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Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:08 pm  |
| I just recd. my sample of firming complex to use over the Active at night. I use Skinmedice TNS Recovery followed by the proheal in the morning and then followed by hydracool. I've been using the hydracool after the active at night as well. Do I use the firming after the active and hydracool or before the hydracool or do I still need the hydracool at night with the firming and active? Also is there a purge period with adding the firming to the active routine? Thanks so much for the help. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:41 am |
Hi Annie...
I use the Firming Compound after applying Active Serum at night. I think you'll find that you won't need to add the HydraCool into the mix.
One quick note though about your morning routine. I used TNS Recovery before I started using IS Clinical products so I'm pretty familiar with it. I'm not 100% certain of this, but I'm thinking that you might want to apply it AFTER the Proheal, not before. It's pretty thick stuff as I recall. You might want to consult the folks at Skinterra or someplace about this. I'd be interested to hear what they think. |
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:11 pm |
| That's a good idea. I will probably eliminate the TNS as it runs out and just stick to the IS routine as it sounds like the firming complex kind of does the same thing doesn't it? I'll see what I can find out on the layering. |
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:36 pm |
Annie, You have your answer but I'm just chiming in to say that I do the same thing and it works very well: Active, then Firming. Nothing else unless the climate is really dry (like excess, dry winter heat)and then I add a tad of Moisture Complex.
Good luck!
Lexy |
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Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:26 pm |
| Got my email reply to the TNS question and you are correct, TNS should be applied OVER the Proheal. Thanks for pointing that out. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:13 pm |
Ahhhh I THOUGHT so!!! Both great products - I'll bet you see even more magnificent results now....  |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:57 am |
I can already. What a waste of time and product.
I love adding the Firming at night but I think I am going to have add it SLOWLY because it made me break out in little bumps the first night. I will try rotating it in every third night or so. I think I will like it and hopefully it will take the place of the TNS when I run out. I'd would like to be IS all the way. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:34 am |
Annie, I'm an IS all-the-way girl now and it's kind of sad. My skin looks fab, it's easy to use, very little time (no masks etc.). It's like I found the Holy Grail for me. Now this is GREAT news but a piece of me is sad that the quest is over. How sick is that?!? 
I'm sure SOMETHING will come up someday that has me trying a new product......but it may be a very long time.
Lexy |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:46 am |
Lexy,
I have the perfect thing to alleviate any product boredom...try the sunscreen (not the powder one-I think the lemming for this one has all but been killed)and report back. Always willing to help a friend 
BTW, I am now hooked on the cleanser. Thanks  |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:53 am |
I'm so glad you like the cleanser! I do too! It's not a miracle product but it's "what a cleanser should be" in my opinion.
Thanks for being such a good friend. So should I try the tinted sunscreen or the translucent one? Something that comes in 2 colors doesn't sound like a match to me.
Lexy |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:06 am |
| Well now it sounds like I have to try the cleanser, and am using cetaphil now. Is it for sensitive skin? |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:16 am |
Laughing.....
Marina's REAL name is Mephistopholes |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:29 am |
I think the cleanser is perfect for anyone slightly out of the "normal" range but not super sensitive or super oily/acneic. I'd hesitate to recommend to those folks.
The cleanser truly doesn't leave you feeling dry, tight, or like something is on your skin moisturizing it. To me, it feels like what "clean" should feel like. It's gentle enough to take off eye makeup and not dry the area or irritate your eyes. It's advertised to have an exfoliating effect and I think it does but in a very gentle way.
It is VERY watery so be careful squeezing the bottle, just need a tad. It has a slippery feel to it so it glides over your skin.
I was hesitant to purchase an expensive cleanser but a bottle will last for at LEAST 6-8 months. And it potentiates the effectiveness of the other IS products. Their products all work very well with each other.
And Katee - look who's talking!
Lexy |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:35 am |
Lexy,
I'm talking about the reg. sunscreen-I don't think it's called transluscent-there is a tinted one but I would be leary until someone's tried it. It says it blends with all skintones...but just to be sure Id try the reg. one. The transluscent you mention is for the powder sunscreen. Based on recent reviews, I'm not going to order it...at least not until Katee's tried it & figured out the packaging!!
Annie,
I don't know if it's for sensitive skin, the exfoliation however is mild-look it removes eye makeup without burning-but enough to leave your skin very smooth-I also find that anything i put on after works better-penetrates better. I'll tell you this much-your skin will feel cleaner with IS than with Cetaphil. I always had a filmy feel when I used this (ages ago). That being said, the IS may be drying-it isn't for me but I could see it feel that way on a dry skin type. You should also be prepared for the watery texture. Personally, I love the stuff-it's not glam, perfumy ( like I'm used to ) but my skin seems happier with it. |
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Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:38 am |
| katee wrote: |
Laughing.....
Marina's REAL name is Mephistopholes |
I have no shame  |
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