http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/categories/ask-the-beauty-brains/p59/feed.rss Wed, 22 May 13 02:51:42 -0400 Click here to visit the Beauty Brains blog. Ask the Beauty Brains - Beauty Questions Answered en-CA http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/460/arbonne-products Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:52:20 -0400 GRIZZLYDIVA 460@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/545/bust-firming-creams Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:24:28 -0500 DissolvedGirl278 545@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/548/thermal-hair-protectant Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:28:11 -0500 ginagd 548@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/361/does-avon-clinical-spider-vein-therapy-work Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:50:36 -0400 LeftBrain 361@/bbforum/discussions I've heard that Avon is claiming that this product will reduce or eliminate spider veins--sounds too good to be true--do you have any information on it?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/536/wen-chaz-dean Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:09:20 -0500 aspenstar 536@/bbforum/discussions Is it more hype than fact?]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/540/thirty-six-and-counting Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:42:31 -0500 lili 540@/bbforum/discussions
Now, for my query. But first, a low down on my skin - I'm 36 and my sensitive skin is dry on the cheeks and somewhat oily on the t-zone. I have spent ridiculous amounts on 'chemically inclined' skincare such as the whole range of La Mer and gone mad on 'completely organic pure' stuff like Jurlique.

I am sick of spending money on stuff that doesn't do much other than empty my bank account.

With my sensitive combination skin moving towards mature skin, can you recommend specific products from a comprehensive drugstore brand of skin care for me to use? There's so much hype on skin care out there that I fear making an uninformed choice and causing my sensitive skin break out!

Thank you!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/539/can-skincare-stop-working Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:52:59 -0500 deetopia 539@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/516/shampoobodywash Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:45:16 -0500 seajenny 516@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/533/euoko-brand-skin-care Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:18:21 -0500 dammitbear 533@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/532/cleanser Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:05:49 -0500 ninja 532@/bbforum/discussions
Will this effectively cleanse as i suffer with clogged pores and want a cleanser that will cleanse deeply without stripping my sensitive skin.

Also they have a moisturiser -and i wondered wether it would effectively moisturise and be better for my skin as it has fewer ingredients or will it clog my pores?? i currently use Olay total effects.
water; shea butter (Butyrospermum Parkii); apricot kernel oil (Prunus Armeniaca); vegetable glycerine (glycerine); emulsifying wax; vitamin E (Tocopherol Vitamin E);]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/531/rusk-elimin8 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:13:57 -0500 HEARTSTARBOLT 531@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/511/juice-beauty Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:56:00 -0500 lamuchachablanca 511@/bbforum/discussions I found these products through Sephora.com. They sound amazing, too good to be true.
All the testimonials on Sephora's site seem to be positive, as are the ones of Juice Beauty's site. I know they can't possible be as fabulous as they sound.
Can you guys do some research and tell me what effects these products really have on the skin, how effective they are, etc...?
Thanks so much! -Stacy]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/527/motives-makeup Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:41:17 -0500 paminator 527@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/524/shea-butter Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:22:38 -0500 Lynnie 524@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/513/rapidlash Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:25:45 -0500 Glossgirl692 513@/bbforum/discussions
After that huge boring explanation, which I'll be thankful/surprised if anyone reads, my questions:

-Are the products supposed to bring out the flakes? Because really, I'm using them to get rid of the flakes/flakes noticeability, and they're just making it worse. Is this part of the process? I really have no idea how these shampoos are supposed to work...
-Is desonide supposed to possess any growth-related properties? It's only listed as a possible side-effect on the manufacturer's website, so if not I wonder why my trusted dermatologist would tell me it would help.
-Same as above for Nizoral.
-Does anyone have any experience with these products? I hate to be going by only what stranger's reviews tell me.
-Are there any fellow seborrheic dermatitis sufferers out there, and how do you deal with this condition?
-What are people's opinions of RapidLash? I've gotten some negative replies to my questions on products like it before, but am reluctant to give up, as in some parts of my brows I haven't seen any new growth in almost a month. And it's disturbing to see just skin where there was a thick, healthy eyebrow less than two months before, let me tell you!

