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I read somewhere (I am sure reputable!!) that although moisturiser helps plump up skin in the short term it has absolutely no effect over the longer term. What is your view?
Do you think the proliferation of products - not just cleanser but toner, not just moisturiser but day cream and night cream and eye cream - is just about trying to sell us more? What in your opinion is the least we can get away with?
There is definitely an element of the industry that will try to tell you that you need 15 products a day and preferably all from their brand. I would say the bare minimum, depending on your age is:
Cleanser (oil based, non mineral oil)
Exfoliating toner
Moisturiser with SPF for day
Appropriate product for night time, ie a facial oil, a treatment, or a serum etc.
I personally like separate eye cream, but if you have budget constraints you can just use your normal moisturiser.
It's more the serums and pre-moisturiser products that plump the skin these days. I would say a moisturiser is definitely essential as a protective barrier.
I do think that products should carry a best before or use by date though.