Replenix CF Green Tea Serum with caffeine USP
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Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:56 am

Replenix Serum CF Green Tea 90% Polyphenol Isolates - Fortified with Caffeine USP

I bought this after reading reviews on MUA. I've been using this over my vitamin C serum the last few weeks and I'm loving it! Dancing

It's a great moisture boosting serum and has a lovely gel texture which melts right into the skin. I actually don't think that I need the extra moisture but I use this because it's so pleasant and soothing. I will definitely be buying this again. It comes in a pump bottle that dispenses just the right amount of the yellowy tinged gel with one pump. I have noticed that the gel does have a tendency to solidify in the pump so every so often I get a squirt of gel with some beige/yellowy flakes in it. That's pretty much my only gripe with it so far. Btw, this also comes in a cream version but I have not tried it.

That's pretty much all I can say about it - it's basic but feels great on the skin! But what on earth is caffeine USP Question

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Ingredients: purified water, 90% polyphenol isloate of cammelia sinensis leaf, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, cucumber extract, chamomile extract, triethanolamine, polysorbate 20, carbomer, methylparaben, diazolidinyl urea, tetrasodium EDTA. *Polyohenols include: EGCG, EGC, ECG, EC.

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:38 am

I have been using the regular Replenix Serum I wonder if this is the same thing. it has Green Tea 90% Polyphenol Isolates & Hyaluaronic Acid. It has reduced all the redness in my face. Masby the shipping to Aust was more than the Dr H cost even the cheap way. So I have been using it with Jurlique powder on top and no oil anymore. Sorry for the delayed response.

Dale

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:05 pm

Mabsy - caffeine is normally used for de-puffing and tightening because of the tannin's in it. Same idea as putting tea-bags on your eyes in the morning for puffy eyes, and coffee ground scrubs for cellulite. On the face I would imagine it would be specifically for a tightening effect! Smile

Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:40 pm

red head - I think what you're using is similar but it's not the same. It doesn't have the caffeine in it and also seems to have HA lower down the list of ingredients. How are you liking the serum though? For comparison, here is the ingredient list of the serum you are using:

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Water, 90% Polyphenol Isolate, Bisabolol, Cucumber Extract, Chamomile Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Polysorbate-20, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxetol, Tetrasodium EDTA.

Don't worry about the Dr H makeup - I had a feeling it could be a fair bit more than you expected. I'm glad you're finding it fine with the Jurlique silk dust. This is what I am using it with as well most days and I'm very happy with it! That's one of the coming up items on the "review list".

Sportygirl - thank you! That makes sense though I don't feel any tightening effect but I just love how it feels on the skin - can't quite describe it. Any idea what the "USP" stands for?

free skin care · Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:30 pm

Mabsy -- USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia.

This is from their website usp.org

Who We Are

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the United States. USP sets standards for the quality of these products and works with healthcare providers to help them reach the standards. USP's standards are also recognized and used in many other countries outside the United States. These standards have been helping to ensure good pharmaceutical care for people throughout the world for more than 185 years.

Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:24 pm

Ah, I see! Thank you Hope!

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:34 am

The serum helps take any redness away from my cheeks and my face seems clearer (texature wise) I noticed on one of the web sites that they have a 5X and 10x A serum I think its Derm Store.com anyway that looks interesting. Has anyone tried the TNS Skin Medic serum that costs aroung $150?

Anyway will keep you posted.

Red Head: normal/sensitive no breakouts most of the time

free skin care · Mon Apr 24, 2006 4:36 am

They sell it at EDS and it gets great reviews. Anyone tried it and what do you think? Always looking for a anti-aging serum.

47yr old normal/sometimes sensitive few breakouts

free skin care · Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:15 pm

I have been wanting to try this product for ages. Mabsy or fellow Australians which website did you purchase this from and was the postage costly?

TIA Smile

Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:39 am

pal wrote:

I have been wanting to try this product for ages. Mabsy or fellow Australians which website did you purchase this from and was the postage costly?

TIA Smile

Which, the Replenix? I got it from SkinWest but would not recommend it. I've had a few problems with them and, in fact, that reminds me that I am still waiting on a refund! Mad

I'd better get on to them about this tonight.

free skin care · Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:22 am

They sell Replenix @ Dermastore.com I don't know if they ship overseas but they have the full line. Also most derm office sell it.

free skin care · Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:39 pm

I've been looking at this product but most websites list two versions, but I can't find the difference, except that one is pictured in a box and one is not.. it shouldn't matter which one I choose right?

Skin-etc.com lists the cheapest price for this so far, but do you think the 120% price protection from Skinwest would come through 'successfully' or will it be quite troublesome?

Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:53 pm

miranets - there should be a version with the caffeine UPS and one without. There is also a cream version (of both of those I think).

I have never used the price guarantee with SkinWest (or any other company come to think of it) but I will be finding a different place to repurchase this from....

free skin care · Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:00 am

Thanks Mabsy for pointing that out.. I have been doing so much shopping online that I've become delirious and couldn't see the difference between CREAM and SERUM.

free skin care · Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:13 pm

Yes Mabsy the Replenix Green Tea Serum. Sorry I wasnt percise in my first reply. Thank you for the warning I stay clear of skinwest and check some of the other sites mentioned. If only every site was a simply to order from as EDS Very Happy

Well I do hope your refunds comes through shortly

Thanks again

free skin care · Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:24 am

I use Replenix Green Tea cream with caffiene, i found the serum was too drying so i switched.
This cream is the best cream i have ever used.

I have oily/sensitive skin and this is the only product that has worked for my skin.

Its a shame EDS do not sell their product line (TOPIX).

Green Tea polyphenols are 20x more effective than vitamin c and 50 times more effective than Vitamin E.

some information on green tea benefits http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/green-tea-000255.htm

free skin care · Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:30 am

miranets wrote:

Thanks Mabsy for pointing that out.. I have been doing so much shopping online that I've become delirious and couldn't see the difference between CREAM and SERUM.

The difference betwen the 2 products are the serum is designed for oilier skin and the cream is designed for drier skin.

Try this link which gives more info

http://www.topixskincare.com/displayProducts.asp?DisplayType=MFG&Criteria=Replenix_by_Topix

free skin care · Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:10 pm

I have been using the Topix Replenix cream CF for a few weeks and I love it! It has dramatically reduced any redness I have on my skin. I find the cream is not very moisturizing though.

free skin care · Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:10 am

Skincarerx sells this brand, you can use MUA20 for 20% anytime.
I have been wanting to try this serum, cant decided between with caffeine or not.

free skin care · Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:37 pm

I bought the one with Caffeine which Dr Baumann recommended for me. It apparantly has more antioxidant activity, and is also more firming.

free skin care · Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:42 am

I am going to try the one with caffeine after reading this article Dr B just wrote about caffeine:

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/skintype/14890/caffeine-prevents-skin-cancer/;_ylt=AivPsI8rN1j5TkO0k7vkZZvd1IZ4

free skin care · Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:02 pm

I have been using this for 2 weeks now. It has really reduced the redness I have. It goes on smoothly and absorbs really quick. I think this is a keeper Very Happy

Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:11 pm

i need an eye cream, so thx for the review.
I am sold

free skin care · Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:54 pm

cangyue_1901 wrote:

i need an eye cream, so thx for the review.
I am sold

I'm using the serum and do use it around my eyes but you will need a moisturizer if your skin is dry.

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