Lancome vs Loreal

Nov 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Jacqueline...you're fine my dear. I've never been called out to testify on anything as I wasn't with law enforcement that long to gather a large chain of cases and when latent print techs are asked to testify its because defense is questioning the probability. I did a lot of work taking prints from deceased individuals. Now it I just do it strictly volunteer in case of a national or global disaster. There was a fellow tech that I worked with that was a retired studio makeup artist. She was the most detailed and precise person I ever met. I think a lot of that has to do with her prior career. So if you ever decide to jump ship (which I highly doubt you'll since makeup is in your blood) its a field definitely worth looking into.

Nov 15, 2013

Michelle B.

Just because I've seen some back and forth on this...L'Oreal owns Lancôme and YSL. They bought YSL back in 2008. FYI: they also bought Urban Decay earlier this year.

Nov 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Definitely check out her website Jacqueline. She is set to release a completely new format any day now so it should be even nicer than before. She owns two spas in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I plan on going out there for my 40th birthday next year to get a facial from her. A very humble and personable woman she is despite her success.

Nov 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Jacqueline, yep. Been at it since 2001 but not on a regular full-time basis. I did work for LAPD for awhile but it was hard juggling my daughter and son who were both so young at the time with the worst shift ever created by man. I loved it. Lab setting, perfect for introverts.

Nov 15, 2013

Naomi S.

I want to say I did get the fragrance free one.. but I'm not home to check.. working a double shift today. I'm using trader Joes new serum.. it not anti aging per-seh. its a mega boost of antioxidants.. just have to keep reading labels..

@Shelley. I hear ya on.that body stuff. I can't stand to b near blood or anything like that. you should look into the herbalist arena.

Nov 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Naomi...I seriously considered it long before I met my husband but I can't stand the sight of a living person struggling to live. I would be beside myself if I couldn't save every single patient. Now forensic MD I considered but you still have to go to medical school, do residency, handle the living before you can branch off. To satisfy my forensic desire I did take a six month class in fingerprinting. I'm certified out of my home state of Cali and attend conferences and volunteer when there are natural disasters and they need to I'd peoples remains via fingerprints. That's is far as I'll go with it. :)

As far what Renee uses as preservatives I will have to go online and pull it up because your girl here tossed all empties of RR loot because everything is all listed on her products.

Nov 15, 2013

Danny C.

Shelley I've seen you talk about her before and had looked her up at one point. I love her site it has so much great information

Nov 15, 2013

Danny C.

Did you get the fragrance free version? I had tried that too and had issues. unfortunate cause it doubled nicely as a primer. now I'm using the micro sculpting one. the combo of it w all my other stuff is making me a little dry but no other issues. I know how frustrating it is trying to find good or
products, I feel your pain lol

Nov 15, 2013

Naomi S.

Shelley, you definitely should have gone to medical school!..
what is Renee rouleau using as preservatives in her products.? do you know?

Nov 15, 2013

Naomi S.

@Danny, yeah, I've Noticed how things change quickly esp if yours trying to b paraben n preservative free. you get the brown. yuck. but that's how it goes.

the Olay serum I tried was the basic moisture regenerist one..

Nov 15, 2013

Shelley W.

Jacqueline that's a very good question and I have an idea about a few but my husband would be the best one to answer that question and he left awhile ago. Some use lemon extract (also known as citrus medica limonum). That is commonly used as it has a way to soften the blow and make the product more appeasing scent wise. A few years ago my husband spoke at some industry event and I remember him saying that to lessen risk of skin irritation in skincare products in particular that reformulating with the basic of the basic leaving out all the crazy preservatives, fragrances and uneccessary fillers will create a much superior product. But its a hard sell because the buying public wants the most advance science around to combat x,y and z. I do know that with foundation for example, sadly, some of the junk ingredients has to remain for shelf life because without it it will not last for long.Plus it also depends on what the formulas is based off...gel based, liquid mineral...they all require some unique ingredient to make it all bind together to give you the finish you desire. And the brands that claim to be natural and good for the skin...not always the case. I couldn't dare use Tarte when I was going thru chemo and radiation treatment a few years ago. Jane Iredale was my go to. Bareminerals couldn't even cut it. There is one skincare line that I feel from my own personal experience with has gotten the fragrance free thing down pat. Renee Rouleau. She makes the beneficial ingredients do all the talking. Her elderberry toner is a perfect example of that. Elderberry has a slight natural fragrance to it. But its also very beneficial as a skin toner. And her Triple Berry Acid Peel. Same thing (smells like jam because she uses real fruit and there is a safe balance of preservatives ). I sometimes feel like I should've gone to medical school alongside the hubs.lol.

