XP: Sorta WR: At-Home Microdermabrasion Products

esstee33

Apparently absolutely nobody reads the Wedding Hair & Beauty forum, so maybe XPing this here will help. Help meeeeeee, please! 

So, I have some pretty deeply defined lines in between my eyebrows from a near-constant scowl face in addition to some old lines around my mouth from smoking, and I'm thinking about looking to some at-home microdermabrasion products. I've had it done at the salon before and I absolutely adore it, but with moving + wedding planning + assorted other life expenses, it's just not happening right now. Have you used any particular micro products that you like and would recommend? 

Various price points appreciated -- I'd rather not spend more than $45-50, but if it's a holy grail product, I'd consider it. 

And plus also, my skin is sometimes very finicky, so if it's formulated for sensitive skin, that's pretty alright. 

Specifically, I was looking at the Boots No7 Total Renewal stuff, so if anyone has specific experience with that, please tell me all about it. http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3360063

theartistformerlyknownas

I really like the Mary Kay one. I buy the sample size packets on eBay cuz I'm too cheap to buy full size. Idk how well it'll do for deep lines though.

esstee33

lolo883 said:

I really like the Mary Kay one. I buy the sample size packets on eBay cuz I'm too cheap to buy full size. Idk how well it'll do for deep lines though.

Oooh, they have that set on Amazon for like $30. Some of the reviews are saying it helps control their acne, too, which would be the bomb dot com. I may have to check that out. 

What I'm finding online is that I may need to look into something more serious, like a chemical peel, for the bitchface wrinkles, though. 

Ulta just sent me a coupon for some Dermalogica face treatments, so maybe I'll check that out and talk to them about what I can do at home to minimize salon visits. The power resurfacing peel would only be like $28. 

theartistformerlyknownas

I've heard good things about the RoC Deep Wrinkle Filler too.

novella1186

You might want to ask a dermatologist instead of a spa. I just remember going to my dermatologist to talk about some acne scars I had and she said I might consider a light chemical peel to get rid of them. But she begged me not to go to a spa because sometimes people aren't really qualified for something like that, and it could actually end up damaging my skin or doing more harm than good. IDK if your insurance covers dermatologist visits, but they might have a lot of good suggestions for you. 

littlemushroom

I also like the Mary Kay one. It made my skin feel amazing and I did not breakout as much while using it. I only used the samples, but if I had the disposable income I would totally buy it.

cosenti7

I've used the Dermalogica Microfoliant (gentler) and the Kate Somerville Exfolikate.(coarser)  Both are pricey but awesome. I use for my acne, so I can't attest too much to the deeper lines. Also if you want to check out the Kate Somerville, Sephora is having a 20% off everything this weekend. They also have a small size.

levioosa

I really liked the WEXLER set from Bath and Body Works. My skin looked great when I did the Glyco Peel and the Skin Regenerating Serum (the serum is the best stuff).  They also have a micro set that my Mom used and liked. Unfortunately I haven't been able to buy it for awhile, and they stopped carrying my favorite cleanser, so I've been trying out different cleansers.  I might go back to their universal anti-aging cleaner though.  

ETA: That the glyco peel is more gentle than one from a spa, so the results are more gradual, but if you follow the directions you won't over do it and hurt your skin.  

esstee33

novella1186 said:

You might want to ask a dermatologist instead of a spa. I just remember going to my dermatologist to talk about some acne scars I had and she said I might consider a light chemical peel to get rid of them. But she begged me not to go to a spa because sometimes people aren't really qualified for something like that, and it could actually end up damaging my skin or doing more harm than good. IDK if your insurance covers dermatologist visits, but they might have a lot of good suggestions for you. 

My health insurance does cover dermatologists, but since I'm moving in a month-ish, I don't want to start a new relationship with a doctor I'll probably never see again. Maybe after I move and figure out new insurance / FI's insurance. 

esstee33

cosenti7 - Whoooo boy, yeah, that's definitely pricey! It looks like they have a mini size for $22, so maybe I'll see if they have that in one of the stores this weekend. It's really, really well-reviewed and seems like it's worth a shot! 

