Beauty

[monicakm]

Since my heart surgery, I have found myself too pooped at the end of the day to do my nightly routine.  I'm back to normal now but have been mixing two products to save a step.  Do you think I'm getting the same benefits as I did using them separately?  

[beach-mom]

@monicakm - I'm glad you're back to normal! 

I can't help with the Naturium, because I've never tried it, but I've been using rice polish since I lived in Japan. I do like Tatcha's. I use the original, but my skin is sensitive so I should probably try yours when I run out. I do mix it with a heavy dose of water. And I use it on my already clean face.

When you used them separately did you alternate days? IMO using both of these together might be too much. If you've been using both together, you could try using one at a time for about 4 weeks and see what you think and how your skin reacts.  

[monicakm]

Thanks @beach-mom 

No, when I used them separately, it was during the same nightly routine.  I have a hardy complexion so there have been no issues either way.  It just saves a step mixing them.  

[monicakm]

@beach-mom 

I still have one more (out patient) stint.  I showed up to have it done and I wasn't on the schedule   I think it will be this month tho.

[Shanus]

@monicakm   I hope your next appt. goes well and good to know you're feeling better.

I'm not familiar with either product, but whatever you wish to use, be use your makeup is completely removed before any exfoliation. I remember the Clarisonic shows on Q and they used it on made up models. That just grinds the makeup/grime into the pores. I'm sure you know that, too.

[HLP]

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@monicakm wrote:

Since my heart surgery, I have found myself too pooped at the end of the day to do my nightly routine.  I'm back to normal now but have been mixing two products to save a step.  Do you think I'm getting the same benefits as I did using them separately?  

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I am always in lipstick only, don't work anymore. A suggestion for your after heart surgery, lie down during the afternoon if only to rest , I was told it will help your evening hours. and it worked.I eventually am down to a half hour, and my surgery was 12 years ago.There's something to be said about a nap, it's a game changer.

[JudyL]

@monicakm  - The Naturium is a cleanser and the Tatcha is more of a scrub, if I remember correctly.  I've only used the Tatcha and wasn't all that impressed so moved on.  So, if one is a cleanser and one is more of a scrub, why couldn't you use them together?