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Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:19 am      Reply with quote
My newest favourite product is Philosophy's Microdelivery Peel. I have 3 sun spots on my face that it just keeps fading, and I think it's the best thing I've ever used to get a clear complexion. I'm hooked; I can't go without it now.
Actually, there are all kinds of Philosophy products I can't do without. When Hope Is Not Enough Serum, Turbo Booster vitamin C powder, Help Me retinol treatment, and Hope in a Jar just to name a few. Though Hope in a Jar makes my skin smell like plastic!
Also, I saw someone mention Nars Illuminator, which I haven't tried yet, but I recently bought the Nars blush in Orgasm, (totally on a whim), and it's something I'll be sure to keep in the arsenal, too.
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Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:38 am      Reply with quote
Clarisonic brush
Green Beaver Aloe and Green Tea moisturizer (www.well.ca)
Prescription retinol
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Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:54 pm      Reply with quote
Home made OCM blend

Vit. CEF serum
Retin A

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:38 am      Reply with quote
Retin-A
DIY Vitamin C serum
Sweet Almond Oil (as a moisturizer and make up remover)
La Roche Posay sunscreen
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Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:24 pm      Reply with quote
Clarisonic
Latisse
Shellac soak off nails
Jane Iredale purepressed powder
dermalogica ultra calming booster
Velmont renewing pack (however i did find their tester of this to be holy grail, but when i purchased their retail size it wasn't as good as the tester)

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Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:29 pm      Reply with quote
Decleor Ylang Ylang Oil
Fresh Umbrian Clay Bar
PSF R&R Toner
Tea Tree Oil for spot treat
Jojoba oil as moisturizer
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Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:25 pm      Reply with quote
Cosmedicine Medi Matte SPF 30
Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Gel Cream
Retin A .01 gel
Skin Actives Brow and Lash Serum
Juice Organics Vitamin C Serum

Maybelline Volum' Express One by One Mascara
BareMinerals Buxom Lip Polish
Smashbox Halo Hydrating Powder
Alba Pineapple Quench Lip Balm
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:23 am      Reply with quote
DHC Cleansing Oil
Retinoids
Burnout Sunscreens
Jane Iredale Pure Pressed base
MAC blushes and shadows
Bare Minerals shadows
Benefit Concealer

still looking for the HG mascara.

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Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:24 pm      Reply with quote
SKIN:
-PSF Papaya cleanser
-PSF clarifying toner
-Clarisonic
-Careprost
-Retin-A micro
-Osea atmosphere protection cream
-Aveda intensive hydrating masque
-evening primrose oil
-DIY green clay mask
-DIY yogurt mask with manuka honey & yeast
-DIY scrub with LAA crystals & glycerin


-makeup forever full cover concealer
-NARS blushes: torrid, sin, & albatross
-urban decay & MAC eyeshadows
-benefit Get Even powder
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Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:03 am      Reply with quote
Thanks to these boards and MUA I can safely reveal my first post after being a long time lurker!

I am still working out my routine but have got amazing results from the following on my 39 yr old combination skin, did all at once so not sure which ones are doing what!!:

My HG products:

Cosmedix refine 4 % retinol - I have bought 8 % to try next and cosmedix clarity

Clarisonic pro

Jan Marini transformation serum

Desert Essence Tea tree cleansing pads

Skin Biology skin signals cream and lacsal

Skinmedica TNS and MD forte for eyes

I get restylane for NL lines although these have lessened and plan to get BTX.

Would like to add some vit C into my routine so would love to see where this would fit in- maybe skinceuticals c e ferric??

PS also on a good multivitamin and taking HA tablets and MSN. Have noticed serious changes to my skin!!

Thanks this board rocks!
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Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:42 pm      Reply with quote
Makari Night Treatment Cream

I started using this product in 2008 and used it for 3 years. I had to stop using it in 2011 for financial reasons.

However, it's the best facial moisturizer that I've ever used. It's really good for women of color who struggle with hyperpigmentation.
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 9:16 pm      Reply with quote
Dermalogica Multi vitamin power recovery masque.

