Author |
Message |
olegramma
New Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Posts: 5
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:40 am |
I am new to the forum, but have been browsing for awhile and am very interested in the raves about the IS Clinical line. I filled out the profile on Skinterra and according to the recommendations, it will cost me a fortune for my first purchase. So my question is, do you use a small amount and do the products last a long time? Thanks for your help! |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 8:49 am |
I'm very tempted to try the IS Clinical Eye Contour Cream, after reading so many raves here about it. I'd also like to know approx how long it lasts. (Wish it wasn't quite so expensive!) |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:21 am |
Hi olegramma - I'm using the ISC Firming Complex and a little goes a long way -- it spreads extremely easily. I'm also using Super Serum which is the same, but since Vit.C sera degrade relatively quickly, I don't know how wise it would be to try to make this last a long time. In just the last couple of days, the color of it has darkened so I'm using more than I initially did when I apply it. I guess it's been about 6 wks. since I started these and I still have a lot left. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:29 am |
Don't buy the full regimen at first. To save your bankroll, start with one product and see how that goes. (I love the line, so I'd bet you'd get hooked! I keep buying more and more . . .) What type of skin do you have, and what skin issues do you want to address? |
_________________ Fair/cool-neutral. Very oily. Acne/scarring. Blackheads, enlarged pores. On Accutane. DARK eye circles. Age 27. |
|
olegramma
New Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Posts: 5
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:45 am |
Nickle, I can almost bet I will love it! I am over 50, have oily dehydrated skin with large pores and am very acne prone (still!). Also, I am fighting lines, wrinkles and slackness. Lovely picture, huh?
The recommendations I received are: the IS cleanser, pro-healing serum, c-eye gel, firming cream, eye contour cream, hydro-cool and for sunscreen - Skinceuticals 20SPF. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 10:59 am |
olegramma - I'm 53 and the Firming Complex is at least one of the products you should try. It's a low AHA (5% I believe) yet it gets the job done -- exfoliates gently without causing scaliness or redness. My pores are smaller from using this. After reading all of the raves on the forum about Vit.C sera, that's why I'm using Super Serum too. My skin's condition is really great now, although it wasn't bad before. I don't generally invest in special cleansers -- I'm a soap and water or Cetaphil user.
You won't need Hydracool, IMO. I got a sample of Pro Heal Serum (which contains 1% retinol). It's oilier than Super Serum (which I use during the day). But I apply it at night over the FC (on occasion) on fine lines and spots. I may purchase this in the future, but SkinCeuticals has pure retinol products that are cheaper, so I'm not sure yet. Many ISC products contain antiacneic ingredients (Firming Complex is one). I think you'll like them. Take Nickle's advice -- don't buy everything. Also, I use Avene and LaRoche Posay sunscreens (only available from European etailers) for maximum UVA protection. They contain actives not yet approved in the States. But I believe this is the most important anti-aging thing I'm doing for my skin. Using AHA and retinol products requires great sun protection. IMO, the sunscreen that was recommended to you isn't optimal. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:11 am |
Okay, well hopefully some of the other IS ladies will chime in - but it seems the Firming Complex has been very popular.
Perhaps you could save money on the c-serum and find a less expensive one - there are lots of less expensive ones out there, just do a search on this forum. I would also use a c-serum over your whole face, not just the eye area - and the Pro-Heal does have vit C! (Not sure of the percentage, it might be too high for the eye area - the IS clinical product book I have doesn't list the percent Vit C for the Pro-Heal like it does for the c-serums.)
So, maybe start with Pro-Heal and Firming Complex? Also, how sensitive is your skin? These tend to be very active products and can be irritating at first.
I have used Active Serum in the past for my acne and it worked great. (Can't use it now since I'm on Accutane.) And I have ordered the Moisturizing Complex and the Pro-Heal, but they're not here yet - so can't comment on those. Also plan to order the cleanser at some point in the future, but - unless you plan to go out and buy the entire line - I would say that could wait for now, just substitue a gel cleanser. I do think I remember reading someone with oily skin didn't care for Pro-Heal?
