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Fri Mar 31, 2006 10:05 am  |
Disclaimer: ...as with anything else, your mileage may vary 
I've been eyeing this since I first saw it on the Skinterra site, and when I learned that my beloved Rosa&fruta Ambrosia was being discontinued I was looking for an alternative. At $120 a jar, I was of the impression that this stuff better be FABULOUS - and it did make some pretty lofty claims about chelating and things like that...I was able to find this on E-bay for half the price, and was very excited to receive it.
On me, all this moisturizer does is sit on my skin then BALLS UP and flakes off - it's nasty! I was sitting in my office at home (paying bills-gross)and the sun was beaming in on the left side of me, and when I looked in the mirror, that side had lots of flakes of moisturizer on it - ewwwww....
So far, I'm not overly impressed with things I've tried from this line. I am so glad I didn't pay $120 for it, and I will use this on my arms and legs and maybe at night b/c I don't care if my husband sees my skin balling up.
Now that spring has sprung here in ol' New England, I need to find a moisturizer that is not quite as emollient as Ambrosia is, but that sinks right in and does what it's supposed to.
Thumbs down for me on this.
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Mabsy
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 1:09 am |
Thanks for the warning but I'm sorry you still shelled out $60 for it!
The only thing that I have tried from the line were the little individually packaged exfoliating face wipes. They are quite good - especially for travel. Other than that I have tried nothing and will definitely not be trying the Hydrapure. |
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:48 am |
I'm with you on that, Mabsy. The only thing I tried that I liked somewhat was the wipes. I got a few of those as samples when I had ordered some IS Clinical from Skinterra a while back.
I know, I'm rather peeved that I even paid $60 for the Hydra-pure - but like I said, I don't care if I moisturize the dog with it - I will finish it come hell or highwater!
xoMaria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 7:53 am |
Thanks for the review!! Sorry to hear it didn't work but as usual it's hit or miss with products. This is where I wish companies would sample out products first.
You may want to look into TNS moisturzing Cream (not sure if this is the exact name). I just got this from EDS a short time ago and so far I'm really liking it. It may be too rich for you during the spring and summer months though. What I like about this cream is that it is chock full of antioxidants and doesn't have stearic acid in it..and ingredient found in most creams and one that I must avoid   Hope you find something that suits yuor skin!!!!  |
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 8:04 am |
Hmmmm...that looks interesting Lifeply - and what do you know - a REASONABLE price!!!
I got an email from Elizabeth of Rosayfruta and she told me she is replacing the Ambrosia with something that I may like even better, so I may wait and see what that is all about, but this looks really nice as well. (Sound of Maria adding it to extensive wish list....)
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:01 pm |
Glad to have helped  Yes, I love the fact that it is reasonably priced ( I got my free with my voucher, hehe). SkinMedica also makes an oil free version, which probably is better for summer. Check outwww.skinstore.com for ingredient listing. I do hope Elizabeth has something you'll love as much as the Ambrosia...I recall your raves in the past!
Let us know what you pick. |
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Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:39 am |
| Thanks for the warning |
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