Mac Volcanic Ash exfoliator

[erine1881]

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

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Originally Posted by RaynelleM 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??

no it doesn't mean its perm. when a LE item sells out, they take away the ToD and put SOLD OUT next to it.

 

[elegant-one]

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I'm loving the VAE...and I've used it for awhile now & NO breakouts...just soft skin

oh, & I didn't have any staining as some mentioned

 

[lizziefishie]

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I absolutely love the VAE. I thought I should order a sample first before getting the full jar - but before I'd even received my sample it was sold out online! Thankfully someone on the MAC LJ comm picked one up for me

I can't wait until this becomes permanent...hopefully sometime soon?

 

[twilightessence]

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Okay, so the MA at the store gave me a sample today. I was just looking at it and wanted to smell it and she offered me a sample

. So I used it and my face is all red and hot now . I don't know if that means its reacting or just pulling out the impurities since my skin is acting up badly lately. I love the smell... It reminds me of a hotel room for some reason LOL. My mom says it smells like Chamomile.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by twilightessence Okay, so the MA at the store gave me a sample today. I was just looking at it and wanted to smell it and she offered me a sample . So I used it and my face is all red and hot now . I don't know if that means its reacting or just pulling out the impurities since my skin is acting up badly lately. I love the smell... It reminds me of a hotel room for some reason LOL. My mom says it smells like Chamomile.

how are you using it? there is a slight warming effect to it, but you should be all red and hot.

 

[kimmy]

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i tried it on my hand at the counter today, and it left my skin stained kind of greyish...i'm pretty stoked i didn't buy it and put it on my face haha.

 

[twilightessence]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 how are you using it? there is a slight warming effect to it, but you should be all red and hot.

It went away pretty quickly, 10 minutes. I just put a little bit on my hands and then put it on my face in small circles before washing it off with a wash cloth. Is that wrong? LOL

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by kimmy i tried it on my hand at the counter today, and it left my skin stained kind of greyish...i'm pretty stoked i didn't buy it and put it on my face haha.

i'm guessing you just applied it as is, and wiped it off with either a dry or damp tissue, am i wrong? you need to use full on water to remove it. without it being wet enough on application, of course its gonna stain slightly. its black! you need to wet it in order for it to lather up and not be so concentrated in color. then use lots of water to remove it and any residue it may leave behind.

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Originally Posted by twilightessence It went away pretty quickly, 10 minutes. I just put a little bit on my hands and then put it on my face in small circles before washing it off with a wash cloth. Is that wrong? LOL

like i just posted above, you want to use water to remove it, not just a damp cloth. it may have left some residue behind that the cloth alone didn't remove. that's why i like to use it in the shower along with the rest of my skincare routine. at least the redness and heat went away. try doing it this way next time to see if you get the same results.

 

[Paramnesia]

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Mines in the mail now.
It has even been released here yet.

 

[twilightessence]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 i'm guessing you just applied it as is, and wiped it off with either a dry or damp tissue, am i wrong? you need to use full on water to remove it. without it being wet enough on application, of course its gonna stain slightly. its black! you need to wet it in order for it to lather up and not be so concentrated in color. then use lots of water to remove it and any residue it may leave behind. like i just posted above, you want to use water to remove it, not just a damp cloth. it may have left some residue behind that the cloth alone didn't remove. that's why i like to use it in the shower along with the rest of my skincare routine. at least the redness and heat went away. try doing it this way next time to see if you get the same results.

Thank you

. I will do that for sure :: nods ::.

 

[COBI]

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I was visiting my sister near the MA border today, so I picked up a jar at the Macy's counter.

I used it once, and I must be in the minority because I don't like it at all.

Guess it's more proof that everyone's skin is different. My skin feels a lot better after using the C.O. Bigelow Brown Sugar scrub (from B&B) than VAE. VAE almost seemed to strip moisture from my face; it felt very dry after, and I have "normal" skin (not dry or oily).

I won't be keeping it, but it was worth a shot.

 

[Kaycee37]

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Well I love this stuff!! Helps remove blackheads and cleans out enlarged pores. My skin is troubled oily...this is THE first product that Mac has made that really helps oily skin!!

Thanks Mac!

 

[blindpassion]

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I got mine today!!

Im going to try it out right now and ill let you all know how it goes

 

[blindpassion]

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and I just finished trying it out
and heres my honest opinion.



if I could only have one MAC product for the rest of my life, only one, in all seriousness, it would be VAE.
I am emailing mac and begging for them to make this perm
BEGGING

mmmmmmmm I cant wait to use it again! thankgod I bought three!!!
I hope everyone gets a chance to try this out.

 

[oddinary]

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I caught up with the hype and since it just released in Asia...
I don't really understand what all the raves are about?

I am someone that has the oiliest skin ever and so far this has not treated me of my blackheads, acne, etc. My skin is smooth, but just like any other scrub. I do however like the earthy smell. Other than that, I paid a ridiculously higher price in Asia and now I just don't get what's so good about this product.

 

[Kaycee37]

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Hopefully It will work for you!!!!!
You mentioned you have oily skin etc...
You may get a chance to use this like I do, if you have super oily skin that can take some abuse. This is how I use it..not saying it's right for everybody:
I had a facial recently, which consisted of extractions, a little microdermabrasion and a mask. My skin appeared so much brighter since a lot of the build up was removed...The facialist commented that I need to have this done once a month to keep my skin in check.
I had purchased the vae and the next morning I used it. Okay fine

The next morning I decided to use it again....skin softer and skin radiant!
Since then I use it daily...I usually use sometype of acne wash after I've buffed the skin and got the granuales to disappear. I also steam my skin and do some extractions myself. The blackheads just pop out! I'm also so oily that I get acne on my back. I use this daily on my back...the results are just heaven. Nice clear back!

It requires some work but what a great product to help acheive clear skin!
HTH

 

[MACGoddess]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 the volcanic ash absorbs excess oils, while the sugar helps clean out pores and helps the skin retain moisture.

Also actually the Volcanic Ash contains lots of Sulfur which helps Acne and calms the skin down... That is the primary reason they put VA in the exfoliator.

Skin care formulation based on volcanic sulfur targets acne

And a good side note for the sucrose is that it is pretty much impossible to rub your face raw with the exfoliator since the sugar will melt after a few minutes.

Ideally to use VAE follow these steps:

- Wash face with your normal cleanser and leave it a bit wet/damp
- Apply a small amount of VAE with your fingers and gently scrub around, after a minute you will notice the Sucrose start to melt into the skin
- Once most of the grit is gone from the exfoliator, then rinse your face well with water and you are done!

 

[meaghanb2926]

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Originally Posted by lizziefishie I absolutely love the VAE. I thought I should order a sample first before getting the full jar - but before I'd even received my sample it was sold out online! Thankfully someone on the MAC LJ comm picked one up for me I can't wait until this becomes permanent...hopefully sometime soon?

Okay stupid question but "MAC LJ comm"? Ive seen this reference before but no idea what this means?

 

[drenewt]

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Love it. My skin is so soft!

 

[Sweexy985]

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aw. It's all sold out on the website. Macy's, too. I think I might have to take that trip to the nearest MAC counter. And with gas nowadays?

Damn you, MAC.