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I make beauty products for the big manufacturers AMA.
Photographsandsand · 19/12/2020 16:07
As a user of beauty products I was amazed when I started working here.
We don't generally do makeup, but hair, skin, body and bath care products. Including specialist skincare.
If you can think of a brand, whether that be high end or cheaper brands, we probably formulate, manufacture and sell it. With the exception of a small handful of independent brands.
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Al1langdownthecleghole · 20/12/2020 09:22
Thank you for this thread OP - finding it fascinating.
I’m a sucker for branded foundation as I like the smell, but go for quantity when it comes to moisturiser and love cheap as chips Astral.
Does quantity over quality make sense, or can you have too much of a good thing?
waitinggame108 · 20/12/2020 09:31
@Photographsandsand
The only reason that I can write this thread now is that I have just left my job in cosmetics to work in a different field my background is in chemistry.
As a clue, I can say that the brand I recommend was originally developed and only sold by cosmetic professionals. They are widely available now, mid to higher price point.
Oh oh oh is it LA ROCHE-POSAY
OctaviaOrange · 20/12/2020 09:31
I disagree with some of what you're saying as it's downright incorrect? So I'm a little suspicious of your credentials.
One example - out of quite a few in this post. You say that coconut oil is great on skin. No it isn't. It's comedogenic , so , in other words, it'll block your pores (and your drains over time!). It's absolutely terrible for your skin and the only people who recommend it are in the main, those who don't have much idea about actives in skin care
Also Aldi products. You say with the exception of a couple of things, they're probably identical to their higher price point counterparts. No they're not.
And micellar water. Why would you follow using this with two moisturisers?
So I don't think you're quite the expert you're portraying yourself to be
PS I'm not an expert but I work in the industry
TinselToedElf · 20/12/2020 09:44
@OctaviaOrange
One example - out of quite a few in this post. You say that coconut oil is great on skin. No it isn't. It's comedogenic , so , in other words, it'll block your pores (and your drains over time!). It's absolutely terrible for your skin and the only people who recommend it are in the main, those who don't have much idea about actives in skin care
Also Aldi products. You say with the exception of a couple of things, they're probably identical to their higher price point counterparts. No they're not.
And micellar water. Why would you follow using this with two moisturisers?
So I don't think you're quite the expert you're portraying yourself to be
PS I'm not an expert but I work in the industry
I'm with you on this.
Al1langdownthecleghole · 20/12/2020 10:27
Has a bat signal gone out?
I’m as cynical as the next poster about the unproven credentials of AMA posters, but it’s hardly news that expensive cosmetics are mostly packaging.
And the OP wasn’t recommending coconut oil for acne, she said it was a good moisturiser. Which it is.
OctaviaOrange · 20/12/2020 10:36
Coconut oil isn't a good moisturiser. It's comedogenic and will block your pores. That's just a basic fact not my point of view?
I couldn't give two hoots about the credentials of AMA posters. I'm sure this is an interesting post to many BUT I will point out when something is just plain incorrect
ReggaePerrin · 20/12/2020 11:18
@JaniceBattersby
Have you any idea what ingredient it is I should be avoiding or any alternatives I could use? Thanks!
I thought of cold cream as soon as I read your post. Boots used to do it but it's coming up as Traditional Skin Care Cream when I googled. Have you tried anything like that?
Photographsandsand · 20/12/2020 11:18
Of course you don't have to believe me.
My credentials (vaguely so I am not outed) are:
A BSc in Chemistry
An MSc (I'm being deliberately vague now) in Biochemistry
10+ years in the industry
Now I have moved to a different role completely, in medicine.
To answer my detractors I would say you do you. I can only speak with confidence about the products I made in the lab, the products I make at home and any products I use myself at home.
Photographsandsand · 20/12/2020 11:38
hopingforonlychild I'm sorry, I don't have any thoughts on Caroline Hirons or any other influencer for that matter.
The only good advice when it comes to skincare is to do your own thorough research, find what works for you (samples can be useful for this). If you have a skin condition you should see your GP and, preferably, a dermatologist.
Bunbunbunny if you are considering using retinol firstly, read everything first. Secondly, it's not a hard and fast rule but the best retinol products are not cheap. Finally, again, if you have any genuine skin concerns i.e. you are looking for a retinol to help with acne then you should always see a dermatologist.
Yohoheaveho · 20/12/2020 11:41
@Al1langdownthecleghole
It's just not suitable for everyone.
That is my intuition on the subject!
I love to slather very greasy moisturizer on my face multiple times per day it works really well for me and that's how my face feels most comfortable but I think for other people it could cause skin problems, spots etc
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