posted 01-10-2003 04:15 PM            

I've used it, (yes it's expensive) - but it's never caused me to break out. I've broken out while using it before, (like when I'm on my period) but it's never actually "caused" me to break out. In fact, it's improved the look of my skin more than almost anything else I've used.

My best combination was that in conjunction with MD Forte III cream.

It will probably help your skin feel and look better but remember, it's a moisturizer, it is not an "acne cream," per se, and it isn't formulated to have a specific impact on acne or acne scars.

posted 01-10-2003 04:31 PM            

It seems every moisturizer I have used that is supposed to help acne has made it worse. I tried using neutrogena w/ salicylic acid and it made me so dry and wreaked havoc on my skin.

posted 01-10-2003 04:46 PM            

it isn't an acne cream per se, but perhaps because it improved the overall health of my skin, the marks completely vanished!

i never broke out from using it.

i've been using Oil of Olay Sensitive Skin Lotion because it's only 6 bucks....reminiscing about how great Total Effects is makes me want to go out and spend the $20!!!!

posted 01-11-2003 08:35 AM            

My mom has used oil of olay products since she was young and she has totally, completely, and entirely FLAWLESS skin. She's in her 60s and has the skin of a 20 year old....she doesn't even have pores, I swear!

Anyway, I've bounced across the board with trying new things, never satisfied, but I keep coming back to oil of olay products, and now with Total Effects, I've found the best moisturizer.

As I said, I tried the one that has no dyes or perfume in it, for sensitive skin, and it caused me to break out. I tried Dove soap for sensitive skin too, and I broke out horribly. Now I use either Dial soap antibacterial or Dove plain regular soap (the kind with the perfume), and my skin feels so much better.

posted 01-11-2003 03:56 PM            

Uh huhh, yah right!

So I went back to regular oil of olay, and it was fine. When Total Effects came out I tried it. Actually another trainer at the gym who is around my age (in her 40's) and one time I saw her and remarked on how DIFFERENT and radiant her skin looked. (I thought maybe she got a peel or something, because it was that different!) So she showed me what she was using, and said she had been using that, and it really worked. So I went out and got it and have been using it ever since.

It is expensive, yes, but it's by far one of the best moisturizers ever. I also have that problem where most moisturizers make my face look greasy (even when it's dry and flaky, it's combination, so it can be greasy AND still dry and flaky), with or without makeup, but with Oil of Olay it doesn't do that.

posted 01-11-2003 08:31 PM            

the only thing i can figure that is causing it is the Oil of Olay sensitive skin lotion. it made my skin feel really soft and beautiful at first, yet it's the only new product i've incorported.

the reason i bought it was because i was too cheap to shell out the 20 for Total Effects.

after reading what several people posted about believing the Sensitive Skin Lotion to be comodegenic, i decided enough's enough.

i already know that Total Effects is worth every cent...i had to go out and buy it today!

the best part is, i spent the money, got a product that i know works.....and it came with a free gift: body cream!

posted 01-12-2003 04:41 AM            

Total Effects Visible Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex — Regular and Fragrance Free

Total Effects Visible Anti-Aging Vitamin Complex with UV Protection

Total Effects Intensive Restoration Treatment

Total Effects Night Firming Cream

posted 01-12-2003 04:46 AM            

This exclusive formula is dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), color and fragrance free, oil free and contains the following ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide*, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Panthenol**, Tocopheryl Acetate†, Stearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethiconol, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylparaben, Laureth-7, Sucrose Cocoate, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Ammonium Polyacrylate * Vitamin B3 ** Pro-Vitamin B5, †Vitamin E

posted 01-14-2003 11:05 AM            

DAMN, I love this stuff!!! I've been using it for about a week now and don't know how I went w/ out it. I washed my face the other day and just put the Oil of Olay on afterwards and my other half complimented my skin for the first time since my skin broke out all to hell. And he never notices anything. He said my face looked really clear and so healthy! Of course, I have to give credit to my regime... b5, vitamins a, c, e, b complex, efa supplement, 64 oz water, carley's clear and smooth and clindamycin topical. BUT the oil of olay really makes my skin glow. And my skin hasn't glowed in loooong time.

It's worth the $20. I hope it also helps my skin not to age.

posted 01-18-2003 01:06 AM            

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Originally posted by JBINCALI03:
I would say get the oil free fragrance free one, the other ones have oil and fragrance in them soi wouldnt touch them

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posted 01-18-2003 02:15 AM            

there u go all u need to know

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posted 01-18-2003 05:27 PM            

i have this post to thank for reminding me what a super product this is!

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posted 01-18-2003 07:21 PM            

do a search or type in a page

the product is called olay TOTAL-EFFECTS okay