What is your one transformative WOW beauty product that you found in 2024?

[JMAngel1]

For me it was a product I didn’t want to like as it’s very pricey and I had thought over the years it was just a gimmick. Plus I had a really good skincare routine before I started using them (essence, HA serum, vit C, peptide cream, SPF, tretinoin, acid actives etc) and I didn’t really see that I could get much more positive effect than with what I was already using.
But wow, these little capsules (god they’re fiddly and annoying) of Elizabeth Arden Advanced Ceramide oil/serum have massively improved my skin just adding it in as an additional layer after my other serums and before my peptide cream. My crepey under eye skin has completely smoothed out and fine lines on my forehead have gone. My skin tone looks more even and skin looks plumper definitely. I’m also less oily throughout the day. I’m gobsmacked given that it’s such a small amount in the capsule.
Only downside is now I have to find the money to include them in my routine ongoing!

What have you found recently that has been an absolute game changer?

Oh No ! That's now putting me off

I used to take collagen religiously until I bought a bovine collagen in error and it broke me out in terrible acne lumps. Took me 3 weeks to make the connection - I stopped and all the spots went away.

I should go back to the marine one I had been using as I did get excellent results from it (worked wonders on my nails and stopped by right hip from hurting) but just haven’t got round to ordering it again.

So it's been three days of using the EA capsules. A little goes a long way, I'm not honestly sure how people use a whole capsule in one go...I tried it once and it was like an oil slick! That said, my skin is lovely and soft and a bit more even so early signs are positive!
I'll also report back on the marine collagen of anyone is interested , I opted for a flavourless one to go in my coffee which works well.

Even just a quick Google tells me there is no evidence for this

Intrigued by this! Can you tell me which Milk primer you used please?

So overall....EA capsules thumbs up or down ?

@sleepwouldbenice

Meh ! A lot of money for what they are , not noticed a difference . Decided not to buy again .

They're not terrible @sleepwouldbenice but I wouldn't repurchase. I really don't like the high silicone content.

What's the problem with the high silicone content? I bought them too and am alternating between them and Vit C.

I think the EA ones instantly feel very skin softening. Perhaps that's the silicone?

Personal preference @Parratha . I really dislike the feel of silicone on my skin.

Can you share which one please

@PotatoBreadForTheWin

It is the pore eclipse matt primer - comes in an all black tube. I tried it first as it said good for oily skin but I still got oily - it’s the other stuff that is the best at dealing with the grease. I suspect any primer would be ok but don’t have any others. Together am loving the effect and the lasting power.

Brilliant thank you @BelgianBeers

Thanks all!

I quite like the EA capsules for eyes, I got 60 for £27ish, they're tiny but one does cover most of my face as well. Not life-changing - yet! 😎

I would add I like the Ordinary retinaldehyde. Used to use Medik8 but O's is cheaper. I'm sure this has improved my skin, but you have to start on a low dose and work up.

Aldi Marine moisturising essence! I kid you not! Smells great and it really works

It's having zero discernable effect on my skin.

I didn't buy much in 2024, but I got the Drunk Elephant sunshine drops - they give you a nice glow and make you look a bit healthier mid-winter (more like "I spend a sunny bank holiday in by back garden" vs. "been in St Tropez sunning myself all season"). Definitely look less pallid over zoon calls.

I need a new eye liner and will deffo be looking at the VB kohl liners thanks to this thread

I did wonder how good the Aldi 'marine range' was, given that there seems to be a lot left, discounted. What's the Aldi 'Hair Oil' meant to be a dupe of?

On the back of this thread I started taking collagen powder. 2 days in and I have the most painful and bloated stomach. Feel sick and cold. Have stopped taking it. Anyone else experience this? Any advice?

Oooh no I have not had any issues. That sounds really uncomfortable.

I think there was someone else who mentioned they had that problem too, not sure if it was this thread or another one.

I had that problem with bovine collagen, it made me feel bloated and sick. I now have marine collagen and it's ok, no effects. Not sure if that might make a difference?

Thanks, I hadn't thought that it might be because it's bovine collagen. I'll try marine collagen instead.

Ok so I've been using the EA capsules for about a week now and I have to say that i think they do make a difference. My skin looks smoother and 'glowier' with makeup on. I use half at night then the other half in the morning. The fine lines around my eyes look better, and i havent been using any retinols or acids because I had some irritation so was letting my skin recover. At first I wasn't keen on the powdery feel but it doesn't bother me anymore. Pricey but would recommend