| Author |
Message |
|
|
|
Thu Jan 22, 2009 12:57 pm  |
| I just finished my bottle of Obagi's 20% Vit C and I have been reading reviews on Vivier. I am not sure whether to buy another bottle from Obagi or try Vivier. Has anyone tried both and preferred one over the other? Thanks! |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:42 pm |
What results did you notice with the Obagi product? Reduction in lines/pores/improved texture/improved hyperpigmentation?
I am using the Obagi 10% C serum with 4% hydroquinone. It has contributed to a brightening of my complexion. I use it mostly for protection from antioxidants though. |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:07 pm |
| Amonavis, are you using the Clarifying C-RX with the Nu Derm, or did you stop the Nu Derm? |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:18 pm |
I received a generous sample of Vivier's CE Kinerol and have been using it for about two weeks now. My main concern currently is fading red post-acne marks, and I was amazed by the results on the first night I used it -- literally faded scars overnight! (And I promise I don't say this about everything.) That first day was the biggest in terms of results, but my skin has definitely started to calm down/even out thanks to it. The serum is liquid in texture, and it goes on nicely without any oily residue. I haven't tried Obagi, though, so I can only offer this one side of the story.  |
_________________
early 30s; combo skin: medium-fair pale with freckles, controlled breakouts. Love: argan and tamanu oil, Devita SS, NCN rhassoul cleansing bar, pumpkin peel, DIY Vit C serum. Getting into more DIY... Fan of natural/organic products. |
|
|
|
|
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:07 pm |
| I used the Obagi C for 4 weeks before NuDerm. Then with Obagi I mostly used cellular skin RX. I just stopped NuDerm and I am back to the Obagi C. My face was getting brighter before NuDerm just by using the Obagi C. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:46 am |
| Thanks, amonavis. I think you can "kill 2 birds with 1 stone" with the Clarifying C (meaning getting your C and HQ all at the same time). |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:45 am |
| Yeah you can for sure. There was a study that Obagi did that shows that HQ increases penetration of the Vitamin C. I believe its available on obagi.com if you click on the information for physicians. |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:19 pm |
| amonavis wrote: |
| Yeah you can for sure. There was a study that Obagi did that shows that HQ increases penetration of the Vitamin C. I believe its available on obagi.com if you click on the information for physicians. |
Yes, I have seen that study. I think Septembergirl also posted the study someone here on this forum, so people could do search if they are interested in it! |
|
|
|
|
|
Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:10 pm |
| rileygirl wrote: |
| amonavis wrote: |
| Yeah you can for sure. There was a study that Obagi did that shows that HQ increases penetration of the Vitamin C. I believe its available on obagi.com if you click on the information for physicians. |
Yes, I have seen that study. I think Septembergirl also posted the study someone here on this forum, so people could do search if they are interested in it! |
Thank you for crediting the wrong person, rileygirl. 
It was actually havana8 who posted an Obagi study showing that the Obagi vitamin C serums have a better penetration rate than other vitamin C serums.
Here is the link to the topic:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=30737&highlight=obagi+study
Please note that the study is conducted by the Obagi company. It's not independent research, so I guess the results from the study are not too surprising... |
_________________
Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
|
|
|
|
Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:25 pm |
| Septembergirl wrote: |
| Thank you for crediting the wrong person, rileygirl. |
Oops, sorry Septembergirl and havana8!  |
|
|
|
|
|
Tue Jan 27, 2009 9:11 pm |
| The Obagi C Rx with 4% Hydroquinone is making me peel like crazy. Has anyone had this too? I don't know what is going on. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:14 am |
| Amonavis, are you using anything with the C-RX that could cause the peeling? I just started with the C-RX and it is so incredibly oily/greasy, I don't know how it could cause peeling! |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:32 pm |
| KBLang wrote: |
| I received a generous sample of Vivier's CE Kinerol and have been using it for about two weeks now. My main concern currently is fading red post-acne marks, and I was amazed by the results on the first night I used it -- literally faded scars overnight! (And I promise I don't say this about everything.) That first day was the biggest in terms of results, but my skin has definitely started to calm down/even out thanks to it. The serum is liquid in texture, and it goes on nicely without any oily residue. I haven't tried Obagi, though, so I can only offer this one side of the story. :) |
Here is another vote for the Vivier - after a long search for MY VitC serum (Skinceuticals, Skinmedica, Revive, etc.) I'm staying with Vivier (the one with Kinerol). It was the first VitC serum, which wasn't drying for me. I'm doing a Marine Collagen therapy now and don't use VitC serum : my skin got patchy again. I can't await to finish the Collagen and get back to my Vivier. I don't have a 1:1 comparison though, since I've never used Obagi. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:07 pm |
| Oh really? I don't find it too oily, it sinks in in about a minute for me. I think it causes peeling for me only when i use 5 drops or more.... I have cut down and no more peeling. Still have some redness though. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:48 pm |
| I'm a fan of Vivier, because it does work for me. I was told years ago that Vivier is a bit better then Obagi. Maybe that was a sales pitch from the SA, but I love the stronger strength of Vivier 20%. |
|
|
|
|
|
Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:20 pm |
| Skinceuticals and Cellex-C were formulated by the same person and those formulae are the most stable. |
_________________
✪ My go-to products: MyFawnie.BigCartel.com ✪ |
|
|
|
|
Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:09 am |
Well...I think I am going to get the Obagi...stick with what I know for right now. Plus if I order 200 in Obagi I will get a free face wash so I guess this kind of helps. Thanks for your help.
If anyone can vouch and say otherwise speak soon. |
|
|
|
|
|
Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:13 pm |
| Can obagi's vit C serum be used alone, or should go with obagi's NU Derm? |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Jun 25, 2009 10:12 pm |
Never tried the two brands.
But the obagi one looks really strong....My skin is not that tolerant, for me, maybe Vivier is better. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:23 am |
| I am really interested in the Obagi C RX. Is 15% too strong to start out with? I am using Renova at night, so figured my skin could tolerate it. |
|
|
|
|
| Fri May 09, 2025 3:05 pm |
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. |
|
 |
|
