Duolab which is part connected to L'Occitane is coming to Q, seen it mentioned on Instagram, no wonder they are starting to push it already, is not cheap!!!
Three items on website so far
Three items on website so far
Duolab Coming to Q
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loveallthingsitalian
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How much ! At least Dick Turpin wore a mask
I think it first came out around two years ago and wasn't very popular.
My understanding was that you put two sachets in the machine and it mixes the two for a fresh dose of skincare. The refills are not cheap either. Looks like a gimmick to me but I'll watch presentation to see what it's about.
My understanding was that you put two sachets in the machine and it mixes the two for a fresh dose of skincare. The refills are not cheap either. Looks like a gimmick to me but I'll watch presentation to see what it's about.
It came out in February last year
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Blimey! Just fainted at the price. Need a drink. Think I'll give this a miss. Is it really £380 for four weeks? Could buy a Kenwood chef to mix them and have a mini break out of the change
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Ohhhhhh, its not by those 'sisters' again is it ? sounds like the sort of gadget they'd come up with.
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I'll be waiting for the launch with excitement. Not!
L'Occitane seem to be a brand buying up other brands and losing their way.
I wrote here about 2 or 3 years back(sorry lockdown I have lost timelines), a US blogger getting her lawyers involved over the contract she had to review some L'Occitane products. They refused to pay her because she actually dared to look into the claims of the Divine cream and the immortal flower. There is no scientific proof it does anything for the skin. Yes, it grows up in the Himalayas mountains and with stands extreme weather but does nothing at all in skin care. She wrote this in her review and L'Occitane were not happy refused to honour the contract she did have a copy of it. She won and they had to pay her.
L'Occitane seem to be a brand buying up other brands and losing their way.
I wrote here about 2 or 3 years back(sorry lockdown I have lost timelines), a US blogger getting her lawyers involved over the contract she had to review some L'Occitane products. They refused to pay her because she actually dared to look into the claims of the Divine cream and the immortal flower. There is no scientific proof it does anything for the skin. Yes, it grows up in the Himalayas mountains and with stands extreme weather but does nothing at all in skin care. She wrote this in her review and L'Occitane were not happy refused to honour the contract she did have a copy of it. She won and they had to pay her.
You have to laugh though L'occitane must have had ample money to pay her from the huge profits that they have made selling one of their most popular items. The Duo thingy me bob looks ridiculous but I suspect some people will "buy it and try it' under the 60 day MBG.
If someone can afford that plus buying refills every few weeks they can afford to got to a 'nip and tuck' surgeon and get long lasting results.
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I was using L'Occitane long before it was on the Q; my sister found it when she was a student in France & met Olivier Baussan at the opening of one of his stores, he said her hands were testimony to using the hand cream - pretty good as she's a gardener. We were disgusted when the company abandoned its ethical policies & moved into Chinese market, I think it's lost its way completely.
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£380 for a 28 day treatment ? That’s nearly £14 per day. An ideal candidate for the 60 day MBG. I might try it for 28 days and send it back if I don’t see results worthy of the price.
Theres a big chance you won't see any results worthy of the price.
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I would never spend/waste money on something like that. I‘m fortunate in the fact that I could afford to but I can’t see the point of forking out for something that is probably no more effective than cheaper products.
I just wonder on which planet QVC resides.
I just wonder on which planet QVC resides.
What a complete faff! And an expensive faff as well. Not for me, thanks.
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How can Alexis harp on about the environment with regards to Loccitane
Surely all this with daily packets aren’t environmentally friendly both in production, distribution and disposal.
Surely all this with daily packets aren’t environmentally friendly both in production, distribution and disposal.
Duolab have scheme where you send the packets back to them for recycling
Duolab, skin responsive care. - DUOLAB Commitments to our planet
DUOLAB Commitments to our planet
My chiro, who is big into natural everything and had also used Divine cream religiously for a few years, bit the bullet and paid £400 for a few sessions of IPL. I bumped into her at Tesco just before lockdown and about 3 months after her first session.
