topic Re: BEAUTY ROUTINE CHOICES in Beauty

BEAUTY ROUTINE CHOICES

eddyandme — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:51:48 GMT

Do you use cleanser, eye cream, day cream, night cream, etc. from the same brand, e.g., all Philosophy? or do you mix and match? And, which method/products works best for you?

I mix and match: PTR, Jose Moran, Elemis, Clinique and whatever sounds good coming down the road; i.e., I am not brand loyal. Guess I'm always in search of something better - that fountain of youth!

Re: BEAUTY ROUTINE CHOICES

jpie — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 17:59:39 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Do you use cleanser, eye cream, day cream, night cream, etc. from the same brand, e.g., all Philosophy? or do you mix and match? And, which method/products works best for you?

I mix and match: PTR, Jose Moran, Elemis, Clinique and whatever sounds good coming down the road; i.e., I am not brand loyal. Guess I'm always in search of something better - that fountain of youth!

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I mainly use PTR for retinol, night cream, body retinol, and some face masks. I always use Philosophy Hope in a Tube for my eye cream. Sometimes, I use Kotz 40 SPF under my iT CC cream. As far as facial cleansers, I am using up what I have on hand.

I believe if I am faithful to a routine, day and night, that it is going to be as good as it gets!

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scatcat — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:07:48 GMT

I have a mini Nordstrom/Target beauty aisle in my bathroom. I switch it up a lot and am not brand loyal. I haven't found a good dupe for Purity, but am currently using Cetaphil (and Clinique cleansing balm and BB cleansing oil). Currently loving Paula's Choice. Just finished a jar of Olay Regenerist Sculpting cream.

Mixing it up - Love it!

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LuvmyLab — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:13:39 GMT

Except for my vitamin C serum and cleanser I use all Paula's Choice Products and my skin has never looked better!

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Spacrazy — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:41:32 GMT

I try to stay true to one product line. It makes since they are created to enhance one another.

Number one requirement is cruelty free.

For face - day/night/eyes/hands/cleanser/creams-gels-serums: Jan Marini.

For hair - shampoo, conditioner(s), masks, spray, treatments, tools: Moroccanoil.

In concert with these products are (were) regular professional services.

Now that we’re “on pause” from our pro visits I am doubly glad I have this arsenal of products to use at home so I don’t have to think about it.

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ECBG — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:57:21 GMT

I use Elemis products for anti aging. Eye creams make my under eye swell. Not a good look at all.

I take everything off with Philosophy Purity. It's always worked.

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Regal Bee — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:31:07 GMT

@eddyandme I am a Philosophy girl all the way. I have used their products for years and just love them. I must admit to being very loyal to this brand.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:51:05 GMT

Ponds and a warm washcloth at night.

Olay eye lifting serum at night.

Done.

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mac116 — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:08:33 GMT

I don't use a lot of products. Purity, Dr. Nassif pads, Olay microscupting moisturizer. My skin looks pretty good for this over 70 year old gal.

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springers — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:15:04 GMT

Philosophy microdelivery wash
Dr Perricone face cream
Retin A (prescription) night
Lightstim 3-4 days wk
I need a new eye cream (I like Bobbi brown)

eta: I love philosophy Vit C scrub

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Katcat1 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:18:09 GMT

I have been using Aveda's facial lotion day and night but sometimes instead of the lotion at night I use Maracuja oil (Tarte's). Wash face with BTW Herbal wash and Pop Sonic Leaflet.

I have only been out once for medicine & some groceries at night and I did apply my new Bobbi Brown liquid to powder foundation. It's super lightweight and you don't know you are wearing anything. It's sweatproof and has a matte finish. I have normal skin but it is for normal to oily. Women with oily skin will love it. 12 hr. wear.

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tototwo — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:27:45 GMT

I mix and match too. I've found my favorites and have stayed loyal to them for several years. My complexion looks really good for 71, so I must be doing something right.

Neutrogena to cleanse, Gold Bond Neck & Chest for my neck, Amara Beauty Vitamin C serum and Retinol Cream, and CeraVe for general moisturizing. That's all. Definitely nothing fancy or expensive.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:48:42 GMT

@eddyandme - I definitely am not brand loyal. I recently incorporated the Lancer scrub into my routine - once every 3 days. I also use Palmer's Cleansing Oil to remove make up and Paula's Choice Moisture Boost for cleansing.

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wilma — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:42:30 GMT

I used and tried kits all from the same line in the past. The only one that worked was Paula’s Choice Clear kit for acne.

Now I mix and match. I am brand loyal if the product works for me. I get disappointed when a favorite product is discontinued.

My current products:

Olay gentle foaming cleanser

Neutrogena alcohol free toner

Paula’s Choice 2% Clear BHA

Olay Complete Moisturizer with SPF

No. 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced eye cream

Gold Bond neck & chest firming cream

Spa Life Hyaluronic acid serum from TJMaxx

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:48:42 GMT

@eddyandme I use many brands....and I rotate using them on different days. I have some kind of crazy routine that I keep track of. That is just me! I like you want to try new things.... the good thing is whatever I am doing is working as I am always complemented on my skin at age 65.

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SurferWife — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:52:15 GMT

I used to be a one-line only skin care user, but in the last 5 or so years, I've started using products from more than one line. I have favorites from a few vendors, so I use my favorite from each.

In the past, it was a sales tactic (I think), well if you're using Brand 'X' serum, you should use the same brand moisturizer because it's more efficacious. I don't necessarily believe that.

I use products that show results. My daily skin care routine includes products from Paula's Choice, WEN, PTR & Josie Maran.

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SurferWife — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 03:53:20 GMT

@LuvmyLab

Just curious...if you don't use Paula's Vitamin C serum, whose do you use?

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Fressa — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:39:42 GMT

I use all Dr. Denese skincare products. They work for me. I have sensitive skin and I always have a reaction if I mix brands.

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Harpa — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:25:23 GMT

The only loyalty I have are the things that consistently perform for me: Victoria Principal, especially cleansers & eye serums; Alpha AHAs & retinol; Devita vitamin C serum, and different things for toners, oils, & moisturizer.

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Porcelain — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:44:17 GMT

I see people's skincare choices as being sort of analogous to music choices. There are people who will buy and listen to anything a particular artist puts out, other who are partial to entire albums, and then genre and playlist people who like a type of song or individual songs but aren't particularly loyal to any artists.

So there are some people who are loyal to a skincare brand, some who stick to a particular brand's line, and people who like a certain type/genre of product or individual ingredient based products without loyalty to a brand.

I'm a playlist person. I like individual products based on the ingredients. I care very much about a skincare brand's reputation, but I'm not brand loyal.