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

O have had issues w Olay myself. its not my favorite brand ny far but I know the ingredients are good. which serum were you using?

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

Naomi yes jar packaging for skin care. using your fingers, howerver clean you try to make them leaves a potential for bacteria to get in the product. also some ingredients don't stay stable once the air hits it. you can see products changing color like a retinol
or vitamin c when its exposed to air or light. so your loosing out on the products being able to do their job so to speak.

Nov 14, 2013

Naomi S.

@Danny, thanks. what exactly to stay away from. the fact that its n a jar?. please explain..
I tried oil of Olay serum but it broke me out..

that's a good question Jacqueline. awaiting shelleys response as well.

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

Hi Shelley! I've been around just observing more lol

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

It was a hydrating treatment and in jar packaging. that's something else to stay away from in skin care too.

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

I've had issues finding a good drug store serum I'm using oil of Olay at the moment but neutrogina make one its not bad rapid wrinkle repair its retinol based. high end Kate Somerville quench serum has both retinol and higher amounts of antioxidents.

Nov 14, 2013

Naomi S.

Omg @ shelleys friends with painful cist. that's a bit too much by far!!.
its definitely good to read these labels as price doesbt guarantee quality. smh.
@ Danny, which h20 products. do you rem? was it anti aging.??..

Nov 14, 2013

Shelley W.

Danny C where have you been!!?? How are you? Haven't seen you around lately. Hope all is well.

Nov 14, 2013

Danny C.

Naomi just a little warning I received an h20 sample w ipsy. I checked out the ingredients and its full of parabens...not good. went straight in the trash. just check the ingredients before you purchase. I try to stay away from anything w fragrance or high amounts of alcohol neither are beneficial to the skin. look for products w proven ingredients or your just throwing your money away. retinols in any form (should be more towards the begining of the list) antioxidants, peptides, vitiamin c are all great! I'm also huge on alpha and beta hydroxy acids

Nov 14, 2013

Louise U.

Thanks for the info both Jacqueline and Shelley. @Alyx I've only used samples of Lancôme mascara but I'm in love with it but far too pricey. 😝

Nov 14, 2013

Shelley W.

Jacqueline...lavender oil is often used to neutralize a not so great smelling product. It really has no redeeming qualities in a skin product. For aroma therapy...a spritz in the air before bedtime...great use of lavender. If my memory serves me right I believe that Bobbi Brown said in some promotional flyer that the lavender soothes the skin when using the foundation...in my opinion she would've been better off using aloe and hyaluronic acid blend. One soothes and the other infuses  moisture.

Nov 14, 2013

Shelley W.

For me @Naomi I have to make sure that the ingredient phenoxyethanol sits either very last in a product or not even used because it irritates my skin. I notice that its an equal opportunity ingredient for both high-end and drugstore products. Mineral oil, petroleum, C-13,14 paraffinum...nasty pore clogging ingredients can be found in some of the most high priced items around. Especially in skincare and some foundations. Two perfect examples...La Mer Cream and some Clarins serum (can't remember the name of it) that all these YouTubers were just raving about to no end earlier this year. Both of those high priced jokers contain mineral oil. La Mer price tag is $300 bucks for one ounce of product and that Clarins serum is at $80. $300 and $80 respectively for some mineral oil...which sits high up on their ingredients lists. Absolutely highway robbery if you ask me. Cosmetics is not immuned either. I love Bobbi Brown but I thought she lost her dang mind when she re-formulated my beloved foundation and added lavender oil. Lavender oil is a known skin irritatant. Most of my friends who continued with the new formula had to make dermo visits for the painful cysts that cropped up on their skin after use. Overall both price points often use inferior ingredients to create products and hope that most buyers go in with an uneducated mind to buy the junk. I could go on and on. Some of the stuff I've learned over the years would boggle your mind.

Nov 14, 2013

Lisa A.

Loreal has nice lipstick, but lancomes lipstick is wayyyy better and smoother.

Nov 14, 2013

Naomi S.

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