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Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:23 am  |
First off, you probably need to know that my skin is normal with the usual summertime T-Zone very minor oiliness. It hasn't gotten to the dry "mature skin" stage (and, maybe never will, who knows?). Most skincare lines, including Arbonne, assume that "mature skin" is thinner and drier as the dermis gets thinner and the epidermis gets thicker as we age. Another condition of drier "mature skin" is that the lipid barrier can become compromised and doesn't function as well. Of course, this happens with younger skin, too, because of exposure to the sun's UV rays.
Also you should know that I've suspended use of all other products while testing this line.
That all being said, here's my initial review of the products:
1.) NutriMinC® RE9 REnewing Gelee Creme, Hydrating Wash - Very nice cleanser. Somewhat thick and it only takes a very, very little for the face and neck. It leaves my skin very silky and smooth-feeling. I like it.
2.) NutriMinC® RE9 REstoring Mist, Balancing Toner - I want to give this more of a chance as I'm not sure about it, yet. It has too much "slip" for me and leaves a slightly oily feel to my skin. Time will tell.
3.) NutriMinC® RE9 REality SPF8, Day Creme - This is a very nice light lotion. Not sure if it will perform to the claims over time. But, I DO like how it feels.
4.) NutriMinC® RE9 REpair, Corrective Eye Creme - Gotta say it--This is one of the best eye creams I've ever used. So far it lives up to its claims. It immediately reduces the very fine lines below the eyes and hydrates the eye area very well. I like very much! (Now, knowing that, I'll save it for later use after I've completed Louis' Skincubed Eye Cream as I really want to finish it. LOL)
5.) NutriMinC® RE9 REactivating Facial Serum, Day & Night - As far as I'm concerned, this serum is the STAR of the line. Very, very nice! I can see a real difference as soon as I put this on. It provides a healthy glow and bit more volume.
6.) NutriMinC® RE9 REversing Gelee, Transforming Lift - This just a bit of a disappointment. My skin does feel very nice after applying this but it doesn't provide a noticeable "lift" to the skin nor does it seem to affect lines. I get much, much more "lift" and line reduction from my DIY DMAE serum and my Ascorbic Acid toner.
7.) NutriMinC® REcover, Night Creme - This is definitely NOT for me. It's too heavy for my facial skin and is causing breakouts. I should be well past that at my age and I never had a problem before except just after my hysterectomy at age 32. That problem has long since been resolved. I'm sure that this is the product that is causing the breakouts because of its heavy, waxy texture. Also, since I stopped its use on my face, the breakouts have healed and stopped. I had very high hopes for it, too, because of the claims. This should work very well for drier skin that needs more hydration than mine does. However, I do like it for my neck and will continue to use it as a neck cream.
Overall: The NutriMinC® line would be VERY nice for super dry skin with a compromised lipid barrier.
Ari |
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:30 am |
I'm forever on the lookout for a fab new eye cream.
Does this NutriMin one do anything for dark circles and puffiness, Arielle? |
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:46 am |
Puffiness, a big YES! Dark circles, I don't know. Mine have diminished with the years so I can't tell.
Ari |
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:32 am |
I used Arbonne for about 9 months and while I think the eye cream is excellent for puffiness and tightening, it did nothing for my dark circles. Others might have a different experience. The only product I'm still using is the eye cream and I discontinued that when I started the SkinCubed.
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Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:13 pm |
| made my skin break out after a few months agree w/the toner had a slip to it and the eye cream burned my eyes the serum was nice and the night cream gave a nice glow in the am not for me in the long term |
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Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:53 am |
I was given a HUGE bag of samples of various Arbonne products last year by a friend who works in a spa that sells the stuff.
Everything I samples was NICE - I mean it felt NICE! Butttttt I find their products to be largely ineffective. I ended up using most of the stuff on my body. The rest, I gave away.... |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:06 am |
| I may well put this on my ever-growing list of eye creams to try, then. Although I do really need something for dark circles too. |
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Sat Dec 02, 2006 8:02 pm |
| I tried this line for a little while. It does feel nice, but the results were less than spectacular. I really didn't notice any change. I'm sad to say that I didn't get the de-puffing from the eyecream. I still have a lot left because I eventually gave up on it. - I didn't notice any lightening of circles either, but it's not a major problem for me. |
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