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Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:22 pm  |
Hi, Marsha, I think the reason to wait 15 minutes before adding anything else is that you don't want to change the pH of your skin, as you would if you used another product, to ensure that the Vitamin C is at the correct concentration for efficacy. After 15 minutes or so, it will have had enough time to penetrate.
I will admit that the first year or so I used a C serum, I didn't know you were supposed to wait. It still seemed to work to even skin tone and blotchiness, even used "incorrectly." So I wouldn't obsess about it--it's just that I like to get all of the effect that I am paying for! |
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Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:45 pm |
| I am very interested in purchasing the Vit C 20%. I have used the Obagi 20% and I am curious to try something else. I am wondering what the difference is between the Vit C with Kinerol and just the Vit C 20%. Thanks! |
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Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:21 pm |
| flitcraft wrote: |
Vitamin C is the first thing to go on, and you should wait at least 15 minutes before adding anything over it.
It's best in the morning, when it gives added protection against UV from sunlight. |
Hi Flitcraft,
I did not realise one should wait 15 mins before applying cream. This may explain why I had noticed one of my moisturizers caused an itch following the serum. |
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:11 pm |
| everella wrote: |
| flitcraft wrote: |
Vitamin C is the first thing to go on, and you should wait at least 15 minutes before adding anything over it.
It's best in the morning, when it gives added protection against UV from sunlight. |
Hi Flitcraft,
I did not realise one should wait 15 mins before applying cream. This may explain why I had noticed one of my moisturizers caused an itch following the serum. |
I always wait between each skin care application so that the product has time to soak into my skin. It can be annoying if you are in a hurry to go to work. |
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Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:53 pm |
I also read in other posts that your face has to be dry before applying the C serum. I am no expert so I don't really know why but I had been following this advise. In fact, I used my BQ before applying my C serum. The heat from the BQ makes sure my face is dry.
It seems to be working! I love my Vit C serum! |
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Asian, fair-skin with slight yellowish tone, late forties, some freckles, normal skin that used to be a little oily but is now tend to be on the dry due to aspirin? |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:02 am |
| I am so glad that you like it. I think this line is safe for all skin types except for the one that has vitamin C & E. Not that great for acne prone skin. |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:04 pm |
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| Skincare wrote: |
Here is the ingredients...
ethoxydiglycol
propylene glycol
purified water
l-ascorbic acid USP (vitamin C)
grapefruit extract
fragrance
I have never detected fragrance scent and I have to admit that this is the first time I have read the ingredients that I can remember. I am smelling the bottle right now and I can't smell anything.
Does the ingredient list look good? |
Hi Skincare - I am so excited about trying this serum and am relieved to hear that you are loving your results - especially after 2 years! I am also thrilled that you have used other popular serums only to return to Vivier as you found it more effective!! <WOW!>
If I had any concerns at all about his product it would be the first ingredient listed - ethoxydiglycol. I noticed it while researching the Vivier/20% ingredients 3 days ago and am baffled by it. I do not understand what it does or why it would be listed first? Can anyone else explain it's purpose and high listing in the ingredients for me?
