I know Dermologica is free from animal test, but I don't see much results by using the product. I'm using a few other companies skin care product but my enquiry emails about animal test never gets reply. Any other recommendation?
I'm afraid to see something like this:
http://www.marscandykills.com/?c=strmvid鈥?/a>Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care %26amp; cosmetic products?
Try to use natural handmade glycerin soap (bar) over cheap commercial brands. I personally use Lifeworks handmade Soaps. Here is the reason why:
Glycerin
One of the most important differences between handmade soap and commercial soap is Glycerin, a humectant, meaning it attracts and holds moisture to your skin. Glycerin is a natural by-product of the soap making process, and while commercial manufacturers remove the glycerin for use in their more profitable lotions and creams, Lifeworks handmade soap retains glycerin in each and every bar.
Oils
While most commercial soaps contain animal fats to keep production costs low, Lifeworks soaps do not. Our soap is made from high quality vegetable oils along with other exotic oil blends. We don't and never will use any animal by products in the makings of our soap. Not only for the love of animals, but also for the dignity of our customers skin. Who wants to bath themselves in lard?
Chemicals
After the use of cheap animal fats, and extracting all the glycerin out, commercial soaps are forced to fill in the gaps with chemicals. Cleansers, detergents, stabilizers, and other harsh additives. Detergents are great for dishes and clothes, not for your skin. These chemicals and the lack of glycerin mean that the soap often irritates, drys, and wrinkles people's skin or causes allergic reactions.
I find Lifeworks soap to be relitively cheap considering they last 5 times longer then a regular commercial bar, and they also contain glycerin. So you save more money by not having to buy expensive lotions and creams to fix the damage commercial soap causes in the first place.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Is skin tag removal considered cosmetic with tri-care prime? active duty spouse?
hi i was just wondering if they would think it was cosmetic or they could remove them for me? they are on my neck and very annoying to wear necklaces and stuff..i got them as a side effect of having ovarin disease...please if ya know ,let me know what you think..thanksIs skin tag removal considered cosmetic with tri-care prime? active duty spouse?
If you have a surgeon (I do cuz I had breast cancer) call him and he will burn them off in the office. They will know if it's covered by your medical. I have some too, inherited them from my granny.Is skin tag removal considered cosmetic with tri-care prime? active duty spouse?
Have you contacted your carrier to ask them directly? After all, they're the ones who know the answer.horses for loan
If you have a surgeon (I do cuz I had breast cancer) call him and he will burn them off in the office. They will know if it's covered by your medical. I have some too, inherited them from my granny.Is skin tag removal considered cosmetic with tri-care prime? active duty spouse?
Have you contacted your carrier to ask them directly? After all, they're the ones who know the answer.
I have this idea on how to make care of one's skin easier. How am I to approach cosmetic companies & offer it?
Have you ever ';invented'; something that you think might make people's life easier %26amp; done something about it? Please share your experience - I'm a complete dilletant :) My idea is a very simple thing yet there might be someone out there waiting for exactly this kind of innovation...only how am I going to discover that someone?I have this idea on how to make care of one's skin easier. How am I to approach cosmetic companies %26amp; offer it?
First and foremost, PATENT your product. In that way, legally, you can sue any company who rejects you but steals your idea and makes a lot of money out of your hard work. B*st*rds!
Make a list of the cosmetics companies you're interested to present your idea to (from the best to the worst companies) and approach the best company first. Your presentation must be impressive, to the point and brief (and it shouldn't contain the secret of your product because that is only disclosed when contracts are signed).
Of course, prepare mentally for rejection and don't give up. If your idea will help us to be more beautiful and is safe, I don't see why you shouldn't market it to the world!
By the way, don't tell us what it is here - someone could steal your idea. All the best!
First and foremost, PATENT your product. In that way, legally, you can sue any company who rejects you but steals your idea and makes a lot of money out of your hard work. B*st*rds!
Make a list of the cosmetics companies you're interested to present your idea to (from the best to the worst companies) and approach the best company first. Your presentation must be impressive, to the point and brief (and it shouldn't contain the secret of your product because that is only disclosed when contracts are signed).
Of course, prepare mentally for rejection and don't give up. If your idea will help us to be more beautiful and is safe, I don't see why you shouldn't market it to the world!
By the way, don't tell us what it is here - someone could steal your idea. All the best!
