I am still in awe over these products. I went in to a spa/beauty bar and while I was waiting for my appointment in the spa, I was walking around and saw the Arcona products. I decided to ask some questions regarding the line as I am 52 years young and I have pretty good combination skin with some fine lines starting to work their way in. I also have EXTREMELY reactive skin. I break out in hives to 75% of skincare products out there and believe me I have tried MOST of them. The aesthetician made me an offer I could not refuse: buy the set, follow the regimen as indicated and if I had ANY problems, bring it right back for full credit. I took it home and the first thing that I fell in love with was the smell of everything, natural yet not overwhelming. I have been using the Basic Five for Oily skin (even though mine is combination) for 2 weeks now. It is summertime, so I am oilier than usual. I cannot believe how beautiful my skin is getting. In two days, it was clearer and had a radiance that I have not had in years. It has now been two weeks and I am so thankful for this line and what it is doing to my complexion. Everything feels so good when you put it on your face and it is immediately absorbed! Thank you ARCONA for such amazing products and thank you NORDSTROMS for all these amazing specials during the Anniversary Sale!
Overall rating
5/ 5
DdallasM
fromNorth Hollywood
Skin Type:combination
Age:20-24
Dermatologist in a bag
PostedDecember 17, 2012
Proslightweight, absorbs quickly, effective
From high end "celeb" dermatologists to probably trying over 20 brands, I could not get rid of my cystic acne that repeatedly attacked my chin/jawline. I bought an eye cream from this brand and eventually they called me to come in for a facial. The facial was amazing! Not what I was expecting at all and I could already feel the products at work. I told them my concern of my aging/sensitive/problem skin and they sent me home with the Oily skin basic five along with Tabula Rasa, Night Breeze, and tinted sunscreen. Within a week, poof! my cystic acne was gone. I was just left with the scarring. Still, my skin is not what it used to be 3 years ago *sigh*, but I was amazed with the results and continue to be. I was a little iffy purchasing the travel kit since I didn't want to have to go in and repurchase all the products at once, but the saleswoman was right. They run out in-consecutively which makes it a little more wallet friendly.
I now use only Arcona products and just so you know, I religiously follow the instructions it comes with. There was not a product I disliked that came in the kit. I was unsure with the Desert Mist, but it never broke me out and smells like licorice (I like licorice). Everything compliments each other perfectly.
I love the ingredients and how moderately priced everything is. If you are like me and have been continuously searching for that perfect brand, try Arcona! You won't be disappointed. I also enjoy that fact that they let the products speak for themselves instead of trying to sell based on charisma. That to me says a lot about their products.
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Overall rating
5/ 5
Brooke86
fromArizona
Age:20-24
PostedJune 3, 2011
This has done wonders for my skin. Since I began using Arcona (Mar. 2011), I have been receiving compliments on my skin! I feel like my skin is literally glowing. Love it!
The only downfall to these products, is that there are several steps, and can be very time consuming. It takes me much longer to do my face routine every morning. To me, it is worth it because my face feels awesome. Also, I don't know what makes this different than the other kits. My face feels just as oily :(
