jynni
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Post by jynni on Nov 11, 2008 13:53:45 GMT -4
I ran out of my Chanel cleanser and since I can't afford to keep replacing Chanel, I need to find something that works just as well but doesn't cost over $40.
Even though a new Lush opened here a few months back, I haven't been in much as I'm trying not to do unnecessary spending and I was pretty well stocked on bath & body products. I did buy the New & Godiva shampoo bars with the Veganeese conditioner and loving them so I figured I'd give some more of their stuff a try.
I got some AOBS and UltraBland. The girl who helped me also threw in samples of Fresh Farmacy, Coal Face & Extra Virgin Olive Oil. So now that I've tried everything for a few days, I'm wondering why the hell I didn't take this forum's advice sooner! Right now I'm using Coal Face at night and AOBS in the AM. Coal face sucks the yuck out of my pores much better than anything I've used before. AOBS is the perfect morning treatment for me as it scrubs without being too harsh.
The girl in the store said that FF could be made into a paste and dabbed on zits as a nighttime spot treatment - anyone tried that? I'm using UltraBland as an eye makeup remover and so far have been very pleased with the results.
I think I'm going to try the Enchanted Eye Cream when my Hope in a Tube runs out. Any recommendations on good night cream?
Also - I'm sure I've read it before but how does one use the buttercreams? With a washcloth - like soap?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2008 14:30:17 GMT -4
Yup, buttercreams are used just like soap - they just don't lather as much.
For night cream, I use Gorgeous. It's thick and much heavier than the moisturizer I use for day (Vanishing Cream) but it still sinks in fully and doesn't make me any greasier than normal. I am 32 with oily/acne-prone skin, for what it's worth.
I've done the FF as an overnight spot treatment thing. It's okay. Harsh chemicals (like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid) work better at killing zits for me, personally. FF is good at reducing redness, though.
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Post by Brookie on Nov 19, 2008 19:57:18 GMT -4
Gorgeous is nice (but expensive!) as a night cream, especially if you have oily skin anyway. It doesn't contain cocoa butter, so it doesn't have that heavy feel to it. I've been using Skin Nanny as my night cream - I am containing ageing skin (I'm 55), and it does an awesome job for me. I can't use it during the day though because it takes SO LONG to sink in - it's got beeswax in it as well. It does the job though - also makes a great eye cream and you can also use it on your lips in a pinch.
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danadel
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Post by danadel on Nov 19, 2008 21:17:45 GMT -4
oh really? I've been using Gorgeous as a night cream and Skin Nanny as a day cream. Is that wrong?! The only reason I bought Skin Nanny is b/c they got rid of my old sunblocker one, it says it offers weather/sun protection, and the other new "sunblocker" said it was for mature skin. I'm 30, but am not ready to define myself as mature yet...
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Post by Brookie on Nov 19, 2008 21:24:44 GMT -4
No wrong way to use the stuff - unless you insist on washing your hair with deodorant or something. If that combination works for you, then keep using it.
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Post by discoprincess on Dec 5, 2008 16:04:06 GMT -4
I went into one of the NYC LUSH stores after work for the massage bar, but I was tempted to buy half of the store. (The saleswoman who helped me out was very nice and knowledgable.)
I'm sorry that the After 8:30 bar isn't in stores.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2008 12:19:03 GMT -4
Okay Ladies. Level with me, on the real. Is this stuff really good? You have peaked my interest and I checked out the website. I love the philosophy of the company and am intrigued by the products, i.e. shampoo bars and facial bars, etc. But it is hard to trust pics on the internet and shell out $90 for a moistuizer without seeing it. Before I place my order, I wanted to know if it's worth the price and wait. I am 35 with oily/combo skin. I am a product wh*re. I live in Florida with hard water and a ton of hair. So I was thinking about the Hard shampoo bar, coalface, Big, Okra conditioner, Dream Cream, and Gorgeous. And, why aren't the masques available on-line or am I just not finding it? You guys have me wondering about Cupcake. Anyhoo, just any pros and cons or advice would be greatly appreciated. I believe there is a store in Tampa, but I just had surgery and am not up to the drive or facing the holiday crowds. Thanks, Ladies!
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Post by kanding on Dec 14, 2008 12:30:56 GMT -4
I'm 45 with normally oily/combo skin and now sensitive to boot with the retin-A creme that I'm using. I love Gorgeous. It's expensive but worth it. No matter what condition my skin's in, that moisturizer works. I bought a pot of the stuff about two and a half months ago and I've used about 2/3 of it. And I use it about three times a day on my face and neck and sometimes my chest. Great stuff.
My experience with the hair stuff has been OK. Nothing to write home about. The water's so hard where I live, I need a pickax to take a shower. Hard shampoo bar definitely lathered up well, but I didn't see any dramatic improvement to my hair. I just like the shampoo bars for easy traveling.
I'm sure others can give you more info on the other products you listed. Have fun shopping!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2008 12:40:46 GMT -4
Thanks, kanding! Yeah, I think I am most leery of the shampoo bars. They skeer me just a little. On the other hand, a shampoo bar just sounds like the bees knees!
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NappingAthena
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Post by NappingAthena on Dec 14, 2008 13:17:06 GMT -4
Thanks, kanding! Yeah, I think I am most leery of the shampoo bars. They skeer me just a little. On the other hand, a shampoo bar just sounds like the bees knees! I've used the shampoo bars for a while now, more than one kind though, trying to find the best fit. I really like them. I've used Karma Komba, New and am now using Ultimate Shine. Karma Komba was the best so far for my hair.
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