Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion

Did the formula change?

I had used this product before and looked forward to the same results as i originally got. For me to spend $75 on an exfoliator, I have to be very impressed. Unfortunately, the jar I purchased at Sephora appeared to discolor badly before I was even halfway through. Between the yellow and gray of the product's surface, I was genuinely concerned that it might have an adverse reaction on my skin. I don't live close to Sephora, so now I have a product that I am afraid to use that I spent a lot of money for. I don't think I will be using it again.

February 7, 2013

La Prairie Essential Exfoliator

Heavenly exfoliation

The beads used for exfoliation are in a wonderful creamy base that rinses off easily and does not leave the skin feeling stripped. I had to discontinue another exfoliator at about the same price point and have been very happy with how this left my skin feeling - smooth as a baby's bottom.

January 28, 2008

Prada Beauty Intense Eau de Parfum

Don't get the atomizer

I love this fragrance and was happy to wear it frequently. Unfortunately, I had to stop using it temporarily while I was going through chemotherapy. Imagine my disappointment when I realized that it was evaporating through the mesh atomizer. From having over half a bottle I went to having none, except for a residue on top of the bottle. I did not have this problem with any other fragrance. But then, none of my other fragrances are topped with an atomizer. I wish I could bring it back to Saks where I purchased it, but I have not heard of anyone else encountering this problem. Trust me, when going through chemo, there are a lot of things that you just can't deal with, and a potent fragrance like this is one of them.

January 27, 2008