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[WarPaint1739]

I agree that it was silly to completely revamp my skincare routine in a night (cautionary tale for others). I'll give you guys the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean it in a snotty way.
 

Originally Posted by Playedinloops /img/forum/go_quote.gif



lol, my thoughts too.

 

[Cynnelise]

OMG I'm absolutely in LOVE with the Terry Rose Cream...of course! I would never spend that much money on a cream but I may have to splurge for this. : If there is anyone who doesn't like or want theirs (doubtful) send it my way lol.. 

 

[javagirl87]

I'm supposed to get my box on Monday but I may be interested in trading it. I HATE the smell of roses, so if it smells like rose i'll probably want to get rid of it!
 

Originally Posted by Cynnelise /img/forum/go_quote.gif

OMG I'm absolutely in LOVE with the Terry Rose Cream...of course! I would never spend that much money on a cream but I may have to splurge for this. : If there is anyone who doesn't like or want theirs (doubtful) send it my way lol.. 

 

[Cynnelise]

I've never been a fan of floral scents, but this scent is actually really pleasant imo.. its not a strong rose scent at all.. but if you find you don't like it I'd gladly take it off your hands! Let me know if you're interested in trading when you get it. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

Originally Posted by javagirl87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I'm supposed to get my box on Monday but I may be interested in trading it. I HATE the smell of roses, so if it smells like rose i'll probably want to get rid of it!
 

 

[cskeiser]

I ended up cancelling this sub today.  While I LOVE the products, it is my most expensive sub and mostly skincare, which I am accumulating a ton of through all of my subs.  I'm keeping Birchbox, MyGlam, The Look Bag and Beauty Box 5 because I have them on on yearly subscriptions so they are only $8-$9 a month.  Therefore, it's hard for me to justify the $15, especially if I don't use the monthly $15 coupon.  Hopefully I don't regret it after seeing May's box....

 

[sleepykat]

Originally Posted by WarPaint1739 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I agree that it was silly to completely revamp my skincare routine in a night (cautionary tale for others). I'll give you guys the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean it in a snotty way.

No snottiness intended. I was feeling sympathy, actually. I constantly have to remind myself not to try out all of my samples as soon as I get them. My goal is a week of consistent use with a few products, but my rule is at least a full day in between. But the samples are so exciting, I want to play!

 

[WarPaint1739]

Ah okay, I completely agree. Sometimes we have to learn the hard way /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

Originally Posted by sleepykat /img/forum/go_quote.gif

No snottiness intended. I was feeling sympathy, actually. I constantly have to remind myself not to try out all of my samples as soon as I get them. My goal is a week of consistent use with a few products, but my rule is at least a full day in between. But the samples are so exciting, I want to play!
 

 

[americanclassic]

Quote: Originally Posted by WarPaint1739 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I agree that it was silly to completely revamp my skincare routine in a night (cautionary tale for others). I'll give you guys the benefit of the doubt that you didn't mean it in a snotty way.

haha I just did the same thing like a couple days ago. I changed up my routine and my skin temporarily broke out:

Quote: Originally Posted by americanclassic /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I had my senior photos that day and randomly decided to use the microfoliant--I wasn't thinking :/. now they're probably going to blur the heck out of my skin. it's normal now, but I've learned my lesson: don't change my normal makeup/skincare routine right before something you want to look nice to!

 

[CaliMel]

I tried the DDF skin stuff last night, and it stung really badly, and smelled totally disgusting! There is absolutely no way I would ever buy a full size of that stuff. Ugh.

Plus it's soooo watery that it's annoying to use. It's just barely more viscous than water, which is not helpful when it comes in a tube that's meant to dispense a lotion.

The Rose lotion was really nice. I generally don't like rose scented things, but I was surprised by this. It wasn't greasy and while it smells like roses, it's a tea rose scent and it was not super super strong.

 

[glamourdolleyes]

Someone told me that you break out from things because they're working.

 

[WarPaint1739]

I heard the same thing. That whole "it gets better before it gets worse" argument sucks. lol Better to just try a new product. 
 

Originally Posted by glamourdolleyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Someone told me that you break out from things because they're working.

 

[yousoldtheworld]

For me, personally, it has been true before! NOT ALWAYS.  But I have found that some products do break me out at first because they're really clearing out my pores - that happened to me with black soap, and my skin is starting to look better than ever before.
 

Originally Posted by WarPaint1739 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I heard the same thing. That whole "it gets better before it gets worse" argument sucks. lol Better to just try a new product. 
 

Quote: Originally Posted by glamourdolleyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Someone told me that you break out from things because they're working.

 

[cjeanette]

Originally Posted by glamourdolleyes /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Someone told me that you break out from things because they're working.

I think this is often true.  I found if I break out from a new product and exfoliate gently the break out clears right up.  Except for the deep ones, though I don't think product brings those out for me as much as hormones.

 

[HelloLeilani]

I got my box a few days ago. I'm back and forth about that DDF stuff. We'll see after a few more days of use. It has great reviews on Sephora. I'm so thankful I read what you ladies had to say about it, though! I made sure to really shake it previous to opening it (hoping to thicken it up somehow, lol), and I opened it very carefully. It worked! The serum didn't come flowing out like water, yaaay!

But I gotta say, things turned out as I feared... I'm in love with the rose cream! 

 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I have to quit obsessing over beauty products that cost $100 or more. 

 It smells JUST LIKE my fave shampoo/conditioner/deep conditioner I order from Japan. I also love rose water sprays, use a rose toner, a Japanese rose bath powder, and love the old perfume Tea Rose, so yeah, I knew I was a goner. I'm in loooooves.

 

[tweakabell]

Don't feel bad, I love it too. I used it under my eyes even though I bought another Skyn eye pen last month and it was awesome so it will be an under eye only for me (on those really bad, Haven't slept in 36 hours days) so I can hopefully get lots of use out of it.

 

[Pancua]

Woohoo! My box just came in the mail! 

 

[yanelib27]

I am actually pretty excited to try the Murad primer. I hope I like it so I can add it to my list of things to buy this month.

would you let me know what you think of it?

I dont get my box until Wed.

Originally Posted by Pancua /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Woohoo! My box just came in the mail! 

 

[cjeanette]

I am really liking the primer.  I don't wear foundation or tinted moisturizer so I think this helps balance out my skintone without a "make-up" feel.  Usually I just use concealer is certain spots, it is helping with that.

I want to bathe in the rose moisturizer.  Bathe.

 

[yanelib27]

Wow, it seems a lot of ppl really like that product. I am excited to try that one too now

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Originally Posted by cjeanette /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I am really liking the primer.  I don't wear foundation or tinted moisturizer so I think this helps balance out my skintone without a "make-up" feel.  Usually I just use concealer is certain spots, it is helping with that.

I want to bathe in the rose moisturizer.  Bathe.

 

[HelloLeilani]

Getting my makeup on right now and put on the primer, whoa, didn't realize it was tinted! LOL. I have the bronzing boost product too (from MyGlam). Between these two products I'm going to be super bronzy today.