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Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:51 am  |
| I have noticed a lot of people recommending vitamin C serums and have found a few DIY recipes in this forum. For those that would prefer purchase a product, does anyone have any recommendations? |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:31 am |
| I recall there are quite a few threads recommending C serums on this forum. Skinceuticals CE seems a popular choice. |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:45 am |
| Yes, Skinceuticals C E Ferulic is excellent. |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:03 am |
| I've been thinking of adding the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic to my Obagi Nu Derm regime. I'm confused as to the new Skinceuticals Phloretin. I wonder why they made an "improved " version, but still recommend using the CE Ferulic with it. I would like to add just one of them, but can't decide.Does anybody know the difference? Why didn't they just make it one product? I've been very happy with the Nu Derm and noticed a Vit C can be used with the program.Anyone know anythingabout this? Thanks in advance. |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:25 pm |
| c4ward - the reviews on MUA all say that the new one is better for oily skin and the other is better for dry. That's the only difference that I've read so far. |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:36 pm |
| Thanks Tamgirl! |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:55 pm |
| obagi-c system clarifying serum is pretty good |
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Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:18 pm |
| I should add that you will not be happy with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic if you have oily or combination skin, it is for dry skin type. |
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31, combo - oily, breakout-prone, fair complexion, sensitive and prone to rosacea |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:03 am |
| Aiva wrote: |
| I should add that you will not be happy with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic if you have oily or combination skin, it is for dry skin type. |
I couldn't get beyond the smell and tacky feeling  |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:23 am |
Agave,
If it's tacky feeling, would it be better to put on at night? So many people like it, so how do you all deal with the tacky feeling? My skin is pretty normal and I've heard so many good things about Skinceuticals C E Ferulic but I think I'd be bothered by stickiness. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:51 am |
| I just started using the C E and Ferulic this week and have decided I will only use it at night. I don't get a tacky feeling but it did make my face too shiny for daytime. The smell goes away as soon as it's absorbed so it doesn't bother me. If you do get a tacky feeling I would think it would go away after applying moisturizer on top. That's what I do anyways. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:53 am |
| Skinceuticals isn't the only game in town. Here on EDS you can order a number of popular C serums, including Cellularskin-rx, PSF, several by Vivier, Skinmedica, and I know I'm forgetting some. Textures are often different depending on the formulation, so if you find one too sticky, others may suit you better. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:41 am |
Here's a reasonably priced one, although I haven't tried it:
http://ceferulicacid.com/
They offer a B5 serum also. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:53 am |
| Agave wrote: |
| Aiva wrote: |
| I should add that you will not be happy with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic if you have oily or combination skin, it is for dry skin type. |
I couldn't get beyond the smell and tacky feeling |
I could live with the smell, but the sticky-tacky feeling was disgusting and bothered me. Also it was making me super-oily. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:03 am |
| c4ward wrote: |
Agave,
If it's tacky feeling, would it be better to put on at night? So many people like it, so how do you all deal with the tacky feeling? My skin is pretty normal and I've heard so many good things about Skinceuticals C E Ferulic but I think I'd be bothered by stickiness. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. |
c4ward, I`ve repurchased Skinmedica vit.C complex and am very happy with it. It is a vit.C + vit.E serum in a polysiliconic base, so it will suit only those people who can tolerate silicones. It is not sticky, has no smell and does not make me oily. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:21 pm |
| Agave wrote: |
| Aiva wrote: |
| I should add that you will not be happy with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic if you have oily or combination skin, it is for dry skin type. |
I couldn't get beyond the smell and tacky feeling |
That's funny, I don't find the Skinceuticals C E Ferulic to be smelly or tacky and it doesn't make my face shiny. It absorbs easily and quickly and other products layer over it well. Just be sure when you're choosing a Vitamin C product that it contains l-ascorbic acid. And, Vitamin C really should be used in the morning so you can benefit from the added sunscreen protection it gives. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:44 pm |
| where is everyone getting their SkinCeuticals? |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:15 pm |
| Alien wrote: |
| where is everyone getting their SkinCeuticals? |
I buy the samples from ebay and have never had a problem with freshness. You can also buy it from skinstore.com which is having a 20% off sale until May 4 or from the Skinceuticals website. |
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Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:20 pm |
| I also buy the sample sizes but from Amazon. |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:51 am |
| Cellex C Serum,if your skin is not very dry. |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:37 am |
| Thank you all very much for your input. Some of you mentioned a smell associated with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic. What does it smell like? |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:46 am |
Thanks all!!!
I have been told that a 10% serum with a Ph of 2.2 is ideal. ANy input? |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:48 am |
| tlc0471 wrote: |
| Thank you all very much for your input. Some of you mentioned a smell associated with Skinceuticals C E Ferulic. What does it smell like? |
Hotdogs.   |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:57 am |
| I am interested in Vivier's C serum...And also skinmedica's. What about these two? |
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Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:55 am |
| vikki_cooler wrote: |
| I am interested in Vivier's C serum...And also skinmedica's. What about these two? |
I think they are expensive products with "interesting" additions to the Vit C..
As I understand it: only a 10% solution is needed at a low Ph of 2.2-3.0.
The silicone in SkinMedica concerns me |
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