How do you make your skin smooth and flawless?

[LetThemEatCake]

What SK-II products do you use? I'm starting to get obsessed and fanatical about them. I bathe in the pitera from the Facial Treatment Masks.

 

[Street_a_Licious]

i remember from some HK gossip mags that SK-II products contain too many heavy metals or something along those lines.

dunno if they changed the formula since then, but i'd be careful before i throw toxic waste on my skin...

 

[LetThemEatCake]

I havent heard that of SK-II and I do a ton of research on what I use. I always look at ingredients before using a product. The only thing that keeps me from wanting to buy more than The Facial Treatment Essence and the masks is that they are owned by Max Factor. I use these products so little anyways though because I mostly put La Prairie and Natura Bisse on my face that I'm not concerned until I see some further proof.

 

[izzie stevens]

what's sk-ii?

 

[seanutbutter]

^ A Japanese beauty brand, according to its article on Wikipedia.

 

[izzie stevens]

^ thank you!

also, i heard the funniest conversation between two girls at sephora today. one of them was telling the other that japanese women shave their faces and that that is why they have beautiful skin, because it's a method of exfoliation.

is there truth behind that?

 

[Street_a_Licious]

i don't think that's what japanese women do tbh....

but shaving the face IS a method of exfoliation.

 

[Dulcisima]

I wasn’t implying that Japanese women use SK II!! Lool it was a form of saying that its made in Japan and Japanese women take good care of their skin….they are very cautious of skin care…
Letthemeatthecake , SK II did a lot of research before releasing it to the international market infact they were very hesitant to release it in Europe and US ( at first) because of the whole patent copyright thing. But their products are simply out of this world, I have noticed an obvious difference in my skin. Although I have to admit I use la prairie as well , the under eye caviar luxe product…I am a sucker of skin care….=)
Let them eat the cake…I use the cleaning ritual, with the skin gel cleaner ( that removes the make up) face wash, toner, then there is the “rice product” I think its called facial essences GOD that’s amazing…then I use the vitamin C cream…

 

[Kora]

My skin is on the oily side, but I keep it clean and clear with:
Sonya Dakar Bergamot cleanser or Clinique mild gel gleanser for oily skin 2 x a day
Sonya Dakar Omega-3 oil (at night only)
Clinique SPF 15 lotion Oil free (i've been using spf since I was 15)
Clinique Eye cream or gel in the summer.
Sonya Dakar Decongestant scrub -3 times a week
Kiehl's Blue astringent for removing blackheads every or ever other night
Clinique Yellow Moisturizer.

I dring tons of water, don't wear make-up (except eyes & lipgloss) if I use a bronzer or blush it's from Bare Minerals-this way it won't clog my pores. I've always stayed out of sun, i only tan when i get super fair, other wise I sometimes use self tanner's from Clarin's.
I also get a Salicylic Acid facials 2 x times a year, and regular facials in between. My estetician also suggested an spf 15 eye cream which I may buy in the gel version.

And I will buy/use anything that is all natural!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MichelleYue]

I'm grateful that I have pretty much clear skin. I start off with the Brown's Emporium toner, then Cetaphil lotion, then Brown's Emporium skin tint foundation. That's it! Sometimes I wear some blush in Orgasm by NARS, for days when I haven't had enough sleep.

 

[MichelleYue]

^ oops it's Molton Brown's Emporium* "

 

[Dulcisima]

i don't think that's what japanese women do tbh....

but shaving the face IS a method of exfoliation.

Ouch I just imagined slitting my cheek accidentally!

 

[misstarshine]

^lol

I drink a cup of warm water with a squeeze of lemon first thing in the morning. It works 100% for me (when i can be bothered).

 

[Street_a_Licious]

i dry out my skin every night with Clinique's Step 2.

i wake up with the most tense skin, but slather some moisturizer on top and it feels good again.

 

[Labeladdict2]

I have been blessed with pretty good skin (I'm fair complexion/African American w/good genetics). I just turned 40 and I continue to do what I've always done......
1) cleanse and moisturize morning and bedtime(I use Olay/Clinique/Garnier Nutritionist, all of them....)*you don't have to use $200 moisturizers*
2) drink lots, lots of water..no soda! *it's bad for your skin*
3) SP30 sunblock
4) Rest and avoid stress if at all possible

I'm 40 but everyone I meet swears 30 years old, but that's again thanks to Mom and Grandmother

 

[Labeladdict2]

^ thank you!

also, i heard the funniest conversation between two girls at sephora today. one of them was telling the other that japanese women shave their faces and that that is why they have beautiful skin, because it's a method of exfoliation.

is there truth behind that?

What?! OMG that's interesting.........but if they look good. I'll skip that thanks......

 

[XxpinktinksxX]

For me it's simple...

Always, always take make-up off before bed. If i don't then my skin just goes all awful. So that's a must for me!!

 

[misstarshine]

(I use Olay/Clinique/Garnier Nutritionist, all of them....)*you don't have to use $200 moisturizers*

I'm using Estee Lauder at the moment and i don't think its as good as my trusty Olay

 

[Adebrah]

I'm Not Gonna Lie, I Get A Facial Once Every Month. The Best Skin Care Out There Right Now Are Dermalogica And Valmont. They Are Used Used By Celebrities And People With High Social Status. Although A Little Expensive, A 30ml Valmont Radiance Cream, Costs About $170, They Work Wonders!!!!

 

[Adebrah]

Oops.. Sorry For The Errors!! I Was Typing Too Fast