Mac Volcanic Ash exfoliator

[twilightessence]

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Originally Posted by panda0410 I am SUPER late to all of this Just wanted to see if anyone has had a break out since using the VAE?? I have really sensitive skin and exfoliators usually upset it - has anyone had this problem so far or is it all a big thumbs up?

Yeah, if you read a little back I had problems with it on my face and mostly my hands. Which is weird because I usually don't have sensitive skin LOL. Go figure...

 

[lyttleravyn]

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I went to my MAC counter today to buy some of the VAE (after reading such good things about it for oil/combination skin) and they were sold out

My MAs were soooo nice about it, they gave me a sample and they also told me they heard it was made permanent and they'll be getting more soon. Anyone else heard this yet? I hope so, I love it!

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by lyttleravyn I went to my MAC counter today to buy some of the VAE (after reading such good things about it for oil/combination skin) and they were sold out My MAs were soooo nice about it, they gave me a sample and they also told me they heard it was made permanent and they'll be getting more soon. Anyone else heard this yet? I hope so, I love it!

quite a few people have heard this and posted it. i'm gonna ask at update and see if its true or not. i hope so.

 

[bebs]

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Originally Posted by panda0410 I am SUPER late to all of this Just wanted to see if anyone has had a break out since using the VAE?? I have really sensitive skin and exfoliators usually upset it - has anyone had this problem so far or is it all a big thumbs up?

I don't really know for sure.. but I did test in the store, and my hand after a while on the test area for a few hours was bright red and itchy. I highly doubt this is everybody reaction to it so I would say test it on your self before putting it on your face.

 

[nursie]

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oh just in case this helps anyone: i got my nails done yesterday with the white acrylic tips. prior to, i had dark pink nail polish on, when they took the polish off my nails were kinda stained and i knew exactly what from when i saw it :volcanic ash exf....i'll be wearing gloves whenever i use it now, i do think it would stain the white on my nails

and for me, i have oily acne prone skin and i turn 38 this year so i am starting to have some dry areas on my face, since ive been using vae my skin is doing REALLY well....definately helping clear up both pimply areas as well as dry areas

 

[cupcake_x]

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Wow, everyone seems to love this- I'll have to try it!

 

[MAC_Whore]

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I like the texture and the end result. It is fun to play with that goopy, black mess. Downside, I do not like the smell. It doesn't kill me, but not what I would consider as pleasant.

 

[elegant-one]

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No problems after extensive use now. My personal experience, the VAE really cleanses out the pores & helps with dry areas.

I don't care for the smell either.

 

[ohmyjeezuz]

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Kind of a late reply, but I went to my MAC counter today and they STILL had some, yay for living in a small state! I bought one and am already liking it; I didn't think i would honestly because of all the hype.

 

[Paramnesia]

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I just received mine today, felt really nice on the skin and i love how the sugar melts. I so hope this helps my horrible acne at the moment.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Paramnesia I just received mine today, felt really nice on the skin and i love how the sugar melts. I so hope this helps my horrible acne at the moment.

give it about a week to see if it helps or if you're gonna react badly to it.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 microfine refinisher is more intense, but you can use it three different ways: dry for more intensity, wet for a little less intensity, or mixed with your cleanser for the most gentle. the VAE "scrubbies" are sugar. its super gentle because the sugar dissolves after a few seconds.

erine - since the VAE has the Sucrose/sugar, will it last longer or stay better if it's refrigerated? I was wondering if the sugar with the liquid form that the VAE seems to have, will it mold?

How do you store your extras? I just put mine in a cooler dry closet?

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one erine - since the VAE has the Sucrose/sugar, will it last longer or stay better if it's refrigerated? I was wondering if the sugar with the liquid form that the VAE seems to have, will it mold? How do you store your extras? I just put mine in a cooler dry closet?

that's a good question. i think it should be okay since its in a liquidy base already, ya know? i keep the one that i'm currently using in the shower, since that's where i use it. i also store my backups in the hall linen closet since its cool, dry and dark.

 

[stacylynne]

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I love.. love... love the volcanic ash exfoliator. It's amazing.
It makes you skin so soft. I have very sensitive skin & I can use it woo hoo.
I have to buy more.
I have my brother & my mom hooked on this too.

If you didn't get it already, get it. It's amazing

 

[BlahWah]

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I'm loving this product! I use it in the shower too and on days when I just want to wash my face and not scrub it, I pick up a bit, about 1/4 of what I'd normally use (or less), foam it up in my hands and then rub it over my face. It's so much cleaner and more refreshing than my Vichy cleanser!

 

[ckara]

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It's pretty much sold out everywhere I've called. So bummed.

 

[kimmae17]

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this BETTER be maid permanent! i LOOOOVE IT i have sensitive skin and most scrub type products are too irriating. my skin LOVES the volcanic ash tho!

 

[thelove4tequila]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Whore I like the texture and the end result. It is fun to play with that goopy, black mess. Downside, I do not like the smell. It doesn't kill me, but not what I would consider as pleasant.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one No problems after extensive use now. My personal experience, the VAE really cleanses out the pores & helps with dry areas. I don't care for the smell either.

Omg I looove the smell! Hhaha. It is quite unique I give you that! I was using it two nights ago and trying to describe the scent (to myself). I know those who don't like it *^^cough cough^^* may say it smells like poo, but seriously what does it remind you girls of? I have NO idea.

I only have one VAE and wish I had a couple more also. I too, hope they become perm.

 

[twilightessence]

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Originally Posted by thelove4tequila Omg I looove the smell! Hhaha. It is quite unique I give you that! I was using it two nights ago and trying to describe the scent (to myself). I know those who don't like it *^^cough cough^^* may say it smells like poo, but seriously what does it remind you girls of? I have NO idea. I only have one VAE and wish I had a couple more also. I too, hope they become perm.

I loved the smell of it, too. To me it smelled like a hotel room (if that makes any sense) and to my mother it smelt like chamomile.

 

[trammie]

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I was lookin at the mac site and its not marked with LE icon anymore, so perhaps they are permanent! I'm excited if they are because my friend gave me a sample and I loveeee it!