Anyways, hope this helps, and happy shopping! (Katee, perhaps we have a new cult member in the making? )
Nickle |
_________________ Fair/cool-neutral. Very oily. Acne/scarring. Blackheads, enlarged pores. On Accutane. DARK eye circles. Age 27. |
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:22 am |
Oh good, m.april added a post while I was typing. (I'm a slow typist!) I forgot to comment on the sunscreen as well - the skinceuticals 20 is not going to be good enough coverage, especially when you are using exfoliating products. Go read the "Bad Bird and other sunscreeeners" massive thread for the scoop on this hot topic. The problem with finding adequate coverage is that the UVA/UVB full spectrum sunscreens tend to be quite oily - a problem for us oily gals, but just look on it as a necessary evil. You don't want to cause more photoaging on freshly exfoliated skin - ouch! Also, it's a pain to have to order them from outside the US. Hopefully the FDA will come through soon and approve Mexoryl and Tinosorb so we can buy these sunscreens here! |
_________________ Fair/cool-neutral. Very oily. Acne/scarring. Blackheads, enlarged pores. On Accutane. DARK eye circles. Age 27. |
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:28 am |
I use the pro heal everyday, and I don't need the Hydra Cool with it. I used the Hydra Cool at first, but then found my skin was fine with just the pro heal. A bottle last me 8-10 weeks. I use MD Formulations cleanser now, but thought about trying the ISC one. It looks really good too! Maybe when I am done all of the MDF. I would second April rec for LPR or Avene also. It is a little more expensive, but why spend so much on other skin products, if we are not going to protect our skin the best we can from more damage. I really like LPR Fluid Extreme 60. |
_________________ ~normal but prone to dryness~slightly sensitive~usually clear~totm breakouts~mid 20s~ |
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:34 am |
I would recommend trying to get samples first- which is not unreasonable considering the price of the products.
I am using the super serum and the active serum and REALLY liking them a lot BUT I do NOT like the firming complex at all. In fact it makes my skin look worse. I would like to try the moisturzing complex though. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 1:20 pm |
Hiya olegramma...
Since I'm the IS Clinical fanatic who started alot of the frenzy here, I figured I should chime in. I actually disagree with alot of what the other gals have said.
It isn't a cheap line I know, but a little DOES go a long way. For my part though, given that I've spent a small fortune on products in the past without really significant results, I'm willing to put up with the cost of this line.
I believe the products are somewhat synergistic - i.e. you're only going to get the dramatic results if you adopt a full IS Clinical regime. I think that the one exception might be the Super Serum. I adore this stuff, but I'm not certain that you wouldn't get results if you used the Skinceuticals C + Ferulic. Maybe the results wouldn't be quite so dramatic, but if you incorporate it with the other stuff, it might be okay. I most definitely think you can pass on the line's cleansers. I use Neutrogena's cleanser that has both AHAs and Salicylic Acid and I couldn't ask for better results.
As for the nighttime actives - I alternate between the Firming Complex and the Active Serum. But, if you have really oily skin and are acneic at all, I think the Active Serum is most definitely the way to go. You'll see your pores disappear within a matter of weeks. Skinterra's skin analysis is pretty good and I'd follow it. If you were clear with them about your principle concern (i.e. is it acne, your pores, aging skin...), they'll put together the right components for you.
I've said it before, but I'll repeat it here. I've never been so emphatic about a line of skin care products and I've used alot of them. I've been using the line since January and I still have to shake my head everytime I take a close look in the mirror. I wanted to improve the overall condition of my skin. I did NOT expect that I would find products that would give me BEAUTIFUL skin. It was a nice surprise to be sure.
Good luck and let us know your results.
P.S. - you can occasionally get a very good deal on some IS Clinical products on eBay. If price is a concern, it is definitely worth a look..... |
|
|
olegramma
New Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Posts: 5
|
|
|
Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:22 pm |
Thanks, everyone for your helpful replies. If the products perform, they will be worth the money and heaven knows I have spent enough on junk over the years. |
|
|
Mabsy
Moderator
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Posts: 9644
|
|
|
Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:09 am |
olegramma wrote: |
Nickle, I can almost bet I will love it! I am over 50, have oily dehydrated skin with large pores and am very acne prone (still!). Also, I am fighting lines, wrinkles and slackness. Lovely picture, huh?
