The Basic Five

Name: Arcona The Basic Five
Brand: Arcona
Rating: 4.3 (23 reviews)

Arcona

4.3

23 reviews

78%

would repurchase

4.0/5

package quality

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Reviews

4.0

from

MyDearSophie

12 years ago

I purchased the Basic Five travel sized kit for problem skin about eight weeks ago and I feel that I have formed enough of an opinion on it to write this review. I have combination skin, with occasio...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel

3.0

from

nb55

13 years ago

I got an Arcona serum and white ice several years ago in a Clarisonic kit and I regret to say that I returned it all. I remember thinking the serum was nice but the white ice felt funny and didn't re...Read more

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About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0

from

elaineraino

13 years ago

I bought this kit at the suggestion of one of the skincare specialists at the Nordstrom's in Santa Monica, and I'd have to say that this changed my skin. When I first started college, I had hormonal a...Read more

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About reviewer (60 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesHazel

5.0

from

lizzredhead

13 years ago

These products are great!! I've been using them for about a week & a half. I must say I definitely see the difference!! My skin looks healthy, more even toned & I haven't broken out. It seems to be cl...Read more

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About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Skinaholic

14 years ago

I had been wanting to try Arcona for a while after reading a lot of positive reviews. I started off with the Basic Five kit for sensitive skin. The kit included the Berry Bar, Desert Mist, Golden Gr...Read more

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About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue

5.0

from

katzee

14 years ago

I din't get the basic five i just mixed and matched, i got the toner tea bar and raspberry acne bar i use it in the morning and toner bar at night, not too over dry my face. I also cut it in pieces s...Read more

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About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue

5.0

from

cdj409

14 years ago

So I woke up this morning and started my normal makeup routine... foundation (check), mascara (check), brows (check), concealer.....um, oops! I never, ever, ever in the past 10 years have forgotten t...Read more

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About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

from

salsagirl

15 years ago

I bought the Toner tea bar and got samples of the rest of the "basic five" about a week ago at the suggestion of a sales associate where I get my eyebrows done. This is an amazing product line! I hav...Read more

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About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Marvlgrl2

16 years ago

I love Arcona's products. I was introduced to the line during a facial at a spa that used Arcona. I was recommended the Sensitive Skin Basic Five and bought the travel size to try out. Immediately it ...Read more

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About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0

from

sysong

16 years ago

My skin is a mess. I have pimples in areas that I don't even get pimples in. My face is red, blotchy, full of acne. It's been two weeks since I stopped using the Arcona products and I only used it f...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Ms. Fortunate

17 years ago

great line. i heard natalie portman was a fan of this line from my sis who is highly educated on the skin care biz. it really does absorb in and leaves the skin glowing. I don't know about the gomag...Read more

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About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

98gaucho

17 years ago

Basic Five for Normal Skin - I'm 31 years old and I have relatively good skin (occasional pimple, few lines). I've used Lancome, Clarins, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Kate Somerville, and Dermalogica in the p...Read more

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About reviewer (203 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

prittybritty

17 years ago

BE PATIENT...IT IS WORTH THE WAIT! Ok, Arcona is by far the best skin care. When I read their products "work better with time" I almost thought it was a gimmick, but it couldn't be further from the tr...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

5.0

from

tbell5

17 years ago

My skin has never been better. I am prone to rashes and since I have been using the basic five for sensitive skin -- they have gone away and not come back. My only complaint is the packaging of the ...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0

from

mukki4

17 years ago

I like what the company is all about but I would recommend spot testing before using the whole line on your face. I ordered the "dry skin" basic five travel kit to try it out and ended up having an al...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown

5.0

from

snuffles3

17 years ago

I have been using the Sensitive Basic 5 package for about 3 months now, and it's been wonderful for my skin. I have very sensitive, dry skin that's also prone to breakouts, and no other line has been ...Read more

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About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

3.0

from

WhiteWolf1

17 years ago

Since trying the Basic5, I now have tossed out all my other skin care products. This stuff is amazing! It transforms your skin, heals it. I even got my Mother-in-law hooked on it now and she was not u...Read more

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About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

hopgrasser

17 years ago

I have never written a review but am compelled to add my kudos to this product. I have tried EVERYTHING (Epicuren, Liz Earle, Aminogenesis, Bioque.....). Nothing has fixed my skin like Arcona!! My ...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

lucylove

17 years ago

If you are sensitive be careful with this line. The ingredients could be too active for your skin. My oily-sensitive skin is a wreck after a week...red, scaly, blotchy and broken out. It was the daily...Read more

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About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown

5.0

from

carlienyc

17 years ago

The Basic 5 is AMAZING! My skin has never looked better. I receive compliments from strangers quite often. The texture, fine lines, hydration, and glow achieved using this system is fantastic!! The sc...Read more

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About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue