Question for girls about facial products
 

Hey GC ladies, I have a question about what kind of facial products you use! My question is this: I have combination skin ( oily T-zone, dry cheeks and chin), and I was thinking about starting to use a toner. Do any of you who have the same kind of skin use toner? And if so, do you like it, and what would you recommend? Thanks ya'll!

that sounds pretty much like my skin.

for toner i use Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit toner. i love it. i like their lotion too. i also use this great exfoliotar that i can't think of the name right now and will look when i get home if you want to know what it is. i'm also a huge fan of laura mercier's skincare line, but she doesn't make a toner.

And it sounds like mine. I have been using Origins United State for about a year now. But Burts Bees puts out some good skin care stuff and it's organic. I was thinking of switching to his line of skin care once I am through with my toner.

Try looking through the Kiehl's website. They have a wide assortment of facial stuff for all the different skin types.

www.kiehls.com

My chick talked about that. They make stuff for guys too.

-Rudey

I dont use toner cuz it tends to dry me out, I use Shiseido's hypo-refinining softener. Try it at the mall. Cliniique's "step 3" is not bad. you should sample around the mall to see what works for you.

I use Clinique Clarifying Lotion Number 2 which is designed for combination skin. It's the lavender one.

chideltjen...I lllooooovvveee Burt's Bees. I just can't use most cleansers, but since Burt's stuff is at least 90% all natural, they don't bother me. Same with the other products. I use the Lettuce Toner, and it's good for normal to dry skin. It's not harsh at all. I also use Burt's Cinnamint toothpaste...there's just something in "regular" toothpaste that makes me cough and gag...not so with the all natural products.

If you're not sure if you'll like the products, pick up a trial size facial kit. They usually come with a cleanser, bar soaps, moisterizing cream, toner, a scrub, a mask, and some lip balm. Also, they're pretty cheap and you get multiple uses out of each sample.

You'll be amazed at how harsh other products seem after using the all natural products. Also, depending on the brands you use, Burt's is not much more expensive, and in some cases a lot cheaper. Plus, it seems like they last forever.

I use Clinique's toner, I think they have 4 different solutions and they match which one would best suit your skin type. Also, H20 makes a great facial mask that peels off when dry and makes your skin feel totally luxurious. If you have problems with blemishes, The Body Shop had these great Tea Tree Oil blemish pads that help minimize them.

I just bought some Alouette products that will be arriving in a few days. I'll let you know how I like them after I get them.

I am in love wih Mario Bedescu's line. His drying lotion is a miracle worker for even the worst blemishes that pop up.

Right now I am using Nivea cream cleanser and Nivea toner. I'm using the Dove mosturizer for sesitive skin.
It's okay. It hasn't done anything bad (I have sesitive and very dry skin), but it's not something I would rave about.
I haven't found anything that I reall like and works wonders.

I wonder if I can get that Burt's Bees stuff here?

Do you have any Trader Joe-like stores in Canada? Whole Foods may have stores in Canada. I have also seen Burts Bees stuff in Longs Drugs, Bath and Body Works, etc down here. Maybe something similar?

I don't believe we have Whole Foods here. At least none in the Greater Toronto Area.

We do have a store called Lush, which makes all natural products, but I think they only sell their own products, no one elses. I'll have to see though, if not I should maybe try some of Lush's products.

ETA: Lush doesn't carry it, but the Health Food/Natural product stores might carry it.

oh i haven't seen that yet. i should look for it where i get my other stuff by him. i need to go there this week anyways.

Speaking of facial care, anyone have any cures for acne scars? My skin is pretty smooth but doesn't look it because of scaring. I have heard of Mederma and whatnot, but I don't want to spend $25+ on a product that 1) doesn't work and 2) will make me break out more.

Any suggestions?

Proactiv has a prduct called Skin LighteningLotion. I haven't used it yet, and not sure of the price.

You can order from the website Burt's Bees and they also have a listing of retailers who carry the products. I highly reccommend checking out the factory outlet section...everything is half off!

I have discovered Olay Regenerist Serum. I'm only 30, but this stuff is amazing! It is clearing my adult-acne prone skin up as well as evening out the tone. I had some dark marks from past blemishes and they are almost gone after 2 weeks of using this stuff.

You can go on Olay and request a free sample. It's worth it. It's never too early to start taking care of your skin.

When I was younger I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter for scars. Because it is super greasy and makes my oily skin worse I would only use it at night. It's well worth it years later. But to work I would say maybe a month???? I really don't remember.


As for facial products, I always change and never stuck to one product.

I sent in for my free sample. Thanks!

Also, if you want a protection against lines and wrinkles and pollution, etc... I would suggest Origins White Tea collection. The daily protection makes your skin REALLY smooth and protects against all that stuff. And it smells good. :)

so i went to get more toner yesterday and i picked up the drying lotion. the girl at beauty and main was raving about it.

I'm glad I could help! I'm all about the free samples/trial sizes before I commit to a new product. My skin is so funny, that once I find something that works, I stick with it until something better comes along.

I am not a big fan of Clinique's 3 step system. The thing they don't tell you is that the 3 step system requires 2 other steps. That soap isn't designed to remove makeup, so you have to buy a makeup remover. The dramatically different moisturizer isn't a true moisturizer & they recommend getting ANOTHER moisturizer in addition to it. So it can get quite complicated.

I am the manager of an Estee Lauder counter and I LOVE our skincare. For normal combination skin (which is what I am) I would use the Perfectly Clean cleanser & Toner...then I usually follow with Idealist (but you can skip this if desired), then a moisturizer...my absolute favorite is the Future Perfect. it's a new one. I really have seen a difference in my skin since I've been using our products. I also use an eye creme...it's never too early to start. I use Advanced Night Repair Eye recovery.

I've been using that Clinique moisturizer for 10 years now and it's always fine - and you shouldn't use a makeup removing soap on a regular face-washing basis, it's too harsh.

Well the Clinique counter manager told me that dramatically different isn't enough. And I wasn't talking about regular soap. I know soap is not good for the face. I was talking about the clinique facial soaps. They won't remove makeup. The cleanser I use is for both cleansing and removing makeup.

Ivory soap and Lubriderm lotion. Twice a day, per my wonderful dermatologist. :) I have dry skin which is pretty sensitive to fragrances and dyes. I drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, which has been the best way to keep my skin clear and not dry.

Once a week I do the Biore strip and peel-off masque to clean out the pores.

Seriously, what works best for me is a very gentle cleanser like Johnson and Johnson baby wash, the occasional thin layer of benzoly peroxide and a holistic internal cleansing system of colon and liver detox, drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Your skin is your largest organ and what's going on outside is a reflection of your internal health.

To remove acne scars I think you need to use glycolic acid or something similar to break down and rebuild your skin. A good aestician (sp?) can help you with that. Over the counter products will only get you so far.

Clinique 3 step system is the best! i use the pink toner. Besides dramtically i also use turn around cream and the Emergency cream.

Over the yrs my skin has taken on a dramatic changes and this line has always been good to my skin...i swear by clinique.