I hope you're enjoying the Fave Fives - keep sending your requests. :)
WHAT I’M WEARING:
J. CREW Save the Bees T-Shirt: http://bit.ly/29p0HNn
Swarovski Celestial Pierced Earrings: http://bit.ly/29J3u8o
Nails: OPI Let’s Be Friends Gel from Hello Kitty Collection: http://bit.ly/29q3X9U
Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer in Mood Light: http://bit.ly/29pnskh
Bobbi Brown Nude Finish Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Medium to Dark Tint (it’s not that dark, clearly): http://bit.ly/29nUkgE
Laura Mercier Candleglow Foundation in Buff: http://bit.ly/29nTG2T
Chantecaille HD Perfecting Powder: http://bit.ly/29p1lKx
Bronzer across forehead (my glow, basically): New CID I-Glow in Coral Crush (I will literally be buried wearing this): http://bit.ly/29nTIYJ
Used as Blush: Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Antigua (the perfect pink for me): http://bit.ly/29p1dL4
Brows: Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil in 2: http://bit.ly/29nTJM1
Lips: Gwen Stefani for Urban Decay Lip Pencil in Firebird (lightly all over lip): http://bit.ly/29p1OMN
Pixi LipLift Max in Petal Ice (on top): http://bit.ly/29DBnrl
PRODUCTS DISCUSSED:
Pixi Glow Tonic To-Go – released end of July: http://bit.ly/1r42Hk0
Nip & Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads:
UK - http://bit.ly/29oeCXF
USA - http://bit.ly/29pnOHr
Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturising Pads:
UK – http://bit.ly/29oeYgI
USA - http://bit.ly/29ofv2f
Trish McEvoy Beta Hydroxy Acid Pads:
UK - http://bit.ly/29ofADf
USA - http://bit.ly/29off3e
NeoStrata Smooth Surface Daily Peel:
UK - http://bit.ly/29podJY
USA - http://bit.ly/1JgPBGl
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Yay, the rants are back. Thanks for the update, have just started using nip and fab pads, enjoying them, and very glad you feel they are worth it. Roll on spritzes!
ReplyDeleteTop 5 serums that are not for millionaires please caroline!! Love the fave 5 idea!
ReplyDeleteCaroline, I love these "favourite five" videos. It's great to have you back and helping to break my bank balance again xxx
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ReplyDeleteFavorite oils?! I'm sure you already filmed it or planned it but I would love to know which oils are your favorite and if there's any that you prefer for combination, 40's skin with the odd spot here and there. Also, keep in mind your SouthAmerican (Argentina) readers (me!) and that we have available here mainly French Pharmacy... Ok. If it's available in the US maybe I could get it too!
ReplyDeleteP.S. THANK YOU! Loving your nails!! Stunning.
Alina
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Ive just picked up my first bottle of the glow tonic so if I get on with i'll be buying the pre soaked pads too. Great video as always
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Great idea Top 5's. Please please can you do Top 5 retinol products or a retinol cheat sheet.
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DeleteI use the nip and fab ones you mentioned and I love them :-)
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ReplyDeleteHope you are well! I was wondering about the alcool content in some of these products. I know you are not a fan of alcool denat. (I have dry and dehydrated skin so I avoid it like the plague), is there a particular reason you don't mind it in acid pads?
Thank you for your answer and I am anxiously waiting for the empties video xx
Same question as I notice Nip & Fab have alcohol. Thanks
DeleteLove the Glow Tonic (and the Pixi peel pads)! What are your thoughts on dermaplaning/face shaving?
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline! I was surprised to hear you only leave your medical grade peelings on your clients for 3 minutes! When I did one the derma told me to sleep with it on (which is a big mess as it gets all over the sheets)... is sleeping with it needed then?
ReplyDeleteIt depends upon the kind of acid. Doctors use different acids than aesthetician and they may not require being rinsed or neutralized.
DeleteHi Caroline: I am a new subscriber from Florida in the states. Totally LOVE your blog and YouTube videos. I was wondering about what products do you carry in your handbag!! Say out for the day what do you suggest carrying?? Recent fan of Pixi products addicted to the Glow acid!!
ReplyDeleteI like these top 5's! On a similar note to Mycarsamini, I would love a retinoid cheat sheet or even a Top 5 products to use with retinoids. For my first month on Tretinoin, I've cut way back on my original CH-informed routine. (I think that following your advice for the past year and a half may have prepped my skin and minimized the Tretinoin adjustment period so far, compared to what I have seen online, so thank you!!) I'm also wondering how and when to re-introduce acids, serums, masks... and what products you absolutely shouldn't use with retinoids, even on off-days. I have a sad pile of gorgeous exfoliant and mask samples (like exfolikate) just going to waste. You've mentioned that you are on Differen, and I'm wondering how you work it into your routine. Thank you Caroline!