Hi,I want to know which cosmetic line is better for skin care.I'm allergic to clinique.I want to try lancome ?
Hi, my favorite skin care line such as foundation would have to be bare minerals It has spf 15 in it and it gives you skin a beutiful flaless look go to www.bare minerals.com to but the starter kit.Hi,I want to know which cosmetic line is better for skin care.I'm allergic to clinique.I want to try lancome ?
If you read this, you don't need to buy expensive skin care lines, and they will likely make you break out. You need non-comodogenic hypo-allergenic irritant-free skin care. The best that I know of is Cetaphil (which gets rave reviews by dermatologists and customers). It has really helped my skin. Report Abuse
Hi,I want to know which cosmetic line is better for skin care.I'm allergic to clinique.I want to try lancome ?
There must be something in your Clinique products that's giving you a reaction, and the same stuff could be in Lancome. You'll have to take your time and compare ingredients in each brand before purchasing a whole line. You know how much cosmetic products cost now, especially if you're not talking about the Walgreen's special! lol
I have had really good experiences w/ Borghese %26amp; also w/ Sephora cosmetics. From what I hear though, the Bare Minerals line is probably as about as natural as you can get. Chanel is another really nice product line.
When shopping be sure you get someone behind the counter who really knows what they're talking about. Don't be taken in by creative sales pitches %26amp; free gifts. Ask the rep about ';sensitive skin'; products from each line that you browse.
Best wishes, gorgeous!! :)
Many people have reactions to ingredients such as fragrance, sunscreens, or certain dyes. If you can pinpiont exactly what you are reacting to, choosing cosmetics will be an easier task. The best thing to do would be to go to a dermatologist and get an allergy test. If that's not an option, you can do a patch test by applyig the product to a small area of skin, and wait a few hours to see if you have a reaction. Good luck!
You're not allergic to the brand, you're allergic to an ingredient. If you provide more information on exactly what you were allergic to, maybe people can help.
If you are allergic to clinique then lancome will be worse. Clinique is one the only lines i know that is hypo allergenic. Lancome is great but they add more perfumes and dyes than clinique for sure. I would try biotherm or aveda.
Hi, I love Loreal so I would try that even though it's expensive. I would also try Mary K. Okay well I hope that hepls.
I kow of a really good make up line. its sold in my salon. its called glo minerals. once u put this make up on u can't even feel like its on ur face.its pharmacitical make up meaning its not a make up u can buy at a department store.they do have a web site glominerals.com
Buy your favourite brands beauty products from Amazone.com ----
http://naturalbeautytip.blogspot.com/
Free beauty tips on Makeup tricks
Hairstyles %26amp; photo gallery/
hair highlighting//Weightloss /Hairremoval/ etc...
http://geebal.blogspot.com
check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:Acne-pimple cure/Blemishes
http://geebal.blogspot.com
Read...Free Beauty tips on....natural and homemade methods to:
Skincare/Acne-pimple cure/Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/
Wrinkles/Freckles/Steaming/herbal recipe for skin
Haircare/Dandruff/Hairloss/
Hot oil massages/protien treatment/Henna on hair
/Splitends/Oilyhair/Dryhair
Nailcare/Manicure/Pedicure
Eye care/Darkcircles/Puffiness/eyebags
Herbal tips/Herbal recipe
http://geebal.blogspot.com
you should try shiseido
You might wanna find out the ingredient in Clinique that causes you to have this allergic reaction, it's not the brand you're allergic to, it's what in the product.
Almay is a range of make up that is hypo allergenic, you may want to try that.
that might work for you. try talking to a dermatologist, they can recommend some products that you might not be alergic to... they also provide special make-up sometimes that is for sensative skin.
i am allergic to clinique as well. Try mineral makeup line coz it's all natural ingredients and works perfectly on sensitive skin. the best i've tried so far is everyday minerals. you can call it a ';skin care'; product because it does not contain any harsh chemicals, and thus will not cause skin aging,irritation and acne problems. even if you don't completely remove it, it'll still be fine. and it's not pricey,either. they give out free samples for first time customer. you only have to pay shipping and the shipping cost is very reasonable, too.
Try Almay, Lancome adds fragrance and that is a #1 reason for allergic reactions. I agree that you are probably sensitive to some specific ingredient though. I work for Clinique and they are a great co. for sensitive skin types ( I also used to work for Lancome ). Good luck!
