and mouth numb. I must be allergic to something in it.
Lindsay
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Clinique’s dramaticially different GEL. it absorbs quickly, doesn’t make me oily, and is worth every penny
Skincare step you can’t miss?: I couldn’t miss a single one, but I’d say cleansing is the most important.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: some Dove moisturizer with SPF in it, made me break out in just a couple hours!
iowagirl301@yahoo.com
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite Moisturizer: Avon All in One Max cream, this is the only moisturizer I can find that helps with my extremely dry skin.
Skincare step you can’t miss: Putting on my moisturizer, without it my skin is just tight & dull.
Worst skincare product used: Clinique 3 Step Sytem Toner. Are you kidding? Pay all that money for colored Witch Hazel??? I don’t think so.
ice
Monday, April 20, 2009
Favorite moisturizer: I am liking Shiseido Gel-creme Moisturiser. It does the job well (i’m using Retin A cream) so I really need a good moisturiser. It feels gorgeous when applied but I’m a little squemish when removing it from the jar coz of it’s consistency. I just wish it’s available in a pump container rather than in a jar.
Skincare step you can’t miss: CLEANSER!
Worst skincare product used: lots! just because they don’t work…proactiv comes first in the list coz i had a very high hope that it would work but it didn’t
CeeBee
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Olay Total Effects in Sensitive or Blemish Control formulas.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Applying Dior Capture XP eye cream. I have tried so many other eye creams, including Clinique All About Eyes (+Rich), Lancome, Elizabeth Arden Prevage and so many others and I notice a difference in about 4 days (more pronounced wrinkles and fine lines) so I have forsaken all others and will remain faithful to my Dior for ever and ever, amen.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Lancome Bi Facil eye makeup remover. I hated this stuff. It was fragranced funny and left an oily film around my eyes I found hard to wash away and then made my eyes red and itchy. Estee Lauder gentle Eye Makeup Remover totally kicks its butt!
hi
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer? Garnier Nutritionisste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream. This stuff felt like rich liquid velvet in my hand yet didn’t clog pores. It moisturized, but it wasn’t greasy at all. It filled in fine lines, but without buildup or any stinging. It left my skin SO, SO soft, and smells great!! Plus, it’s relatively a cheapie.
Skincare step you can’t miss? Exfoliating. If I don’t slough my pores, sooner or later I’ll have giant, dirty bumps on my skin no matter how many times I cleanse.
Worst skincare product you’ve used? Aveeno Daily Moisturizer, in the white-tan bottle/muted green cap. Yeah, it moisturized well enough, but the SPF did me no good, it left my skin a bit sensitive, it smelled weird and was a bit greasy. Plus the packaging is AWFUL – the pump broke and now I have to scoop the moisturizer out with my fingers!
msviolet
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: origins mega mushroom face serum
Skincare step you can’t miss?: exfoliation. sigh…just thinking about it makes me want to go wash my face.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Aveeno moisturizer…I’ve tried three different kinds and every single time I broke out in hives and tiny little face pimples. Absolutely horrible experience.
Angie
Monday, April 20, 2009
Moisturizer: I use Envision Beauty’s The Solution. I have tried every moisturizer in the book, from La Mer to drugstore, and this is the ONLY moisturizer that actually helps my dry skin! And the funny thing is, it is SO lightweight. I didn’t think it would work. It is an all-in-one, so I don’t have to use eye cream or serum anymore. Definitely takes all of those time consuming steps out of the picture. Plus, it’s all natural, and full of amazing things. I’m so glad I’ve finally found my HG moisturizer.
Skincare step: Exfoliating. Dry skin + flakes = hot mess
Worst Skincare Product: Too many to count.
Jennifer
Monday, April 20, 2009
It changes so often but:
Fav moisturizer: Lancome High Resolution 3x
Never forget to: Cleanse & Moisturize – they come hand in hand
Worse skincare product: Avon Anew Moisturizers-each one peeled off when I did my foundation or peeled off like dead skin on my pillow at night. I returned them for sure. $7.99 thought I was getting a good deal. I think not:)
Allison
Monday, April 20, 2009
Fav moisturizer: Clinique superdefense
Never skip skin care: Retin A/ Duac acne meds
Worst skincare product: primer from cover fx and s.box (broke me out)
Jenn
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: armani crema nera
Skincare step you can’t miss?: toner
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: smashbox primer, i used to like it until it started pilling when i started using a better moisturizer
Natalie
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer? Emergin-C Crude Control. I think it’s also called Complexion Control.
Skincare step you can’t miss? Cleansing!
Worst skincare product you’ve used? Clinique 3 Step System. All of the products completely wrecked my face.
Michelle
Monday, April 20, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Dior Hydraction visible defense light
Skincare step you can’t miss?: my evening ritual–> cleansing, toning and Diadermine nightcream
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Clarins cleansing gel
M.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Lush Skin Nanny Moisturizer
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Cleansing !
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Neutrogena Clean & Clear Face Wash [it gave me eczema !! but then again I do have very sensitive skin ]
little_house
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?
Clinique Super Rescue Antioxidant
Skincare step you can’t miss?
