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Elysee anyone?

disneynut57 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:03:06 GMT

Does anyone have any feedback on her products?

Its Todays Special on HSN - seems like a good value.

Thanks.

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PepperMintTea — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:45:02 GMT

I've already ordered the TS and four other kits.

Have used Elysee for over ten years I'm over sixty and it works for me.

The value for these sizes which are double and triple the regular size is amazing. The products in this kit (TS) will last probably a year.

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grammarqueen — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:57:36 GMT

I tend not to buy any skin care product without checking Paula Begoun's Beautypedia reviews. I rarely get kits that are offered by the shopping channels, because at least 2 of the products usually have average to poor reviews. Unfortunately, she hasn't reviewed Elysee, but I can tell you she automatically would give the eye and the day cream low marks, despite the fact that the formulas might be fine, because they are in jar packaging. Any beneficial ingredients in the product are gone by the third day of use with exposure to the air. The day cream would definitely get a poor rating from Paula - if you call it a day cream, you'd better have a sunscreen in it.

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Peg55 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:10:41 GMT

I ordered the TSV and also four other kits.

Elysee has the most innovative ingredients in her products and doesn't skip on any of the ingredients. In fact, she has the highest percentage used.

Sorry to disagree with grammarqueen above, but I don't trust Paula's reviews at all. Most of the time she gives bad reviews simply -- BECAUSE SHE WANTS YOU TO BUY HER SKIN CARE! Surprised you don't realize that! I take her reviews with a grain of salt; meaning, I really don't bother. It's best to go to the shopping channel reviews; you get people's actual comments which is more important.

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Harpa — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:35:35 GMT

Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

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disneynut57 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:44:19 GMT

On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

Could you explain what you mean?

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Harpa — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:47:11 GMT

On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

Could you explain what you mean?

I would, but I'm not sure about what? You mean the telomeres?

Re: Elysee anyone?

disneynut57 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:49:49 GMT

On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

Could you explain what you mean?

I would, but I'm not sure about what? You mean the telomeres?

Yes. Telomeres and who is "she" that you are referring to

Re: Elysee anyone?

Harpa — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:02:58 GMT

On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

Could you explain what you mean?

I would, but I'm not sure about what? You mean the telomeres?

Yes. Telomeres and who is "she" that you are referring to

Referring to Linda who owns the company and presents the products. She talks about telomeres all the time, but she never really explains what role it has and why it makes a difference in her line, though it all sounds so good.

Her son is the chemist who formulates the products, so I guess he passes some of that biology/chemistry to her. If the telomere is not functioning properly, (from my very lay knowledge), the cell cannot replicate properly. But how any topical helps the strength/structure of the telomere, I'm not really sure. Unless it fights the free radicals.

Well, lots of good things can fight free radicals, not just Linda's topicals. Anyway, it all sounds so - I don't know - something!

I am all for fighting free radicals, both topically and internally!! And whatever part telomeres has in keeping my skin turning over at the optimum rate (at my age), warding off any kind of breakdown (that happens with skin), I'm all for!

But in experiencing some of her things, I found it to be no different than many of the lines I've tried. Which is why I no longer am experimenting with lines. Lines = you can take that to mean skincare lines and lines from salespeople.

Eat a healthy diet, exercise, maintain good health habits, have good skincare practices, which doesn't have to mean using every ingredient that God placed on the earth. A few good essentials for your age, because skincare is very much age (as well as issue) related.

Re: Elysee anyone?

disneynut57 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:07:07 GMT

On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:
On 6/17/2014 Harpa said:
Her and her telomeres! Why I ever dabbled in these, I don't know! So many lines are alike in that all you can expect is some emolliency. At least it was part of my great discovery, whereas now I use more effective things, though very simple.

Sorry if this is not quite what you expected to read.

Could you explain what you mean?

I would, but I'm not sure about what? You mean the telomeres?

Yes. Telomeres and who is "she" that you are referring to

Referring to Linda who owns the company and presents the products. She talks about telomeres all the time, but she never really explains what role it has and why it makes a difference in her line, though it all sounds so good.

Her son is the chemist who formulates the products, so I guess he passes some of that biology/chemistry to her. If the telomere is not functioning properly, (from my very lay knowledge), the cell cannot replicate properly. But how any topical helps the strength/structure of the telomere, I'm not really sure. Unless it fights the free radicals.

Well, lots of good things can fight free radicals, not just Linda's topicals. Anyway, it all sounds so - I don't know - something!

I am all for fighting free radicals, both topically and internally!! And whatever part telomeres has in keeping my skin turning over at the optimum rate (at my age), warding off any kind of breakdown (that happens with skin), I'm all for!

