Re: The Ordinary

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

@Swedishmiss wrote:

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I’m very content using the Buffet Serum, the Caffeine Eye Serum, and the Niacinamide Serum, but wat I’m most impressed with is the Hair Peptides Serum.
@JeanLouiseFinch would you mind sharing how you use the hair serum? What does it do for your hair? Thanks!

@Swedishmiss

Before bed, I run a dropper full (it only fills halfway and that’s what I use, sometimes I’ll go back for a little extra) on my scalp and problem areas and then gently massage. Sometimes I’ll use my WetBrush to brush it through.

I was noticing some age related thinning/hair loss above my temple area so I gave it a try. I’ve been using it for maybe 6-8 weeks and believed I was seeing improvement. I had an appointment with my stylist (my daughter) this past Wednesday. I never told her what I was doing. She was combing through my hair, before getting started with my color, when she honed in on the new growth saying, “What’s this?” Playing along, I asked, “What is it, do I have breakage?” She said, “No, it looks like a bunch of baby hairs.” At that point I confessed what I’ve been doing. She was impressed. My husband is having the same experience with the product as well.

all · ‎03-10-2010

Thanks to all of you.

As far as Olay, I think I might have fallen for the hype. I'm usually a much more educated shopper, used to follow Paula B. like she was writing ultimate truth. I have great skin and have been caring for it like it's an investment since late teens and twenties. I'm now in my early 40s and want to kick it up a notch. Admittedly I get overwhelmed with the options, formulas, delivery methods, percentages, packaging, etc.

I don't know how my skin will react to TO's products but I really could not believe the prices. I may also try the foundation. Just purchased a Loreal product and it was 14 or 15 at Walgreens. Not that good.. Ugh.

furbabylover · ‎08-24-2011

@Swedishmiss I use the Coverage Foundation in shade "1.0 NS". I am about as white as they come, am older and have combo skin. This stuff is just amazing! You have the option of "N" or NS". The NS has a little bit of luminosity (no sparkle!) and makes your skin glow, but in a matte kind of way, if that makes any sense. I like this formula better than the Serum. The Serum was a bit oily. I think you will love this product- and can you beat this price? I love it!

Swedishmiss · ‎04-21-2010

@furbabylover wrote:
@Swedishmiss I use the Coverage Foundation in shade "1.0 NS". I am about as white as they come, am older and have combo skin. This stuff is just amazing! You have the option of "N" or NS". The NS has a little bit of luminosity (no sparkle!) and makes your skin glow, but in a matte kind of way, if that makes any sense. I like this formula better than the Serum. The Serum was a bit oily. I think you will love this product- and can you beat this price? I love it!

Thank you! I am going order one. 😃

(I think I am the same shade as you.)

Swedishmiss · ‎04-21-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch - thank you for such a detailed explanation of how you are using the serum. I tried it a while ago, but I don’t think I used it long enough to see improvement.

I may have to give it another try. Thanks again.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I use the Rose Hip Seed Oil from The Ordinary. It's a good price. I have used the caffeine eye product in the past. It was a decent price but I didn't notice that it did anything for my undereyes.

If I needed to add a product, like I do with the Rose Hip Oil I would do that but I cannot see buying and using individual items for everything. I prefer a more comprehensive skincare routine.