If you read this, you don't need to buy expensive skin care lines, and they will likely make you break out. You need non-comodogenic hypo-allergenic irritant-free skin care. The best that I know of is Cetaphil (which gets rave reviews by dermatologists and customers). It has really helped my skin. Report Abuse
Hi,I want to know which cosmetic line is better for skin care.I'm allergic to clinique.I want to try lancome ?
There must be something in your Clinique products that's giving you a reaction, and the same stuff could be in Lancome. You'll have to take your time and compare ingredients in each brand before purchasing a whole line. You know how much cosmetic products cost now, especially if you're not talking about the Walgreen's special! lol
I have had really good experiences w/ Borghese %26amp; also w/ Sephora cosmetics. From what I hear though, the Bare Minerals line is probably as about as natural as you can get. Chanel is another really nice product line.
When shopping be sure you get someone behind the counter who really knows what they're talking about. Don't be taken in by creative sales pitches %26amp; free gifts. Ask the rep about ';sensitive skin'; products from each line that you browse.
Best wishes, gorgeous!! :)
Many people have reactions to ingredients such as fragrance, sunscreens, or certain dyes. If you can pinpiont exactly what you are reacting to, choosing cosmetics will be an easier task. The best thing to do would be to go to a dermatologist and get an allergy test. If that's not an option, you can do a patch test by applyig the product to a small area of skin, and wait a few hours to see if you have a reaction. Good luck!
You're not allergic to the brand, you're allergic to an ingredient. If you provide more information on exactly what you were allergic to, maybe people can help.
If you are allergic to clinique then lancome will be worse. Clinique is one the only lines i know that is hypo allergenic. Lancome is great but they add more perfumes and dyes than clinique for sure. I would try biotherm or aveda.
Hi, I love Loreal so I would try that even though it's expensive. I would also try Mary K. Okay well I hope that hepls.
I kow of a really good make up line. its sold in my salon. its called glo minerals. once u put this make up on u can't even feel like its on ur face.its pharmacitical make up meaning its not a make up u can buy at a department store.they do have a web site glominerals.com
Buy your favourite brands beauty products from Amazone.com ----
http://naturalbeautytip.blogspot.com/
Free beauty tips on Makeup tricks
Hairstyles %26amp; photo gallery/
hair highlighting//Weightloss /Hairremoval/ etc...
http://geebal.blogspot.com
check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:Acne-pimple cure/Blemishes
http://geebal.blogspot.com
Read...Free Beauty tips on....natural and homemade methods to:
Skincare/Acne-pimple cure/Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/
Wrinkles/Freckles/Steaming/herbal recipe for skin
Haircare/Dandruff/Hairloss/
Hot oil massages/protien treatment/Henna on hair
/Splitends/Oilyhair/Dryhair
Nailcare/Manicure/Pedicure
Eye care/Darkcircles/Puffiness/eyebags
Herbal tips/Herbal recipe
http://geebal.blogspot.com
you should try shiseido
You might wanna find out the ingredient in Clinique that causes you to have this allergic reaction, it's not the brand you're allergic to, it's what in the product.
Almay is a range of make up that is hypo allergenic, you may want to try that.
that might work for you. try talking to a dermatologist, they can recommend some products that you might not be alergic to... they also provide special make-up sometimes that is for sensative skin.
i am allergic to clinique as well. Try mineral makeup line coz it's all natural ingredients and works perfectly on sensitive skin. the best i've tried so far is everyday minerals. you can call it a ';skin care'; product because it does not contain any harsh chemicals, and thus will not cause skin aging,irritation and acne problems. even if you don't completely remove it, it'll still be fine. and it's not pricey,either. they give out free samples for first time customer. you only have to pay shipping and the shipping cost is very reasonable, too.
Try Almay, Lancome adds fragrance and that is a #1 reason for allergic reactions. I agree that you are probably sensitive to some specific ingredient though. I work for Clinique and they are a great co. for sensitive skin types ( I also used to work for Lancome ). Good luck!
I'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?
skincare products should I use that is cheaper than MAC, skincare that I would use everyday like facial wash, sunblock, moisturizer, toner, mask, exfoliator and at night some type of cream to avoid wrinkles, and I am not sure if I need any of these stuff, please help I was just using the shower water to clean my face(no soap) at all, nothing, I'm clueless, but would like to be more girly nowI'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?
Hello, i'm 21 and have been using make up and creams since a very early age. i have experimented with alot of products and it is cruical for me to have the basics if i cant afford top dollar items.
