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Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:17 am  |
First off, I have to say what a great company DHC is-- CS: they answered some questions I had promptly via email. Shipping: free shipping on orders over $75, plus they shipped my package the SAME DAY I ordered it, and it came two days later! Products: they put on monthly sales, so I can save on what I need, but still get top notch products.
Ok, so my order included Deep Cleansing Oil: A lot of you already know about this product, but it's one I order again and again. It removes makeup, sunscreen, anything you have on your face that you want off. It also helps to keep the oilies away on my combo skin, and cleanses away any blackheads I might have on my nose.
I also ordered Emollient Balm for a daily moisturizer. Its texture is light, but my skin drinks it up. It has a ton of skin quenching ingredients-- olive oil, squalene, hydrolyzed collagen, royal jelly, and the list goes on. The natural scent of the product put me off a bit-- I don't even know how to describe it. It almost smells like milk. But the scent doesn't stay on my skin. The packaging on this is wonderful too-- it comes in an elegant frosted glass bottle. Not good for traveling, but looks great on my vanity!
Balancing Lotion: I ordered this toner because it has glycolic acid in it, and it supposed to control excess sebum production. I've noticed that since using this, my skin is more even-toned and a scant less oily on my t-zone. It has no scent whatsoever, which I guess is a draw back because I like my toners to have a nice scent. The packaging on this one I'm not sure about-- it comes in a heavy frosted glass bottle, and you have to shake it out onto a cotton pad. If I order this again, I don't think I'll order the big 6oz bottle, but the 'triple minis' which are in little plastic bottles.
I also tried a couple of their boosters-- the Vitamin B and the Hyaluronic acid powders. These are interesting, powder to liquid products. I haven't quite got the hang of how I want to use them. I've been mixing the B powder with the emollient balm in the morning (it's supposed to control sebum production with B3). I haven't gotten any new blemishes since I've been doing this, and my skin stays matte longer. I've tried spot treating but the product dissolves in my palm before I have chance to get it on my face. The hyaluronic acid I'm kind of saving for the winter months. I have used it once, mixed with moisturizer, and it left my skin very smooth and plump.
Ok, and the BEST product I ordered was the Q10 Moist Color Base spf 30+ in beige. They market this as a color correcting makeup base, but it's so much more than that. It comes in a few different colors-- pink, yellow, green, beige, and apricot. I was torn between the latter two, but I emailed them with some questions on which would be best for my skintone, and they suggested the beige, which is meant to even out all skintones. I think the best part about this stuff is the sun protection. It has 20% zinc oxide and 12.3% titanium dioxide. I use a small bit of this after moisturizing. It's sort of thin, and a little goes a long way. To me, the beige is almost like a tinted moisturizer. It covers flaws, evens out skin tone... I feel like I could use this as my makeup and nothing else. It also has a lot of great ingredients-- co-Q10, olive oil, alpha-arbutin... I still want to try the apricot, which is supposed to 'enliven pale complexions' and was hoping to get a sample with my order, but they were out of stock!
DHC is such a no frills skincare company, and I love that their products are affordable. I received all of this for under $100. I'm already seeing a cumulative effect of using these products on my skin-- it's more even toned, moisturized, and bright (and I know you're all wondering-- no breakouts  ). And if you don't already, you should definitely subscribe to their monthly catalog-- it comes with up to three free samples of their newest and sale products.
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Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:30 pm |
I agree~
I have been getting thier catalog for over a year. The samples are great. There are only one or two products I personally couldn't use,but one the whole,this is a very nice line. I plan to keep using when my samples run out.
Good results,moderately priced and not too many preservatives. |
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Fair,sensitive,combination, skin. 38 yrs old~ |
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Thu Aug 30, 2007 7:28 am |
| ajax wrote: |
I agree~
I have been getting thier catalog for over a year. The samples are great. There are only one or two products I personally couldn't use,but one the whole,this is a very nice line. I plan to keep using when my samples run out.
Good results,moderately priced and not too many preservatives. |
Do you have any favorite products? |
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Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:05 pm |
Let me see if I can remember....I have been spoiled with the samples I get,and honestly haven't purchsed anything for awhile!!
I know I liked their cleansing oil,protein gel,cleansing foam,seaweed concentrate,Q10ceramide quick,and their peptide cream.I have also used the hair treatment oil and LOVE it.