Cleansing & Moisturizing
Worst skincare product you’ve used? The Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover. Stung like crazy & didn’t remove anything completely.
catherine
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Creme de la mer, love it , makes my skin super smooth and hydrated.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Wash out my eyes w/ baby shampoo, while it’s gentle on both eyes and face (i know because I am an optometrist) it’s also good for daily rinsing of the eyes w/o drying out your face.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: anything with citrus acid since it irritates my skin; ie: proactive, murad, etc.
Connie
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Shu Uemura Phyto Black Lift Renewing Night Cream
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Moisturizing
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Biotherm Aquasource Serum. totally destroyed my skin.
Ju
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Is from Aubrey Organics, this is the “Vegecol with Aloe”.
Skincare step you can’t miss?: “me démaquiller”.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Lancôme and Clinique line, my skin nerver be so bad with them !
bCreative
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Toner!
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Clearasil!!
Jody
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer? Paula’s Choice hydrating creme, I only have to use a little bit of this and I use it mostly where I tend to have dryer skin because this is super moisturizing! I’ve tried using other moisturizers when I run out but I cant live without it.
Skincare step you cant miss? Moisturizer
Worst skincare product you’ve used? Hmmm, I am drawing a blank but I would say any drugstore moisturizer I’ve tried. I wish I could find one for times when I am waiting for my Paula’s Choice to arrive.
Ciara
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your Favourite Moisturizer? Givenchy Skin Drink Matte! My skin is so soft and smooth thanks to Givenchy!
Skincare step you can’t miss? Lush tea tree toner <3
Worst skincare product you’ve used? Lancôme Aqua Fusion. It totally broke me out!
Cindyrella
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Moisturizer–Merle Norman Changing Skin Treatment
Skincare step you can’t miss? exfoliating–Philosophy microderm
Worst skincare product? Olay thermal scrub–leaves a yucky residue
Christine
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Dove Sensitive Skin Day Lotion
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Spectro Jel Cleanser for Dry Skin
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: St. Ives Apricot Scrub; it made me break out horribly
Christy
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Oil Of Olay Complete with SPF 15
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Cleansing with The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash.
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Rimmel Eyemakeup Remover made my eyelids so dry. Plus it does nothing but wipe away the shadow. Does not touch regular mascara or eyeliner.
kimberly v
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer? clinque dramatically different moisturizing lotion
Skincare step you can’t miss?: after washing face at night, must use toner from proactive to remove all residue. ull be suprised at how much is left on ur face even after washing!
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: neturogena grapefruit scrub. yuck it smells gross and i dont like the formula at all!
niknik
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Favourite moisturizer: I’m still looking for the right one! Currently I’m using Neutrogena Spf 15 but it still isn’t hydrating enough
Skincare step you can’t miss: Washing my face day and night!
Worst skincare product used: Clinque Superdefense moisturizer…. SOO BAD. Burned my skin, made me eye are x10 drier.. smelled bad (even though it claimed to be fragrance free)… ugh just bad! Total waste of money.
Lisa
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
-Your favorite moisturizer?: AHAVA Smoothing Moisturizer for very dry skin/Clinique Dramaticly Different Moisturizing Lotion
-Skincare step you can’t miss?: Exfoliating!!! My skin is so dry, it comes off in flakes. So it is very important for me. I use Chanel’s Precision Gommage Microperle Purete Deep Purifying Exfoliating Mousse
-Worst skincare product you’ve used?: DM Balea Young Soft + Care Moisturizing Cream. It says it has a cooling effect but it burned on my skin and also it broke me out. Urgh!!!
Kirsty Jane
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Favourite Moisturizer .. Just Nivea cream, everything else makes my face greasy, plus its really cheap for using every day. I put it on my hands all the time at work too!
Best Skincare Step .. Taking make up off before bed, exfoliating and blackhead cleanser once a week. Then use Nivea as a face mask, leave it on for 5-10 minutes.
Worst Skincare Products .. Haven’t tried anything too bad, worst thing was a foundation I bought House of Colour, just made my skin so oily and spotty!!!
agnes
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?:VALMONT EIXIR
Skincare step you can’t miss?: eXFOLIATING I use VALMONT THE BEST :)
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: CHANEL :(
Kathleen
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: HydrAction Deep Hydration Radical Serum
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Proactive system
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Clinique dramatically difference gel and Clinique All About Eyes Rich (burned my eyes)
Anonymous
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Dr. Hauschka’s Quince Day Cream
Skincare step you can’t miss?: Cleansing
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: Probably Clean and Clear’s Cream Cleanser which broke me out horribly.
Alexa
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Your favorite moisturizer?: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing GEL
Skincare step you can’t miss?: probably toner… Dr. Weil Treatment Lotion (LOVE)
Worst skincare product you’ve used?: St. Ives Scrub. I guess. I have never used a very terrible skin product.
audrey
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Fave Moisturizer: Creme De la mer. I splurged on the large jar ($1250.00) and I use it all over my body! It is AMAZING!
Skincare Step you can’t miss: Washing my face (Wipes dont cut it!), even if i’m super tired!
Worst Skincare Product you’ve ever used: Clinique 3-step skincare system…..it made me break out LIKE CRAZY!