Mac Volcanic Ash exfoliator

erine1881

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Re: volcanic ash exfoliator

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Originally Posted by DivineFemme
Is this best for those with oil skin, or can anyone use it? My skin is normal, but a bit dry in the winter.

my skin is normal as well. it works for all skin types. and since your skin is dryer in the winter, this will be great since it helps the hold in moisture.

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Originally Posted by COBI
The closest store is over two hours.

As I said, I don't have a problem with you having extras and I made no reference to your employee status. I did note that it was my bad for waiting; I could have ordered right away, but was hoping to get to the store to check it out first.

I just posted that I don't think it's praise-worthy to have so many backups.

Also, I guess I thought MAC's system was more intuitive so that it would recognize someone buying beyond the limit even if it was all multiple orders, especially an employee where purchases are keyed under your employee ID, name or number. What's the point of a having a limit if someone can buy more than 3 times that within a week? I assumed that with my pro card, they would track not only if I purchase 3 of something today, but also pick up on the fact if I was trying to buy more 2-3 days later.

Again, I don't have a personal problem with you having 10 of them I wanted to try it, but I haven't really loved any of MAC's skincare yet so I was hesitant to purchase; that's why I didn't buy right away.

Key mistake on my part: I also must have just assumed that it was going to be permanent so I didn't think there was an urgency. Until I read this thread, it didn't even click in my head that it was LE. I have other sugar-based scrubs that I love and I don't have an oil-based need for the volcanic ash, so I am not really out at all.

To answer your last question, the difference between 1 and 10 backups to me is the level of excess. My current jar of sugar scrub (which is smaller than the MAC one) has lasted over 3 months (using it as both a scrub and a mask), so 10 jars of MAC's would be years worth for me.


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these are the purchase policies for pro card members taken directly from macpro.com.

No more than 4 of the same item or colour up to 24 total pieces
No more than 8 of the same item for discontinued products
No more than $500 (after discount) per transaction, per day
No more than two $500 transactions per week
No more than $2000 (after discount) per month
No more than $5000 (after discount) per 12-month period
No more than 3 transactions per 31 days (1 month) of consistent pigment and glitter skus
No more than 3 transactions per 31 days (1 month) of multiple of the skus
No more than 1 student kit (colour or tool kit) per student

as for employees, the only limitations are a daily/yearly spending limit and a quantity/item. ours is $200/day, $2000/year, which is less than pro members, and no more than 4 of the same item, which is why i had to order 4 one day, 4 another, and so on, which isn't against our purchasing policy. even our trainer told us that if we like it to stock up on it. she was planning on buying 10 herself. they do keep track of orders to that they know where you are within your spending limit. i'm also sure that they monitor orders to make sure you aren't purchasing 4 of this, 4 of that, 4 of this, etc., and then turn around and do it again the next day, which is usually a sign that abusing your discount and selling them on ebay. as i was ordering them, the CSR asked if i had tried it and i told her that i loved it so much that i was stocking up. when she heard that she laughed and said that she had better try it and if she liked it that she had better stock up to since its LE.

since this is limited edition, i had taken a sample to make sure that i liked it before ordering since we aren't allowed to return anything. since i did like it, i decided to stock up. if they make it permanent, great! if not, i know that i have enough to last me quite awhile.

i hope you do get a chance to try it out. even tho some are saying that it has already been decided to make it perm, i'm not getting my hopes up until i hear it direct from someone in the company. again, it hasn't sold out completely. so if you do want to try it, give it a shot. its not just for oily skin. it works for all skin types: dry, oily, normal, and even sensitive.
 

Ambonee

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Re: volcanic ash exfoliator

I absolutely LOVE this stuff!! I bought 3 and I'm down to half a jar of the first!! (Boyfriend and mom love it too lol!) I may need to get a few more!
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I have normal skin and have used it almost every night since I've gotten it! I was just curious though, is it ok to use it so much? it didn't really specify on the instructions how many times to use it per week, but I know with my other scrubs (which are now being VERY neglected) it says 2-3 times per week. Anyone know for sure? My skin is fine but I wasn't sure if maybe I should slow down a bit...I probably should so I don't run out!
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I hope they make this permanent!
 

erine1881

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Originally Posted by Ambonee
I absolutely LOVE this stuff!! I bought 3 and I'm down to half a jar of the first!! (Boyfriend and mom love it too lol!) I may need to get a few more!
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I have normal skin and have used it almost every night since I've gotten it! I was just curious though, is it ok to use it so much? it didn't really specify on the instructions how many times to use it per week, but I know with my other scrubs (which are now being VERY neglected) it says 2-3 times per week. Anyone know for sure? My skin is fine but I wasn't sure if maybe I should slow down a bit...I probably should so I don't run out!
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I hope they make this permanent!


it actually does say on the box how often to use it. 1-3 times a week. i've been using mine every other day. you don' wanna exfoliate more than 3 times a week, because over-exfoliation can damage your skin, causing broken blood vessels and irritation.

i LOVE it!
 

noturavgurl

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i just picked this up today..i'm so excited to use it after all the rave reviews! the sad thing is, it kinda leaked a little already. but i figured it's gonna get everywhere anyway once i crack that baby open. =D
 

CantMAKEUPmyMIND

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Both of my counters were sold out of this and then I checked online and it was gone too.

