Beauty

[JeanLouiseFinch]

On 9/12/2014 Judaline said:

Whoops, sorry. Never assume

That's OK. No harm, no foul. I was involved in a little discussion a few weeks ago where that product did come up. It gets some good reviews, but I haven't tried it.

[ElvisShops]

On 9/12/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

Are you interested in Korean skincare products at all? Let me know if you are and I'll tell you exactly what I'm doing and the products I'm using. Otherwise, it's probably pointless for me to give the details.

I do buy some Korean skincare products. I have a couple of cc/bb type creams and the peach sake for pores. I see that you posted what you use. I'll take a look. Thank you!

[ElvisShops]

On 9/12/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

On 9/12/2014 snowball said:

JLF hi. Are you using products from Korea that tighten? Did I miss that? LOL Along with my pores, I am looking for tightening too. What have you found that works good for that problem? Thanks for all your help.

Hi snowball, I wanted to answer sooner, but I was waiting in line on the Ticketmaster site and didn't want to get distracted. Got my tickets so now I can proceed....lol

Products that build collagen are what will tighten, lift, and firm - namely added collagen, peptides, and vitamin C.

After AM cleansing, I'm using Tony Moly First Essence (a couple of drops in my hand) and adding 2 drops of Mizon Peptide Ampoule and 2 drops of Mizon Collagen Ampoule (ampoules are like concentrated ingredients, thin in consistency and similar to what we would call a serum) Rub my hands together, then tap/pat and press the product on my face. After that's dry, I use a few drops of Timeless Vitamin C Serum - tap and press that on (don't mix the Vitamin C with anything). It's my first bottle of Timeless so I don't feel any loyalty at this point. I could be shopping for a different one when the bottle gets low. Anyway, once the Vitamin C dries down, I finish up with my AHA treatment and a thin layer of Mizon Collagen Power Lifing Emulsion. Over the summer I stopped using a traditional moisturizer. My skin didn't really suffer, but I'm glad to be using a light one again.

After PM cleansing, I will pat and press on the First Essence, followed by patting 2-3 drops of Mizon Night Repair Seruming Ampoule. Most nights I'll follow up with the collagen emulsion, but a couple of nights a week I use a sleeping mask.

Where do you purchase these products? If from ebay, any particular seller? TIA

[JeanLouiseFinch]

On 9/12/2014 ElvisShops said:

On 9/12/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

On 9/12/2014 snowball said:

JLF hi. Are you using products from Korea that tighten? Did I miss that? LOL Along with my pores, I am looking for tightening too. What have you found that works good for that problem? Thanks for all your help.

Hi snowball, I wanted to answer sooner, but I was waiting in line on the Ticketmaster site and didn't want to get distracted. Got my tickets so now I can proceed....lol

Products that build collagen are what will tighten, lift, and firm - namely added collagen, peptides, and vitamin C.

After AM cleansing, I'm using Tony Moly First Essence (a couple of drops in my hand) and adding 2 drops of Mizon Peptide Ampoule and 2 drops of Mizon Collagen Ampoule (ampoules are like concentrated ingredients, thin in consistency and similar to what we would call a serum) Rub my hands together, then tap/pat and press the product on my face. After that's dry, I use a few drops of Timeless Vitamin C Serum - tap and press that on (don't mix the Vitamin C with anything). It's my first bottle of Timeless so I don't feel any loyalty at this point. I could be shopping for a different one when the bottle gets low. Anyway, once the Vitamin C dries down, I finish up with my AHA treatment and a thin layer of Mizon Collagen Power Lifing Emulsion. Over the summer I stopped using a traditional moisturizer. My skin didn't really suffer, but I'm glad to be using a light one again.

After PM cleansing, I will pat and press on the First Essence, followed by patting 2-3 drops of Mizon Night Repair Seruming Ampoule. Most nights I'll follow up with the collagen emulsion, but a couple of nights a week I use a sleeping mask.

Where do you purchase these products? If from ebay, any particular seller? TIA

eBay seller costsell-com is a favorite for Korean skincare. I think a few of the ladies here have bought from them. I bought my Mizon Collagen Power Lifting Emulsion, Mizon Collagen 100 Ampoule, and Mizon Night Repair Seruming Ampoule from them. The Tony Moly Intense Galactomyces First Essence and Mizon Peptide 500 Ampoule came from Amazon. Be sure to check for prices and where the products are shipping from.

[Montana]

JeanLouiseFinch, are any of the products you use fragrance-free?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

On 9/12/2014 Montana said:

JeanLouiseFinch, are any of the products you use fragrance-free?

I know for sure that the Mizon products are fragrance free. I personally can't detect and scent in the Tony Moly First Essence, but have not read specifically that's it's fragrance free.

[Montana]

On 9/12/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:

On 9/12/2014 Montana said:

JeanLouiseFinch, are any of the products you use fragrance-free?

I know for sure that the Mizon products are fragrance free. I personally can't detect and scent in the Tony Moly First Essence, but have not read specifically that's it's fragrance free.

It isn't smells that bother me, it is the breakouts fragrance causes.

[Katluvr58]

On 9/12/2014 Judaline said:

snow, I think she means this one. I got samples in little packs for about five dollars from ebay. So far I don't see any improvement.

http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Food-Peach-Serum-Korea/dp/B004S3M2V0/ref=sr_1_3?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1410...

The Peach Sake basically covers pores. I haven't found it to do any tightening.

[Katluvr58]

Elvis I am using the ASDM firming serum and cream with good results. I have also added RHO to my regime. My neck is not as tight as I would like and I've tried many products and these seem to work well for me.

[Harpa]

Lot of benefits with teas of all colors (ingested & used topically) -- one of which is skin tightening because of the caffeine. I've been making a solution of black tea (Harney & Sons) and squirting on my facial skin every a.m. for a while now.

Since I didn't have anything to lift or firm, I cannot attest to that action, except that I do have firm facial & neck skin. What I can attest to is that what little concealer I was using for a spot or two, I no longer need any. Again, don't know if that little side benefit is from the tea, or from the tea in tandem with other things.

Other topical skin tightening ingredients include algae, DMAE, ivy (and a few more).