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Foil Challenge

I know we all talked about this but I need it in writing to hold myself more accountable! I have picked out around 28 foils that I am hoping to get through by the end of Feb. that’s 1 foil a day unless I decide to stack more than one! Here’s what I’ve picked randomly! 

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@itsfi Um.... The EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C 1 oz/ 30 mL sounds wonderful!  Any day now I'll be finishing up a tube of the Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration 1.7 oz/ 50 mL ... maybe I should be checking out the Eadem next!  I have a few sun spots that aren't bad enough to want to laser off, but I'm willing to try and fade them with topicals.  

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@missjeanie, I'm very happy with the results from the Eadem serum; hoping that it will be around during the sale. 

 

I've lived with some dark spots for a long time so I'm used to it - I'll never have a completely flawless mug - it's all good, like I said, these dark spots have been around for a while. At this point, it's not worth the scarring/discoloration/pigmentation I am 99% sure I will experience from lasers. I have fair / light skin and the dark spots are well, dark, so I'd probably be an ideal candidate for laser in that regard but my skin is also very sensitive and reactive to anything and practically evertything - even when I don't pick at my pimples, they leave some discoloration; it does fade away, but it takes time and I'm just not sure about what that looks like with lasers. 

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@itsfi Fair enough.  Lasers aren't for everyone.  I had some dark ones that I removed with laser years ago, but I also will never have flawless skin.  And that's okay.  I wouldn't mind preventing some of the lighter ones I have now from turning darker though.  I've got this one marked to try!

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Ooh that's wonderful @itsfi If only all skin care new trys could go so well 😋

 

I love that your skin is loving the new trial and having promising results. It's great when products do well on our faces 🥳

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Right @CynthieLu! My skin can be sensitive so I have to watch out to not add too many new things all at once, and to give it some time to get used to a new product. Having a 2-week supply of this serum was very helpful. 

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@itsfi  Wow!! I am loving the results from this serum!! I need to check it out!! I think the 14 pack foils is a lovely idea to really gain an idea of if something will work for you. I wish they would offer these more!!

 

Great job staying on track!!! 

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Completely agree @ather! Having some time to try out a product really helps to inform my decision. In the past I would have likely just gone for a full size. Not to say I wouldn’t do that now but since I’ve been more selective with my products, particularly my skincare products, I’m much more inclined to try to get my hands on a sample size that will really allow me to see how something performs and to see how that works before running to pick up a full size. I’m treating my skin better these days, or at least I’m trying to, and even though there are a lot of good products on the market that catch my eye, I’m making a conscious effort to not just jump at picking it up right away. 

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@itsfi Wow, it sounds like the Eadem serum is really working for you. When you have multiple samples, it is much easier to gauge how the product works for you. I think it is smart that you are using them all in a row so you can see the results. I think putting the foils where you will use them is also a great idea. Sometimes, when they are out of sight, they are out of mind. Keep up the great mindful decisions. Excellent progress. It makes sense to pick up during the sale if you can wait. Hopefully it is in stock 🤞

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@Mellmars1185, I love it when brands have these 7 or 10 or 14, in this case, samples for testing. It’s so much more helpful to gauge how a product performs. 

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Ouhh this looks like a fun challenge

to attempt to keep the samples under control.  Tonight I will be using 5 samples but likely using up only 4.  The only one that’s new to me is the Summer Friday’s Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum, so I intend to use it sparingly until I know how potent it is . 

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March -

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A big "yes!" to keeping samples under control @heartsmyface! It doesn't seem to take long for the pile to grow, especially with online purchases from Asian Beauty stores - certain ones can be super generous with the samples. 😲 I see some great products I really like (Kerastase, YTTP) in your set of samples and some that I have heard rave reviews about. How's your skin liking the Summer Fridays retinol serum?

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Wise call taking it easy with the retinol until you see how it is with your skin @heartsmyface. Have fun with your foils! I hope the new serum works out for you 😁

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@CynthieLu  Ha, yeah I learned my lesson with the DE retinol cream.  I thought I had a pretty high and established tolerance for retinoids but it peeled me  good.  ha, I’m still a little hesitant to reach for the DE. 

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@heartsmyface Great choices. I have been seeing the Kerastase mask lately. I am curious to know how you like it and how long you left it in for?

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@Mellmars1185  Oh I love it! I received it gratis a few years back from TeamBIC and have repurchased it twice since.  I throw it on at night and sleep in it and wake up with soft hair.  it does now have competition with the K-18 leave in treatment.  I don’t find one better or worse than the other.  Maaaybe the K-18 is better but it may just be that’s it’s still novel to me.  

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March Foils Plan ~ here are the foils that make up my goals for the month. 

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20 foils total, consisting of

 

All but the Verb Ghost Weightless Shampoo for Fine Hair and Verb Ghost Conditioner for Fine Hair  are new-to-me treats. I've been wanting to try the Eadem serum since it was released and was super excited to see the gwp. We're on Day 3 and so far, so good with the Eadem serum. 

 

I'll continue to sheet mask (given how long I've been at it, it would be hard to imagine that I did not use sheet mask at all for a month. 😮😆) but I'm not setting any targets. March and April aren't always the kindest to my skin (weather changes, allergies, etc.) so I'll play by ear my sheet mask usage.

 

Will try to check back in again mid-month @ather for a progress report! I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing how everyone does with this month's foil challenge. Good luck, everyone! 

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Good luck to you too @itsfi 

(I think I'm taking a pause on my foil panning "set" goals and just using what I feel like this month. I'm still working on tester sizes and I'm OK with this plan.)

 

Your samples line up is so prettily pictured here. Enjoy everything! Can't wait to hear how it goes, and how you like the results after Eadem Serum trial is finished 😄

 

 

 

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@CynthieLu, it's always a great plan to use the products that will work for you, be they foils or full size, or anything in between. I will likely have a month later in the year where I don't have any set foils I'm aiming to use. Or, I may just play it by ear and set aside a foil or two that I intend to use in a particular week. Will be great to see what, if any, foils you used at the end of the month.

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@itsfi Excellent goals for the month. Glad that the serum is working so far 🥰

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@Mellmars1185, thank you. I went with a smaller variety of products this month. We'll see how it works out, but so far, so good.

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@itsfi  Ooooo great choices!! I’m interested in hearing if you see changes after using Eadem! I need to look into this brand I don’t think I’ve heard of it!! Good luck! I know you will do great!! 

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