Conditioner -Pureology - Essential Repair Conditioner
prittybritty 6/14/2011 11:44:00 PM
I went to a new salon to have my hair colored after moving. My new hair dresser recommended this shampoo and conditioner my blonde hair. I tried it - and at first, loved it! My hair felt strong, shiny, and styled easily. After several months and I have now switched back to my old hair dresser (she does a much better blonde) who noticed my hair was severely damaged. She had been doing my hair for several years prior, and knew it well. She asked if I was having troubles with my thyroid (I am not) or had switched to a shampoo with protein. Right then I googled the ingredients of this and read it in fact has several proteins. She continued to tell me that some people with fine hair or color treated hair can be very sensitive to proteins which adversely damage the hair, especially if used every day. If anyone is having problems with this shampoo - please switch. I have since gone back to the Kiehl's Sunflower Shampoo & Conditioner for color treated hair (protein free!) and things are starting to get much better!
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Shampoo -Pureology - Essential Repair Shampoo
prittybritty 6/14/2011 11:43:00 PM
I went to a new salon to have my hair colored after moving. My new hair dresser recommended this shampoo and conditioner my blonde hair. I tried it - and at first, loved it! My hair felt strong, shiny, and styled easily. After several months and I have now switched back to my old hair dresser (she does a much better blonde) who noticed my hair was severely damaged. She had been doing my hair for several years prior, and knew it well. She asked if I was having troubles with my thyroid (I am not) or had switched to a shampoo with protein. Right then I googled the ingredients of this and read it in fact has several proteins. She continued to tell me that some people with fine hair or color treated hair can be very sensitive to proteins which adversely damage the hair, especially if used every day. If anyone is having problems with this shampoo - please switch. I have since gone back to the Kiehl's Sunflower Shampoo & Conditioner for color treated hair (protein free!) and things are starting to get much better!
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Lip Treatments -Philosophy - Big Mouth Lip Primer
prittybritty 9/20/2010 11:57:00 AM
I was surprised at how much I liked this. I've always used Lip Fusion or Smashbox Lip Plump - but tried this product while I was candle shopping. I hate glossy/wet looking lips - and this is perfect. It gives a lot of plump and keeps your lips looking matte and natural. The packaging is nice but the price is hefty at $25. I do not plan to repurchase.
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Sunscreen -Arcona - Tinted Reozone Protect SPF 20
prittybritty 6/24/2010 2:09:00 AM
I love this product and was devastated when they discontinued it a few months ago. I bought 4 bottles that should last me the next year or so. This sinks in quickly and covers wonderfully. The spf 40 is a tad darker and has more of a velvety finish while this one settles looking creamy. Love it!
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Treatments (Eye) -Arcona - The Eyes Have It
prittybritty 6/24/2010 2:05:00 AM
I love the Arcona line but prefer the Eye Dew over this. You will see results after using The Eyes Have It - but it has a strong odor (I usually don't mind that at all) and for some reason my eyes tend to water a little after using this. This is a great product, but again, the Eye Dew is just fantastic.
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Cleansers -Arcona - Raspberry Acne Bar
prittybritty 6/24/2010 2:03:00 AM
This is a great soap and leaves your skin velvety. I, however, prefer the White Tea Cleanser. I had very bad acne and somehow the combination of the cleanser with the Golden Grain Gommage completely cleared up my skin. I do love the whole Arcona line though!
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Moisturizers -Arcona - Acne Lotion, Repair AM
prittybritty 6/24/2010 2:02:00 AM
It took nearly 8 months for me to start loving this product, but once it kicked in I was addicted! One pump of this with another pump of Magic White Ice and I'm set for the day. I went from having chronic acne to ditching all my prescriptions and relying solely on Arcona. It took a full year to completely clear up my skin and I have been pimple free for a couple years now. My acne scars are also almost completely gone. The key to Arcona is patience!
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Treatments (Eye) -Arcona - Eye Dew
prittybritty 6/24/2010 1:59:00 AM
Even though Arcona is my favorite - this is the one product I could never live without. I wear it day and night. My fine lines are gone and I only have the two standard laugh creases. I even use it on my lips before bed. Highly recommended!
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Masks -Arcona - Raspberry Resurfacing Peel
prittybritty 6/24/2010 1:58:00 AM
I'm a huge fan of Arcona and religiously use this scrub every Sunday morning. I bought this after a winter promotion the spa had and it came with a few other products. I love the scrub so much that I purchased 5 more of the promotion kits - it was a great deal! I have since gifted this scrub to my mom, cousin, and aunt.. all of which love it. My mom said her skin looks and feels better than when she had her chemical peel. They are all hooked!