@levioosa - I just started using the philosophy Purity cleanser and I'm totally in love with it. I still get the same acne issues as before, but significantly reduced (in size, frequency, and duration). They have a little sample-sized bottle at Ulta for $10 and it's lasted me like a month already, with probably another month's worth left. 

theartistformerlyknownas

esstee33 said:

cosenti7 - Whoooo boy, yeah, that's definitely pricey! It looks like they have a mini size for $22, so maybe I'll see if they have that in one of the stores this weekend. It's really, really well-reviewed and seems like it's worth a shot! 

@levioosa - I just started using the philosophy Purity cleanser and I'm totally in love with it. I still get the same acne issues as before, but significantly reduced (in size, frequency, and duration). They have a little sample-sized bottle at Ulta for $10 and it's lasted me like a month already, with probably another month's worth left. 

Have you tried Birch Box? Those teeny little sample tubes last me forever, and I have my preferences set to be heavy on the skincare/anti-aging so I get lots of fun things to try that I would NEVER splurge $40+ a bottle on. 

Like Dr. Jart's Ceramidin cream... le sigh. It is so wonderful.

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I like using Philosophy's Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash once a week or so.  They have a 2 step peel but it's more expensive ($70).  I've found this wash is pretty gentle but effective!

I have tried out a few of the Boots no7 products from Ulta and like them so far! They all seem to get great reviews on Ulta and reasonably priced! 

penguin44

lolo883 said:

esstee33 said:

cosenti7 - Whoooo boy, yeah, that's definitely pricey! It looks like they have a mini size for $22, so maybe I'll see if they have that in one of the stores this weekend. It's really, really well-reviewed and seems like it's worth a shot! 

@levioosa - I just started using the philosophy Purity cleanser and I'm totally in love with it. I still get the same acne issues as before, but significantly reduced (in size, frequency, and duration). They have a little sample-sized bottle at Ulta for $10 and it's lasted me like a month already, with probably another month's worth left. 

Have you tried Birch Box? Those teeny little sample tubes last me forever, and I have my preferences set to be heavy on the skincare/anti-aging so I get lots of fun things to try that I would NEVER splurge $40+ a bottle on. 

Like Dr. Jart's Ceramidin cream... le sigh. It is so wonderful.

I second the Birch Box recommendation. I love getting samples of things I could never afford to buy regularly. 

esstee33

I have an on/off relationship with Birchbox. One of my friends gets the BEST stuff in hers, so I signed up for it, filled out my profile, and somehow there's usually, like, mayyyybe 2 things that I like, and the rest I could really live without. I tried it once for 6 months, canceled it, then tried it a year later for another 6 months, and just canceled it again this summer.

Red.Zinnias

AlisonM23 said:

I like using Philosophy's Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash once a week or so.  They have a 2 step peel but it's more expensive ($70).  I've found this wash is pretty gentle but effective!

I have tried out a few of the Boots no7 products from Ulta and like them so far! They all seem to get great reviews on Ulta and reasonably priced! 

This. I love the wash and I actually finally gave in and got the 2-step peel as a last-ditch effort to improve the look of a scar on my chin before consulting an expert.

It's AMAZING. People can't even tell I had this horrible scar on my chin anymore because it has faded so much. After years I can go out to run an errand without a full face of makeup and not feel self-conscious. If my house was on fire, I would grab the two cats and this peel. No kidding.

wandajune6

esstee33 said:

I have an on/off relationship with Birchbox. One of my friends gets the BEST stuff in hers, so I signed up for it, filled out my profile, and somehow there's usually, like, mayyyybe 2 things that I like, and the rest I could really live without. I tried it once for 6 months, canceled it, then tried it a year later for another 6 months, and just canceled it again this summer.

I had the exact same experience. I quit it again when I got engaged. Tempted to start again but not sure that it's worth the effort.

theartistformerlyknownas

wandajune6 said:

I have an on/off relationship with Birchbox. One of my friends gets the BEST stuff in hers, so I signed up for it, filled out my profile, and somehow there's usually, like, mayyyybe 2 things that I like, and the rest I could really live without. I tried it once for 6 months, canceled it, then tried it a year later for another 6 months, and just canceled it again this summer.

I had the exact same experience. I quit it again when I got engaged. Tempted to start again but not sure that it's worth the effort.

I actually did too. I wonder if they load the older members down with more crap and give better stuff to new people. I canceled when we were saving for the wedding, partially because things were getting lame. But I started back up again and am back to good stuff.