Who has given you the best skin care advice?

PrincessGina · 03-09-2005

I have combination skin, but have been using Clarins cleanser and toner for sensitive skin for a while after my skin reacted badly to another make of toner - now that this has healed up, I really need to go back to using stuff for combination skin.

Fancying a change, I spent ages going round various Chanel counters today, and each time got advised a different cleanse, tone and moisture routine!!

Im so confused, and pretty angry as well as their skin care is not cheap, and I can't afford to waste money on something that might not be right for me.

Sorry to rant, just wondered if anyone had any advice or similar experiences?

sofialuv · 03-09-2005

I usually advise myself trough magazines and books!
I really think that most of the times SA´s tell you what they "think" and it´s not really their knowledge they are sharing, as they are not beauticians or dermatologists.

Analise your skin carefully and trough a month and read about the skin types, then, it´s a matter of trial and error!

I stopped using oily skin products too late i guess. Until you are on your mid twenties, people are allways saying we have oily/combination skin, wich is really a lie.
And i found i got better skin using normal/dry skin products than when i was using products for combination skin.

Of course i get oilier on the T-zone, but everybody does unless you have babies skin.
And that is easily solutioned using some loose powder and some mattifying sheets, no need to use a moisturizer for this.
But that is just me and my skin.

Hipkitten · 03-09-2005

The best skin care advice comes from:

a) my mom: Who, even at 57, has the most beautiful skin on this planet.

b) my aesthetician: Gives the greatest advice, knows my skin like the back of her hand, and is up on all the latest/greatest products.

c) tFS: Seriously. I've gotten some of the best advice/product info. from simply pursuing this site.

closettherapy · 07-09-2005

Yeah~ I've found that taking advice from a complete stranger (especially one that sells beauty products) will never work. Everybody's skin is too different. My best method is to experiment.

Plastic'sWife · 07-09-2005

as far as products go, Makeupally.com...

skin care itself aside from products- is thru experience like everyone has stated...

Becky_da_da_da · 08-09-2005

For me its been through trial and error.

I remember a bad experience though, I went to Lancome for a whole new skincare range. I spent £60 only to find it was terrible. Everything was just mixed up - I had a toner for oily skin and moisturiser for very dry skin. I hadn't noticed this because I just took what she said to be right.

Though the best person to give me advice was my mum... I guess because they went through it all when they were younger too

Golden_butterfly · 08-09-2005

I learned by using diffrent products and doing some research on skincare.

India · 08-09-2005

a few weeks ago on holiday in Biarittz I just started to eat really healthily because it was difficult to snack on junk food as I was at the beach all day. literally within just 10days my skin went from being really rough and blotchy with loads of under skin spots to COMPLETELY clear... Then when I got home I started eating unhealthily again and my skin went back to how it was before, so now I'm sticking to just eating fruit, vegetables, fish and chicken and I can really notice the difference again. Also drink at least 2litres of water a day.

PrincessGina · 09-09-2005

Thanks everyone, Im gonna finish the Clarins cleanser I have, then I am thinking of trying Eve Lom cleanser as I have heard so much about it. Then I guess its just a case of trial and error

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PrincessGina windowshopping Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 38	Who has given you the best skin care advice? I have combination skin, but have been using Clarins cleanser and toner for sensitive skin for a while after my skin reacted badly to another make of toner - now that this has healed up, I really need to go back to using stuff for combination skin. Fancying a change, I spent ages going round various Chanel counters today, and each time got advised a different cleanse, tone and moisture routine!! Im so confused, and pretty angry as well as their skin care is not cheap, and I can't afford to waste money on something that might not be right for me. Sorry to rant, just wondered if anyone had any advice or similar experiences?

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sofialuv \|/mirror queen\\| Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Europe Gender: femme Posts: 1,651	I usually advise myself trough magazines and books! I really think that most of the times SA´s tell you what they "think" and it´s not really their knowledge they are sharing, as they are not beauticians or dermatologists. Analise your skin carefully and trough a month and read about the skin types, then, it´s a matter of trial and error! I stopped using oily skin products too late i guess. Until you are on your mid twenties, people are allways saying we have oily/combination skin, wich is really a lie. And i found i got better skin using normal/dry skin products than when i was using products for combination skin. Of course i get oilier on the T-zone, but everybody does unless you have babies skin. And that is easily solutioned using some loose powder and some mattifying sheets, no need to use a moisturizer for this. But that is just me and my skin. __________________ Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.

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Hipkitten Diamond Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: An inspired mind Gender: femme Posts: 4,297	The best skin care advice comes from: a) my mom: Who, even at 57, has the most beautiful skin on this planet. b) my aesthetician: Gives the greatest advice, knows my skin like the back of her hand, and is up on all the latest/greatest products. c) tFS: Seriously. I've gotten some of the best advice/product info. from simply pursuing this site. __________________ There is a special place in hell for women who do not help other women. ~Madeleine Albright

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closettherapy rising star Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: femme Posts: 119	Yeah~ I've found that taking advice from a complete stranger (especially one that sells beauty products) will never work. Everybody's skin is too different. My best method is to experiment. __________________ outfit of the day //closettherapyblog.com

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Plastic'sWife fashion elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I would trade OC for Miami Gender: femme Posts: 2,573	as far as products go, Makeupally.com... skin care itself aside from products- is thru experience like everyone has stated... __________________ Eat your salad no dessert

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Becky_da_da_da trendsetter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London Gender: femme Posts: 1,159	For me its been through trial and error. I remember a bad experience though, I went to Lancome for a whole new skincare range. I spent £60 only to find it was terrible. Everything was just mixed up - I had a toner for oily skin and moisturiser for very dry skin. I hadn't noticed this because I just took what she said to be right. Though the best person to give me advice was my mum... I guess because they went through it all when they were younger too __________________ Someday you will find me Caught beneath the landslide In a champagne supernova A champagne supernova in the sky

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Golden_butterfly The mod squad Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LaLa Land Posts: 3,765	I learned by using diffrent products and doing some research on skincare. __________________ If Oprah WinfreymarriedDeepak Chopra, she'd be OprahChopra.

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India front row Join Date: Jun 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 259	a few weeks ago on holiday in Biarittz I just started to eat really healthily because it was difficult to snack on junk food as I was at the beach all day. literally within just 10days my skin went from being really rough and blotchy with loads of under skin spots to COMPLETELY clear... Then when I got home I started eating unhealthily again and my skin went back to how it was before, so now I'm sticking to just eating fruit, vegetables, fish and chicken and I can really notice the difference again. Also drink at least 2litres of water a day.

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PrincessGina windowshopping Join Date: Aug 2005 Gender: femme Posts: 38	Thanks everyone, Im gonna finish the Clarins cleanser I have, then I am thinking of trying Eve Lom cleanser as I have heard so much about it. Then I guess its just a case of trial and error