But in experiencing some of her things, I found it to be no different than many of the lines I've tried. Which is why I no longer am experimenting with lines. Lines = you can take that to mean skincare lines and lines from salespeople.

Eat a healthy diet, exercise, maintain good health habits, have good skincare practices, which doesn't have to mean using every ingredient that God placed on the earth. A few good essentials for your age, because skincare is very much age (as well as issue) related.

Thank you for taking the time to explain. Skincare is an age related as well as genetic issue. I have been using SKINN and its okay. No miracle. I get the same results from Aldi's brand moisturizer.

Everyone is searching for the fountain of youth.

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Harpa — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:13:17 GMT

On 6/17/2014 disneynut57 said:

Thank you for taking the time to explain. Skincare is an age related as well as genetic issue. I have been using SKINN and its okay. No miracle. I get the same results from Aldi's brand moisturizer.

Everyone is searching for the fountain of youth.

You are on the road to discovery!

That fountain is deep and wide!

Re: Elysee anyone?

crazycockermom — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:37:29 GMT

I think I'm going to get the TSV. I've been really wanting to try that serum and this kit is a great value just for that. I'm not sure I really need the Telo-genesis cream as I'm in my 40s and don't have a ton of wrinkles, but I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. I know I'll get good use out of the eye cream.

Anyone know how the shelf life is of these products? I've bought a few kits lately and have several products to try. Only want to use a few at a time to see how my skin reacts. So would like to get this kit even if I don't want to use it right away. Is that a bad idea?

The product that hooked me was that neck cream. I'd been noticing some sagginess under my chin and this cream really has made a difference. That says a lot, imo.

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dionline — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:43:43 GMT

I'm always tempted by these kits, most of them are such an awesome value! Due to my own skin type, I wish someone would formulate good skincare for types that aren't for dry skin. I've got combo bordering on oily skin. I'm 51 with aging skin (aren't we all aging??). How about some of the benefits for us??

I watch Skinn presentations as well as some others but although there are minimal products for us, no such thing as a line for our requirements.

However I won't give up hope - I'll continue my search!!!

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depglass — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:03:27 GMT

I used to use it years ago. Good products but abominable customer service from their home office in Wisconsin. They were more than happy to email people with a complete regimen of products to suit their skin. Reply to complaints about defective packaging causing inability to use the products? I sent two on different products over the years and was completely ignored. I moved on.

Re: Elysee anyone?

crazycockermom — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:06:52 GMT

On 6/17/2014 dionline said:
I'm always tempted by these kits, most of them are such an awesome value! Due to my own skin type, I wish someone would formulate good skincare for types that aren't for dry skin. I've got combo bordering on oily skin. I'm 51 with aging skin (aren't we all aging??). How about some of the benefits for us??

I watch Skinn presentations as well as some others but although there are minimal products for us, no such thing as a line for our requirements.

However I won't give up hope - I'll continue my search!!!

I would still give the line a try if I were you, especially if there's a good kit or TSV you're interested in. I have combo skin that always bordered on oily. Not sure if you have this issue, but my skin is very breakout prone. If I use products with a lot of -cones, my skin will surely breakout. I've noticed Elysee doesn't seem to use a lot of -cones like some brands do. Seem to have a lot of high quality ingredients. I bet the serum in the TSV is good for all skin types, and the moisturizer isn't one of the heavier ones. Give it a shot. I will if you will! LOL

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Icegoddess — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:27:16 GMT

I was on autodelivery for that little 4 pc kit for awhile. Wasn't impressed. Nothing wrong with it, but I didn't see any results, so I moved on. I'm mostly an M Asam user now.

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ElsieKitten — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:20:22 GMT

If you've never tried Elysee it's worth a go. I've used her line exclusively in the past (maybe three separate occasions) for a few months each time and I can't say I ever saw any results. Mind you that's the same with a lot of other skin care companies too! The most recent being Peter Thomas Roth and yet he gets rave reviews on here.

The only line I've ever said "wow" to is Paula's Choice, For some reason I never thought this was a particularly good line and I disliked her reviewing other skin care brands (usually saying they were mediocre at best!) whilst pushing her own label. I wish now I'd tried her line sooner.

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emmysmom — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:38:03 GMT

I have heard nothing but good things about Elysee..plan on trying it when I can~

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gazelle77 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:39:42 GMT

I have tried several of her products and really wanted to like them... but nothing was spectacular... nothing was worth reordering. They were just OK.

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myshell624 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 17:00:44 GMT

On 6/17/2014 gazelle77 said:
I have tried several of her products and really wanted to like them... but nothing was spectacular... nothing was worth reordering. They were just OK.

Same here. I tried the four pack of serums and the luminaccai or whatever it's called. I didn't see any change in my skin.