Other than this one concern, I am totally 'stoked' about trying this great sounding serum! |
Hi ScotsLass,
This is extremely scary as ethoxydiglycol can cause reproductive toxicity and cancer. Any further information? |
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Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:09 pm |
| pal wrote: |
| I used to use Viver vitamin C and really liked the results, however I switched to Skinceuticals vit c and ferlic and absolutely love the results. |
Hi Pal,
I'm just wondering why you changed? |
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Sat Jun 06, 2009 6:16 am |
| everella wrote: |
| pal wrote: |
| I used to use Viver vitamin C and really liked the results, however I switched to Skinceuticals vit c and ferlic and absolutely love the results. |
Hi Pal,
I'm just wondering why you changed? |
I tried Skinceuticals vitamin C and felic and it made me break out. This is why I went back to Vivier. Just looking at my skin, you can tell that it works, but it took awhile but it worked. |
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Thu Jun 11, 2009 6:26 am |
My derm recommended this and I absolutely love it! It is oil free and it just soaks right in! I was getting compliments at to how my skin was glowing..could also be partly b/c I am 4.5 months pregnant but still I think the serum had something to do with it until I unfortunately knocked the bottle and about half of it went all over the counter to my utter dismay!!!  But anyways I really recommend this product and also I should mention I did not feel any stinging. I have normal/combo skin but in the past few yrs was breaking out for some reason. My derm recommended the whole Vivier line but not too crazy about the cleanser. I just wish the price of the serum was not so steep!! |
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:33 pm |
| I am looking for a VitC serum with ferulic acid in it. Can anyone recommend one please? |
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Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:14 am |
It seems to replace Cellex_C's position,  |
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Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:52 pm |
| hi i just wanted to know if any of u can help, im using c serum by lots of other companies one of them being skinceuticals, and the other chas by skin actives,i need to use them up before i can use this one, please can anyone tell me if i bought this now and stored it without opening how long will it be ok for? i mean do i have to use it soon as i purchase it or is it possible to store it for later use? |
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Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:44 pm |
i cant help but get tempted to buy it im going to be bank rupt soon as im only 27 and every penny i earn i blow it on high end skincare hehe, too much stress is ageing me, erm has anyone discovered the best anti ageing cream from the age of 28/30
really would appreciate any advice as i suffer from alot of stress related disorders which take their toll on my skin more than the average person, -ive already got lots of white hair loll, dont know why im laughing at that ! |
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Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:03 pm |
| Vitamin C and sunblock is good prevention and correction products |
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Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:07 pm |
| How does it compared to Obagi Vitamin C 20%? Obagi has a lower price. |
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Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:08 pm |
| sophie123 wrote: |
| hi i just wanted to know if any of u can help, im using c serum by lots of other companies one of them being skinceuticals, and the other chas by skin actives,i need to use them up before i can use this one, please can anyone tell me if i bought this now and stored it without opening how long will it be ok for? i mean do i have to use it soon as i purchase it or is it possible to store it for later use? |
This product has an expiry date on the box. Perhaps you can email EDS and ask them what is the expiry date of their current batch so that you can judge how long you can store it for. |
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Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:14 pm |
| is it works on the fine lines on the eyes ? |
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Wed Sep 23, 2009 6:19 pm |
| Very much so! |
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CamenRose
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Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:38 am |
| Hi Skincare, could you help? You mentioned you could use VC serum around the eye area,since I've never done that, could you recommend a product that's gentle enough to start with? I have combo skin. |
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Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:52 pm |
I started using Cellcosmet Elasto-Collagen Lighting 3 weeks ago, twice a day, tried to get rid of some brown spots on my cheek. Two weeks later I noticed that the spots on my cheek are darker and there are some more spots coming out.  Terrible!!! I stopped using it now, and just bought this Vit C serum and Remergent DNA recovery, hope they could save my skin. Anyone can give me some advice? Thanks! |
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lilprincess
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Sun May 02, 2010 2:54 am |
| im thinking of getting serum 20%.. is it suitable for acne prone skin ? |
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Sun May 02, 2010 5:48 am |
| lilprincess wrote: |
| im thinking of getting serum 20%.. is it suitable for acne prone skin ? |
This is very safe for acne prone skin. The texture of this serum is oily and soaks in. You have to allow it to soak in for 20 minutes before you apply your AHA/BHA products or moisturizer and sunscreen. |
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lilprincess
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Mon May 03, 2010 7:10 am |
| Skincare wrote: |
| lilprincess wrote: |
| im thinking of getting serum 20%.. is it suitable for acne prone skin ? |
This is very safe for acne prone skin. The texture of this serum is oily and soaks in. You have to allow it to soak in for 20 minutes before you apply your AHA/BHA products or moisturizer and sunscreen. |
AHA is suppose to come after vit c serum? I thought it should cme after.. ?_? |
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Mon May 03, 2010 5:47 pm |
| lilprincess wrote: |
| Skincare wrote: |
| lilprincess wrote: |
| im thinking of getting serum 20%.. is it suitable for acne prone skin ? |
This is very safe for acne prone skin. The texture of this serum is oily and soaks in. You have to allow it to soak in for 20 minutes before you apply your AHA/BHA products or moisturizer and sunscreen. |
AHA is suppose to come after vit c serum? I thought it should cme after.. ?_? |
Yes, this is what I was told and followed this rule for years. I put on vit. C, then my AHA |
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