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Undying Hatred: Olay Total Effects
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Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:50 pm Reply with quoteQuote
I have never broken out from a cosmetic item, and I fully believe in giving products a real chance -- well I started breaking out the second I started using total effects and the zits stopped the day after I stopped using it 6 weeks later. it even prompted me to buy a zeno -- before I realized that it was the total effects.
serves me right for trying to go cheap...I thought I might be able to quit my fancy-products obsession but it looks like you get what you pay for. damn you, olay!
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Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:26 pm Reply with quoteQuote
I feel for you, olay used to break me out too, but I never realized it.
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Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:36 pm Reply with quoteQuote
My friend also had breakouts from using it.

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Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:41 pm Reply with quoteQuote
aahh! You're not the only one! I used Olay microdermabrasion...it was terrible...my face was terrible.
Now I use it on my elbows and feet. Sheesh. Embarassed

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Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:53 pm Reply with quoteQuote
my botlle of total effects was 3/4 full...so I tried to give it away but no one was very excited when I said, "this stuff makes me break out so I don't want it, do you?"
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:12 am Reply with quoteQuote
Olay uses a ton of silicones in their products. I think that's why. I won't even try their stuff anymore.
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:08 am Reply with quoteQuote
You have my sympathy. And, thank you for the warning. The title of your post made me smile. Laughing
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Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:16 am Reply with quoteQuote
I agree that lots of drugstore items can be cheaply made and use undesirable fillers and harsh chemicals, just dont write everything off that comes from a drugstore. Several "cult" items here on EDS that alot of people use come from drugstores/supermarkets. The two most valueable skill I have learned on EDS is to READ LABELS and know when to splurge and when to save your money! Be aware of what you are putting on your skin, you would be surprised that several "high end" products can be loaded with nasty chemicals, etc.

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