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Post by stampbooker on Apr 6, 2019 21:40:58 GMT
I am wanting to order some vitamin C serum from Amazon and wondered if anyone had a recommendation. I am thinking they are all pretty much the same, but maybe I am wrong! I am considering this one: Vitamin C serum
I will also take any other tips and advice for anti-aging skin care and self-care! I recently turned 50 and have always had youthful skin, but recent weight loss (yay!) has left the skin on my face looking slack and also wrinkles have shown up under my eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2019 21:47:01 GMT
I am wanting to order some vitamin C serum from Amazon and wondered if anyone had a recommendation. I am thinking they are all pretty much the same, but maybe I am wrong! I am considering this one: Vitamin C serum
I will also take any other tips and advice for anti-aging skin care and self-care! I recently turned 50 and have always had youthful skin, but recent weight loss (yay!) has left the skin on my face looking slack and also wrinkles have shown up under my eyes.
Welcome to your 50's. I'm at the tail-end of them, but it's been interesting. I lost a ton of weight back in 2001/2002 and it did leave me with some saggy skin on my lower tummy, but that was it. I did a TON of working out and it kept everything tight. I went from a size 20 to a 2, and it didn't affect my facial structure at all--no wrinkles appeared. Of course, the older you get, you see new little wrinkles, but I don't worry about them.
I inquired about a facial and was told that my skin was in excellent condition. They asked what I normally do and were aghast when I said that I never had a facial before or ever had anything done to my skin. I just drink tons of water, never smoked, don't really drink alcohol, and try to be as healthy as I could be, get plenty of sleep, etc........ I wash my makeup off nightly and do use just store-bought moisturizer (L'Oreal, etc...). That's it.
I'm interested to know if it works on you! I'll be following.......... Good luck!
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Post by trollie on Apr 6, 2019 22:07:45 GMT
I started using a vitamin C serum from amazon a couple years ago and think it's a game changer. I put it on at night.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Apr 6, 2019 22:09:51 GMT
I have a super luxe vitamin C serum and don’t use it. I don’t like it because it causes my skin to react with prickling feeling. It’s not pleasant and I refuse to use it.
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Post by Patter on Apr 6, 2019 22:19:46 GMT
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Post by papersilly on Apr 6, 2019 22:34:38 GMT
I tried a vitamin C serum from Amazon but it doesn't work as well as the one from The Ordinary. That one is a cream in a suspension.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 6, 2019 23:45:31 GMT
I use the same one as Patter . Not sure if it actually does anything but I figure it can't hurt  |
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Post by stittsygirl on Apr 6, 2019 23:48:59 GMT
I use a vitamin C booster from Paula’s Choice and am finishing up a vitamin C/turmeric serum from Sunday Riley that I received in an Allure beauty box. I’m not sure if that one has been worth buying again, but the Paula’s Choice vitamin C works well in other serums or just applied directly to the face. If has a watery consistency and absorbs well.
I do notice a difference in skin tone and clarity when I use vitamin C regularly, and it also helps clear up the break outs I’m prone to on my chin.
I also lost a lot of weight a few years back and noticed some more wrinkles. I agree with good hydration for both skin and body, and regular retinol has been helping a lot with that as well. I also get good results from under-eye patches to help plump the area up. My favorites have been from Peter Thomas Roth, and I usually apply them for about 20-30 minutes after I’ve woken up and before I shower.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 7, 2019 0:08:39 GMT
I like Mae Love the glowmaker.
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Post by scrapngranny on Apr 7, 2019 0:13:11 GMT
I have just begun to use The Ordinary vitamin C cream. It’s too soon to tell much yet, but I’ve read good reviews. I’m using the vitamin C in the morning and The Retinol 2% serum at night. The thing I like so far is I haven’t had any skin irritation.
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Post by tenacious on Apr 7, 2019 2:25:18 GMT
Congrats on the weight loss! Nice work.
I am 48 and I just started using a vitamin C serum about 3 months ago. I use it on the morning after I wash my face and before I moisturize. At night I use a mild retin A and no vitamin C. I ordered the Mad Hippie brand. I really do think it has made a difference! I am freckled, and I feel like it has faded my freckles and generally made my skin brighter. I am going to keep on using it, for sure.
The other thing I have been doing over the past couple of years is doing laser treatments/chemical peels. I had Fraxel done about a year and a half ago, and last fall I did an IPL. I think laser treatment is the single best thing I have done for wrinkles and my skin in my 40s. I feel like my skin looks pretty good for my age!
Erin
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 7, 2019 2:57:47 GMT
I use the vitamin c serum from Timeless. I have no idea how accurate it is, but according to Angie of Hot n Flashy fame, it’s important to get one that’s fresh and to use it up in a couple months. The price point is good too.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 7, 2019 3:07:06 GMT
I use the vitamin c serum from Timeless. I have no idea how accurate it is, but according to Angie of Hot n Flashy fame, it’s important to get one that’s fresh and to use it up in a couple months. The price point is good too. Yes, I was going to point that out as well . I wouldn't bother to buy a super large bottle of it unless you plan to use it on a lot of your body. I also wouldn't spend a lot. Vitamin C serums lose their potency quickly. Angie also says that she puts half of her serum in a clean, dark colored bottle and puts it in the fridge. That way when the first half is used up, the second half is fresher. I'm currently using a bottle of Ole Henricksen Truth Serum as well as the Sunday Riley CEO glow that came in a beauty box. But I will go back to Maelove and use this tip. |
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Post by my3freaks on Apr 7, 2019 3:12:37 GMT
I use Drunk Elephant's C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum and C-Tango Vitamin C Eye Cream right now. When Sephora came out with their Christmas gift sets last year I bought a day set and a night set and those items were in them. I like all the stuff I've used, but I'm not sure I'm going to repurchase because their stuff is so expensive and I haven't seen any miracle results. I am mostly in "prevention mode" right now, so I'm not looking for something to try to reverse aging necessarily. I think I'm going to try the new Glow Recipe Pineapple Vitamin C Brightening Serum next.
