SKIN TYPE: combo, dehydrated, breakouts once in a while (i should be too old for that)

CLEANSER: La Roche Posay Toleriane cleansing gel (I don't use any other products de-makeup products, except the Effaclar toner to remove eye makeup)

TONER: Avene thermal water and La Roche Posay Effaclar puryfing toner

MOISTURISER (day and/or night): day: Shiseido d program for sensitive skin Essence AD plus Vichy sunscreen spf 60 on top & nite: Clarins multi-active prevention plus cream and lotus face treatment oil

EYE CREAM: Shiseido Benefiance and Dr Hauschka's eye balm

FACIAL WASH: Toleriane and Bebe young care cleansing gel that removes eye makeup too.

EXFOLIATOR: St. Ives Apricot & L'Occitane shea butter mild exfoliator

ACNE TREATMENT: Brevoxyl, Biotherm instant pore refiner sponge

MASK: L'Occitane honey mask and The Body Shop tea tree nose pore mask

Ive just joined today so I'm new at this:


SKIN TYPE: oily (very) and aging (I know what a combo!)

CLEANSER: Neostrata foaming gel with glycolic acid (4%)

TONER: Neostrata toner with glycolic acid (8%)

MOISTURISER: Day - Neostrata SPF 15 (4% glycolic) Night - Biotherm line peel (normal/combination)

EYE CREAM: Vichy retinol A for eyes

FACIAL WASH: Olay cleansing cloths (one a week)

EXFOLIATOR: ROC cleansing exfoliator

ACNE TREATMENT: Neostrata line peel (one a week)

MASK:[/quote] Pur minerals clay mask

[erica_1020]

SKIN TYPE - combo, dry in most areas but T zone gets oily during daytime heat but when I use products to get rid of that I get dry flaky skin

CLEANSER: Mary Kay Timewise 3 in 1 or Olay Daily facials

TONER: Clinique mild or number 2

MOISTURISER (day and/or night): Mary Kay Timewise is the best for my crazy skin because it needs good hydration without oily feel this is good in day under makeup and at night

EYE CREAM-Don't use

FACIAL WASH:same as cleanser

EXFOLIATOR: Queen Helen Mint Julep scrub

ACNE TREATMENTon't use

MASK:Queen Helen Mint Julep Mask sparingly

And no I am not a MK rep I actually tried to use other stuff even for foundation but most brands have spf which I think aggravate my skin so I keep coming back to what works

[desertvixen]

Skintype: slightly dry dehyrated, sensitive

Cleanser: DHC Cleansing Oil/Babor Phytoreactive and Dr. H Cleansing Cream

Toner: Dr. H

Moisturizer: La Prairie - have several and I alternate

Eye Cream: LP Cellular and LP Caviar Extrait

Facial Wash: Dr. H Cleansing Milk for AM

Exfoliator: Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub

Acne Treatment: for rare breakouts - Nelsons Acne Gel

Mask: LP; Dr. H; Origins - like to use lots

[jennyb]

Where do you get Paula's choice products, and what is your favorite cleanser from this brand?

Originally Posted by DallasGirl

Hi all, This is my first post. I had problem skin for years and still breakout with the use of a lot of products but what FIXED my skin was Paula's Choice. I use the gentle soap cleanser, the salicylic lotion in the lowest amount and then the 2.5% blemish fighting solution every night. Then in the morning I use cetaphil moisturizer with spf 15. But I also have probelms depending on which foundation I use.....it seems I breakout to a lot of foundations with sunscreen, the best one I have found that doesn't irritate my skin is NARS oil free. THIS ROUTINE SERIOUSLY FIXED MY SKIN ALONG WITH CHANGING FOUNDATIONS!!! I had been going to a dermatologist that had only made my skin worse!!

If you need more specific names of the face products to find them let me know.......they are not in front of me at the moment.

[jennyb]

i'm new so i'm trying to figure this thing out. if anyone has tried paula's choice or mario badescu's products please let me know what you think of them. Also i have tried the ACV and i love it so far! hopefully it continues to be a great thing for my face!

[SusieQ]

Originally Posted by jennyb

i'm new so i'm trying to figure this thing out. if anyone has tried paula's choice or mario badescu's products please let me know what you think of them. Also i have tried the ACV and i love it so far! hopefully it continues to be a great thing for my face!

I would try the Paula's Choice products before the Mario B. product line. Simply because she knows cosmetic and skin care formulations at the level of how they'll work for skin. Over the years I've used all of the cleansers, the 1% BHA, 2% BHA and blemish fighting solution(a really great combination to heal up breakouts)!! the antioxidant serum, a couple moisturizers and most of the sunscreens. Everything is just A-1. You can read up on everything at www.cosmeticscop.com.

[jennyb]

Thankyou for your advice!!! So the only place to get Paula's Choice is online, right???

