Do you mix and match skincare brands?



I've been discussing this pretty much all week on Twitter and so if you follow me then you know that I don't recommend it. Maybe I'm biased (I am a licensed esthetician), but the fact of the matter is that products within a skincare line are really formulated to work with one another. Now, I do know that not every product within a line will work for you- and if that's the case, I do feel it's fine to substitute in another brand. But, I do stand firm on using a full regimen from the same brand.

So my question for you today is: Do you mix and match skincare brands?

 

12 comments:

socialitedreams said...

i mix and match....there are brands that i know work well for me and I may have multiples from it (face wash and moisturizer are both Korres, LOVE) but dark spot corrector and masks/peels aren't Korres

Vonnie
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February 4, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Calming Diva said...

I do mix and match skin care brands. I also go through phases where I will use the same one for months to see if there is a true difference.

February 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Chanel said...

I mix and match a little. Most of my skincare products are Olay or Loreal. I just find that with my sensitive skin certain things work while others don't. I do understand your view point. If I could uses just one line of skincare; the products might work better.

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February 5, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Unknown said...

I tend to stick with using one brand. I sometimes like to alternate cleansers doing the week. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect moisturizer my skin changes it's mind a lot.

February 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM
essentiallyJo said...

I've never 'matched' skincare in the past but a few weeks ago a bought 4 products from the Origins A Perfect World range so have been using them together since. My skin is looking much better but i know what i'm like, i'll want to try something different once one thing runs out then i'll be mis-matched again! I just can't stick to one thing unless i absolutely LOVE it.

Jo xoxo

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February 7, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Mischo Beauty said...

To socialitedreams: Totally understand!

February 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Mischo Beauty said...

To Calming Diva: You have to do what works best for your skin type/needs...

February 7, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Mischo Beauty said...

To Chanel: But, in the end, healthy skin is the goal!

February 7, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Mischo Beauty said...

To Shalon: I can totally understand alternating between different types of cleansers- especially when the seasons change....

February 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM
Mischo Beauty said...

To Jo: Haha! I feel you... :)

February 7, 2011 at 5:58 PM
Hijabi Apprentice said...

I mix and match although I know I should probably stick with one brand. I do use predominantly one brand though.

February 27, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Mischo Beauty said...

To Hijabi Apprentice: The bottom line is really use what works for you! ;)

March 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM

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