Seriously good for dehydration and makes your face look all plump and glowy.
I normally put it on slightly longer than the normal 20 minutes, and my skin love it.
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:39 pm      Reply with quote
I would say the entire line of Synergie Minerals

besides obvious results, I am the kind of person that is concerned about the ingredients in my cosmetics

Synegie Minerals DO NOT has parabens, artificial colours or fragrances, SLS, PEG and etc.
I feel absolutely safe using it

if you are from north america, you can order online from biosensepharmacy or synergieskin websites
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Argan Oil!!!!

'Nuff sed... Wink

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:34 pm      Reply with quote
It is a good time of year to revive this thread.

These are the items that I have actually repurchased - so I would consider them my HGs

* Skin Actives Antioxidant Booster

* Rain Water Botanicals Toner (I add lactic acid to it)

* Skin Biology Skin Signals Cream

* GOW Meow Lotion mixed with Avocado oil

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after being an avid lurker and a loyal silent reader on this forum, and pretty much enjoy and gain all the benefit from the posts here, i finally jump in, and sail my boat on this forum. I hope i can broaden my point of view in term of beauty related thingy, especially with DIY topic which attracted me the most.

Anyho, in this post, i’d like to reveal HG product as seen below:
Retin A cream
Muji Cleansing oil
Burt’s Bees Miracle Salve
Burt’s Bees Citrus Facial Scrub
Burt’s Bees hibiscus tinted Balm
Majolica Majorca Lash expanding mascara
MAC Mineral pressed powder
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Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:45 pm      Reply with quote
Time to throw in a natural suggestion - Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
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Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:11 am      Reply with quote
Paula's Choice (PC) moisture boost cleanser
PC 2% BHA liquid and 8% AHA gel
2% hydroquinone cream
Differin cream
PC retinol serum
PC moisture boost moisturiser with SPF15
Clarisonic Mia
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Sircuit X-Trap cleanser with zeolite
CCC Cream-day
Holy Grail Ultimate-night (google it!)
Uriage BarieSun Children's Sunscreen spf50+
LanoLips Lemonaid Balm

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Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:26 pm      Reply with quote
cellex_c sea silk face cream

it's oil free but last very long even in winter or air condition room.
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Sun Jul 07, 2013 12:36 pm      Reply with quote
Lavender and Myrrh EOs, Creme De La Mer, Clarisonic, Hydrosols and Silk Amino Acids (SAA).

I add SAA in powder form to my hair masks, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand soap and toner. I absolutely love it. I am also planning to mix it with my cleanser and lotions.

I only recently discovered it and after adding it to my hair products I loved the results. I gave samples of SAA to at least 10 people and most of them already tried it (only in shampoo and conditioner) and like it as much as I do. Some of them already ordered it.
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Updating mine:

Jane Iredale Pure Pressed foundation
Benefit Erase Paste or the The Balm Time Balm concealers
Milani Luminous Blush
Shadows: Inglot or Urban Decay or Bare Escentuals

Oil based skin cleansers
Retin A
Vitamin C powder
glycolic and TCA acids
hormone topicals
Burnout sunscreens
Environ vitamin oil
Dermal needling
gel masks
Hyaluronic acid filler
Cure gel

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Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:44 pm      Reply with quote
Thinkbaby (Livestrong) sunblock
MAC Face and Body

I think that's about it.
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Tue Jul 09, 2013 4:38 pm      Reply with quote
When do you use these and what do they do for you? do you use any retin A?
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La Mente hands down. It is miracle products, no other way to describe. It´s a Japanese line, not available in the North America unfortunately. But if you can purchase from Japan then this is my recommendation:
1. aurora ceutical g7
2. deep cleansing gel
3. circulation eyes
4. C Pla
5. powder wash (with enzymes)
6. EG focus gel

Highest quality ingredients. Placenta, vit C, enzymes, aminoacids, peptides, you name it Smile

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