Beauty

[Rugmama]

I'm not sure what to give up or whether I should just start over with a new line that you can pay half prices.

Need recommendations. Please

[kalicat]

We need more info as to what your needs are, type of skin, etc.

[Desertdi]

Look at what Sally's Beauty Supply has available.

[ASLTW]

Hi Rugmama,

Yes Perricone can be very pricey. I can only give you my own experience, but I have tried different skincare lines over the years, but most of my go-tos are from Perricone. I would suggest trying different lines for your own peace of mind. I just read an article on a new serum from Boots #7 Skincare Line that DOES diminish fine lines and wrinkle and only costs around $30.00 and you can get it at a Walgreens or Target store. I was going to give that a try. I have also use CE Ferulic from Skinceuticals that I love. I say try different lines.

Good luck and keep us posted if you find anything,

asltw

[MarthainMD]

If you want to stay with Perricone try one of his kits with the smaller sizes. They are reasonably priced and you get a nice selection. I also agree with the others, try some other lines see how they work, but try to get kits or trial size kits. Those save a little money. Good luck.

[queendiva]

Check out Perricone resale on the Bay.

I use a lot less moisturizer in the summer; that saves $.

[ahoymate]

Why contribute to Perricone's bank account if you have to skimp to get by? Make zero sense

[little miss sunshine]

I totally agree with Skylands. You don't need expensive products to get the effects that you want. Sunscreen is #1--a must have/must use rain or shine. I like the new Neutrogenia Sensitive foaming cleanser for my super sensitive skin; I love Atopalm as a daily moisturizer; I buy mine on lovelyskin.com (no tax/free s&h). None of these are expensive.

[lolakimono]

I tried his stuff when it was a TSV, and it gave me contact dermatitis. However, I have had good luck with PTR. "Experts" say that the cleanser you use can be very inexpensive, because it isn't on your face for very long. I used to use Aveeno cleansers, but now I am doing oil cleansing with olive oil and castor oil, so there is one huge savings. I really like PTR night cream, but I have also done well with Eucerin, so I mix it up sometimes or I put the Eucerin on my hands/chest and the PTR on my face.

It is highly rated for a drugstore item.

I like the PTR peel pads and the peeling gel, so I will repurchase when my TSV price expires. I also like his tinted moisturizer, but found that it was a little orange for my coloring, so I substituted with an Aveeno tinted moisturizer from the drugstore when my TSV expired.

This gives the SPF that I need when I don't use mineral makeup.

Overall, I would spend money on the "treatment" products and save on the cleansers and moisturizers or make up. If you can, sometimes the "discovery" kits are a good value to buy small quantities of those products that you think make the most difference.