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Aug 13, 2015
K R.
Should I get the Mario hyaluronic or glycolic eye cream from ulta??
Aug 13, 2015
Kitty K.
If you're looking for hydration specifically, I'd go with Hyaluronic.
Dehydrated eyes though will exaggerate wrinkles... for more anti-aging Glycolic would be great.
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
Ok that you. Is the glycolic hydrating too as well as anti aging? And is hyaluronic anti aging??
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
Do you have a better suggestion for something affordable for dryness and wrinkles kitty?? Thank you.
Aug 13, 2015
Chris M.
Hyaluronic is one of the most important skincare products. Anyone can benefit from it. Glycolic is not for everyone. They're completely different products with completely different purposes.
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
What are their purposes?? Sorry I don't know a lot about this stuff and which is better for hydration and anti aging?
Aug 13, 2015
Kitty K.
Well, think of Hyaluronic Acid as an intense moisturizer... it can hold up to 1,000 times it's weight in water. One gram of hyaluronic acid is able to hold up to six liters of water.
What does it do beneficially?
Hyaluronic acid can improve your skin’s moisture content and at the same time strengthen skin’s barrier and can create softer plumper looking skin.
Since Hyaluronic acid is already produced in our bodies, it's skin identical and can work great for oily skin. It can be really helpful for skin types with acne, rosacea, and other issues without irritating the problem or causing clogged pores.
Hyaluronic acid does defense against free-radical damage, and reduces inflammation just like a good serum would.
So if you have minor fine lines/wrinkles... Hyaluronic acid would be a great route to go as it'll plump up the skin whilst Glycolic Acid is actually an exfoliant and can create skin sensitivity issues.
As for Glycolic Acid... it's an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA, which you'll commonly hear amongst the community.. BHA is Beta Hydroxy Acid which is normally used for acnenic skin.)
It can be derived from various plant sources and it's a form of a chemical leave on exfoliant.
AHA is used more for sun damaged skin and sun spots... and can be a bit irritating and is best introduced little by little. It can be beneficial for dry skin since it helps shed dead skin which will allow moisture to penetrate through.
AHA is great for anti-aging buuttt can cause sensitivity.
I recommend trying out Hyaluronic first as you may easily yield the results you want.
Aug 13, 2015
Kitty K.
This is a great serum to try out; http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11651011.
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
Ok thanks! Have you tried that product? You think it will be more beneficial than the Mario one?? I am looking for just specifically under eye.
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
That says I will still need to use a moisturizer is this also true for the Mario hyaluronic one? And what moisturizer would you suggest?
Aug 13, 2015
Kitty K.
The Mario eye cream doesn't really seem that beneficial
http://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia-skin-care-reviews/by-brand/mario-badescu/_/Hyaluronic-Eye-Cream
The hydraluron serum is mostly Hyaluronic acid... which you can buy separately from a health store and add a couple drops to an oil or your moisturizer but will still cost around $22.00 + and won't give you the same thing as if you were to buy a quality antioxidant serum with more than just Hyaluronic acid.
If you find the serum moisturizing enough... you can use it alone. But a serum will penetrate deeper than a cream due to the molecule size... paired with a good cream moisturizer you'll get beautiful results.
Moisturizer is all dependant on what you want and skin type.
Aug 13, 2015
K R.
So what quality antioxidant serum w more than just hyaluronic acid would you suggest?? Should I use a different moisturizer under my eyes than for my whole face?
Aug 14, 2015
Lexus W.
I need to get my skin clear before Wednesday because it's my first day of school and who wouldn't want amazing skin. HELP.
Aug 15, 2015
Tamara F.
I use Mario Badescu's Ceramide Eye Gel. It's strong but it definitely works for hydrating tired, puffy eyes. My dark circles are hereditary so it takes a good product to make a difference. But I only use this one at night. For day I use Ole Henriksen's Total Truth Eye Cream SPF 15. You should definitely use a different moisturizer for your eyes than your face. The steps of a skincare routine for clear skin is exfoliate, cleanse, tone, eye cream, treat (I.e. serum for dark spots) moisturize. Your moisturizer during the day should contain SPF but your night moisturizer shouldn't. I have a post on my blog for the essentials of clear skin.
http://www.callmefafi.com/2015/04/5-essentials-for-clear-skin.html?m=0
Hope this helps!