MAC is one of the most expensive skin care products and its a wonder you werent turn off buy the price! a face wash that you can use in the shower would be a daily face wash such as Clean and Clear you can purchase a 3 pack which has your cleanse, toner and moisturers - which is done in that order and can be used daily.
You can use an exfoliator such as Nivea Visage exfoliating scrub which kills all the dead skin cells and makes youre face as soft as anything ONCE every 2 weeks.
Priceline is my personal shop for perosnal items from creams to make up to sunblock etc they are really helpful their and some employees actually have qualification standards for helping people like you self find the best skin care for you personal skin type.
i'll give you a quick run down:
- Cleanser, toner and Moisturer - used daily in that order
- anti wrinkle creams - best in morning or night only
- masks - one a month only
- exfoliator - once every 2 weeks
- sunblock- everyday pro long wrinkles and protects your skin, always buy SPF 30 + some cream come with sunscreen already in them
- tinted moisturers is my MUST HAVE ITEM - cheaps light coverage and sunscreen added such as dove comes in beige or honey colour. only $9 Australian.
Hope the above helps.... good luck..... and dont always go for the expensive brand i use a $15 dollar cream and it is a cheaper version of the $30 dollars cream u would use daily. GOOD LUCK!I'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?
I am with kelbel on this one! Try Mary Kay TimeWise Skin Care Products. Kelbel gave you a way to contact her in her answer. Never hurts to try it and try it for free! ~ :o)
Yes, although MAC is really, really good, it is also really expensive. Mary Kay has good skin care products, but they can get expensive also. I like Neutagena's facial products, they are pretty inexpensive and my skin looks great.
Mary Kay skin care has been voted #1 since 1993. You can request samples and try them to see if you like how they feel on your skin with no obligation to buy. I've been a consultant for 6 1/2 years. Let me know if I can help.
It really depends on your skin type. Do you have combination skin (oily in some parts and dry and flaky in others?) dry all around, or oily all around? How about activities...are you in the sun a lot or do exercises?
The best ';basics'; at this age ( and I'm around there) are sunblock (a high number, especially if you are in the sun a lot), moisturizer, gentle face wash, and a blemish killer. These are easy to get and usually returnable from the drugstore. Think about it: with makeup, you can spend thousands of dollars to make yourself look different. Your face is priceless... so maintain it.
Sunblock is important if you are in or out of the sun. Yes, we are all supposed to get some rays, but too much can prematurely wrinkle the skin and dry you out. You may never recover the damage that the sun has done (not to sound scary, but hey). If you are prone to blemishes and are using an acne medication, you are more sensitive to the sun. Neutragina is usually what I use since it's ultra sensitive to the skin. Look for one especially for the face or something that says it's oil free so it won't give you breakouts. I also use their face makeup and it's pretty good for me (since my skin is more sensitive). It's all relative to how your skin will react but Neutragina is a good start.
Moisturizer helps hydrate the skin. Basically, the chemicals in the moisturizer ';plump up'; the skin and so wha-la less wrinkles. So if you apply it daily, you will keep your skin relatively taunt. You might have a question about ';day'; and ';night'; creams. Night creams don't usually have SPF and they are heavier (more creamy). Day creams are meant to go under makeup so they are lighter and start at 15 SPF. Eye creams are a different formula, because the skin is thinner under your eyes. Start off with an all over one. Something oil-free from Oil of Olay is good.
';Gentle'; face wash is something important. I am suggesting ';gentle'; ( like something from Biore or Neutragina) simply because I don't know your skin type. Something that has a level of Salicylic Acid (2% is the norm) is better especially if you are prone to breakouts. Your skin is not shedding it's cells like it used to so it's good to look into an exfoliate (or use a warm washcloth when washing your face) I have found that St. Ides has a exfoliating face wash that is really good though it's not great for everyday because it can get rough (crushed apricot pits).
Now and then eruptions occur. Benzoyl Peroxide is the best as far as killing the bacteria. It will dry your skin out with overuse (or at least the area you apply it to) Also, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, while you are using it.
Lastly...Bianca Jagger said it best: ';Never go to bed with your makeup on!'; I might be drunker than a skunk or crazy tired but the only thing that's important (other than my teeth) is my face. It really takes only five minutes to wash and prep your face. Consider this too: if you are ';in the moment';...ahem...the next morning, you wouldn't want to wake up looking like you got run over. Exercising with makeup can make breakouts too, so think about just covering your blemishes.
