topic Re: ELEMIS in Beauty

ELEMIS

goldensrbest — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 19:38:20 GMT

Any one usenthis line,how do you like it?

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Tricolor — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:38:10 GMT

I have a few items from Elemis and have liked everything that I have used. They are pricey though so I can't totally switch over. The cleansing balm is wonderful and really leaves the skin hydrated while doing a nice job of cleansing. The Marine Oil and Marine Cream are great and only a little is needed so you can actually extend the life of these products. My first purchase in this line was the Papaya Peel. Very gentle and quite effective. If you want to get started try one of the try me kits. At least you aren't spending $$$ if you don't like it.

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SXMGirl — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:43:29 GMT

@goldensrbest, I first purchased Elemis while on a cruise ship. I loved everything that I bought. I have found that the quality sold on the Q is not the same, so I am not a fan. If you ever get on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, check out their spa. I believe that they are still selling Elemis and you can try it out while having a facial. A world of difference, imo.

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D Kay — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:55:29 GMT

I tried some of their products and could not take the amount of fragrance in them. I am not overly sensitive to fragrance in general but I do not like fragrance that lingers in facial products.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 21:07:33 GMT

I am using their Apricot Toner right now and really like it! Haven't tried anything else yet! lol!

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mimi5775 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:52:45 GMT

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I am using their Apricot Toner right now and really like it! Haven't tried anything else yet! lol!

@CANDLEQUEEN

I am not a "toner" person but this post washing as it's ph balances out mt skin and it sets the tone (no pun) for the serum etc. it's something I just began faithfully using! Got it at Derm store. It has a mild scent. it is very nice agree!!!

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mimi5775 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:03:06 GMT

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I tried some of their products and could not take the amount of fragrance in them. I am not overly sensitive to fragrance in general but I do not like fragrance that lingers in facial products.

@D Kay

I hear you. I am not a big fan of fragrance in skincare, mild is okay - it bothers me. Although theirs even maybe natural it is stronger.

I feel they should make some of their products with less scent but LOVE the positive effects of their products on my skin!

I switched to their line years ago and just can't go back as my skin is very good at 61 and people do tell me it is. I also use a stable C&E and not a sun person...that helps!

They have a cream, it's rather newer in the line w/a really mild natural non fragrant scent - the Pro Definition line. I Bought the day cream in this and it's not as heavy or emollient like my Marine cream I use for my dry skin but it is really nice with a firming feeling (used to be called lift effect firm cream) they changed the names of many. This line has mild to not much of a nice scent. I like that-not like their other products.

But I won't stop using b/c of their scents...I hear ya though about this!!!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:07:49 GMT

I haven't tried any Elemis skin care. I do know that the cruise ship we're going to be on (Holland America line) provides Elemis shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the staterooms (big dispenser in the shower) as well as using the line in their spa.

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mimi5775 — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 23:20:29 GMT

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Any one usenthis line,how do you like it?

@goldensrbest

My skin has been the best since using this line.

It Does have a scent...special oils.

Not all things have a scent (like their Pro Definition line I like and use daytime Pro Def cream alternating with Marine Cream for days).

Love the not too fragrant creamy night peptide oil!!! WOW the best!!!

Lighter then Josie's milk but just wow. Can use alone at night or under a cream they have since it does sink in after a while.

I said above in a post I have good skin at my age and I really believe this line keeps me holding up nicely lol.

Fab line for dry skin in the pro collagen series!!!

I love Elemis which I 1st learned about through Nordstrom by chance quite a few years ago and then but saw on Q (was happy about this!) and awesome deals at Lovely Skin.

Q's prices on many kits are great. even that creamy oil..good price a little is all one needs!

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sonechko — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 00:56:13 GMT

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Any one usenthis line,how do you like it?

I did try their three items kit awhile ago. I remember liking it, but not enough, but then again - I am "married" to Isomers! So I ended up sending Elemis kit back.....

Recently my good Internet friend revealed to me that she has been using Elemis for awhile now, and it does absolute wonders to her own skin, like nothing before! She is raving about these products.

Now, this Lady is true skincare Connoisseur, and serious skincare junkie who tries all out there in a world of skincare.

So, I listened and decided to give Elemis another try. I found a good kit at okay price, but then..... I noticed, they add fragrance in all the products I wanted........ Why?

I really-really-really do not want to have any perfume on my face, if I can avoid it..... So, I am a little upset that I can't buy Elemis and myself see what my friend is so raving about. But on the hand, it saves me some money, and I am very happy with what I already have in my stash.

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mimi5775 — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 09:53:21 GMT

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Any one usenthis line,how do you like it?

I did try their three items kit awhile ago. I remember liking it, but not enough, but then again - I am "married" to Isomers! So I ended up sending Elemis kit back.....

Recently my good Internet friend revealed to me that she has been using Elemis for awhile now, and it does absolute wonders to her own skin, like nothing before! She is raving about these products.
Now, this Lady is true skincare Connoisseur, and serious skincare junkie who tries all out there in a world of skincare.

So, I listened and decided to give Elemis another try. I found a good kit at okay price, but then..... I noticed, they add fragrance in all the products I wanted........ Why?

I really-really-really do not want to have any perfume on my face, if I can avoid it..... So, I am a little upset that I can't buy Elemis and myself see what my friend is so raving about. But on the hand, it saves me some money, and I am very happy with what I already have in my stash.

@sonechko

I had posted about my loving this line..sampleing it at Nordstrom initally then saw it was (breifly) on QVC and now a lot! I have been using for about 5 years now and my skin is very good for my age I am told and feel that I'm holding my own thus far lol.