The recommendations I received are: the IS cleanser, pro-healing serum, c-eye gel, firming cream, eye contour cream, hydro-cool and for sunscreen - Skinceuticals 20SPF. |
I've only used a sample of the Active Serum and only needed a little bit of that so I'm sure it would last a long time. I can't say I was that impressed with it though so I won't be buying it. However, I must say that I am *very* surprised that they didn't recommend the Active Serum for you given your skin type |
_________________ 45, NW20, combination skin |
|
olegramma
New Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
Posts: 5
|
|
|
Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:23 am |
Mabsy:
My initial request for a regimen was a detailed email to the ISClinical people directly. Their response was that it sounded like I would do well with the cleanser, active serum and hydra-cool, but that I should fill out the profile on the Skinterra site and follow their recommendation, since the ISClinical site is wholesale.
I found it interesting that the ST rec. was different. |
|
|
|
|
Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:55 pm |
You could just email Skinterra and tell them you have been given conflicting information from ISC, so you were just trying to figure out what to buy. In the email you could include some extra info about your skin that wasn't asked in the Skinterra Test, and hopefully, they can tell you why they choose the Firming Cream as opposed to the Active Serum. |
_________________ ~normal but prone to dryness~slightly sensitive~usually clear~totm breakouts~mid 20s~ |
|
|
|
Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:05 am |
Hi Katee
I have pretty good skin already but am starting to see the dreaded wrinkles, soooo I was wondering, would this be a good line for that Or do you know ...or any of u ladies
Thanks
Melissa |
|
|
|
|
Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:39 pm |
I use the proheal serum (as well as the active serum and eye complex) I use the proheal serum under my eyes as well. Also, i don't think that you need to worry about oxidation so much. This is a stabalized formulation of vit C and even brands such as skinceuticals and cellex-C guarantee the potency of their product until a year after it is first opened. I have been using my proheal serum for about three months and have not noted any color change. I think that if you are using this entire bottle in three or four months, you are probably using too much (assuming you are using it on your face only).
liz |
|
|
|
|
Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:34 pm |
I just wanted to add that I haven't been on the forum much in the past 2ish months because I have found my holy grail: IS Clinical!!
I was afraid of the expense also. I got a few samples and ordered full sizes within 3 days. I could see, albeit small, improvements THAT fast.
To give you some background, I am 55, have oily, dehydrated, large pore skin. I bought from a spa in CA named Kalologie. I also filled out the SkinTerra form. I wasn't confident in the recs from ST. The aestheticians at Kal. are definitely good and it's a real Los Angeles spa. They suggested:
Any cleanser!
Super Serum
Active Serum
Eye Complex
Moisturizing Complex for dry areas
(They were not impressed with the HydraCool or the Cleanser but love everything else.)
This regime is absolutely perfect for my skin. I could not be more pleased, really! As others have said, it's been over 2 months and I still have at least 1/2 bottle of each. I've given away or thrown out everything else. It's wonderful stuff!
Lexy |
|
|
|
|
Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:39 am |
Can anyone advise which serum to use in the morning and evening
i.e. Super Serum in the morning and Pro Heal at night or the other way around. Thanks |
_________________ Skin: Over 60, ex combination now sensitive, Cellcosmet |
|
|
|
Wed Nov 16, 2005 8:54 am |
The IS Clinical Rep thenselves told me that the Super and Proheal are very similar in what they do and to try alternating every/every other morning to see which one I liked the best. I've since stuck with Proheal because I had a full bottle, although the super (just the sample size) was nice. The Active and poly are to be used at night. I too got conflicting recs from skinterra and IS Clinical. I followed the IS people recs & decided to start with the basics, proheal & Hydracool and the eye complex, after using Cetaphil and DR H CC. My sample of the eye complex is lasting forever and goes a little goes a long way. The firming complex dried me out. Have not tried the moisturizing comlex, can't wait to do that. |
_________________ Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
|
|
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:10 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
|
|