Thanks so, soo much to anyone and everyone who answers! I know that this post is long and tedious, but I'm deeply bothered by losing at least four brow hairs a day, and will appreciate any contributions that I get!

I probably should've titled this post "Seborrheic Dermatitis". Darn.

Again, very very very grateful for any responses!]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/522/whats-the-difference-besides-price-in-these-undereye-creams Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:27:12 -0500 rungrace01 522@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/521/no-silicone-haircare Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:44:10 -0500 Lee 521@/bbforum/discussions
I can say from personal experience that using no silicones benefits my hair GREATLY. My hair is much healthier. I do use them on ocassion and they are necessary when heat styling but there are alternative water soluble/easily removed silicone heat protectants which are: V05 Miracle Mist and Tresemme Heat Tamer. I'm finding that LUSH products are working WONDERFULLY for me.

In the past I used to use John Frieda's Brilliant Brunette and I really liked it, provided alot of shine and smoothness, however it contains alot of silicones so I stopped using it.

Thoughts on all of the above? Is silicone free really better from a scientific standpoint???]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/523/can-anyone-tell-me-about-the-z-mei-products Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:53:53 -0500 1Hiker 523@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/498/syn-ake Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:44:12 -0500 chris_94131 498@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/518/is-salicylic-acid-in-hair-care-products-safe-for-your-hair Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:11:02 -0500 Happyblonde 518@/bbforum/discussions I see Salicylic Acid as an ingredient in both shampoos and conditioners (both Goldwell and Redken-All Soft products have it in them-Goldwell Kerasilk conditioner and I think it is in Redken All Soft shampoo or All Soft Conditioners or both of the Redken products).
Wouldn't this be damaging to the hairstrands-especially bleached hairstrands? Why is it used in hair care when I thought it was for sloughing off dead skin cells.
I love my Redken products, but don't want to be using anything that would damage the hair.
Thank you for any info!

Happyblonde]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/515/victorias-secret-bust-firming-bra Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:40:07 -0500 tribecca 515@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/517/the-benefits-of-using-himalayan-salt-beauty-products Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:03:40 -0500 pirates97 517@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/507/hair-products Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:48:29 -0500 makeupjunkie228 507@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/510/oriflame Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:24:29 -0500 doc_redrose 510@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/509/are-properties-of-soap-ingredients-retained-after-saponification Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:21:13 -0500 whaleyje 509@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/501/frownies Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:01:50 -0500 DexterIsDexterous 501@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/477/soap-free-products Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:57:37 -0500 cristine 477@/bbforum/discussions I'm happy to write you-I find the answers rather enlightening..Due to my skin "issues" I was always cleansing my face with soap-free products (they produced foam of cource). I was wondering what are the cleansing agents of soap-free products..(as far as I've seen, they do not use the likes of laureth sulfates).
thank you in advance..
cristine]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/499/bases-and-acids-in-acne-medication Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:03:10 -0500 lostulalume 499@/bbforum/discussions http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/457/great-new-weight-loss-cream Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:03:32 -0400 skinnygrl 457@/bbforum/discussions I just found a great new weight loss cream (I can't find the post of the girl who asked about it). My stomach and thighs are already more toned and I can see my cellulite disappearing -- and I've only been using it for 3 weeks. Here's the website for it: www.tanthin.com.]]> http://thebeautybrains.com/bbforum/discussion/489/a-good-finishing-powder-or-primer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:50:19 -0500 Fara 489@/bbforum/discussions
The foundation gives me great coverage and with the bronzer over it, a beautiful finish. However, by the end of the day, or even after 5-6 hours, the bronzer looks bad - with streaks, patches, and an unsmooth finish. My foundation starts to show in random spots and the makeup overall looks dried out. The bronzer looks really splotchy.

Would using a good finishing powder or primer over my liquid foundation (before applying the bronzer) be the answer? If so, can anyone recommend one?]]>