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Scrubs -Arcona - Golden Grain Gommage
prittybritty 6/24/2010 1:54:00 AM
I use the large tube and absolutely LOVE this scrub. I use it daily and stock up when the Arcona store is having a special. My morning routine is after rinsing my face in the shower, I'll pat on the scrub gently and let it do it's "enzyme action" while I use my body wash and conditioner. By the end of my routine I rinse it off, do another quick rinse with my White Tea Cleanser and I'm good to go. This line has saved my skin. I was on a handful of prescriptions for years and suffered from terrible acne. When I turned 24 I realized something had to be done. It took just shy of a year for this line to completely kick in my skin has been amazing since. I just turned 27 and still get compliments all the time. I only wear sunscreen and all my acne scars are nearly gone. Thank you ARCONA!
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Treatments -Arcona - Booster Defense Serum
prittybritty 6/22/2010 12:57:00 AM
I started incorporating this into my Arcona regime after my facialist recommended it. Like most Arcona products, you have to use it for 4-6 weeks before realizing how much you love it. I cannot imagine life without this serum. My pores are bright and my face glows. Love it!
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Fragrances -Jo Malone - White Jasmine & Mint
prittybritty 6/21/2010 11:47:00 PM
I love this cologne. I have always been a Nectarine Blossom & Honey girl (cologne, creme, shower gel) but have several other Jo Malones that I love to use before getting into bed. I had been toying with trying the White Jasmine & Mint for some time now and finally took the plunge. It doesn't smell too flowery. It is actually quite sweet with a lot of fresh, clean mint. I absolutely love it! I spray it just out of the shower and also in my hair right before I blow it dry. It lasts all day... much longer than any other of my Jo Malones which surprised me because the scent itself is so soft. It almost has a sweet orange and honey smell which I love since my Orange Blossom can sometimes smell too citrusy (I can't stand citrus scents). I recommend wearing it alone, or with Nectarine Blossom & Honey or also with the Blue Agave & Cacao = amazing!
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Hair -Moroccanoil - Moroccan Oil
prittybritty 4/12/2010 7:10:00 PM
I am on my third bottle of this and loving it! I have very fine hair and this prevents my hair from getting tangled and allows me to comb it WET. It does not weigh down my hair and my hands are so soft after using it in the morning. I use approximately a quarter size amount which is perfect for my fine but long hair.
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Skincare - Face -Arcona - The Basic Five
prittybritty 8/21/2008 7:59:00 PM
BE PATIENT...IT IS WORTH THE WAIT! Ok, Arcona is by far the best skin care. When I read their products "work better with time" I almost thought it was a gimmick, but it couldn't be further from the truth. I had been on prescription creams (Benzaclin and Differin) for the past 10 years (yes, 10 years!) and off and on antibiotics to keep my skin under control. When I wasn't breaking out, my skin was gorgeous..but that would last a few months and then a new breakout cycle would come in for another few months. My dermatologist would just crank up the prescriptions and send me on my way. I stumbled on Arcona after trying every skin care regime known to man (Kate Somerville, Natura Bisse, Dermalogica, Dr Perricone, Obagi, etc). I started with a facial and a travel size of all the products. My facialist immediately told me to stop my prescriptions and use only Arcona, as the products compliment each other..and, similar to macrobiotics, your skin will detox and react if you incorporate unnatural ingredients. Anyhow, she warned me that I'd break out for about 6 weeks, then see a flawless complexion. Well, yes, I broke after stopping my medications for about 5 weeks. It was awful, but with a lot of patience I made my way to week 6 - flawless skin! I've tried to stop my prescriptions before, but never achieved clear skin. I no longer have pimples, cystic acne, blackheads, or an oily appearance. My skin feels truly transformed. This is what I am now using from Arcona: 1. Toner Tea Bar 2. Raspberry Gommage (every other day) 3. AM Acne Lotion (1 pump, pat) 4. Mineral Magic 5. Eye Dew for the AM and then in the PM: 1. Toner Tea Bar 2. The Solution/Vitamin A/ Night Breeze (I alternate nights for each) 3. Tea Tree Mask (2x per week) 4. Eye Serum. I used the Herbal Compound to get me through the first 5 weeks..but haven't needed to use it since. My skin is even, tight, glowing..my acne scars are almost gone and I don't have to wear makeup anymore. Also, just a side note - if you are stopping medications to use Arcona, take Black Walnut Hull 3x per day for the first 2 weeks. This will help clear the toxins out.
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