Any other specifics should be handled by an esthetician or a dermatologist. Other fun stuff, like new makeup, techniques and treatments, are found in Allure magazine (The Best Magazine Ever!!!). Enjoy yourself and be girly (as much as you can stand). No one else will treat you as good as yourself. Good Luck
Hi Nina,
Hey! I was a tomboy too! I have recently started to apply make-up (coz I didn't before and I didn't know how!)
I love L'Oreal, and trust me, they have the best of everything that you could possibly need to keep your skin feeling clean, moisturized, and radiant. I have tried most of their day-to-day products, but I haven't tried their wrinkle cream. I don't think you need one now, perhaps you feel so because the fine lines are coming in now. Try Pond's anti-wrinkle eye cream. It does wonders for the delicate skin around your eyes.
Good luck!
MAC is great but def costly. I like apricot scrub, u can get it at walmart. I also like neutrogena.
I actually like the Clean%26amp;Clear line of facial cleansers myself, being a young woman of color with combo skin I found that the facial scrub %26amp; the cream cleanser makes my face feel soft smooth %26amp; non-dry...But, as an added backup esp. if leaving the house right after cleansing/scrubbing I use all natural Shea Butter{farmers market on crenshaw%26amp;slauson every saturday L.A. area} it makes my skin feel moisturized %26amp; smooth all day long and well into the night sometimes the naxt day also after I cleanse....{Just make sure its really all natural Shea Butter straight from the Shea Nut; the color should be a creamy yellow with a small hint of caramel/otherwise it's natural Shea Butter plus somthing else which doesn't work the same} TRust me if you needed all of those products it wouldn't have taken you 27 years to figure it out, hope I helped a little bit{considering I might still have some work to do I'm only 23}
I just want to scream CLINIQUE to you from CT! :) I can't say enough about all there products...there yellow mild soap bar, 7 day scrub and there yellow moistuiser...Go to the mall to Macy's and have them look at your skin and tell you. They have all the products you are looking for!!! Do not just use water, that will never get your face clean. It's ok your learning! :) no sweat!..that's why we're here! :) Also if you have mild acne I would suggest the Proactiv 3 piece set, I do not have any acne but I use it often. Look at Clinique, if that is not in your budget look at your local drug store for the 3 step by ALMAY! I have hear a good word about that also! :) I won't use any MAC skincare except makeup remover. That is just me. It also depends on your skin type, oily, combo...that is why I would go to macy's or a place like that in the mall and have someone show you. :) GOOD LUCK!
You should try at least 3 types of any skin products. You can be allergic to some brands, so it's best to do a trial and error.
For facial wash, try Neutrogena, Clearasil, and Clean %26amp; Clear. Right now I use clearasil but all 3 works for me w/o
allergy reactions.
For sunblock, I never used anything than Banana Boat b/c it's available everywhere. make sure you get at Least spf-30 (the higher #, the better).
For moisturizer/lotion, I use Aveeno. It's a daily firming moisturizing lotion, hypoallergenic, and it smells really good too. Since ur only 27, don't use any of that ';wrinkle'; products etc... You don't need it yet, just eat alot of vegetables and try not to be too stressed in life.
All of them are affordable so you should try them :)
*Clinique, Mac, and Mary Kay products are expensive, but they also work great.
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oriflames and Aroma magics products are really very good.. dey are better than dis Mac and oder company's pro . they are available for each and every type of skin
I can appreciate that sometimes money is a factor in dealing with things like makeup, haircare and skin care...but trust me if there's one area you don't want to skimp in: its skincare. I mean...makeup only does the trick for so long...at the end of the day (or say...when you're 60) you want GOOD skin! I use MAC moisturizer, Studiocream, but for cleanser I use Cetaphil. My dermatologist told me to use it when I was about 8 (I've had a hard time with my skin since I was a little girl) and I've been using it ever since. Try it..I mean you'll be out what..$8...if you hate it?! But if you can, don't go cheap when it comes to skin care...your skin will thank you much later on down the line!