I hate the concept of LE skincare. Hopefully they'll get some sense knocked into them and make it perm as a lot of people seem to really love it. Not to mention, maybe I can try it! LOL!
 

twilightessence

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Re: volcanic ash exfoliator

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Originally Posted by CantMAKEUPmyMIND
Both of my counters were sold out of this and then I checked online and it was gone too.

I hate the concept of LE skincare. Hopefully they'll get some sense knocked into them and make it perm as a lot of people seem to really love it. Not to mention, maybe I can try it! LOL!



It was on Macys.com as of yesterday. I was thinking about buying it too... But I don't want to get it and love it then run out and be mad cause its LE LOL. Seems like a waste
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Ambonee

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Originally Posted by erine1881
it actually does say on the box how often to use it. 1-3 times a week. i've been using mine every other day. you don' wanna exfoliate more than 3 times a week, because over-exfoliation can damage your skin, causing broken blood vessels and irritation.

i LOVE it!


I love it too!!

I'm an idiot! I was reading the pamphlet at the bottom of the jar! Duh amber! Thanks so much Erine!! I'll probably just start using it every other day. It feels so great on my arms, legs and feet too! LE skincare is so dumb! MAC better step up lol!

And I too give you props for getting your hands on 10! I think its praise worthy because I would have done the same had my counter gotten more!
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this stuff is so worth having!!
 

erine1881

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Originally Posted by Ambonee
I love it too!!

I'm an idiot! I was reading the pamphlet at the bottom of the jar! Duh amber! Thanks so much Erine!! I'll probably just start using it every other day. It feels so great on my arms, legs and feet too! LE skincare is so dumb! MAC better step up lol!

And I too give you props for getting your hands on 10! I think its praise worthy because I would have done the same had my counter gotten more!
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this stuff is so worth having!!


hey, like twilightessence said, its still on macys.com! i was still on nordstrom.com, but it has since sold out. you know where to get more if you want it...
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pat

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I love VAE. I bought two extra backups when it was still available on maccosmetics.com. My first bottle, I use to use it in the shower, but I don't want to finish it too fast, so it's strictly for my face. hahaha..

So, I did a test the other day with my St. Eve's scrub vs my VAE, and VAE won hands down!

I've been having allergies so I blow my nose a lot thus, giving me dead skin around the nostril area. I used St. Eves and it didn't take it of, then the next day I used VAE and low and behold, it was gone. ;DDDDDDDDDDD... I just love this stuff!

I'm wishing, like most of you, that they make this a perm. product!
 

crystalado

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I absolutely love it! I have oily skin and it makes it feel sooo smooth and soft. Almost velvety! My husband laughs because I have the black face with it on, but it is the best! I need to buy a back up or two myself!
 

GlamYOURUs

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I love it so far! My counter still has them I believe so I might just get back ups of it.
 

Mizz.Yasmine

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I love the name of this!
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Its LE? Why the hell would they do that with skincare products.
 

NubianHoneii

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Im going to pick some up today! Im soooo lucky that I go to a new counter that not many people know of. My new fav MA was trying to get me to get some last week but I didn't. I gotta get like 4 of these! Gotta share some with mommy...
 

x.DOLLYMiX.x

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I really want this, but us in the UK dont have it yet
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. Does anyone know if its similar to lushs ocean salt ?
 

Sophia84

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Too bad I don't have enough money to get back ups but I'll get only 1, and I have faith that Mac will make it perm one day!! LOL
 

Kaycee37

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Hey Lelia,
Thanks for recognizing me! I love this stuff!! Thanks for recommending it also! Hey, does your store have any left???
Let me know!
Take care,
Kaycee
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erine1881

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Re: volcanic ash exfoliator

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Originally Posted by DominicanBarbie
Dumb question but can anyone tell me what this smells like? TIA

its kinda hard to describe. it just smells like "earth".
 

RaynelleM

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Love this stuff but I'm only using it once a week cuz I don't want to over exfoliate!!

I also noticed on the MAC site there isn’t a black triangle next to the product name … does that mean it’s permanent now??
 
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