lilinah
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Quote: Originally Posted by ma146rina
it's funny she gave a poor rate to glamglow youthmud but it's actually the best mask i have ever used! (and i've used many,mostly all natural ones). i suppose it doesn't work for everyone...
Paula doesn't test them on herself. The reviews are based on an analysis of the ingredients a product contains, including information the manufacturer may give out, such as concentrations, pH levels, info on tests and studies, etc.
She points out that skin irritating ingredients often do damage without making the skin obviously red or sore at the time of use, damage that will add up and show up later. So a product might seem to be OK, but not be so great. There are usually other similar products that don't contain irritating ingredients, so one has options. Naturally everyone's skin is a little different, and some people's skin is more sensitive than others. Since i have rosacea, i prefer to avoid irritating ingredients. I don't need my cheeks, nose, or chin to be pinker / redder than they already are. And i don't need more dark spots on the sides of my jaw.
Some people claim she's down on natural ingredients, but her own products contain some, so clearly she isn't. She is down on ingredients that provide more irritating fragrance than skin care and that have scientific data to show that they are not so good for the skin, such as lavender. I have some background in using natural ingredients for healing, so i was surprised about the lavender. She has links to the scientific articles or abstracts of them that are not on her website, so anyone using her site can double check.
I have used products she rates poorly with no obvious problems. But i'd rather switch to those that don't have irritating perfumes and fragrance ingredients, and that have the right pH so that exfoliating acids can work properly. And i'd rather skip insanely expensive products that aren't any better than those that cost a fraction of the price.
As for the comment that some products have to be in jars, if a product contains antioxidants and you want those antioxidants to work, then a jar is not good. So much surface is exposed to the air every time the jar is opened and product used, so the antioxidants will oxidize. Most thick creams can be packaged in a tube. The main problem i have with tubes is that often there is still several days' (or even a week's) worth of product inside that can't get squeezed out. At that point i snip off the bottom strip - or even a lot of the tube, get the product out with my fingers, and put the now open tube in a ziploc baggie. Also, tubes don't look as pretty on the dressing table as colorful and shapely jars, but i'm for less vanity if it means more efficacy.
Is Beautypedia perfect? No. But i recommend reading the reviews before buying skin care products. You can always choose to ignore a review after you read it.
As for their makeup reviews, i will reiterate that i skip them. Paula's into neutral and matte for almost everything except highlighters. I love colors and like judicious sparkles. So i find the criticisms are usually not objective when it comes to these products. Wild colors and sparkle? Bring 'em on!
it's funny she gave a poor rate to glamglow youthmud but it's actually the best mask i have ever used! (and i've used many,mostly all natural ones). i suppose it doesn't work for everyone...
Paula doesn't test them on herself. The reviews are based on an analysis of the ingredients a product contains, including information the manufacturer may give out, such as concentrations, pH levels, info on tests and studies, etc.
She points out that skin irritating ingredients often do damage without making the skin obviously red or sore at the time of use, damage that will add up and show up later. So a product might seem to be OK, but not be so great. There are usually other similar products that don't contain irritating ingredients, so one has options. Naturally everyone's skin is a little different, and some people's skin is more sensitive than others. Since i have rosacea, i prefer to avoid irritating ingredients. I don't need my cheeks, nose, or chin to be pinker / redder than they already are. And i don't need more dark spots on the sides of my jaw.
Some people claim she's down on natural ingredients, but her own products contain some, so clearly she isn't. She is down on ingredients that provide more irritating fragrance than skin care and that have scientific data to show that they are not so good for the skin, such as lavender. I have some background in using natural ingredients for healing, so i was surprised about the lavender. She has links to the scientific articles or abstracts of them that are not on her website, so anyone using her site can double check.
I have used products she rates poorly with no obvious problems. But i'd rather switch to those that don't have irritating perfumes and fragrance ingredients, and that have the right pH so that exfoliating acids can work properly. And i'd rather skip insanely expensive products that aren't any better than those that cost a fraction of the price.
As for the comment that some products have to be in jars, if a product contains antioxidants and you want those antioxidants to work, then a jar is not good. So much surface is exposed to the air every time the jar is opened and product used, so the antioxidants will oxidize. Most thick creams can be packaged in a tube. The main problem i have with tubes is that often there is still several days' (or even a week's) worth of product inside that can't get squeezed out. At that point i snip off the bottom strip - or even a lot of the tube, get the product out with my fingers, and put the now open tube in a ziploc baggie. Also, tubes don't look as pretty on the dressing table as colorful and shapely jars, but i'm for less vanity if it means more efficacy.
Is Beautypedia perfect? No. But i recommend reading the reviews before buying skin care products. You can always choose to ignore a review after you read it.
As for their makeup reviews, i will reiterate that i skip them. Paula's into neutral and matte for almost everything except highlighters. I love colors and like judicious sparkles. So i find the criticisms are usually not objective when it comes to these products. Wild colors and sparkle? Bring 'em on!
