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However, given the fact that I wash my face with Soft Soap (or whatever happens to be available), you may want to disregard anything I say because I am pretty sure the gods who are assigned to good facial care would not recommend Soft Soap. But I do not care. It is cheap, it smells good, and it comes in large refill bottles. So I can wax up my face for $1.29.
The Clarisonic brush I got from the Sephora Fairy is awesome. Well worth the price, in my opinion. I love it. And once I go through the "free" tubes of facial cleansers that come with it, you can bet I'll be lathering the old girl up with Soft Soap.
When I bought it, I didn't realize it was waterproof. You can use it in the shower - which I do almost daily - with no fear of ruining it. I wonder if it is toddler proof as well. That is the million dollar question.
I've been using St. Ives Apricot Scrub for years and years. Again - inexpensive and I love it. Walmart also has this in their own Equate brand, and I especially love the version with menthol (and it's about half the price). I also use this to scrub my legs before shaving.
Until I was 35 or 36, I had fairly oily skin. Now that I'm over the hill (ahem) my skin is much drier - even in the summer. But I still love the Clean and Clear products, which are really made for acne prone skin. I especially like their new facial moisturizer for DAY. It's light, smells good, and feels great on my skin.
The Skinceuticals line (sold at spas) is fantastic, but a bit pricey. My Facial Queen at Jolie in Buckhead (for any of my local readers) recommended the Vitamin C Serum to me about a year ago and I am so glad I started using it. It's for (ahem) more mature skin to combat wrinkles, crinkles and overall hagging and sagging. You need just a few drops and the bottle lasts nearly a year, so cost per use if fairly low. I put this on under my DAY lotion (above) and under my NIGHT cream (below).
I've only become a loyal fan of night creams within the past year or so. Before that, I thought they felt too heavy and too oily. But the Loreal Revita-Lift Night cream is neither. Loreal is made by Lancome, the best department store skin-care line in my opinion...and you basically get the same product for less money.
Finally, my beloved Yonka serum. I use this three or four times a week at night before my night cream. The smell is divine...I think that's one of the things that keeps me hooked. When I was pregnant and nauseous 24/7 for 9 months, this stuff helped calm me (and my tummy) down. Again, a bit pricey, but so worth it.
What products you love?
Besides Soft Soap, that is!
22 comments:
I like the Garnier stuff--I'm all about smells, too.
I think my skin could probably look better if I wasn't so lazy. Half the time I forget to do anything but fall into bed. It's starting to catch up with me, now that I'm (ahem) a little older. ;-}
I'm like Mom on the Run...don't do much in the way of skincare. I recently started using Olay Regenerist Scrub, because I got a rebate & got it FREE.
And even though I'm (ahem) older...I still have acne. Still can't figure out what's up with that!
I love Softsoap.
It is the best handwash in my honest opinion, and it smells so CLEAN!
I love Cetaphil gentle cleansing bar. I have very dry skin and it is gentle enough but still leaves my skin feeling clean. I have never met a cream that is too heavy!
It has been forever and a day since I have been by to read and catch up here in blogland but glad I did today! I had forgotten about the St. Ives scrub...think I might just have to pick some of that up today. Great post!!!
So fun to read your reviews! Now that I'm getting (ahem) older, I'm noticing some drooping and wrinkles by my eyes. Not good! I have never been one to use facial products - - do you suppose all those years of going "eau-natural" at night are catching up with me?
I love all the Clinique products. Their moisterizer is the best I've ever found for my skin!
You are cracking me up! I totally used soap from the pump until they invent the olay skin clothes. I love that I don't have to bleach washclothes every week to remove all the makeup smears. Just toss in the trash!
Oooh thanks for the reviews!! :) I am going to have to get some of the Loreal cream - I love them and Lancome as well!!
I use Cetaphil to wash my face and have used the St. Ives scrub off & on for years. Now that I am older, I use a rentin A cream on my face day and night to keep those wrinkles away!
I think I am going to invest in the Clarisonic - it comes in pink now too :)
melissa
My must-have for "defending" my skin against the signs of aging is sunscreen. I use Olay's Complete UV Protective Moisture Lotion w/sunscreen.
For skin care (as in cleansers, etc.) I use mostly Estee Lauder. I love their Perfectly Clean foaming face wash. I also love the Advanced Night Repair stuff and Idealist line. My mom suggested I look in to a serum with Vitamin C. I might have to do that.
Anyway ... for those occasional break-outs, you really can't beat Neautrogena's Rapid Clear Treatment Pads.
Love your list.
Oh! I've been meaning to try L'Oreal's products, but always forget to pick something up when I'm at Target. Yes, it's the same company as Lancome.
I get to go to Sephora in Charlotte this weekend! Yippee!
Thanks for the reviews! I have been looking for skincare lately but didn't know what to buy - so many choices out there!
Hi! I tagged you in the 4th pic folder blogland game. If you have already done this...please disregard.
I love the Clarisonic too. I've been using Murad skincare products which work well. They work even better when I can find them at 20% off.
I wash with Purpose in the pump and use Olay Complete for sensitive skin morning and night. I do need a night moisturizer that is anti-aging so I might try Regenerist. I also use the apricot scrub from Walmart, it isn't as abrasive as the St. Ives in my opinion.
I will definitely answer this question tomorrow AFTER I take inventory of all of my fave's! I love sharing fave's.
I love your posts on skin care products..been using the St. Ives since you posted it along time ago. I am putting the Sephora on my "to get soon" list.
Right now I'm using the Arbonne Anti-Aging skincare line. I'm really happy with it and it smells so fresh and clean. I could tell a difference in my skin just after using it for a week or so. Another tried-and-true product that I have used off and on since I was 14, is Noxema cleansing cream. It's super cheap and leaves my face feeling so cool and refreshed. I am looking for an eye cream (something to combat wrinkles and dark circles) but I haven't found one yet that I love. Thanks for sharing your reviews.
I've always used plain old ivory soap on my face... seems to work for me. I started using the sensitive skin oil of olay moisturizer too. I'm not sure it does anything, but just hoping to avoid aging :)...
I always put tons of baby oil (lavender) on while I'm standing in the shower still wet and my skin is nice and moisturized.
Had no idea the scrubby was waterproof! Now I HAVE To get it!!!!! I love your list!
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