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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?

Marnie Sat 11-Mar-17 14:18:48

Nivea

HannahLoisLuke Sat 11-Mar-17 14:28:50

I agree with Minniesmum, I first used the Martha Hill honey moisturiser as a free sample from the Daily Mail. Loved it so much I decided to try the Evening primrose one. That's lovely too. They cost about £8 for a long lasting jar. Unperfumed and absorbed quickly so I could apply makeup. Recommended.

Maggymay Sat 11-Mar-17 15:27:42

I'm another Nivea fan tried lots of more expensive creams,but Nivea is the only one which doesn't make my skin itch.I also use aqueous cream for showering,so cheap and makes your skin lovely and silky smooth.

Saxifrage Sat 11-Mar-17 16:39:07

I have used the Clarins beauty flash balm for years and never go out without it. My daughter bought me for Christmas the Clarins night cream which is a gorgeous scent. So I am now hooked on that as well.

bartonlady Sat 11-Mar-17 17:31:30

I use Boots no7 the serum and the cream. Also like the body shop 'oils of life' sleep cream when my skin is really dry.

1974cookie Sat 11-Mar-17 17:44:01

I use the Aldi range of moisturisers. I especially love their Lacura Restorative Multi Intensive Serum Soy for Mature skin. It may be cheap price wise, but the quality certainly isn't.

Chewbacca Sat 11-Mar-17 18:05:42

Last Christmas I was bought a jar of Dior moisturising cream in excess of £100. I was half way through using Aldi multi intensive soy moisture cream and so didn't start to use the Dior until the Aldi cream was finished. The Dior is alright, quite nice really, but absolutely no better in quality or results, compared to the Aldi moisturiser. Put it this way, I won't be replacing the Dior. I will be replacing the Aldi. smile

JanT8 Sat 11-Mar-17 18:07:22

Love Liz Earle Superskin but find it just too expensive now. Am using a Superdrug day cream over their serum which is suiting at the moment (designed for older skins). But for a night cream I'm using a L'Oreal , sleeping balm. It has the most wonderful texture and smell and feels beautiful on my skin. Trouble is I think I may be over generous with it, so won't last long, but I love it.

pinkdaisy Sat 11-Mar-17 19:07:05

I'm a Liz Earle girl. Love it and have used it for years.

starlily106 Sat 11-Mar-17 20:40:46

I use Lacura aqueous cream moisturiser from Aldi every night, and day cream (Lacura) under my makeup, both are very inexpensive and are really good.

jogginggirl Sat 11-Mar-17 20:44:21

I ditched all creams and cosmetics containing any additives a couple of years ago and began to use Tropic Skincare - www.tropicskincare.com - I love it and it does the job ??

GrammaH Sat 11-Mar-17 21:32:20

Something from Home Bargains that costs about a pound. It's really excellent & I'm away from home & stupidly forgot it so I can't tell you the name. I used to.use Nivea but now find it a bit greasy.

cassandra264 Sat 11-Mar-17 22:13:48

I like to avoid parabens - Boots Botanics day and night creams work for me. Also recommend Tesco Value baby cream as a body lotion - cheap as chips, non greasy and prevents dryness.

Shizam Sat 11-Mar-17 22:49:57

I was a massive Clarins fan. Then lost job and couldn't afford. Now just pick up the cheapest option at Asda. Can't say I find any difference, probably could just apply olive oil, except would smear all over pillow and then look shiny in morning...facelift, fillers etc not an option but probably the only thing that works.

gagsy Sat 11-Mar-17 22:51:12

At 98 my lovely mum had beautiful skin. She used Johnsons baby lotion

Celeste22 Sat 11-Mar-17 23:11:32

A convert to Astral a couple of years ago, I am very very happy with that, and so much less expensive than previous brands.

Nelliemoser Sat 11-Mar-17 23:38:07

Aqueous cream BP. It keeps skin soft, is not perfumed and quite inexpensive.
I don't us any perfumed ones.

paddyann Sun 12-Mar-17 00:10:02

Iuse Elemis products and find them all very good ,but the biggest difference was an accidental discovery,my OH was taking co enzyme q10 for cholesterol levels instead of statins as he had awful side effects and after a few weeks I noticed the "number 11" between his brows had disappeared so as the only different thing he'd been doing was the co q10 I gave it a go too.My fine lines have almost disappeared too.Well worth the few pounds a month

grannypiper Sun 12-Mar-17 07:50:39

A plastic surgeon i once knew only ever recommended Nivea original or superdrugs vitamin E cream. I only use cold water and have no lines or crows feet and i am often complimented on how soft and fresh my skin seems

celebgran Sun 12-Mar-17 08:26:14

Starlily bcareful i used lacuna serum, I have to be v careful with my eyes it wasmaking one water, didn't realise was that until A friend had same problem.

However we all react differently.

I use boots visible difference eye and face cream, also. Nivea tinted moisturiser it is lovley, on top of normal one,

Also botanical facial oil last thing when I remember, it is lovely and good for cleavage which should. never be forgotten,

Can't use nightncrams as affect ey, however overnight i.e.facial oil is v important as skin repairs itself most then.

gettingonabit Sun 12-Mar-17 08:45:32

I've always had greasy skin, and didn't mousturise at all until I was in my 40s.

I now use ialuset cream which I order online, Protect and Perfect sometimes, or Garnier Laser Renew.

My skin is pretty good. Unfortunately, my neck does not match!

harrigran Sun 12-Mar-17 09:51:34

I have used Clarins, Origins and Creme de la mer but decided to use Nivea during chemo so as not to further irritate sore skin. I am not sure I will buy the expensive products again as the Nivea seems to be more than adequate.

TerriBull Sun 12-Mar-17 10:48:45

I've never bought any moisturiser that's wildy expensive, although I always use day and night cream, I don't buy into the theory of miracle substances warding off age, skin ages it's an evitable part of growing older. I tend to believe that you get the skin you inherit and if you don't smoke, drink too much or over expose it to the sun then you are being as kind as you can to it. I've been told my skin's good for my age in that it's not lined, perhaps I'm reaping the benefits of having a greasy and sometimes spotty complexion in my teens. I go for things like Boots No. 7 or L'Oreal something or other. Whatever is on special offer.

TerriBull Sun 12-Mar-17 10:49:19

inevitable not evitable.

pennyh47 Sun 12-Mar-17 10:58:56

I have quite dry sensitive skin and have used different products over the years. Have come to the conclusion that they are all much of a muchness and now use Lidl's own range Cien. Cheap and skin feels fine. Also use their body lotion