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ReplyDeleteIs a gentle acid toner safe for my blackhead-prone 13yo son?
Thanks!
Love the top five videos. Please can we have top 5 face oils ,serums and moisturisers pretty please. And advise on how to know when to change your routine and step it up if required. Thanks X
ReplyDeleteTop five gel cleansers (especially better alternatives for those who crave for foam), Top five body creams, Top five shampoos, Too five hair serums, Top five facial mists. But Top 10 cleansing balms ��������
ReplyDeleteThe Nip & Fab pads are 1/2 price at Superdrug at the moment *claps hands repeatedly*
ReplyDeleteI only tried the original Glow Tonic, but I´ll add the rest to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
Caroline! So good to have you back I have been following you for the last year now.... And your vlogs are like sharing a great cup of tea with a good friend.Your brilliant advice on skincare and products have totally led me to a total revamp im always getting compliments and tell them its thanks to Caroline my beauty guru.blessings to you lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteTara x
Toners are the best way to balance the pH levels in your skin! Check out my organic facial toners and skincare line at www.ballerinabotanicals.com
ReplyDeleteHi caroline..love your videos skin never been better since pixi glow tonic..love u to bits but your costing me a small fortune (thank god for the overtime) oskia el cc cream pixi coral crush etc i bought them all...had to buy a new chest of drawers to house my stash ☺☺☺☺☺ keep the vlogs coming..fab..looking forward
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Hi Caroline! Which do you think would be the best for brown acne dark marks from old picking habits? - Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the five faves Caroline! Thank you for taking the time to share them with us.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see a five fave eye creams - perhaps covering off different needs eg dark circles, fine lines, hydration etc... 👁
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Would love a retinol cheat sheet, also some points on Sunday facials and the order of products (esp where acids go on the line up) thanks for all your time x
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ReplyDeleteTop 5 eye creams including a budget one and top 5 sunscreens that can be worn under makeup please! Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteI feel like I should know this but can I use acid toners at the same night as a retinol cream?
ReplyDeleteP50 Lotion no longer an acid fave ?
ReplyDeleteI love these Fave Five videos, short and to the point, though I could happily listen to you talk skin all day long! I have been using the Nip Fab pads for ages now and they are gorgeous. Just a heads up they are half price in Boots atm, online only, got another tub coming tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteAlso really hoping for a cheat sheet soonish on menopausal skin. I think I'm perimenoapause and my skin has gone from big hormonal spots once a month to tiny little pin prick spots and some a little bigger all month long, only thing I can put it down to is hormones. It's driving me batty!!
Thanks for mentioning a non glycolic one! My skim can't tolerate glycolic unfortunately! Using clinique toner at the minute but keen for other recommendations 😀
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline! I'm 16 and have struggled with acne for about three years now. Terrible blackheads(literally everywhere), whiteheads, red bumps, occasional cysts and of course constant oiliness. Today I decided I will rebuild my entire routine and went out and bought the Clarins Pore Minimizing Serum, Effaclar K+ moisturiser from La Roche Posay and Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot. I use Lush Ultrabalm for cleansing and will be purchasing Nip+Fab Extreme Night glycolic pads next week. I also use green clay masks.
ReplyDeleteMy question for you is whether or not you think that acne can be caused only by a chronic illness. I have suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome for over a year now and can't seem to control it. Could gut issues be the only cause of my acne and therefore should I concentrate more on solving my digestive problem or continuing to experiment with different products? I take probiotics but they're only 2 billion in strength. I also quit veganism which I think has also been a contributor to my IBS.
I am desperate to try the P50 1970 version, but living on a wee island in Britain I can't get hold of it. I was wondering though, if there were any American readers of this blog, who are able to get hold of a bottle, who would like to do a sort of trade. I know that you guys in the US can't get hold of Emma Hardie very easily and a 200ml pot of it costs around about the same as a bottle of the P50. If anyone in America would like to try Emma Hardie and do a postal swap for a bottle of P50 1970, please let me know and we can hopefully help each other get our hands on the hard-to-obtain products we desperately want to try. Thanx xx
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I really want to try P50 also.
DeleteFollowing this video I bought the Nip+Fab pads. Having not got on so far with Pixi Glow Tonic I wasn't expecting great results but I woke up the next morning with the most amazing skin. Probably the best product I have ever used in terms of instant results. I'm only going to use twice a week at the moment as I do have sensitive/reactive skin but this is one product I will never be without.
ReplyDeleteI must say Caroline, I've only been reading your blog for about a month but after all of the changes I've made so far my skin is looking amazing. I was at the point of having to wear full foundation every day but today I'm just wearing a lightweight foundation. You are my skin saviour :)
Anyone know which part of the routine you are supposed to use acid toners??
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Yes after cleansing. Then it's spritz, eye cream, serum, oil if needed and then moisturiser, if you use all those.
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