As far as other skin care, I have some Peter Thomas Roth products I bought on a special value from QVC that I'll start using when I'm through the Drunk Elephant, but I don't think there's a vitamin C serum in the set I got. I haven't even opened the box that came a month and half ago or so yet.
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Post by stittsygirl on Apr 7, 2019 7:01:02 GMT
I use the vitamin c serum from Timeless. I have no idea how accurate it is, but according to Angie of Hot n Flashy fame, it’s important to get one that’s fresh and to use it up in a couple months. The price point is good too. Yes, I was going to point that out as well . I wouldn't bother to buy a super large bottle of it unless you plan to use it on a lot of your body. I also wouldn't spend a lot. Vitamin C serums lose their potency quickly. Angie also says that she puts half of her serum in a clean, dark colored bottle and puts it in the fridge. That way when the first half is used up, the second half is fresher. I'm currently using a bottle of Ole Henricksen Truth Serum as well as the Sunday Riley CEO glow that came in a beauty box. But I will go back to Maelove and use this tip. I transfer my vitamin C and retinol serum to these opaque glass pump bottles from Infinity Jars. They are great bottles and I’ve never had a problem with the pumps. They come in many sizes and shipping is quick. I have several small ones that I’ve used to carry products when traveling. They have spray bottles as well  . |
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Post by trixiecat on Apr 7, 2019 11:43:39 GMT
What mild retin A does everyone use at night?
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Post by bigbundt on Apr 7, 2019 12:29:05 GMT
I started my own Vitamin C serum a couple of weeks ago. Looking forward to see the results but something I read said that it could take up to six months to see progress. I usually give up on products way before that so I am keeping that in mind and plan to stay with it. Layering in proper order and letting dry is important too. Serums (no more than three), moisturizer, oil (oil will penetrate moisturizer but not the other way around creating pilling).
In the morning I put on Vitamin C serum, brush my teeth, peptide serum, get dressed, moisturizer, if I have dry patches, squalane oil. Evening wash face, toner, moisturizer, retinol serum (moisturizer softens skin so retinol can absorb more).
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Post by scrappyem on Apr 7, 2019 16:28:32 GMT
I use the Glow Maker from Maelove too. I think it has helped. I do Curology too and that helped clear up my skin. I'm another Hot & Flashy fan. She has great info. I recently tried Botox, which I have mixed feelings about, but hands down, that made the biggest difference.
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Post by ashley on Apr 7, 2019 16:32:01 GMT
I am positive vitamin C serums make me break out! I’ve tried two different ones (both from Sephora) and I’ve always ended up with awful skin after a couple days.
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 8, 2019 18:43:44 GMT
I have just begun to use The Ordinary vitamin C cream. It’s too soon to tell much yet, but I’ve read good reviews. I’m using the vitamin C in the morning and The Retinol 2% serum at night. The thing I like so far is I haven’t had any skin irritation. I use a Vitamin C Cream from The Ordinary as well. I'm not really sure if it is making any difference. |
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Post by buddysmom on Apr 8, 2019 19:48:51 GMT
I have just begun to use The Ordinary vitamin C cream. It’s too soon to tell much yet, but I’ve read good reviews. I’m using the vitamin C in the morning and The Retinol 2% serum at night. The thing I like so far is I haven’t had any skin irritation. I was just prescribed Retin A a couple of weeks ago 0.06%, have only used it a couple of times, no irritation but I don't think I put on as much as I should have. I have been reading up on it a lot. Retinol and Retin A are different, this is what I read'' Retin-A products are approximately 100 times stronger than the average retinol cream you get over the counter." |
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Post by carhoch on Apr 8, 2019 21:34:16 GMT
I use the vitamin c serum from Timeless. I have no idea how accurate it is, but according to Angie of Hot n Flashy fame, it’s important to get one that’s fresh and to use it up in a couple months. The price point is good too. Same here |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 8, 2019 21:44:30 GMT
I'm convinced that vitamin C serums irritate my skin more than they help. At least that's what I've noticed after a few days application of several different types I've used in trial sizes. I'm afraid to push past that few days once I notice increased redness and irritation. I think they are just not for me.
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Post by heathers on Apr 8, 2019 21:50:25 GMT
I love the vitamin C serum I’ve been using (Mad Hippie). My skin is noticeable more even in tone and it seems to shrink the random blemish much quicker than other products.
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Post by tenacious on Apr 9, 2019 2:26:06 GMT
What mild retin A does everyone use at night? I use a Retin A compound that is prescribed by my Derm. I get it at a compounding pharmacy. She has her own skincare line, so, it is mixed with one of her moisturizer formulas. I have never had any irritation from it. I need to go up in strength, tho. Erin |
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