My favorites have been their extra nighttime moisture(very basic,sinks in well,light)and am seriously thinking about purchasing their Platinum silver nanocoloid cream. I figure I better purchase something soon or I may not keep getting catalogs!
The ones I haven't been impressed with are the wrinkle filler, and the sunscreens(too heavy and left a white film) I also didn't like the Organic Kelp Gel....very sticky and I didn't see results(?).
I hope this isn't too hard to read....I was just sort of thinking of products as I thought of them~
Lisa |
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Fair,sensitive,combination, skin. 38 yrs old~ |
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Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:31 pm |
I have been hit and miss with them. I liked the Cleansing Oil at first, then did not. I do like the Whipped Cleansing Oil, I can throw that in my travel bag without spill worries ( I travel almost weekly for work).
I got the Q10 base in Beige and Yellow - neither worked for me although they felt good on the skin. The beige was just not right and the yellow made my face too pale.
I like the Mild Lotion toner. I love their little lip palettes (Trial size for $2.50) you get 6 colors (I am going from memory) and they last awhile. Easy to throw in the purse.
I, occasionally, use the Rich Moisture thing (white lotion) {again from memory}. I tried the Q10 but did not like it and have a full bottle sitting here. My daughter liked their balancing lotion and oil free moisturizer. I used the Virgin Olive Oil and it was ok.
I do like trying their samples. One they sent last month was awful though - the smell was so nasty - I cannot remember what it was - maybe protein gel?
I tried their Neck Peptide thing and it broke me out. I gave it away.
I think that is it.
Deb |
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Sat Sep 01, 2007 6:36 am |
| damblues wrote: |
I have been hit and miss with them. I liked the Cleansing Oil at first, then did not. I do like the Whipped Cleansing Oil, I can throw that in my travel bag without spill worries ( I travel almost weekly for work).
I got the Q10 base in Beige and Yellow - neither worked for me although they felt good on the skin. The beige was just not right and the yellow made my face too pale.
I like the Mild Lotion toner. I love their little lip palettes (Trial size for $2.50) you get 6 colors (I am going from memory) and they last awhile. Easy to throw in the purse.
I, occasionally, use the Rich Moisture thing (white lotion) {again from memory}. I tried the Q10 but did not like it and have a full bottle sitting here. My daughter liked their balancing lotion and oil free moisturizer. I used the Virgin Olive Oil and it was ok.
I do like trying their samples. One they sent last month was awful though - the smell was so nasty - I cannot remember what it was - maybe protein gel?
I tried their Neck Peptide thing and it broke me out. I gave it away.
I think that is it.
Deb |
They did send the protein gel last month. I tried it-- didn't so much notice the smell... I tried the Royel Jelly extract-- that was smelly.
I want to try the rose treatment oil and rose face mist stuff. They look so decadent, but I wonder if all they do if just smell nice, or if they actually do anything for the skin. |
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Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:32 am |
Royal Jelly - YES that was it. Didn't that smell horrible? I would not want to put that on my face every night. Blech..
I forgot to add the Hair Brushing Foam (YUK made my hair sticky) and the new Hair oil thing they sent out a few months ago (another YUK for me)
BUT I love the cotton pads!! Those are the best I have ever used. I would like to try the Emollient Balm...have you tried that?
Deb |
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Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:43 pm |
| I relly love dhc deep cleanisng oil. it can remove impuruties and makeup and water sunscreen very well but leave my skin soft not dryness. |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:58 am |
| damblues wrote: |
Royal Jelly - YES that was it. Didn't that smell horrible? I would not want to put that on my face every night. Blech..
I forgot to add the Hair Brushing Foam (YUK made my hair sticky) and the new Hair oil thing they sent out a few months ago (another YUK for me)
BUT I love the cotton pads!! Those are the best I have ever used. I would like to try the Emollient Balm...have you tried that?
Deb |
Yes, I reviewed it in this thread. |
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Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:19 am |
[quote="violetanne
Yes, I reviewed it in this thread. [/quote]
LOL - I missed that. You sure did. It is on sale this month (Sept) and I was really interested. I keep trying different moisturizers although I keep going back to Complex 15, my skin keeps soaking it up in certain areas (my temples and forehead seem drier isn't that odd?)
Thanks and sorry I missed it.
Deb |
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