MAC is the best
clinique three step. once you get the products they last for awhile.
l'oreal works good for me. i have relatively dry skin and i use their products such as the night cream and the sunblock. oh and their facial wash, too. ponds is much cheaper and works for those with oilier skin bec it's stronger than l'oreal. whatever you choose to use, make sure you do a skin test first to see if you're allergic to the product
It depends on your skin type. There is oily (experiencing shine all over the face), normal/combo (shine on nose, forehead and sometimes chin (t-zone) and skin feels tight after washing), dry (no shine at all, flakiness) or sensitive (stinging and redness on the face sometimes from using products). Let me know which is your skin type and I'll let you know which products to use. and if you are wondering about how to find out which products are best for you, I would recommend buying a makeup book like Instyle Getting Gorgeous and visiting Makeupalley.com
Hello, i'm 21 and have been using make up and creams since a very early age. i have experimented with alot of products and it is cruical for me to have the basics if i cant afford top dollar items.
MAC is one of the most expensive skin care products and its a wonder you werent turn off buy the price! a face wash that you can use in the shower would be a daily face wash such as Clean and Clear you can purchase a 3 pack which has your cleanse, toner and moisturers - which is done in that order and can be used daily.
You can use an exfoliator such as Nivea Visage exfoliating scrub which kills all the dead skin cells and makes youre face as soft as anything ONCE every 2 weeks.
Priceline is my personal shop for perosnal items from creams to make up to sunblock etc they are really helpful their and some employees actually have qualification standards for helping people like you self find the best skin care for you personal skin type.
i'll give you a quick run down:
- Cleanser, toner and Moisturer - used daily in that order
- anti wrinkle creams - best in morning or night only
- masks - one a month only
- exfoliator - once every 2 weeks
- sunblock- everyday pro long wrinkles and protects your skin, always buy SPF 30 + some cream come with sunscreen already in them
- tinted moisturers is my MUST HAVE ITEM - cheaps light coverage and sunscreen added such as dove comes in beige or honey colour. only $9 Australian.
Hope the above helps.... good luck..... and dont always go for the expensive brand i use a $15 dollar cream and it is a cheaper version of the $30 dollars cream u would use daily. GOOD LUCK!I'm 27, never took care of my skin, tomboy, but I bought MAC cosmetics recently and was wondering what?
I am with kelbel on this one! Try Mary Kay TimeWise Skin Care Products. Kelbel gave you a way to contact her in her answer. Never hurts to try it and try it for free! ~ :o)
Yes, although MAC is really, really good, it is also really expensive. Mary Kay has good skin care products, but they can get expensive also. I like Neutagena's facial products, they are pretty inexpensive and my skin looks great.
Mary Kay skin care has been voted #1 since 1993. You can request samples and try them to see if you like how they feel on your skin with no obligation to buy. I've been a consultant for 6 1/2 years. Let me know if I can help.
It really depends on your skin type. Do you have combination skin (oily in some parts and dry and flaky in others?) dry all around, or oily all around? How about activities...are you in the sun a lot or do exercises?
The best ';basics'; at this age ( and I'm around there) are sunblock (a high number, especially if you are in the sun a lot), moisturizer, gentle face wash, and a blemish killer. These are easy to get and usually returnable from the drugstore. Think about it: with makeup, you can spend thousands of dollars to make yourself look different. Your face is priceless... so maintain it.
Sunblock is important if you are in or out of the sun. Yes, we are all supposed to get some rays, but too much can prematurely wrinkle the skin and dry you out. You may never recover the damage that the sun has done (not to sound scary, but hey). If you are prone to blemishes and are using an acne medication, you are more sensitive to the sun. Neutragina is usually what I use since it's ultra sensitive to the skin. Look for one especially for the face or something that says it's oil free so it won't give you breakouts. I also use their face makeup and it's pretty good for me (since my skin is more sensitive). It's all relative to how your skin will react but Neutragina is a good start.
Moisturizer helps hydrate the skin. Basically, the chemicals in the moisturizer ';plump up'; the skin and so wha-la less wrinkles. So if you apply it daily, you will keep your skin relatively taunt. You might have a question about ';day'; and ';night'; creams. Night creams don't usually have SPF and they are heavier (more creamy). Day creams are meant to go under makeup so they are lighter and start at 15 SPF. Eye creams are a different formula, because the skin is thinner under your eyes. Start off with an all over one. Something oil-free from Oil of Olay is good.
