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Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:57 am  |
| I've never used C serum before. I think my skin is sensitive, based on how it reacts with low level OTC retinol cream. Please let me know a good brand (and name of product if there's more than one in the product line) of Vitamin C Serum for sensitive skin. Thanks for helping. |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:59 am |
| My skin isn't sensitive and I've never used it myself, but I know the TNS C serum is based on tetra C, which is potent, but billed as totally non-irritating. There are other serums out there that are C ester serums, but I don't think they're particularly effective. |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:48 am |
| katee--what does TNS stand for? |
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about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:54 am |
| I think Vivier is the most gentle ones and it is pretty effective. You just always need to start with a lower percentage. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:11 am |
| I have sensitive skin and I use Emergin C and its great skin is very smooth. I like you thought that some of the serums are harsh but not this one. |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:34 pm |
| skincareaddicted wrote: |
| katee--what does TNS stand for? |
Laughing.... No idea! I actually meant to direct her to the Skin Medica C Serum - they also make TNS Recovery Complex.
thank you for pointing that out to me |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:27 pm |
| So far I like Vivier over Cellex-C and Emergen-C. |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:23 pm |
| I have really sensitive skin and most active serums leave my face red and irritated. However, I'm loving my Vivier C 20%. It really stings my face for about 20 mins after application, but it doesn't leave my face irritated or anything. Prior to Vivier 20%, I was using PSF 10% on and off for about 5 weeks. Although it didn't irritate my skin, it left my skin rather dry. I would suggest Vivier over PSF and to start at a low %. Vivier has a C eye serum in 5%, so if your skin is very sensitive and you've never used vit c before, you can use the eye serum as your face serum instead. |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:45 pm |
| For me so far the best is IS Clinical Super Serum. |
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:35 am |
Great thread!
I also have this problem.
Thanks to everyone. I'm gonna try the Vivier. |
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Mabsy
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Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:47 am |
| My top pick would be Vivier but I have to say that the CSRx also seemed very gentle and it had a 12% concentration instead of the usual 10% starting point. JB C&C serum would also be good for those with really sensitive skin because it's composed of 5% each of two types of different vit Cs, the l-ascorbic of which tends to be the one that potentially irritates more (and this is what Vivier etc are based on). |
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Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:31 am |
| La Roche Posay Active C is a wonderful product -- great for sensitive skin! |
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40 year old (yikes!)/Combo, hormonal, cystic acne-prone skin/Enjoying the sunny days in So. Cal.! |
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Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:36 am |
Thanks so much for starting this thread! I need exactly this kind of product--still not 100% sure if it's vit c or just mere aging that's causing the broken caps to proliferate on my face, but after laying off everyday application of c, I'm about 80% convinced it's the acid. Same thing happened when I realized that SkinCeuticals' cleanser with AHA was also causing them--I stopped it and they receded, somewhat. Evidently my skin does not enjoy daily acid trips.
Katee, on your rec, I'm going to find a tetra c, thanks! It's the 'stinging' that perhaps is the best indication of the acidity's action on the skin, no? So we should avoid those products?
--avalange |
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http://newnaturalbeauty.tumblr.com/ 37, light-toned olive skin, broken caps, normal skin. My staples: Osea cleansing milk, Algae Oil, Advanced Protection Cream, Eyes & Lips, Tata Harper, Julie Hewett makeup, Amazing Cosmetics Powder, & By Terry Light Expert, Burnout, and daily inversion therapy and green smoothies! |
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Wed Apr 04, 2007 1:44 am |
C E Ferulic is working well for me. I have Katee's Triple C serum sample coming to me 
IS Clinicals really irritated mine. Same with SC AOX one. |
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39, in Australia, using retin a, Skin actives I Bright and Antiaging Cream, change sunscreen regularly currently. |
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Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:16 pm |
| What is the precentage of Vitamin C in IS Clinical Super Serum? I am considering purchasing from EDS (I need to anyway) and while they have the free PSF 12% Vitamin C solution and I am wondering how my skin would react to it. I was fine with the IS Clinical super serum but as always, am still looking before I commit to something so expensive when I am about to take on more student loans. Thanks and sorry for the mini-novel. |
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24, fair skin with larger pores, occasional acne and experiencing the first signs of aging--aagh eye crinkles! |
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Thu Apr 05, 2007 4:42 pm |
| Up just found it, its 15% in case any one is interested. |
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24, fair skin with larger pores, occasional acne and experiencing the first signs of aging--aagh eye crinkles! |
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:50 am |
| Vivier lovers, could you please tell me if Vivier C serum easy to store? |
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:53 pm |
| I've tried cellex-c and it was very gentle on my sensitive skin. |
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 8:08 pm |
| I have pretty sensitive skin and have never used any peels or acids on my face because of that, but being 35 I decided it was time to start some preventative measures. Last week I started using Cellex-C and so far no redness, dryness or breakouts. I'm very happy. |
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 5:26 pm |
| avalange wrote: |
Evidently my skin does not enjoy daily acid trips.
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 I like that!!! Funnily enough, my skin LOVES them!!!
Oh, and BTW, I've tried PSF and IS Clinical, and both were good (although skin not really sensitive..). The IS Cilinical range is fabulous on my skin - and wins hands down. |
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:36 pm |
| I have trouble with Vitamin C's too but surprisingly found Candy's Triple C to be non-irritating to my skin. |
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Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:43 pm |
| cellex-c is good! |
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Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:03 am |
| I also recommend you SkinMedica Vitamin C Complex. |
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Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:18 am |
| I just got back from my facial -- first time I've seen my esthetician since adding Vivier 5% vitamin C serum (the one for eyes). She commented that my skin was very very dry and that the vitamin C could be causing my dryness and peeling. I had only used it for 3 mornings in a row about a week and a half ago and my skin has been acting odd ever since. So maybe even that little bit was too much for me. I may only use the vitamin c serum once per week, if even that often. After all, will I get any benefit at all out of using that low concentration so infrequently? |
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Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:22 am |
| I use to use c-effectives and really liked it, it had a more slick and oily like texture than ISC super which feels more water, maybe a serum that feels more oily is better for dry skin. I think obagi makes a very similar product to c-effectives and is quite reasonable in price. I have aslo read that if you acne prone skin you should use a 10% or 15% as a higher dosage of l-absorbic may aggrevate the skin. |
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29, sun lover, oily, dry N flaky, acne scars, ocassional breakouts |
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