https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:57:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391718 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:55:24 +0000 chopsuey 391718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I haven't used it, but my mom and aunts swear by it. Mom is 60 in a few days and wrinkle free. Almost no age spots. She looks amazing.<br /> I don't have wrinkles or too many sun/age spots yet, but I've also been taking care of my skin since I was 16 (thanks for the great advice, mom! :)) </p> <p>I've used lots of anti aging products for a while too.. Lancôme, shiseido, creme de la mer, Laura mercier.. And lots of other brands. Figure it's time to just stick to one brand. </p> <p>I've tried Arbonne and Mary Kay too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391521 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:21:44 +0000 blackbird 391521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use caudalie and I've also become a fan of renee rouleau products. As a moisturizer, I use 100% virgin coconut oil. I know it sounds weird, but I've been really happy with it so far. Doesn't make your face break out (it's an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial oil) and is moisturizing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391468 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:54:09 +0000 fairefaire 391468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: I don't use the Premier Cru. I just use their Gentle Cleanser and the Premiers Vendanges moisturizer. I have veeerrrry dry skin, and Caudalie is the only line I've ever found that keeps it moisturized and doesn't irritate it. </p> <p>When I'm extra dry (this time of year), I add a bit of Josie Maran's Argan Oil before I moisturize. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391455 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:47:30 +0000 Mrs. Pen 391455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PrincessBaby: on amazon there are reviews. Consider hosting an arbonne party!! You can try all the products, it's like a mini-spa day hehe. I just hosted on two months ago! It's fun if your girlfriends are into that type of stuff.<br /> My mom used the anti-aging (RE9) line and although she liked it, she said it's not something she would have paid full price for. She didn't like it that much. She also didn't notice much aging-repair.</p> <p>But I do know several others (at this point I know THREE people who sell it!) who use it and LOVE it. They are generally the younger ones who use it as they age and I think it's better for that, so it might work better for you. If you get the entire line (which I don't think is entirely necessary IMO) then it's like a 9-step process! haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391441 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:43:03 +0000 PrincessBaby 391441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: @Rainbow Sprinkles: Why do you like those lines? What are your trouble areas and does it fix them?</p> <p>@alie: Do you use the Premier Le Cru stuff? Or other products? I feel like it just can't keep up with what I'm used to, plus I know that pregnancy causes skin to be a lot more pigmented. I have little spots and freckles that have come back while pregnant, even though I use the Caudalie and wear Obagi SPF 50 literally every single day - I don't walk the dog for 5 minutes without sunscreen!</p> <p>@Coco Bee: Do you know of anyone that has used the whole Arbonne kits/line, or heard any feedback? I hate to just spring for a $300+ line without some pretty stellar reviews. I wonder where I can go to read reviews on it ???? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391430 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:38:18 +0000 Mrs. Pen 391430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used Arbonne here and there but I only use select products. I love the FC5 night cream and I've been using the firming cream for my stomach. </p> <p>I like mario badescu enzyme cleaner for a simple face wash. I love it and have been using it for 2.5 years. It doesn't dry out my skin, but it isn't oily and significantly reduces my breakouts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391406 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:26:48 +0000 fairefaire 391406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Caudalie, and I love it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391343 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:50:40 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 391343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried Laura Mercier?? It is wonderful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391342 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:50:37 +0000 chopsuey 391342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom uses md forte and has amazing skin. I use a bunch of random products but I'm gonna have her order some essentials for me when she comes back into the country.<br /> Can talk to her about samples and ordering if you're interested! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-skincare-line-do-you-use-im-looking-for-a-new-one#post-391324 Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:41:55 +0000 PrincessBaby 391324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Prior to getting preg, I used Obagi NuDerm line. This stuff is THE BEST! It's sold at plastic surgeons and aestheticians, and it's basically amazing. BUT it has hydroquinone in it (skin tone brightening/bleaching and fades dark spots) and also uses Retin-A mixed in with one product. So a big fat NO while preg and breastfeeding.</p> <p>After reading online, I saw a suggestion to switch to Caudalie skincare as an alternative to Obagi. It's supposed to be fabulous, made from organic grapes, and great for skin color corrections (I get stupid spots!) and anti-aging. I have been buying the Premier Le Cru line, which I read was a great alternative to Obagi while preg/BFing. </p> <p>I was looking at my skin, and I know pregnancy doesn't do great things for pigmentation, but I am noticing a lot more freckly-looking spots on my face. So I'm thinking I may need to jump ship! Also, I'm all about ANTI-AGING (I'm 32)....</p> <p>Do you have any suggestions or can you share the products that you have noticed have done wonderful things for your skin? Share what works for you and why!!!</p> <p>I am not afraid of expensive stuff as long as it works! </p> <p>PS: I also used the Clinique Dark Spot Corrector and it was Bush League!</p> <p>PSS: My boss told me about Arbonne - it's almost as expensive as Obagi but if it works, I may do it...Anyone know anything about it? </p>