Originally Posted by SusieQ

I would try the Paula's Choice products before the Mario B. product line. Simply because she knows cosmetic and skin care formulations at the level of how they'll work for skin. Over the years I've used all of the cleansers, the 1% BHA, 2% BHA and blemish fighting solution(a really great combination to heal up breakouts)!! the antioxidant serum, a couple moisturizers and most of the sunscreens. Everything is just A-1. You can read up on everything at www.cosmeticscop.com.

[SusieQ]

Originally Posted by jennyb

Thankyou for your advice!!! So the only place to get Paula's Choice is online, right???

Thats right jennyb! You can also phone; I believe theres a toll free number. Actually its quicker if you DO place an order over the phone. You may also ask for samples of the skin care and cosmetics before placing a larger order. The samples are very generous. In fact the customer service encourages you to do so.

[Sophia]

Skin Type: combo to oily, ,sensitive

Cleanser: Avene Cleanance Gel nettoyant sans savon

Toner: I don't use one! Too much alcohol!!

Moisturizer: Biotherm's Aquasource Non Stop for combo/oily skins

Eye Cream: I don't use one.

Exfoliator: Avene gentle exfoliating scrub for sensitive skins

Mask: Aromatherapy Apivita deep cleansing face mask with green argile for oily skins ( Greek brand)


For those who was acne prone problem I definetely reccomend Avene cleanance gel nettoyant as a cleanser. I had acne since I was 6 years old, can you imagine?? I went to dermadologists and they said that I can do nothing for my acne problem and it will disapper at the age of 25!!!!Since I was 11 or 12, I can remember,I had a major problem with acne.Then a pharmacist suggest me to use this cleanser. One year later I didn't have any acne problem!!This cleanser dissapear everything!! Now I'm 21 and since then I use it every day twice and I have no problem with acne!! Also is perfect for my oily skin!!

[Pinkymarz]

Skin Type: combination/dry, sometimes oily! go figure LOL

Cleanser: Dr Denese Dermaclean

Toner: Dr Denese Firming Facial Pads

Serum: Paula's Choice - Super Antioxidant Concentrate (nightly)

Moisturiser: Paula's Choice Non Greasy Moisturiser

Eye Cream: Same a above

Exfoliator: EpidermX Microdermabrasion

Mask: Don't usually use one.
I also use an at home chemical peel 12% once a month...really nice! I get it from Makeup Artist's Choice.com

[jennyb]

Skin Type: combo

cleanser: Skin Milk Foaming Face Wash (actually works well, has anyone used this?), St. Ives Apricot Shower Cleanser/Mask

Toner: Apple cider vinegar

Moisturizer: Philosophy's hope in a jar, Clean and Clear Morning Glow Moisturizer

Eye Cream: Benefit Eye Con

Exfoliator: Philosophy's exfoliator (forgot the name), St. Ives Apricot scrub,

Mask: Pure Simplicity purifying mask in Pumpkin,
St. Ives Apricot Shower Cleanser/Mask

[jennyb]

what is the name of the Paula's choice cleanser you use??? Did you ever try the stronger blemish fightin solution????

Originally Posted by DallasGirl

Hi all, This is my first post. I had problem skin for years and still breakout with the use of a lot of products but what FIXED my skin was Paula's Choice. I use the gentle soap cleanser, the salicylic lotion in the lowest amount and then the 2.5% blemish fighting solution every night. Then in the morning I use cetaphil moisturizer with spf 15. But I also have probelms depending on which foundation I use.....it seems I breakout to a lot of foundations with sunscreen, the best one I have found that doesn't irritate my skin is NARS oil free. THIS ROUTINE SERIOUSLY FIXED MY SKIN ALONG WITH CHANGING FOUNDATIONS!!! I had been going to a dermatologist that had only made my skin worse!!

If you need more specific names of the face products to find them let me know.......they are not in front of me at the moment.

[jennyb]

Thanks susie Q for all your help. so nice.

Originally Posted by SusieQ

Thats right jennyb! You can also phone; I believe theres a toll free number. Actually its quicker if you DO place an order over the phone. You may also ask for samples of the skin care and cosmetics before placing a larger order. The samples are very generous. In fact the customer service encourages you to do so.

[SusieQ]

Originally Posted by jennyb

what is the name of the Paula's choice cleanser you use??? Did you ever try the stronger blemish fightin solution????

Hi Jennyb. I started to answer you early this morning and than I hit some key by mistake and it all disappeared..grrrrrr. Anyways, I've only used the 2.5% benzoyl peroxide blemish fighting solution; I think the 5% would be too irritating to my skin. And besides Paula always says to start off with the the most gentle product first and if that works STAY WITH IT. Her products are really fantastic and hope you get a chance to try some.