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melodie012
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Joined: 26 Feb 2006
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:32 pm  |
| I'm looking to add Vit. C to my skin routine. Need some suggestions.... ^_^ |
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:01 pm |
| I like the PSF Vit C serum...although I have all the ingredients to make my own when this runs out!!! |
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46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:52 pm |
I like the DIY vit C based on carekate's recipe. It is potent and cheap 
Also, I put a thin coat of the DIY vit C on an apple on sunday at 11:30 pm, and until now, it hasnt oxidized yet. Amazing....
Now everytime I put on the vit C I keep thinking hm... skin will not oxidize.....
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Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:16 pm |
My favorite is the Cellular Skin Rx C+ Firming serum. Other favs here include the Vivier, Skinceuticals, PSF, and Janson-Beckett.
What to look for in a good one:
L-Ascorbic acid (not C-ester or MAP)
At least 5% but better to be 10-15%
In a dark bottle to protect contents from light
No water in solution to prevent oxidation
Airless pump bottle if possible
I've been using the C+ for maybe a year and a half or so. Love it. In general, as long as you follow the "rules" above, you'll end up with a good product. Get ready for glowy, even-toned, nicely textured skin! |
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Mabsy
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Joined: 17 Aug 2003
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Wed Mar 01, 2006 1:47 am |
still Vivier 20% for me  , though I'm rather impressed with the IS Clinical Pro Heal serum (it's still early days though). |
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Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:24 am |
| I alternate with Prevage and SkinMedica Vit C complex. |
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Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:45 am |
| I use Vivier 20% and for the eyes 5%. I would really love to try Skinceuticals CE Furlic. |
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Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:11 am |
| I'm using Vivier 10% and I love it!~ |
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Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:03 pm |
| Ditto to both Vivier 10% and Skinceuticals (both CE and CE Ferulic). Can't pick a fav among these, so I alternate. |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:01 am |
my favourite is henry tianus antioxidant youthful essence with 20% vit C, vit E and hylarunic acid.
my second fav is skinceuticals serum 20. |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 8:22 am |
I'm enjoying a sample of IS Clinical Pro-Heal. In the past I have used Skinceuticals 20% and Super Serum, both of which turned an orangish color  |
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Early 40's, normal/dry, Oily T zone (summer) fine lines, hyperpigmentation |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:13 pm |
| I would like to get the Vivier, is there a trick to this? When I click on it, it says to go to the spa. Can this be purchased over the internet? |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:12 pm |
| rileygirl wrote: |
| I would like to get the Vivier, is there a trick to this? When I click on it, it says to go to the spa. Can this be purchased over the internet? |
Yes, first you have to log in & go to the vivier page again.Prices will show. |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:25 pm |
| Thank you, it worked. |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:45 pm |
| I like the Vivier 20%, before that I used the Obagi 10%. |
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Owner at GS & Company at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:51 pm |
I prefer the DIY version that Carekate posted in the DIY thread.
It's easy to make ... works better than any commercial brand I ever used ... and it costs just pennies a serum!
Just my two cents ...
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Over 50, combo, OCM. Originator of Pearl Paste ... www.silkenpearl.com |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:23 pm |
| I'm using PSF 20% and really like it--even better than Skinceutical C&E Ferulic. It sinks in better and doesn't leave my face feeling sticky like the SC did. When I finish the bottle, though, I may give the DIY version a try...sounds good |
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:36 pm |
| I have to agree with everything Mary {hpjrt} said... The DIY version from CareKate is the best, IMO... |
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Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:04 am |
I just started using the Skinceuticals Serum 15 and am really liking it. It absorbs so quickly.
Another favorite is CellularskinRx C+ Firming. That has 12% L-absorbic acid, where the Skinceuticals Serum 15 has 15%.
Lori |
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Normal/Dry~slightly sensitive~usually clear~fine lines on forehead and neck~Age 36 |
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Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:15 am |
| Does anyone know the ingredients in Vivier? I am at a toss up between PSF and Vivier, but would like to check ingredients in the Vivier before I make my final decision! |
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Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:54 am |
Vivier 10 Serum ingredients from my package:
Ethoxydiglycol Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, L-Ascorbic Acid USP (vitamin C), Grapefruit Extract, Fragrance.
Hope this helps. |
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Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:10 am |
| Thank you pumaka! |
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Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:02 pm |
| I have used cellex-C skinceuticals and Heavenly Skin, and like them all, I think the heavenly skin c serum is more gentle, skinceuticals absorbs the quickest, and cellex-c was the most hydrating and strongest. |
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Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:05 am |
| m looking for ingredients and method for diy c serum. thanks |
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Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:23 am |
betterat40,
Can you elaborate and list the ingredients in the products you are reccommemding? LAA is water soluable and you are saying to use a water free serum yet reccommend LAA?
TIA
DM
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My favorite is the Cellular Skin Rx C+ Firming serum. Other favs here include the Vivier, Skinceuticals, PSF, and Janson-Beckett.
What to look for in a good one:
L-Ascorbic acid (not C-ester or MAP)
At least 5% but better to be 10-15%
In a dark bottle to protect contents from light
No water in solution to prevent oxidation
Airless pump bottle if possible
I've been using the C+ for maybe a year and a half or so. Love it. In general, as long as you follow the "rules" above, you'll end up with a good product. Get ready for glowy, even-toned, nicely textured skin! |
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