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What moisturiser do you use?

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LyndaW Fri 10-Mar-17 16:21:36

I've been a slave to Clinique forever but I'm finding it a bit dry for my skin the past few months and perhaps I need to swap to something for more mature skin. Are there any moisturisers you'd recommend?

nina1959 Fri 10-Mar-17 16:36:37

Ponds cold cream got great reviews. So did Nivea. Both old fashioned but apparently the best.

Crumble Fri 10-Mar-17 16:37:57

Have you tried coconut oil? I use it as a cleanser but once it's wiped off my skin feels very soft and lovely. I pat dry any greasy bits with some tissue so it doesn't get on my pillow but my skin does seem much softer since I've been using it.

Antonia Fri 10-Mar-17 16:41:08

I love the Marula oil I have been using for about 2 weeks now, it has made my skin look softer and it isn't greasy. Google it and see what people say about it.

Thingmajig Fri 10-Mar-17 18:07:42

I've always used Nivea Soft, skin seems to like it!
I did try various other lotions and potions when I was younger but none felt as good as Nivea.

clementine Fri 10-Mar-17 18:14:25

I like Liz Earle Superskin and there are always good deals on line, for Christmas or Birthdays I ask for Clarins Super Restorative, but its expensive . I go from one extreme to the other as I found the Aldi one very good, ( sorry cant remember name ) but it was about £6.

ginny Fri 10-Mar-17 18:44:37

I alternate between oil of Olay and Boots No 7.

Dyffryn Fri 10-Mar-17 18:50:19

I have been using No 7 from Boots for years. I often get compliments on my skin. I wouldn't use anything else.

LadyGracie Fri 10-Mar-17 18:55:23

Aveeno

Teetime Fri 10-Mar-17 18:55:39

Clinique Laser renewal

Jalima Fri 10-Mar-17 19:39:13

I usually use Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream moisturiser but ran out and have been using a small free pot of Clinique Smart SPF15 and have come out in a few itchy bumps on my face. It could be from something else of course.

The Clarins moisturiser which reduces age spots is wonderful but too expensive!

downtoearth Fri 10-Mar-17 20:20:56

Cetraban

Charleygirl Fri 10-Mar-17 21:06:09

Mainly Oil of Olay- I have been using it for years and it suits my skin type.

Disgruntled Sat 11-Mar-17 09:25:45

Coconut oil! From time to time I might add Boots Botanics.

geri Sat 11-Mar-17 09:31:12

Espa 24 hour replenishing moisturiser, lovely texture, sinks in really well, gorgeous smell, I've tried lots but this one works for me.

harrysgran Sat 11-Mar-17 09:32:09

At the moment I'm using olay but to be honest whatever is on offer I also like Aldi

CannyGranny Sat 11-Mar-17 09:33:03

Always used Olay or similar but bought some Nivea and found it brilliant. Would recommend - skin feels nice and cheap to buy!

Hebdenali Sat 11-Mar-17 09:35:34

I always used to use Clarins when I was working and could afford it. Since retiring I have had to economise and tried Astral. Now I regret having spent so much money in the past and my skin is better than it has ever been. Because it's not expensive I can put plenty on and my skin feels totally moisturised.

Muchtygirl1 Sat 11-Mar-17 09:35:56

Nivea Soft, whenever I try anything else I never feel it does the job quite like Nivea.

creativeness Sat 11-Mar-17 09:36:58

I like boots/simple face sensitive skin care range also quite like beauty naturals

MinniesMum Sat 11-Mar-17 09:42:42

No matter how carefully I apply anything, it always seems to migrate to my eyes and make them sore. A friend told me about Beauty Naturals on line and the Martha Hill range. I now use Martha Hill Evening Primrose moisturiser and it is wonderful. Longlasting and I can slather it on especially around the eye area and no soreness.

kittylester Sat 11-Mar-17 09:46:02

Niven Q10 day cream. I changed from Clinique following a recommendation on here ages ago. I regret all the clinique too! I also use the Aldi serum but I'm not sure whether it's necessary.

Katekeeprunning Sat 11-Mar-17 09:49:16

I like the Lidl one or No 7

Yorkshiregel Sat 11-Mar-17 09:49:28

I use evening primrose too! I find it soaks in very well, is not messy, doesn't smell too strongly, and is light. However sometimes I do use just nivea if I run out. Clinique dries my skin too much.

Pittcity Sat 11-Mar-17 10:02:27

I love the £1 tube of Derma V10 Multi Radiance from Savers. It has SPF15 and my skin has never been better.