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Paula's Choice or Osmosis? Any advice?

mom2myboys — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:20:37 GMT

I am in need of new skincare. I see a lot of you posting about Paula's Choice. Can you tell me what your experience is with it? I have normal, sensitive, yet hormonal breakout prone skin. My facialist uses a line called Osmosis. Anybody have experience with this line? I am just tired of spending a small fortune on skincare for it to look the same.

Re: Paula's Choice or Osmosis? Any advice?

Shelbelle — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:24:30 GMT

Do you mean Osmotics, that line uses a lot of blue copper.

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NickNack — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:38:57 GMT

I love Paula's Choice. I have normal to dry skin with mild rosacea. I use four or five products of hers and love them all. I would suggest looking over her website and then calling CS and discussing your needs with them. They are extremely helpful in helping to determine what you should be using.

Here's what I use: Resist C15 Super Booster, Resist Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum, Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion, Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner, and Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer. The moisturizer is by far the best I've ever used, but everything is great.

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mom2myboys — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:02:20 GMT

Shelbelle-I have heard of Osmotics, but this is called Osmosis. A Dr Ben Johnson is over that company. It is supposed to promote healing the skin. I am on the fence.

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Mandy Moo — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:04:24 GMT

I looked it up and have to say...totally OT here but...the doctor is a cutie pie! Reminds me of Ryan Reynolds

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:17:06 GMT

On 7/22/2014 Mandy Moo said:
I looked it up and have to say...totally OT here but...the doctor is a cutie pie! Reminds me of Ryan Reynolds

Well, I was going to do myself a favor and not even check it out lest I become even more overwhelmed and confused by all the wonderful products available. But now I have to go look!

ETA: Wow, you're right -- what a doll! He looks like he's about eighteen, though. :-)

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Tsukiko — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:34:09 GMT

On 7/22/2014 MarenSeattle said:
On 7/22/2014 Mandy Moo said:
I looked it up and have to say...totally OT here but...the doctor is a cutie pie! Reminds me of Ryan Reynolds

Well, I was going to do myself a favor and not even check it out lest I become even more overwhelmed and confused by all the wonderful products available. But now I have to go look!

ETA: Wow, you're right -- what a doll! He looks like he's about eighteen, though. :-)

Maybe you didn't see the video, he looks in his 40's-50's.

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Tsukiko — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:36:30 GMT

On 7/22/2014 NickNack said:
I love Paula's Choice. I have normal to dry skin with mild rosacea. I use four or five products of hers and love them all. I would suggest looking over her website and then calling CS and discussing your needs with them. They are extremely helpful in helping to determine what you should be using.

Here's what I use: Resist C15 Super Booster, Resist Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum, Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Lotion, Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner, and Skin Recovery Replenishing Moisturizer. The moisturizer is by far the best I've ever used, but everything is great.

This is what I use as well but my skin is sensitive so I use the 1% BHA lotion for those times I start to break out. I would suggest emailing them for advice and getting lots of samples.

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mom2myboys — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:55:14 GMT

Yeah-he is a cutie. My esthestician went to a conference and he was there-she said he is a cutie in person too!

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BuffMama — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 22:05:10 GMT

I use Paula's choice as well. I have 49 year-old combo and senstive skin. I use the 2% BHA Liquid- LOVE it! My next favorite is the Resist Super- Light Daily Defense Moisturizer- by far the best mattifier and moisturizer and SPF all in one. I have also used the Skin Balancing Cleanser- very good and doesn't dry out your skin and recently purchased the Clear Acne Cleanser. I've used their toners too and all products seem to work well with my combination skin.

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bosmama — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:37:06 GMT

I looked up this line too-just a real quick look. The gentle cleanser has peppermint which I've always heard is not a good ingrediant,at least not for sensitive skin. I would be sure to check ingrediants before purchasing. Paulas products seem to have good ingrediants. In fact I just ordered some today after receiving advice from the wonderful ladies here!! By the way, he IS a real cutie!!!

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:46:43 GMT

On 7/22/2014 Tsukiko said:
On 7/22/2014 MarenSeattle said:
On 7/22/2014 Mandy Moo said:
I looked it up and have to say...totally OT here but...the doctor is a cutie pie! Reminds me of Ryan Reynolds

Well, I was going to do myself a favor and not even check it out lest I become even more overwhelmed and confused by all the wonderful products available. But now I have to go look!

ETA: Wow, you're right -- what a doll! He looks like he's about eighteen, though. :-)

Maybe you didn't see the video, he looks in his 40's-50's.

Haha! I did watch one and thought that you'd never know it was the same person. But if I had a killer photo like that, that's the one I'd use, too! :-)

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:48:06 GMT

On 7/22/2014 mom2myboys said: Yeah-he is a cutie. My esthestician went to a conference and he was there-she said he is a cutie in person too!

I watched a vid and he seems sincere and pretty down to earth. Still digesting the energized water, though -- but hey, why not?

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MarenSeattle — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:50:25 GMT

I emailed to ask what the percentage of zinc is in his sunscreen -- I'm always on the hunt for the even more perfect sunscreen. I'll post what I found out, although I don't think many are as obsessed with the amount of zinc as I am. :-)

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Mandy Moo — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:52:50 GMT

Hey, I love a good sunscreen!!

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MarenSeattle — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:03:24 GMT

On 7/22/2014 Mandy Moo said:
Hey, I love a good sunscreen!!

Well, then, let me rave about my latest HG -- Supergoop CC. High zinc, BEAUTIFUL finish (satiny-not shiny) and I'd say medium coverage. I use it as my daily foundation now. They sell it here if you want to check it out, and you can read reviews on Sephora and Nordstrom's sites (maybe elsewhere, too). :-)

I'll definitely report when I hear back from Osmosis. i'm looking for the perfect tint-less sunscreen that isn't shiny (or expensive like my current Suntegrity) for days when I don't want to wear "makeup".

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Mandy Moo — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 00:16:50 GMT

On 7/22/2014 MarenSeattle said:
On 7/22/2014 Mandy Moo said:
Hey, I love a good sunscreen!!

Well, then, let me rave about my latest HG -- Supergoop CC. High zinc, BEAUTIFUL finish (satiny-not shiny) and I'd say medium coverage. I use it as my daily foundation now. They sell it here if you want to check it out, and you can read reviews on Sephora and Nordstrom's sites (maybe elsewhere, too). :-)

I'll definitely report when I hear back from Osmosis. i'm looking for the perfect tint-less sunscreen that isn't shiny (or expensive like my current Suntegrity) for days when I don't want to wear "makeup".

I'll take a look! I did the advance order for Josie Maran's TSV and it includes the SPF with tint so I am excited to try it too.

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mom2myboys — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 03:59:32 GMT

I am going to have to look at that Supergoop CC. The other line that keeps tempting me is Lancer MD. I keep trying to decide if his products are good or just good marketing because they are definitely expensive. Has anyone tried anything from that line?