(except my eyes-fine lines since I've been in my mid 30's!-ugh).

I began using Elemis and hated the scent...too much for me. But used the samples and then the marine cream was my first cream used day/night and a $$ quartz serum (zero scent) and their 'lift effect' cream (natural to a zero scent since renamed last year or so and I was hooked. Not all have that strong scent since I have ventured into other Elemis items in the line. Pro collagen does have a high scent (the oils) all do. I just now applied the creamy peptide night oil before bed it has mild scent, not like the oils..it's a nice scent IMO...using it every night.

I nary get a reaction, no breakouts or mila like I did with JosieM's items I liked and tried on my face/neck...love the mild natural scent.

I have dry skin.

So I'll be sticking with this as my base skincare..I add other great products to it.

I agree with you and wish they would lower the scent level in many items... not all are like that scent I know you're talking about.

Most hate perfumey skincare but people snatch this stuff up.

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sonechko — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 13:03:47 GMT

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Any one usenthis line,how do you like it?

I did try their three items kit awhile ago. I remember liking it, but not enough, but then again - I am "married" to Isomers! So I ended up sending Elemis kit back.....

Recently my good Internet friend revealed to me that she has been using Elemis for awhile now, and it does absolute wonders to her own skin, like nothing before! She is raving about these products.
Now, this Lady is true skincare Connoisseur, and serious skincare junkie who tries all out there in a world of skincare.

So, I listened and decided to give Elemis another try. I found a good kit at okay price, but then..... I noticed, they add fragrance in all the products I wanted........ Why?

I really-really-really do not want to have any perfume on my face, if I can avoid it..... So, I am a little upset that I can't buy Elemis and myself see what my friend is so raving about. But on the hand, it saves me some money, and I am very happy with what I already have in my stash.

@sonechko

I had posted about my loving this line..sampleing it at Nordstrom initally then saw it was (breifly) on QVC and now a lot! I have been using for about 5 years now and my skin is very good for my age I am told and feel that I'm holding my own thus far lol.
(except my eyes-fine lines since I've been in my mid 30's!-ugh).
I began using Elemis and hated the scent...too much for me. But used the samples and then the marine cream was my first cream used day/night and a $$ quartz serum (zero scent) and their 'lift effect' cream (natural to a zero scent since renamed last year or so and I was hooked. Not all have that strong scent since I have ventured into other Elemis items in the line. Pro collagen does have a high scent (the oils) all do. I just now applied the creamy peptide night oil before bed it has mild scent, not like the oils..it's a nice scent IMO...using it every night.
I nary get a reaction, no breakouts or mila like I did with JosieM's items I liked and tried on my face/neck...love the mild natural scent.
I have dry skin.
So I'll be sticking with this as my base skincare..I add other great products to it.
I agree with you and wish they would lower the scent level in many items... not all are like that scent I know you're talking about.
Most hate perfumey skincare but people snatch this stuff up.

Thanks @mimi5775! I do not wish they would "lower the scent" - simply do not want any skincare with a fragrance added to it on my face.

My preference for skincare, so it would consist only of pure active ingredients and nothing else.

I am not sure, where scents in Elemis products come from. Maybe from some ingredients. A few that I checked said "fragrance".

This means - added fragrance. Maybe I still need look into Elemis products further - so many people love them!

The skincare I am using does not have any added fragrance, only pure actives, this is why it's strange for me to put any scented products on my face.

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Gorgf — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 14:25:22 GMT

I had issues with the Elemis line and never ever have had any problems before with other lines? Several pores plugged up to bumps on my upper cheek by my nose. I quit using Elemis Night Recovery Serum and Marine Cream and had to work on getting that area smoothed out with microabrasion. I like the Cleansing Balm though. I have Combination skin. Using it up on my hands.

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mimi5775 — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 02:58:52 GMT

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I had issues with the Elemis line and never ever have had any problems before with other lines? Several pores plugged up to bumps on my upper cheek by my nose. I quit using Elemis Night Recovery Serum and Marine Cream and had to work on getting that area smoothed out with microabrasion. I like the Cleansing Balm though. I have Combination skin. Using it up on my hands.

@Gorgf I use many products as I said in their line and unlike you it was the cleansing balm I didn't care out of all of them lol b/c of the stronger scent. Their skin oils (they have 3 newer oils out now all are rather strong scented for me however nice on my skin)...will use up and then not repurchase...maybe use on my nails!

Still love my other Elemis products, have had good luck with them.

Seems a few here dislike Elemis adding stronger fragance in their skincare line and I ahppen to agree.

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Tricolor — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 16:16:48 GMT

The best way to try this line without going broke is to try their Try Me Kits. This way if you don't like the products you have not invested too much money. So far what I have tried I love. Their Night Recovery Cream Oil is awesome. My only problem is that I use Retin A and there are actives in this product. So I can only use on the nights that I don't use my Retin A. The Papaya Peel is a wonderful product that is not harsh on the skin. My favorite product is the Marine Oil and also their Marine Cream. These are very hydrating. Their products are scented so someone who is sensitive to scents, would probably not want to use these.

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Jump4joy2 — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 03:00:46 GMT

Agree with those of you commenting on the amount of fragrance in Elemis products. It was the absolute deal breaker for me. I have used lots of skincare lines, but I think Elemis and Lancome rank at the top as having the most fragrance. We don't need fragrance in facial skincare. For me, it is irritating to my skin.