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So P50 is bloody amazing- any other equally amazing products out there?

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BigButtons · 14/02/2021 09:21

So I splurged on P 50 less than a week ago( it is expensive) thanks to the help of lovely posters on here.
Seriously nothing has ever done to my face in 5 days what this stuff is doing . It’s hard to believe what I’m seeing. I will never be without.
Is there anything else that is this amazing?
I do use retin A but this is WAY better results wise.

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Corkina · 15/02/2021 20:20

Thanks so much. And also, do you double cleanse before you use it, or use moisturiser or how does it work?

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 20:35

@botemp The company just replied to my email- which is pretty impressive since it is the evening. Sadly they only send samples with orders but she said
"Masque Visolastine+ would be much more hydrating.
Masque Vivant is for unbalanced skin, combination to oily, with breakouts."

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 20:37

anyway- slightly off topic- but if anyone can recommend something to hydrate my face fire away. I just can't seem to keep it moisturised for more than about an hour atm Sad

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botemp · 15/02/2021 21:08

Snail goo, if you're up for it. CosRX advanced snail 96 mucin power essence.

Timpeall · 15/02/2021 21:09

I love the CosRX mucin under a moisturiser. Very soothing on angry skin.

botemp · 15/02/2021 21:14

Yes, it's like a lush moisture sandwich. I hear there's a sheet mask version of them now too. Have you tried those by any chance? I tried the holy moly one when they released that but it was meh.

Timpeall · 15/02/2021 21:19

I haven't tried the sheet masks but I do have their All-In-One cream which isn't rich enough on its own for my dry skin, but works well as another layer in a hydration sandwich.

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 21:21

@botemp

Snail goo, if you're up for it. CosRX advanced snail 96 mucin power essence.
I'm up for anything that will give some lasting moisture to my face. Will go and hunt for it. Thanks.
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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 21:27

I have been using my hada labo- hyaluronic serum under my moisturiser ( Nivea- I know but I don't know what else to use and the oils aren't cutting it any more- so nivea it its unless anyone can recommend something. I am not prepared to pay that much for the vernix stuff.)- anyway that hasn't helped. Is the snail goo different to the hada Labo?

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botemp · 15/02/2021 21:45

Yeah it's pretty much the texture you expect snail goo to be and it hangs around on the skin surface longer, I use Hada Labo on top. Have you tried the Cerave Moisturising Cream? I find it a good one for winter and Tret combo. I get the tubes because I can't be bothered with dealing with the giant tub.

botemp · 15/02/2021 21:47

Since you already have HL, you can also try the seven skin method with that.

Timpeall · 15/02/2021 21:47

I found Hada Labo HA was irritating my skin. I persisted for a while thinking it was a product that benefited all skin types. But my face was happier when I ditched it.

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 21:48

@botemp I do have a cerave face wash that I used alongside a hada labo. I’m assuming the cream is different?

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botemp · 15/02/2021 21:55

Yes, the cream is a moisturiser, not a cleanser. If you read the INCI it'll have you wondering what's so special about it but it just does the job really well, occlusive but not suffocatingly rich iykwim. I never really got on with the PM lotion everyone loves, it's fine but didn't wow me.

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 21:57

@botemp

Yes, the cream is a moisturiser, not a cleanser. If you read the INCI it'll have you wondering what's so special about it but it just does the job really well, occlusive but not suffocatingly rich iykwim. I never really got on with the PM lotion everyone loves, it's fine but didn't wow me.
Thanks- I see that so the cream and a super cream. I feel like a might need the purple one 🧐
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justanotherneighinparadise · 15/02/2021 22:02

Off the back of this I’ve just purchased a tretinoin cream. I’ve been meaning to add this to my regime for ages and this was the push I needed. I already use a really nice retinol serum, so I’m going to alternate then and see how i get on.

botemp · 15/02/2021 22:03

Well that is new to me, is that the night cream? That's the only purple one I know, I thought it was only in the US for now.

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 22:06

yes the night cream- but eBay has some........

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BigButtons · 15/02/2021 22:07

@justanotherneighinparadise

Off the back of this I’ve just purchased a tretinoin cream. I’ve been meaning to add this to my regime for ages and this was the push I needed. I already use a really nice retinol serum, so I’m going to alternate then and see how i get on.
Good luck- go easy!
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justanotherneighinparadise · 16/02/2021 09:09

You’re right, I think I should start weekly and then build up. I fell down a rabbit hole last night with an influencer who recommended only using trey products twice a week. So I think I definitely need to go easier .

justanotherneighinparadise · 19/02/2021 10:56

So I received my order yesterday. I know it’s not strictly tret as that’s prescription only. It’s a french pommade called A313. It has a texture similar to Vaseline and you have to apply it to completely dry skin.

I put it on for the first time last night and it was absolutely fine. Not sure if I should apply it just once a week or twice a week? I’m thinking twice a week to see how my skin reacts. I know peeling can be an issue if you go mad.

I have a retinol serum I use without any issues so I might do one night A313 then two nights retinol serum then one night A313 🤔. I’m using Ultrasun 30 spf in the day under my make up as I got it in a beauty box. Not sure if I should use a stronger SPF? This is all new to me!

spagbog5 · 19/02/2021 20:21

Following with interest

Corkina · 20/02/2021 09:46

I've just ordered the small version of p50w...I'll report back once I get it and start using it

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BigButtons · 20/02/2021 09:59

@Corkina hope you enjoy using it.
Since my skin is tough and very non reactive I am now using the p50 in the mornings- followed by my lovely diy vit C serum and then buffered tret in the evenings.
No irritation so far, just lovely smooth skin🙂

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Corkina · 20/02/2021 10:02

Definitely worth a try, looking forward to using.

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