Now, THAT was worth £400! She looked so much younger and fresher. Lines softened and age spots faded. What a difference. She's early 60's. I didn't ask what machine or type of laser used but will when I go back.
We often spoke about skincare during sessions as I've also looked after my skin and it's quite good for my age but I don't think anyone will get laser-type results from any skincare no matter how 'fresh' it is.
I've had laser for facial hair removal on the NHS (I had PCOS) and was really happy with the results. I quizzed the nurse and got loads of info about different types of machines, light colours and wavelengths. While I wouldn't buy anything from LAB I would be tempted by some of the more results-proven machines or going to a therapist. I also use EMS to help with nerve stimulation so am also a fan of that technology. Someone here had CACI facials and liked them, too.
Skincare can give great results but for really excellent results like my chiro had, I do think that much money is better spent on technology.
Now, THAT was worth £400! She looked so much younger and fresher. Lines softened and age spots faded. What a difference. She's early 60's. I didn't ask what machine or type of laser used but will when I go back.
We often spoke about skincare during sessions as I've also looked after my skin and it's quite good for my age but I don't think anyone will get laser-type results from any skincare no matter how 'fresh' it is.
I've had laser for facial hair removal on the NHS (I had PCOS) and was really happy with the results. I quizzed the nurse and got loads of info about different types of machines, light colours and wavelengths. While I wouldn't buy anything from LAB I would be tempted by some of the more results-proven machines or going to a therapist. I also use EMS to help with nerve stimulation so am also a fan of that technology. Someone here had CACI facials and liked them, too.
Skincare can give great results but for really excellent results like my chiro had, I do think that much money is better spent on technology.
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Thanks for the link the recycling set up seems good but I’m no expert.Duolab have scheme where you send the packets back to them for recycling
Duolab, skin responsive care. - DUOLAB Commitments to our planet
DUOLAB Commitments to our planetwww.duolab.com
I’m no way an eco warrior, but all that wouldn’t be a necessity if the product wasn’t as was. How kind to the environment is using return packaging and the Royal Mail postal service to return your collection of daily waste packets, I don’t know.
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Alter, I've had regular monthly CACI sessions for a good few years now, and for me its been worth every penny. Yes, if I total up the amount spent I could have had a proper face lift and recuperated at the best spa in Switzerland ! but at 72 I dont have any deep facial wrinkles and lines so its been the best I could do without invasive surgery, and often get complimented on how 'young' I look - on the outside anyway.
Nevertheless nothing can prevent 'ageing' skin, and by that I mean the abundance of skin tags that are marching across my décolleté at the speed of light, and new moles that are appearing like tomatoes in a greenhouse around my neck and chin. I swear I shall be just one big brown blob by the time I'm 75. Years ago I was told by a skin specialist (when I had some removed) that if my parents were susceptible to being 'moley' then I would follow suit - how right he was !!!! thanks Mum and Dad ! not.
Nevertheless nothing can prevent 'ageing' skin, and by that I mean the abundance of skin tags that are marching across my décolleté at the speed of light, and new moles that are appearing like tomatoes in a greenhouse around my neck and chin. I swear I shall be just one big brown blob by the time I'm 75. Years ago I was told by a skin specialist (when I had some removed) that if my parents were susceptible to being 'moley' then I would follow suit - how right he was !!!! thanks Mum and Dad ! not.
As someone who would avoid all but the most necessary surgery, this is the route I'd prefer to take.
I agree as we age and that's that. For skin tags, though, I've found that the best way of getting rid is to shave them as soon as I feel or see them appear. Running a blade over them a few times seems to stop them in their tracks.
As an avid fan of picking and popping just about anything that appears on my skin I've tried tying off with floss (effective but you have to get the floss as close to the skin as possible), snipping with a cuticle nipper (ouch and expect blood but also effective) and even filing down with a bit of emery board (also effective on warts).
Even I'd leave the moles alone, though. I did have a hairy one in my teens but decades of plucking the hair out have left it smooth. I have noticed a few hairs starting to sprout nearby so maybe they just moved sideways to avoid my tweezers.
