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Ethocyn?

ElvisShops — Tue, 28 May 2013 02:40:23 GMT

I noticed this is being sold at Dermstore at $80 to $90 per .33 fl oz. Is anyone using this? How long with .33 fluid ounces possibly last? There were a few older posts that talked about ethocyn, but they were closed for commenting.

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ElvisShops — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 01:12:13 GMT

Anyone using this?

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Icegoddess — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:21:11 GMT

I used it a long time ago, but I wouldn't pay that for it. I usually got 2 vials, an eye cream, a face cream, and sometimes a lotion for probably around $50 on eBay. I liked the prodcuts, but didn't see anything amazing like they had with their half face models. But, then again, I'm not wrinkly.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:45:24 GMT

I got a TS kit in 1998 when Polly Bergen was repping it on HSN, never bought it again, no miracles for me.

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June222 — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:49:51 GMT

I had an auto ship of it on HSN about 20 years ago. They stopped carrying it. It was a very good price on HSN.

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BellaCarro — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 17:40:33 GMT

Ethoxyheptyl Bicyclooctanone is the molecule and INCI for Ethocyn. It is supposedly a penetration enhancer but everything I found states there really is not proper research to verify the claims. More impressive in the ingredient deck is the form of vitamin C used, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate. It is a pricey one but stable and soluble in oil. Makes sense since the Ethocyn product I looked up is the Essence Serum and is anhydrous.

The formula actually is a nice one with the Tetra C, squalane, and some very nice antioxidants. Maybe a little heavy on the 'cones for some skin types. The very inexpensive 'cones do not warrant the hefty price tag even with the Tetra C and other ingredients. .33 oz and $80!? Yikes!!

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ElvisShops — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:41:56 GMT

Yes, this is crazy expensive for a tiny amount. I am in search of something that increases elastin. I already use retin a and have for 20 years. I really don't have an issue with wrinkles, but I know I will in time. Everybody does. I am looking to prevent issues as much as possible. Prevention is easier than repair.

I apprecaite the responses.

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ladyroxanne — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 19:45:52 GMT

@BellaCarro I appreciate your informative posts. I had no idea what this was and you saved me from asking or looking it up for myself! Thank you.

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snowball — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 00:59:43 GMT

I too was on autoship for this. I received 3 vials for $31. Then all of a sudden, they stopped coming and my autoship was cancelled. I don't know if it really did anything, but I did like the way it felt on my face. I would never pay the price they are asking for now.

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donnmadd — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:26:47 GMT

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donnmadd — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:25:08 GMT

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drizzellla — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 23:49:48 GMT

I was also on autoship for Ethocyn from HSN for many years until the autoship was canceled. I had changed the autoship to come every 2 months so I still had a nice supply when the autoship stopped. I spent the next few years looking for Ethocyn. And last year I found it at DermStore.

The DermStore size is bigger than the HSN size. And I gladly will pay extra.

I had only used Ethocyn on my face for years. Until a few months ago and my neck and my decollete looked like old lady skin. I started using Ethocyn and it has helped to smooth out the skin.

Every once in awhile Dermstore has 20% - 30% sales on everything. So I order more Ethocyn then. It is well worth it to me because I am not looking for any other product. And figure I am saving tons of money by not buying other products and hoping it will work.

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Wayne-QVC — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:21:01 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it's a link to another retailers site.

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BellaCarro — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:33:36 GMT

@donnmadd wrote:
Is this product going to be for sale on QVC? I've used it for almost 15 years and I believe all of the info on the ethocyn webpage.

Do you now? So, if I create a site and refer to a non peer reviewed "clinical study" done somewhere around 1995 or prior does that mean you too will fork over large amounts of money for very small amounts of product? If this stuff was so amazing then there would have been a multitude of studies done on it in the past twenty years. They would also have been peer reviewed. If, in fact, your are genuine in your belief and not a schill then I invite you to educate yourself and engage in even a small amount of research.

In another post you note that hyaluronic acid is also included in this product. Frankly, I have no interest in researching this bogus line further so I'll believe you. That then begs the question, so what? Many, many products include HA in their formulas and for a whole lot less $$$$.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 03:16:29 GMT

Only one of the products I used had Sodium Hyaluronate in it. It was in the Hydrating Complex. Haven't used in years though, so it might have changed.

The Essence had Cyclomethicone, Dimenticonol, Squalane, Dimethicone, Ethoxyhexyl-Bicyclooctanone (Ethocyn), Retinyl Palmitate (Vit. A), Tocoveryl Linoleate (Vit. E), and Evening Primrose Oil.

There was no Hyaluronic acid or Sodium Hyaluronate in the Eye Cream.

But really, Hyaluronic acid is a temporary ingredient. It is really good for moisturizing, but it has no reparative effect.

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Adelina — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:00:03 GMT

@donnmadd wrote:
It also has hyaluronic acid in the formula.

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