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Just Started Retin A - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM Brandysbeauty
I took few days off retinol and guess what? Now it...
BrandysbeautyApril 11, 2013
WORTH IT$120
I took few days off retinol and guess what? Now it is all peeling again and I remind myself the iron man... I am submitting pictures of BB creams I tried. I like the L'Oreal one, but it has no SPF! L'Oreal BB cream comes out as white-gray substance and turns to skin color when blended.. Pretty cool. Everyone likes my skin color when I am wearing this cream... but no spf... made me to go try some other stuff.
About retinol I use: Gel, 0.1%, I used to get it from esthetician, now ( mainly because I put it on my neck, decolletage, some stretch marks) it goes quickly. I buy it in bulk now because I use so much.
About retinol I use: Gel, 0.1%, I used to get it from esthetician, now ( mainly because I put it on my neck, decolletage, some stretch marks) it goes quickly. I buy it in bulk now because I use so much.
UPDATED FROM Brandysbeauty
By the way, I now wonder if my botox injections...
BrandysbeautyApril 11, 2013
By the way, I now wonder if my botox injections were affected by Retinol. Read my other reviews to learn what's the deal with Botox... But it just came to my mind! did anybody have it happened that Botox did nt work as well or as usual because of retin-a?
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Fixmyface
April 24, 2013
I want to try Retin - A but where do you get it? How old are you by the way, if you don't mind me asking. You look pretty young to begin with and I'm 55 and wondering if it would even help at this point.
myownhope
April 25, 2013
Hi again Fixmyface.....You should be able to get Retin A from your PS. I think it's stronger than what a person could get at a pharmacy. Mine carries it at his office. I talked to my PS about it and may start it once I recover from my Facelife/necklift. I'm 62 and they said I could use it. I didn't have anything done to my eyes or forehead so I think I had what would be called a lower facelift/necklift.
Fixmyface
April 25, 2013
Hi MOH, I'll have to check into that at my PS's office. Thanks a lot! When did you have your face/necklift?
myownhope
April 25, 2013
Hi Fixmyface....I sent you a private message. Take care.
May 6, 2013
I've been using Retin-A for a couple of weeks. My dermo gave me a Rx for it and my insurance covers the cost. Only pay $10 for it and I have to make it last at least one month. Peeling is still ongoing, but I have noticed a huge difference in skin tone and coloration.
Dermo recommended I use oil free make up and moisturizer with zinc and titanium sunscreen. So far I have only found 1 brand of moisturizer and make up (Neutragena - Healthy Skin).
May 27, 2013
(The minimum tube) of Retin-A lasts wayyyy beyond 1 month - I'm not sure I get the "struggle" of "making it last 1 month." Pretty much anyone I know has trouble making it last a full 'year." Hence, not sure the longevity of this "post" is genuine... Particularly with the initial "poster's" review with pictures that are sooooo "softened," it's pathetic. Guys, really, people are seeking genuine, life-altering information on this site. How do you posts things like this in good conscience - I wouldn't be able to look at myself in the mirror knowing I've done "people" such a dis-service!
May 27, 2013
CLARIFICATION: Most people I know have trouble using the entire tube before it expires - which in "all" cases is beyond one year! ...My point (in the above) didn't come out right - What can I say, ...It happens, lol...
May 27, 2013
Since making my first post, I've learned that the dosage I was using was incorrect. My doctor did not specify "pea size" amount, so my first tube might not last as long as everyone else's. I've cut back a great deal on the treatment, so I can see it lasting quite a bit longer.
May 27, 2013
May 30, 2013
Hey guys, while it is fine to disagree on the site please be sure to keep your posts within our Community Guidelines. Specifically under the category of Be Nice: Treat others how you would like to be treated. That means no foul language, insults, personal attacks, bullying or unsupportive comments.
