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Skin Care question - if anyone can help me

 
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Violet Ecstasy



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:21 pm    Post subject: Skin Care question - if anyone can help me Reply with quote

I have been using Clinique 3-step system for about 2 years, but I was wondering if I would be better off with something else?

I have relatively clear skin, a combination skin type, but open/enlarged pores. I'm 30 (if that makes any difference). I have a couple of fine lines under my eyes, and I do notice a little baggage under the eye area when I'm tired.

Looking at my Clinique set it would cost me £60 for a set that would last me about a year.
I looked at Clarins but their stuff would set me back about £100 and as far as I can tell, the bottles are half the size.
Boots are doing an offer on their No 7 Ultimate skincare collection - for £25!)
It contains...
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Soft & Soothed Gentle Cleanser, 200ml
· Soft & Soothed Gentle Toner, 200ml
· Eye Make-up Remover, 100ml
· Essential Moisture Day Cream, 50ml
· Essential Moisture Night Cream 50ml
· Awakening Eye Gel, 15ml
· Heavenly Hydration Moisture Mask, 100ml
· Hydro Quench Sauna Mask, 75ml
· Instant Radiance Beauty Lotion, 15ml
· Radiance Revealed Exfoliator, 15ml
· Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum, 5ml
· Lighten & Brighten Age Spot Corrector, 5ml
· Total Renewal Micro-dermabrasion Exfoliator, 25ml
· Headband


with my financial situation (trying to pay off debts) I wondered if this would be worth getting as a cheaper alternative? ??? Or does anyone have any other recommendations for me.

Thanks  Cool


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Ruby Rose
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you really want cheap, here goes;

Cleanser;

Full fat live yoghurt; massage into face and remove with damp cotton wool pads, repeat.

Toner;

Pure rose water, apply to dampened pads and starting at collar bones cover skin in upward sweeping motion.

Eye make up remover;

Olive oil, dip cotton bud into oil and gently roll down the lasheses remove with damp pad.

Moisturiser;

Shea Butter
Macadamia Oil
Rosehip Oil

combined in equal parts this is a feast for your face.

Nothing will be kinder to your skin than the above and costs alot less then the hogwash we are sold on the high streets.

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lushem



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i love the wise medicine woman from the hill of forests!!!!
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Cecilia Rouge



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have converted to Ruby's school of beat-tea and can honestly say, despite the occasional breakout, my skin has never been better!
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

*giggles*



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