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Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:23 am  |
Need help!
A friend's b-day is coming up and I'd like to order PSF as a gift. Stuff seems like it works and won't break the bank. Thing is I haven't tried the products myself yet because I recently bought a lot of other stuff.
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1) Papaya cleanser, firming toner, and balancing lotion, and O2 serum (probably for me). What are the bottles made of? Cheapy, squeezable plastic or nicer stuff?
2) Are there pretty boxes or other decoration? I ordered some CSRx vit C before and it just came wrapped in packing paper. And the lettering on the label was faded.
3) Getting this stuff without knowing the brand, would you have a wow reaction or be kind of skeptical?
Thanks for any help. I looked long and hard at the pictures on the website, but still can't get a read. I don't know if it's sophisticated spa look or this side of pet shampoo style. |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:00 am |
I'd describe the packaging as pretty clinical and functional. They're not cheapo plastic bottles, usually, but tend to be glass - apart from the tubs.
Personally, though, even for my birthday, I'd rather have something that works well than something that looks pretty but may not be very effective. But I can understand why you might want to buy something that looks attractive as a gift for someone. It depends on whether your friend is passionate about nice packaging.
To be completely honest, if I didn't know the brand and received some PSF as a gift, I'd probably be a bit disappointed with the way it looks. But when I tried it, I'd be delighted!
If you did buy it for your friend, you might want to put a note inside, telling her to ignore the packaging because they're such fantastic products. |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:12 am |
I hate to be the voice of dissention ... but if it were my birthday, I'd want products that work for me!
I think that skin care products are very personal ... and what works for me won't necessarily work for any of my friends. 
It would be terrible if you purchased something that didn't work on your friend.
I tend to like to go with gift cards/certificates ... that way, the person gets to select her own products ...
Now, if I had actually designated certain specific products as working great for me, that would be another matter ... but even then, I'd prefer to select my own skin care products.
Just my two cents ...
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:51 am |
| I do so agree Mary. There's nothing worse than getting someone else's idea of skincare as a present. |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:56 am |
| I love psf. I don't think the packaging or labels are anything extraordinary, but they are practical and serve the purpose, and I agree, I would rather have something plain that works then something pretty thats junk. |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:28 am |
I'm talking about only my personal preference but honestly I wouldn't like to get skincare products as my birthday present, esp. if it's something to be put on my face. It's OK if it's just some kind of perfumed body lotion with a nice scent.  |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:06 am |
I was thinking the same thing as CK. A really great body lotion or cream like Decleor Vitaroma body which comes in a very nice (large) spa-look jar, and is one of the best body creams I have ever used. At least this way she doesn't have to worry about something possibly not agreeing with her face.  |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:03 am |
| I do like and use some PSF products but unless your friend is into the minimalist look she might be disappointed. If you want to get her skincare, Mary's got the right idea of a gift certificate. Perhaps include a small token gift with it? |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:09 pm |
| I think the main problem with getting someone skincare products is that they would assume you're trying (not too subtly) to tell them they need to use them. For instance you probably don't want your friend thinking she needs some sort of deep wrinkle cream, or acne wash, or whatever. |
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Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:36 pm |
I use and love PSF (and my bday is June 1 by the way )
before I bought skincare for someone, I would make sure they had tried and loved the product before I would purchase it for them. |
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Zagroidx
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Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:49 am |
I also love PSF, but not the specific products you mentioned.
Just wanted to agree that I would be dissapointed to get skin care other than a gift certificate because I am picky in my taste and assume others are too.
I like the clinical look to the PSF packaging. Very clean looking - suitable for males and females.
This is my first post!
Zag |
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Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:20 pm |
agree with everyone else. if i were here, I would like skincare that works for me. psf seems to work for a lot of ppl in here but it does not work for me, so you cannot really make generalization on whether or not it will work for her....
maybe you can get her a gift certificate to EDS? then she can buy any goodies she wants..... |
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Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:44 pm |
I received a birthday present from my friend last year which was an Aesop oil-free serum and an eye gel. I was happy with the present at first because they were packed nicely. Besides, I needed to get an eye gel at that time.
After trying both products, I liked the eye gel but not the oil-free serum. The serum was not for my skin type and it smelled like a glue. Totally agreed with "hpjrt", skin care products are very personal. That's why the same product will be a HG for someone and a nightmare for the others.
If you wish to get some PSF products for her to try, I recommend you to get some samples such as "daily care sample pack" for US$6 or "treatment sample pack" for US$4 (get both for US$9) PLUS a gift certificate. Here's the link:
http://www.psfskincare.com/samplepacks.htm |
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Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:54 am |
| my psf came in very simple packaging. Cheap green plastic bottles in a ziplock baggies. I tried the cleanser, mist and moisturizer. |
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Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:00 pm |
| Ocha wrote: |
I received a birthday present from my friend last year which was an Aesop oil-free serum and an eye gel. I was happy with the present at first because they were packed nicely. Besides, I needed to get an eye gel at that time.
