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Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:41 am  |
Hello ladies,
I need some help. I just recieved my IS clinical Active serum, super serum, vit c eye gel and eye cream
I don't know how to use them in my regimen.
I also wanted to know if the serums are watery, mine seem to be watery and not gel form, is that normal?
The active serum also feel icy on my face is that normal too?
Thank you for all your help! |
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Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:21 am |
| Yes, the active feels like that. Kind of like a cooling sensation. I like it, and I liked the feel of the hydracool on top of it. And yes, they are watery. I think that is normal. I can't help you much in way of your routine though. I'm not good at giving recommendations. They are usually wrong and then I feel dumb. HTH, Rae |
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Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:26 am |
| razinkane wrote: |
| Yes, the active feels like that. Kind of like a cooling sensation. I like it, and I liked the feel of the hydracool on top of it. And yes, they are watery. I think that is normal. I can't help you much in way of your routine though. I'm not good at giving recommendations. They are usually wrong and then I feel dumb. HTH, Rae |
Thank you, I appreciate your help!  |
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Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:41 pm |
Adriana,
AM:
cleanse
ISC Superserum everywhere but eyes
ISC Vit C Eye Gel
ISC Hydrocool
ISC Eye Complex
PM:
cleanse
ISC Active
ISC Hydrocool
ISC Eye Complex
Don't forget that a little goes a long way with these products. You don't need to slater it on.
If you still feel really sticky 10-15 mins after applying your Hydrocool, chances are you put on too much product and try cutting back a little.
If you have very dry skin, it's possible you'll need another moisturizer on top of the Hydrocool.
If you're using the Active every night, don't forget to wear some sort of sunscreen protection during the day. You'll put on your sunscreen after the Hydrocool/Eye Complex.
Hope this helps,
Marla |
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Age 41; Oily; Acne prone; Resilient; Currently loving Tazorac, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate and Deep Tissue Repair; Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream |
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Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:42 pm |
Also - yes, the serums are very watery. The Active has menthol in it, which can cause the "icy" feeling.
Marla |
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Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:04 pm |
marla,
Why do I use active in the pm and superserum on pm?
Also, my skin is oily do I still use hydracool? |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:48 am |
Adriana,
You use the Active Serum at night because its a strong exfoliant. For instance, f you were using Retin A in your regimen, you certainly wouldn't use it at night!
It's fine to use HydraCool with oily skin. I also have very oily skin and find that the Hydra Cool is perfect for me. Provides just enough moisture without making my skin more oily.
Do use a sunscreen after your Super Serum and Hydra Cool in the am ! |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 7:10 am |
katee,
If I use Retin-A at night then should I use Active in the morning with Super Serum? Or, should I alternate Active with Retin-A?
TIA! |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:04 am |
| Probably alternate the Active Serum and the Retin A in the beginning. I use Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0 around my eyes at night after I apply my Active Serum and I'm very happy with the results, but in the beginning, I could only use the retinol every other night, and I have very resilient skin! |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:17 am |
| katee wrote: |
| Probably alternate the Active Serum and the Retin A in the beginning. I use Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0 around my eyes at night after I apply my Active Serum and I'm very happy with the results, but in the beginning, I could only use the retinol every other night, and I have very resilient skin! |
Katee, thanks for the info. Your skin sounds just like mine. Oily and resistent. I love for you to tell exactly what your regimen is and the products you use. You look so beautiful in your pictures. I must know your secrets! |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 11:18 am |
| Thanks Katee! Should Active only be used at night and away from Vit. C? |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:25 pm |
| loveskincare wrote: |
| Thanks Katee! Should Active only be used at night and away from Vit. C? |
Vitamin C is typically used in the morning. It's an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals brought on by sun exposure.
It's not to say that Vit C is BAD for your skin if used at night -- it's not. But it does everything it's "supposed" to do if you use it in the morning. I would not layer Vit C (Superserum) with the acids in the Active Serum.
I have very oily skin and still use the Hydrocool in the morning if I plan to wear mineral makeup that day. It gives my skin just the right amount of moisture. I skip the Hydrocool if I use my (liquid) tinted moisturizer.
Marla |
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Age 41; Oily; Acne prone; Resilient; Currently loving Tazorac, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate and Deep Tissue Repair; Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:27 pm |
| loveskincare wrote: |
| Thanks Katee! Should Active only be used at night and away from Vit. C? |
I'm not katee, but I wouldn't use the Active during the day. I'm not sure if it would be BAD for your skin, but I wouldn't want to layer sunscreen/makeup over the Active Serum....just personal preference on my part.
Marla |
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Age 41; Oily; Acne prone; Resilient; Currently loving Tazorac, Kate Somerville ExfoliKate and Deep Tissue Repair; Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:57 pm |
Eeek Adriana, you made me blush! But thank you - that was a very sweet compliment.
My skincare regimen:
AM
Cleanse (usually with neutrogena)
Prevage MD
Super Serum
HydraCool
Eye product (varies - right now I'm trying out the Remergent Microcirculation stuff, but I also have my homemade concoction...)
Sunscreen
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Cleanse
Active Serum
Firming Complex
Eye product (usually I use the ISC Eye stuff first, then Skinceuticals Retinol 1.0 under my eyes, then my magic potion  )
I also have a Baby Quasar which I try to use every other day. More accurately though, I'm lucky if I get to it every third day.
HTH ! |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:20 pm |
Katee,
Thanks! I read your review on the baby quasar and I can't wait to get my hands on one! Thanks for all your help, do you have a thread on your homemade concotions? |
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Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:20 pm |
Marla,
Thanks for all your help too! I think I have a good idea of how to use these products.  |
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Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:20 pm |
OMG! I just read the whole thread and I am going to have to make that concotion. la vie en rose, you are the devil for sharing that with me, I'm spending more money! ahhh!!!! |
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Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:39 am |
| adrianaL wrote: |
| OMG! I just read the whole thread and I am going to have to make that concotion. la vie en rose, you are the devil for sharing that with me, I'm spending more money! ahhh!!!! |
 there *is* a chance that Candy's finally selling this stuff if you're not into DIY. http://www.candessence.com (i've been meaning to ask her myself as i can't get all the actives here in paris). all of her products our made with love, the best ingredients, and more than a bit of je ne sais pas.... as far as i'm concerned, she's a better chef than i could ever be when it comes to DIY. better yet, her products are way more inexpensive than store bought brands. i'm sure the combo of katee's orgasm eye cream and candy's cooking will be superb! |
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Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:08 am |
| la vie en rose wrote: |
| adrianaL wrote: |
| OMG! I just read the whole thread and I am going to have to make that concotion. la vie en rose, you are the devil for sharing that with me, I'm spending more money! ahhh!!!! |
there *is* a chance that Candy's finally selling this stuff if you're not into DIY. http://www.candessence.com (i've been meaning to ask her myself as i can't get all the actives here in paris). all of her products our made with love, the best ingredients, and more than a bit of je ne sais pas.... as far as i'm concerned, she's a better chef than i could ever be when it comes to DIY. better yet, her products are way more inexpensive than store bought brands. i'm sure the combo of katee's orgasm eye cream and candy's cooking will be superb! |
a million thanks for the website!! |
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