May 27, 2013
I sincerely appreciate your review, however, your 3rd and 4th pic were soooo obviously "filtered" / "softened' so it's difficult to ascertain your "true" result. Minimum results of Retin-A take at least a few weeks to a 3 months, so I hesitate to take your review at face value. Also, not sure if this is a "BB" rep either...
May 27, 2013
Not sure I believe any of the above posts - They seem "planted." They're good plants, better than most, but nonetheless, they just seem artificial - Almost like a "new employee" trying to "make good." ..NOT buying it. Nice try, though...
May 27, 2013
May 27, 2013
I didn't mean to infer that all the posts were untrue. This site has been a life saver (literally) for me regarding another issue so I'm just very protective /guarded when I read the posts - If something doesn't seem "right" or if a posts seems like a plant, I like to question it immediately. People rely heavily on these reviews to make decisions about having procedures. And if a procedure goes wrong, people rely heavily on the emotional support of other users in the same situation. However, there are also people (for example, sales reps from companies selling products claiming to counter bad reactions from a procedure or manufacturers of medical device companies making false claims and/or trying to "up" the satisfaction percentage of procedures that have a low satisfaction rating) that capitalize on the vulnerabilities of the users on this site and it sickens me. Perhaps I need to be less abrasive when addressing posters that seem "suspect" to me. Or perhaps I need to be less guarded when reading the reviews, posts, etc. You're right, not all the reviews, comments are false. Most posts, IMO, are sincere, but some of them are not. And I just like to try and filter those out so that people are not mislead. There are many vulnerable people on this site, including myself, and after what I have been through, I am very protective of the users of this site. As I said, this site was a life saver for me. I appreciate your comment - My apologies to you if I insulted you or upset you, it was not my intent to do such. I'm actually dealing with an issue now, so perhaps I am a bit hyper-sensitive. Again, my apologies. Incidentally, my opinion of Retin A is that it is wonderful.
May 30, 2013
I never thought about 'plants' here. I don't think this person is. But I did look at the pictures again and thought one or two looked softened. Yes, it was obvious, but she's showing all different brands of BB creams. I only recently tried some. I don't know if it's all that it's cracked up to be. I find that I read all this hype about something, I'm generally disappointed when I buy the product.
I take that back about plants, I recall reading someone who had a surgery done out of the country and she posted on a thread to me once and raved like an infomercial character about her surgeon and so forth...I asked questions, but she never responded, but I thought hmmmmmmm....then I read others went to this same doctor and place and had horrendous results. I thought that was pretty scary. Yes, there are a lot of vulnerable people so I feel bad for those that get taken in. I'd still like to get some retin a. Been so busy, I can't even focus on it, but while I'm thinking of it, I should call my surgeon's office and schedule an appointment with the estitician after I see my surgeon...
May 30, 2013
See, one person like Iris, said itas plantes, others catching this too! Sometimes pictures are out of focus, I wisah this girl would respond, because it is funny, its contageous...
UPDATED FROM Brandysbeauty
I started BB cream for foundation and on my skin...
BrandysbeautyApril 5, 2013
I started BB cream for foundation and on my skin it looks flawless and people comment on my skin now, I think I look years younger. BB cream is different from foundation, I had no idea, I just saw it in a store and bought it. I am happy I am not spending $60 on foundation anymore, BB cream is cheaper and looks much better. My dark spots on my skin completely disappeared
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April 6, 2013
Im now using 0.1% every day and my skin does look a little more revitalised, I got my friend onto it and she has severely sensitive skin from it.
April 7, 2013
It's great you have had such good results I just got past the red dry phase and wow it is amazing! I feel like my skin has transformed! I used Nivea sunscreen it's the only one I have found that is sensitive enough. It is for the face only.
What bb cream brand do you use? I have heard some good stuff about bb cream, I'm curious to use it
September 25, 2013
I am happy to have another rhinoplasty comment on this. Just started using it (rhino 6 months ago) for the first time and was worried it was making my nose swell. It's definetely in the "purging" phase.
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