';Gentle'; face wash is something important. I am suggesting ';gentle'; ( like something from Biore or Neutragina) simply because I don't know your skin type. Something that has a level of Salicylic Acid (2% is the norm) is better especially if you are prone to breakouts. Your skin is not shedding it's cells like it used to so it's good to look into an exfoliate (or use a warm washcloth when washing your face) I have found that St. Ides has a exfoliating face wash that is really good though it's not great for everyday because it can get rough (crushed apricot pits).
Now and then eruptions occur. Benzoyl Peroxide is the best as far as killing the bacteria. It will dry your skin out with overuse (or at least the area you apply it to) Also, sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, while you are using it.
Lastly...Bianca Jagger said it best: ';Never go to bed with your makeup on!'; I might be drunker than a skunk or crazy tired but the only thing that's important (other than my teeth) is my face. It really takes only five minutes to wash and prep your face. Consider this too: if you are ';in the moment';...ahem...the next morning, you wouldn't want to wake up looking like you got run over. Exercising with makeup can make breakouts too, so think about just covering your blemishes.
Any other specifics should be handled by an esthetician or a dermatologist. Other fun stuff, like new makeup, techniques and treatments, are found in Allure magazine (The Best Magazine Ever!!!). Enjoy yourself and be girly (as much as you can stand). No one else will treat you as good as yourself. Good Luck
Hi Nina,
Hey! I was a tomboy too! I have recently started to apply make-up (coz I didn't before and I didn't know how!)
I love L'Oreal, and trust me, they have the best of everything that you could possibly need to keep your skin feeling clean, moisturized, and radiant. I have tried most of their day-to-day products, but I haven't tried their wrinkle cream. I don't think you need one now, perhaps you feel so because the fine lines are coming in now. Try Pond's anti-wrinkle eye cream. It does wonders for the delicate skin around your eyes.
Good luck!
MAC is great but def costly. I like apricot scrub, u can get it at walmart. I also like neutrogena.
I actually like the Clean%26amp;Clear line of facial cleansers myself, being a young woman of color with combo skin I found that the facial scrub %26amp; the cream cleanser makes my face feel soft smooth %26amp; non-dry...But, as an added backup esp. if leaving the house right after cleansing/scrubbing I use all natural Shea Butter{farmers market on crenshaw%26amp;slauson every saturday L.A. area} it makes my skin feel moisturized %26amp; smooth all day long and well into the night sometimes the naxt day also after I cleanse....{Just make sure its really all natural Shea Butter straight from the Shea Nut; the color should be a creamy yellow with a small hint of caramel/otherwise it's natural Shea Butter plus somthing else which doesn't work the same} TRust me if you needed all of those products it wouldn't have taken you 27 years to figure it out, hope I helped a little bit{considering I might still have some work to do I'm only 23}
I just want to scream CLINIQUE to you from CT! :) I can't say enough about all there products...there yellow mild soap bar, 7 day scrub and there yellow moistuiser...Go to the mall to Macy's and have them look at your skin and tell you. They have all the products you are looking for!!! Do not just use water, that will never get your face clean. It's ok your learning! :) no sweat!..that's why we're here! :) Also if you have mild acne I would suggest the Proactiv 3 piece set, I do not have any acne but I use it often. Look at Clinique, if that is not in your budget look at your local drug store for the 3 step by ALMAY! I have hear a good word about that also! :) I won't use any MAC skincare except makeup remover. That is just me. It also depends on your skin type, oily, combo...that is why I would go to macy's or a place like that in the mall and have someone show you. :) GOOD LUCK!
You should try at least 3 types of any skin products. You can be allergic to some brands, so it's best to do a trial and error.
For facial wash, try Neutrogena, Clearasil, and Clean %26amp; Clear. Right now I use clearasil but all 3 works for me w/o
allergy reactions.
For sunblock, I never used anything than Banana Boat b/c it's available everywhere. make sure you get at Least spf-30 (the higher #, the better).
For moisturizer/lotion, I use Aveeno. It's a daily firming moisturizing lotion, hypoallergenic, and it smells really good too. Since ur only 27, don't use any of that ';wrinkle'; products etc... You don't need it yet, just eat alot of vegetables and try not to be too stressed in life.
All of them are affordable so you should try them :)
*Clinique, Mac, and Mary Kay products are expensive, but they also work great.