After trying both products, I liked the eye gel but not the oil-free serum. The serum was not for my skin type and it smelled like a glue. Totally agreed with "hpjrt", skin care products are very personal. That's why the same product will be a HG for someone and a nightmare for the others.
If you wish to get some PSF products for her to try, I recommend you to get some samples such as "daily care sample pack" for US$6 or "treatment sample pack" for US$4 (get both for US$9) PLUS a gift certificate. Here's the link:
http://www.psfskincare.com/samplepacks.htm |
oops... Sorry I made a mistake, it should be $4 for the Daily Care Sample Pack and $6 for the Treatment Sample Pack. |
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Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:04 pm |
Hehe, thanks for the help everyone!
Gift giving can get kind of complicated. I took an entire anthropology class on the topic in college. 
I'm going to still shy away from gift certificates, though, despite what's been said.
In my mind they are the "I remembered" present. They add no value to a relationship. I give you a $50 gc for your b-day, and you give me a $50 gc for my b-day. Doesn't bring two people closer together, doesn't create a memory, just maintains the status quo. (But that's good for convenience friends like my colleagues. Otherwise I'd be eating lunch alone. Semi-kidding.)
Anyway, for real friends I like to give gifts. You can totally screw up on a gift, but if it was chosen with heart, that shows through and adds value to a relationship. Last year a friend gave me a toy chicken that tells me whether it's raining outside. He knows I always like to stay on top of the weather. I was like, "You idiot [affectionately], can't I just look outside the window?" We both laughed.
As for this particular b-day I'd like to give skincare products b/c that's what this person likes. I have to disagree and say I think skincare products do work as a gift. With the proviso they are from a smaller/more boutique company you know the recipient isn't very familiar with. It's the same idea as introducing a coffee lover to a specialty roaster, or a beer buff to a new microbrew. There's the possibility they won't like the products themselves, but they'll be happy that their realm of coffee/beer/skincare knowledge has expanded.
Then when someone posts one of those "Has anyone heard of Company X, whose products feature the milk of sacred cows blessed by an elder shaman, that only eat organic celestial black rice that's also been blessed by said shaman?" they can reply, "While the heavenly earth milk made my skin glow, I did not like its texture." |
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:40 am |
| I for one think that giving PSF is a great idea! PSF products are unique and high quality--- I would love getting them for a gift! If it were me, I would skip the more common stuff like retinol, c serum, etc, and go for something for luxurious like the Moisture Masque (the smell of jasmine and honey is so intoxicating), Pumpkin Mask, Peach Scrub (made with organic peaches from PSF's orchard, so yummy!), etc. Good luck, and please let us know what you decide! |
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:57 pm |
I love the PSF products I use - Papaya Gel Cleanser, R&R Toning Mist, and O2 Serum, which I swear I can see working before my eyes! All very impressive. You specifically asked about packaging, and that's the one thing that bothers me about the PSF line. It's not even the minimalist green plastic bottles. Those are fine. I like to keep my cleanser in the shower, and the ink on the label runs. I know how incredibly picky that is, and I never would have mentioned it if you hadn't asked
I think manslayerliz has a great idea suggesting "specialty" products rather than daily use products. A wonderful mask or scrub is so much more luxurious than a daily cleanser or toner, and then you can include samples of the everyday products, which you'll no doubt receive, as an introduction to the rest of the line. |
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Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:02 pm |
| Skin care (facial) is a lot more personal unless you know their exact needs. That's why I always play it safe with body care. |
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Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:36 am |
| HOw about DR. H products? |
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 2:13 am |
I had to revive this thread with christmas coming!
I have to say, i love giving skin care products as gifts because 1) most of my friends have no idea about this stuff and 2)they are always asking me for recommendations anyway!
as long as you "know" your friend's skin type, giving skin care products is awesome. I think it's a lot better than giving a gift certificate even if it's an EDS gift card (unless the person is a skin care addict too). |
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:33 pm |
Honestly, PSF's packaging is functional but very unimpressive looking. Think Dermalogica's simple packaging but maybe slightly worse. There are pictures on the website that you can check out for reference.
And I agree that skincare is completely a personal thing. However, if your friend is not too picky about skincare, then there are some PSF products that have been raved around here that you may consider:
-Papaya cleanser (may break out some ppl though)
-R & R Toner
-Perfecting Day Lotion
-Cranberry eye lift or Hydrating eye cream
-stimu col |
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