I see these products sold everywhere now and I just have to share my experience with this entire line of products including their spa treatments.
I started using Sonya Dakar in 1996 after spending much time in Asia and was beaten down by the constant remarks on my “dark” skin. Yes, I admit I have freckles but after a certain age they are no longer freckles but “age spots”. I was horrified as a vain girl in my 20’s to have anything on me referred to me as “age” anythings. So when I heard all the great things about Sonya Dakar and her treatments, I immediately made an appointment to see her. I signed up for the 10 treatment series and bought every single product aimed at reducing my so called “age spots”. Thousands of dollars and 10 months later, I had a bathroom full of useless products and a face still full of freckles, age spots, liver spots, whatever you call them they were all still there. They claim that their program is 100% satisfaction guaranteed and refundable but when I went back to ask about this deal, they claimed that I did not follow the regiment. Too bad I didn’t have Beauty Snob back then to back up my claim of being dedicated and regimented about my skin care. I was upset but I did still get facials every month for 10 months and my skin looked great otherwise so I decided to let it go and chalk it up to a lesson learned. I might be in the minority here since every celebrity from Gwyneth Paltrow to Drew Barrymore refer to her as their “fairy skin mother” but that was my experience. Some of the very pricey products I used are: Complexion Corrector $78; Triple Action Organic Scrub – Discoloration $49; Lightening Mask $67.
Your experience doesn’t surprise me. Several months ago, I was interested in getting a facial there and did some research. There are tons of reviews on makeupalley.com regarding the horrible customer service at the spa. And several people even had negative experiences with Ms. Dakar herself. The products (it would seem) are mediocre at best.
Thanks for your honesty – it’s nice to know what to avoid.
hi beauty snob!
i loved your post on the chanel’s teint innocence so much that i bought one in my shade!
i love the dewy look it gives me. but it’s gone when i set it with translucent powder!
(i use mineral veil)
any tips on how i can set my makeup without erasing the dewy look?
This article made me love your site even more. It’s good to hear what didn’t work (and not just what’s fab).
^Gen:Don’t set it with transluscent powder. Simply spray on an Evian spritzer or Avene spray or Shu Uemura Deep Sea Water Spray…
I think it is so beyond ridiculous that Dior would choose Tinsley Mortimer to be their new face. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? This is about as good as having someone like Paris Hilton or some other idiot heiress promote your products. I personally, am going to stop using them and write them a letter. It would be a little bit different if she were actually pretty, but… yeah she’s not. So really, what exactly is it that she has to offer?
So I am asking you beautiful gals out there to help me- I recently hit 31 and I feel that my skin is screaming for some TLC
And don’t know where to start.. 🙁
I am contemplating Skinceuticals phyto and B5 Hydrating gel..
OR
Should I Invest in
Natura Bisse Glyco Peel and
Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily Healing mask..