Beauty

[SurferWife]

I know we all have our favorite skin care lines & use a certain product from one vendor & another products from another vendor.  Which line do you use the most?

When I went to work for Estée Lauder at 19, I remember being taught that it's better to use one line only...don't mix lines (probably an old wives' tale).  I kept that attitude for many years until maybe 10 years ago.  Then I started trying different products, but there are some I will not give up.

For serums, I love my Paula's Choice.  They mix really well, even with other lines.  I use practically every one of her boosters and most of her serums...Niacinimide, CBD (now discontinued because of varying state rules), Retinol, Peptide serum, Resist serum, Skin Recovery serum, Hyaluronic Acid and others that escape me for the moment.

For Vitamin C, I actually like the texture of PTR's over PC's.  I also love his moisturizers better than PC's...the Peptide 21 and Water Drench are both fabulous for my dry skin.

Last, but certainly not least is WEN.  Chaz has really come out with some FABULOUS skin care products.  His exfoliator (face & lip), facial cleanser, nighttime moisturizer and lip and body balm.

I have a few O'o Hawaii products thrown in, too...the eye cream & the beauty balm (I use it as a neck/décolletage cream).

What about y'all?  What products do you not do without?

[mare54]

I'm a huge fan of Clinique. I have used it for almost 45 years. Yes my routine with certain products have changed. I use the soap, astringent and moisture surge face cream. I'm 67 years, have slightly oily skin. Will always recommend this product. 

[Chi-town girl]

I too customize my regime from several brands and use them in rotation. Typically use different products for the weekends, and occasionally I do boot camps. My consistently purchased and used skin care brands:

• Skinn Cosmetics 
• ISOMERS
• Beekman
• Lancer
• Tatcha 
• Korres 
• Some K Beauty (a variety of brands)
• PTR - big blue bottle of retinol and masks 
• WEN - body and hair 
• A variety of brands for masks from the brands I've listed plus Active Argan 5 min facial
• Some drugstore and Trader Joe's beauty

[kitcat51]

I only use 2 products for skin care, both from Paula's Choice...Skin Perfecting 2% BHA & Clear Pore Normalizing Cleasner. During the Winter months I use Blistex Lip Medex too. 

[sarahpanda]

Dr. Denese and Elemis....oh and Josie Maran 'Argan Milk'....I see a big difference if I don't use the milk first thing!

[Goldengate8361]

I primarily use PTR, Glycolix, and Josie Maren Argon Milk. I also have several IT skincare products and Elemis that I also use. I don't stick to any one skincare line, but I do try to regularly use a glycolic acid product. I almost forgot...Elta MD is my go-to sunscreen.

[godi]

Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel, Daily Superfoilent scrub, Sound Sleep Cacoon, Pure Night 

Skin Ceuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant,Hydrating B 5 gel (LOVE) Triple Lipid Retore moisturizer 

Sunday Riley  Good Genes (LOVE)

Ole Henriksen Invigorating Night line of products and the Vitamin C line 

SK II Facial Essence Treatment 

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask 

I use these all mixed up all the time. 

[Harpa]

Yes, for me, a product from here, a product from there:

Victoria Principal is the longest running fav line: eye serums and cleansers.

Alpha for AHAs & retinol, although I've just started using MD Complete for retinol & vit. C.

Devita was my fav for vit. C, I do still use it,

but also Dr. Brenner for L-ascorbic C.

Garden of Wisdom for oils.

And a recent new fav for moisturizers - Dr. Kaplan.

Interesting how some lines never intrigue or entice me, while others I pay more attention to primarily for the ingredients.

[Katcat1]

I never mix skincare lines.  I use one skincare line and if I decide to change it will be with one skincare line.  I currently use Kylie Skin products.  Moisturizer, Vanilla Milk toner, Hylaronic (SP?) serum and some other products of hers.  It's vegan, cruelty free and reasonably priced although there are some items I feel are priced too high.  I have been very pleased with how soft my skin is considering it is winter and it's cold.  I experienced immediate results with the serum plumping up my skin and giving it deep moisturizing.

[tototwo]

Amara Beauty Vit C serum, Resveratrol moisturizer, and Retinol cream for at least 5 years. Gold Bond Neck & Chest for longer than that. Usually purchase Neutrogena Deep Clean facial cleanser.

Except..... I switched to Neutrogena Rapid Repair Retinol last summer and am sticking with it for now.