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Post by gale w on Oct 20, 2019 18:51:01 GMT
I've long neglected my skin but I decided I better stop doing that because I'm getting old. I don't wear makeup and only use sunscreen on it during the day, so to start, I bought the Glycolic Acid toner, Argireline, and Rose Hip Oil. I'm not using the toner and the argireline on the same day, per the app. If you use the items with a dropper, how do you actually use it? Drop it onto your fingertip? Palm? Is there a secret way? I looked up youtube videos and people just literally squeeze a bunch out onto their face, which seems excessive. If you use the toner, how often do you use it? The bottle says no more than once per day. Reviews say to start with 2 times a week and then 3, but no more than that. I will probably alternate it with the argireline (which I bought because the toner says to avoid the eye contour, whatever that is). I've been using the rose hip oil every night (only 2 nights so far). What is your "Ordinary" routine? What else can I get for large-ish pores, avoiding wrinkles (especially around my eyes), general skin toning, uneven skin color? Is there anything that can be used on my eyelids?
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pancakes
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Post by pancakes on Oct 20, 2019 21:11:25 GMT
I squeeze it directly on my face, but only one or two drops at a time. I lean my head back a little to do it. If I squeeze it on my hand, I waste more.
I used to use the granactive retinoid but had to stop while I was pregnant. I now only use the lactic acid with other products not from The Ordinary.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Oct 20, 2019 21:14:51 GMT
I put some in my palm, spread it out, then place on my face. I’m probably wasting some that soaks into my palms but that’s the way I do it.
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Post by mustlovecats on Oct 20, 2019 21:23:22 GMT
I only use the squalane but I drop it onto the back of my hand then pick it up with my fingers to apply to my face. I figure if it’s good for my face it’s good for the backs of my hands also.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Oct 20, 2019 21:42:01 GMT
I use products from The Ordinary, but none of the ones you mentioned. I can't really help with the order or frequency of those.
As far as application, I generally squeeze the dropper along my middle finger and then press the middle finger of my other hand to it so I can apply to my face. I do find some of their serums so liquidy that it's hard to keep them from running off my fingers before I get them to my face. But honestly, their products are so affordable I don;t stress too much about it.
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Gravity
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Post by Gravity on Oct 20, 2019 22:38:24 GMT
I apply the drops to my fingers, then my face.
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trollie
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Post by trollie on Oct 20, 2019 23:57:51 GMT
I do not use The Ordinary products, but I put the toner I use in a travel sized spray bottle and then mist it on my face.
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Post by kels99 on Oct 21, 2019 4:04:17 GMT
I had never heard of The Ordinary before, but now I have a cart full of things (and it's still not much money). I'm particularly looking forward to trying the hair serum for density. Thanks for mentioning the brand.
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Post by gale w on Oct 27, 2019 5:08:25 GMT
I came up with a method that's been working great for me. I put the drops in a plastic spoon and just dip my fingertip in there to apply it to my face. I'm able to get every bit of it and I just wipe it out when I'm done.
I might add niacinamide to my routine.
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