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oriflames and Aroma magics products are really very good.. dey are better than dis Mac and oder company's pro . they are available for each and every type of skin
I can appreciate that sometimes money is a factor in dealing with things like makeup, haircare and skin care...but trust me if there's one area you don't want to skimp in: its skincare. I mean...makeup only does the trick for so long...at the end of the day (or say...when you're 60) you want GOOD skin! I use MAC moisturizer, Studiocream, but for cleanser I use Cetaphil. My dermatologist told me to use it when I was about 8 (I've had a hard time with my skin since I was a little girl) and I've been using it ever since. Try it..I mean you'll be out what..$8...if you hate it?! But if you can, don't go cheap when it comes to skin care...your skin will thank you much later on down the line!
MAC is the best
clinique three step. once you get the products they last for awhile.
l'oreal works good for me. i have relatively dry skin and i use their products such as the night cream and the sunblock. oh and their facial wash, too. ponds is much cheaper and works for those with oilier skin bec it's stronger than l'oreal. whatever you choose to use, make sure you do a skin test first to see if you're allergic to the product
It depends on your skin type. There is oily (experiencing shine all over the face), normal/combo (shine on nose, forehead and sometimes chin (t-zone) and skin feels tight after washing), dry (no shine at all, flakiness) or sensitive (stinging and redness on the face sometimes from using products). Let me know which is your skin type and I'll let you know which products to use. and if you are wondering about how to find out which products are best for you, I would recommend buying a makeup book like Instyle Getting Gorgeous and visiting Makeupalley.com
What are well-known cosmetic and skin care brands that do not use animal-derived ingredients?
Berts Bees is a completely natural, all organic brand of products...skin and hair care and cosmetics. Akins natural foods sells it, and many walgreens do now as well. Oh, also borders books. It is all completely natural, pure, clean, and actually healthy for your skin. Origins, usually in the mall or dillards, and The Body Shop both make great products that use no animal derived ingredients, the only difference is that these products are not all natural ingredients. There are also other brands of all natural organic products you can browse is any major natural foods/health store. Akins Natural Foods has a return policy on everything, you don't like it, it didn't work, you were allergic, doesn't matter, they'll take it back. Hope you can find something you like.What are well-known cosmetic and skin care brands that do not use animal-derived ingredients?
Go to this website they have a list of every company that does and doesn't test on animals, things that don't come from animals, etc. The main website is http://www.caringconsumer.com/ the specific one is below. http://www.caringconsumer.com/resources_鈥?/a>
Hope that helps out!What are well-known cosmetic and skin care brands that do not use animal-derived ingredients?
the body shop is the only place i know where you can get non-animal derived makeup and not tested on them. others claim to but i am not so sure its not just a marketing tool.
Go to this website they have a list of every company that does and doesn't test on animals, things that don't come from animals, etc. The main website is http://www.caringconsumer.com/ the specific one is below. http://www.caringconsumer.com/resources_鈥?/a>
Hope that helps out!What are well-known cosmetic and skin care brands that do not use animal-derived ingredients?
the body shop is the only place i know where you can get non-animal derived makeup and not tested on them. others claim to but i am not so sure its not just a marketing tool.
Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care & cosmetic products?
I know Dermologica is free from animal test, but I don't see much results by using the product. I'm using a few other companies skin care product but my enquiry emails about animal test never gets reply. Any other recommendation?
I'm afraid to see something like this:
http://www.marscandykills.com/?c=strmvid鈥?/a>Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care %26amp; cosmetic products?
The stark reality is that all the companies do tests on animals...maybe even Dermologica...the question is, to what degree.....they have to do tests on animals, otherwise you get ';no results';, as you have experienced.Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care %26amp; cosmetic products?
I don't know where is the origin of Dermalogica. For me, the best cosmetic/beauty products line are made in France. Try Yves Rocher products (highly recommended, sold at Sunway Pyramid) and Clarins. Superb results.
Body Shop product
Body shop
Clorox and Fab.
I'm afraid to see something like this:
http://www.marscandykills.com/?c=strmvid鈥?/a>Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care %26amp; cosmetic products?
The stark reality is that all the companies do tests on animals...maybe even Dermologica...the question is, to what degree.....they have to do tests on animals, otherwise you get ';no results';, as you have experienced.Any recommendation ';free from animal test'; skin care %26amp; cosmetic products?
I don't know where is the origin of Dermalogica. For me, the best cosmetic/beauty products line are made in France. Try Yves Rocher products (highly recommended, sold at Sunway Pyramid) and Clarins. Superb results.
Body Shop product
Body shop
Clorox and Fab.
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