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Bonkers1 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:07:00 GMT

Is there a skincare line that you have been totally disappointed in - mine is Prai?

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kaydee50 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:09:57 GMT

Skinn.

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:11:37 GMT

Drunk Elephant was absolutely the worst! I don't have sensitive skin at all and it totally made my face break out. Some people rave about this brand. I don't get it; it was the worst brand I've ever tried (I tried several of their products at the time). For the record, Drunk Elephant was the "only" brand that has ever made my face break out.

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shoekitty — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:16:21 GMT

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lgfan — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:18:02 GMT

Clinic skincare did nothing for me. I like their cosmetics just not their skincare.

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shoekitty — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:18:08 GMT

most all of them never worked. especially, many I used to buy from QVC. I think there was one years ago, (I mean years ) on QVC.... I had reaction. Victoria Principal I think. I just started using Perricone, last 15 years or so, and I use Tata Harper, and charlotte Tilsbiry face cream for daytime. Works most all of the skin care regimes are the same to me, in the fact they are never what they promise. I have found what works for me, and now I stick with it. I do not switch off or try new things often, if ever

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SilleeMee — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:20:19 GMT

Isomers (the things I used anyway). Expensive and no results.

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vegan4ever — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:37:43 GMT

Prai in my entire life nothing else compares with this crappie line of hyped skin care. No wonder it's always on sale every single item ended throwing away. HSN refunded me for two items that caused me allergic reactions. Buyer be warned ⚠️ Don't believe the hype!

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:53:53 GMT

I'd have to say that I wouldn't use any other skin care than the one I've been using exclusively for about 12 years now. It's organic, certified toxic free, animal cruelty free and made in the USA.

So, yeah, I'm saying everything else out there, I won't spend a dime on.

I say skincare, but I also use the haircare, the body care, and makeup in the line. Love the makeup.

Have tried a few of the products in the line that I wouldn't go back to, tbh, but everything else I have been extremely pleased with.

Therefore, I don't watch beauty shows or yt influencers, read blogs, peruse the makeup counters. Nope. Found my fave and there's no looking back.

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KBEANS — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:34:57 GMT

My skin broke out in a red, red, itchy rash when I used Elemis.

Q refunded me, but I was really disappointed because of all the fuss and good reviews over this brand.

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Bookplate — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:26:01 GMT

Lancome. About as efficacious as tap water.

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layla2450 — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:12:05 GMT

@Bookplate wrote:
Lancome. About as efficacious as tap water.

Lancome tests on animals. ALL of their products are heavily scented. Would NEVER buy anything from them.

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cindyNC — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:33:18 GMT

@Lucky Charm What brand of products do you use? Thanks.

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TheMemphisVette — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:13:37 GMT

i'd rather know what works.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:25:20 GMT

Isomers was a letdown, for sure.

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Carolina925 — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:43:01 GMT

Gosh, I am so gullible and have tried so many. The first ones that come to mind: TATCHA, got their eye cream and my eyes watered and burned so badly that I had to stop using it even though it seems to be well liked by so many; IT, I think at one time I got everything they offered, until I realized they were the cause of milia breakouts; philosophy, the only thing I use from them now is Purity cleanser, their night/day creams--no matter how they preach when "hope is not enough", they did nothing for me; Origins, I really wanted to like this line but my skin didn't. I did like the PRAI neck cream. My skin seems to love Sunday Riley products although my budget doesn't, and it seems to do very well with Peter Thomas Roth products, probably the line I use most often.

My mother always wore Oil of Olay products and she had such beautiful skin. She grew up on a farm, out in the sunlight much of her day, so I'm sure she never used any skincare products until in her 20s. I didn't inherit her skin so I don't believe there's much hope in any jars for me.

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Sooner — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:28 GMT

For me it is not a particular line, but trying to use any and all of these things that promise too much. High end to low, putting a lot of things on my skin, especially anything that exfoliates or "eliminates wrinkles" etc.

Using most of this stuff simply irritates my skin and it goes from bad to worse. What has helped? DIET! That has cleared up most of the issues.

Stay simple, basic, good products, not a lot of things that irritate my skin. Not throwing a lot of irritating product on my face.

My face is now better than ever, calm and no issues. Nothing is going to make a dramatic difference for me but just seems to make it worse, look for something to fix the problem then that makes it worse too.

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Shanus — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:35:09 GMT

Elemis...tried a kit and very disappointing...did nothing that was claimed.

I also stopped purchasing DRMTGY products. I liked what they did (especially the SPFs) but my complaint is they're all packaged in similar white comtainers w/ tiny black print. When I'm doing my skincare, my glasses are not on and all the white bottles looked the same.

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Regal Bee — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:51:13 GMT

Elemis was a disappointment for me.

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:43:36 GMT

@cindyNC wrote:
@Lucky Charm What brand of products do you use? Thanks.

I use Suzanne Organics. It's pricey, but you can catch anywheres from 25-40% off sales. And you get *reward* points, plus they have gift card specials.

Price doesn't matter to me. Ingredients do matter to me.

ETA: @cindyNC