Comments on: Dear Santa: http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/ Fashion, beauty and shopping ideas from former Tribune style editor Sam Mittelsteadt. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:29:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Miachelle http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1108 Miachelle Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:42:42 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1108 Thanks Sam! And an article on mineral makeup would be terrific. Believe it or not, I don't know why, I can't wear Bare Essentials, but Ulta's mineral makeup doesn't bother me. Go figure--the price difference is huge. Trust me, if you need a tester for skin irritation for products, I'm the gal! Thanks! Miachelle Thanks Sam!

And an article on mineral makeup would be terrific. Believe it or not, I don’t know why, I can’t wear Bare Essentials, but Ulta’s mineral makeup doesn’t bother me. Go figure–the price difference is huge.

Trust me, if you need a tester for skin irritation for products, I’m the gal!

Thanks!
Miachelle

]]> By: Sam Mittelsteadt http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1099 Sam Mittelsteadt Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:10:05 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1099 There are actually TWO formulations of Hope in a Jar -- the "original formula for all skin types" and another (the same price) for dry,sensitive skin. The second formula removes potential irritants like lactic acid (although the exfoliating benefits are part of why I like the original formula) and betaglucan (ditto). I found the second a little too intensive for my liking -- but then again, I used to buy the saline solutions that WEREN'T "for sensitive eyes" because my eyes aren't. I've had only one friend report any breakouts from the original Hope in a Jar. (Sorry, KC!) I would *highly* recommend swinging by the freestanding Philosophy store the next time you're anywhere near Casa Paloma shopping center (I-10 and Ray Road, with the AJ's Fine Foods). The staff really knows their stuff and are happy to walk you through the items -- whenever I take a friend in, I ask them to demonstrate one of the peels, and they're always accommodating. (If you ask nice, I bet they'd give you samples of each to try before you commit to one or the other.) Sometimes when you switch skin care products, there is an acclimation period where your skin reacts to the new regimen, but it usually doesn't last long and I never had that happen with HiaJ. (Again, see above re sensitivity.) I have GOT to post an article about mineral makeup and how it's not particularly greater than any other products out there. I think it was by Paula Begoin of "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me" ... There are actually TWO formulations of Hope in a Jar — the “original formula for all skin types” and another (the same price) for dry,sensitive skin. The second formula removes potential irritants like lactic acid (although the exfoliating benefits are part of why I like the original formula) and betaglucan (ditto).

I found the second a little too intensive for my liking — but then again, I used to buy the saline solutions that WEREN’T “for sensitive eyes” because my eyes aren’t.

I’ve had only one friend report any breakouts from the original Hope in a Jar. (Sorry, KC!)

I would *highly* recommend swinging by the freestanding Philosophy store the next time you’re anywhere near Casa Paloma shopping center (I-10 and Ray Road, with the AJ’s Fine Foods). The staff really knows their stuff and are happy to walk you through the items — whenever I take a friend in, I ask them to demonstrate one of the peels, and they’re always accommodating. (If you ask nice, I bet they’d give you samples of each to try before you commit to one or the other.)

Sometimes when you switch skin care products, there is an acclimation period where your skin reacts to the new regimen, but it usually doesn’t last long and I never had that happen with HiaJ. (Again, see above re sensitivity.)

I have GOT to post an article about mineral makeup and how it’s not particularly greater than any other products out there. I think it was by Paula Begoin of “Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me” …

]]> By: Miachelle http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1093 Miachelle Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:28:05 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2007/12/18/dear-santa/#comment-1093 I have to ask..how good is Hope in a Jar for ANY skin type? I'm very leery of products that make such claims, because I find I'm usually the one who reacts and breaks out. Case in point: I cannot wear Bare Essentials mineral make-up. It makes my skin itch, and I want to claw it desperately because of the itching. The ensuing breakout is not pretty. I was told by an Ulta employee the BE rep stated it has corn starch, which some people are allergic to. Not being snarky, just always on the lookout for products that are fabulous but skin-friendly. Example: I love Dermalogica's Active Moist. Absolutely terrific! Thanks! I have to ask..how good is Hope in a Jar for ANY skin type? I’m very leery of products that make such claims, because I find I’m usually the one who reacts and breaks out. Case in point: I cannot wear Bare Essentials mineral make-up. It makes my skin itch, and I want to claw it desperately because of the itching. The ensuing breakout is not pretty. I was told by an Ulta employee the BE rep stated it has corn starch, which some people are allergic to.

Not being snarky, just always on the lookout for products that are fabulous but skin-friendly. Example: I love Dermalogica’s Active Moist. Absolutely terrific!

Thanks!

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