topic Re: First Aid Ultra Repair questions.... in Beauty

First Aid Ultra Repair questions....

hopi — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:17:21 GMT

Reading posts so many of you love this product. How does it compare to Josie Maran's Body butter? Do you feel that the silicones in the product are any type of health concern for you or your skin? Does it completely rinse off?

Re: First Aid Ultra Repair questions....

Thats Me — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:46:34 GMT

I have and use both. Love both. The Josie one gives my skin a silky slip feeling which is great. The FAB one seems to stay on longer and last through some water. My skin feels the product at first but after a short while it just makes my skin feel so good and soft, and I don't feel the product at all. I tend to use the Josie at night and the FAB during the day.

The Fab product will completely rinse off, but it's skin softening quality lasts.

Yet another product I love is the Tweak'd all purpose rescue cream. It's great.

I'd be hard pressed to choose. Hope this helps.

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smoochy — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:52:11 GMT

how does this compare to Perlier body creams? Or drugstore products that are a lot less expensive? Help please.

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hopi — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:09:17 GMT

@smoochy

@smoochy wrote:
how does this compare to Perlier body creams? Or drugstore products that are a lot less expensive? Help please.

Don't know if this helps but have tried Perlier. It was totally useless in making my skin look or feel better. It was always the price point plus
Skip and Amanda always seem so authentic. Josie Maran softens, removes the look of crepey skin, it is a heavier cream.. Never buy the scented ones. Winter is coming and the excessive dryness and heat wreaks havoc on my skin.

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Calibeach — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:12:12 GMT

@hopi I think the First Aid cream is similar to CeraVe (sold in pump jar). It's a coupon item right now at Costco. 2 (14 ounce) jars for $20

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nycalady — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:45:11 GMT

@hopi It is comparable to Cerva V, Gold Bond & Aveno - good but nothing special . Josie's is superior on every level. You may want to try the first aid products at a local retailer to see if you like it before investing in a large set.

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nyc1 — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:04:24 GMT

@hopi I used JM's many years ago and liked it a lot, but then the formula changed. It became a lot more sticky IMO. I also used FAB when it was first introduced to QVC. FABULOUS PRODUCT. Sinks right into the skin and has colloidal oatmeal, which is very soothing and healing. I always did their AD.

I would definitely recommend the FAB over the JM based on my experience.

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BdBettyB — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:20:37 GMT

@nyc1 wrote:
@hopi I used JM's many years ago and liked it a lot, but then the formula changed. It became a lot more sticky IMO. I also used FAB when it was first introduced to QVC. FABULOUS PRODUCT. Sinks right into the skin and has colloidal oatmeal, which is very soothing and healing. I always did their AD.
I would definitely recommend the FAB over the JM based on my experience.

Agree!

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ruthbe — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:21:32 GMT

I haven't tried FAB...I should try it. I found Josie's to be too greasy. I personally like Sol De Janeiro. But all of this is personal taste.

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GingerHead — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:30:56 GMT

I much prefer Cerave cream. Which is a staple for me. It's rich and super moisturizing without a trace of greasiness.

I don't like the FAB at all, nothing special in my opinion. It seems watered down and more like a thick lotion and is not moisturizing enough for my very dry skin.

I've bought and tried it a number of times and always abandon it and start back with my Cerave.

I also never liked the Josie Maran cream it was always too greasy and never soaked in.....

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beach-mom — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:40:14 GMT

@hopi - I also have both. To me, Josie's is silkier. FAB is great for someone with dry skin. Mine isn't that dry, so I use Josie's and others more.

DH likes FAB. He has dry skin, and he washes his hands constantly. He has tubs of this all over. Josie used to make a product he liked, Whipped Argan Recovery SOS, but it was discontinued.

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Fressa — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:14:20 GMT

I use both lines. I have super sensitve skin so I need the unscented. I think the First Aid creme works better for my needs. It also seems to store a bit better depending on what scent of the JM you have.

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Calibeach — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:22:40 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:
I much prefer Cerave cream. Which is a staple for me. It's rich and super moisturizing without a trace of greasiness.

I don't like the FAB at all, nothing special in my opinion. It seems watered down and more like a thick lotion and is not moisturizing enough for my very dry skin.
I've bought and tried it a number of times and always abandon it and start back with my Cerave.

I also never liked the Josie Maran cream it was always too greasy and never soaked in.....

CeraVE is a good basic unscented cream for the entire household. I don't have any skin issues and like to also use other brands - Korres, Perlier, Beekman, Josie with the scents.

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GingerHead — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:42:34 GMT

@Calibeach

Yes, I agree. I always have multiples of Cerave cream on hand

(costco, best place to buy)

and nothing, that I've tried, moisturizes and soothes my skin better. Just a great all purpose.

But It's just a part of my arsenal, I also use alpha hydroxy 12%, Amlactin, ISDIN urea, and Gold Bond Retinol lotion, body oils and, and.....haha

I also will use some scented creams sparingly sometimes on top of the Cerave on my hands and maybe on the back of my neck just for the scent. I love my comforting foody scents especially during the Fall and Winter....

Re: First Aid Ultra Repair questions....

Calibeach — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:56:49 GMT

@GingerHead wrote:
@Calibeach

Yes, I agree. I always have multiples of Cerave cream on hand
(costco, best place to buy)
and nothing, that I've tried, moisturizes and soothes my skin better. Just a great all purpose.

But It's just a part of my arsenal, I also use alpha hydroxy 12%, Amlactin, ISDIN urea, and Gold Bond Retinol lotion, body oils and, and.....haha

I also will use some scented creams sparingly sometimes on top of the Cerave on my hands and maybe on the back of my neck just for the scent. I love my comforting foody scents especially during the Fall and Winter....

@GingerHead I too rotate skin care (facial and body) especially during the winter season. Shopping when there are coupons or special offers to backfill my small stash. Now is a good time to replenish for the winter season.