Jane10...happily I can enlighten you, as I have been reliably informed that micellar water is from mice urine, and the mice are kept in a cellar, free range, so no cruelty involved.?
( this is not fake news.) 
mumofmadboys that was my mum’s routine, occasionally followed by a vigorous rub with Nivea which I’m sure didn’t do anything to improve her skin 
After receiving a sample of No7 products from Gransnet a few years ago, I was converted and ditched Clinique & other expensive brands. The No7 products are clinically tested and if you use your bonus points and vouchers, and their 3 for 2, it sometimes feels as though they’re paying you to use them
DD1 once gave me a jar of Crême de la Mer, and I had no idea how ridiculously expensive it is. I have very sensitive skin but hardly any wrinkles (being chubby does have its advantages) ... DD1 can afford it, but still I did say to her, very gently- that I'd rather like a spa or garden voucher 
I use sensitive skin Boots stuff- great.
A couple of Christmases ago, my OH completely stunned me by going into John Lewis and buying me a jar of Christian Dior moisturiser. I know it cost well over £100 (because he left the receipt in the bag in case I wanted to change it). I was deeply touched that he did that but also a bit 
that it would be any better than my usual Elemis marine cream. I used it religiously, just as that famous actress of mature years advises. Apart from the fact that it was in a very pretty pot and looked amazing on my bathroom shelf, it was no better, or worse, than Elemis. But OH did earn extra Brownie points that year!
Well I use baby oil as a cleanser (£2) and my daily moisturiser cream costs £3. I am clearly “not worth it” I wouldn’t waste a penny more on this ugly mug anyway.
The experts (as in the independent ones) say that the more expensive moisturising creams are no more effective than the cheaper ones - they all do the same job of hydrating and therefore plumping your skin. I remember hearing an interview with a consultant dermatologist who said that there were no miracles to be found in a jar - the only miracle was that women continued to believe the hype . Not smoking, reducing or cutting out alcohol, exercise and a good diet will do far for you than expensive creams.
sluttygran
Ah! but how many people see it to admire it sitting on your dressing- table?
Is it worth it just for the 'ornamental value'?
There are super duper whipped mousses at £11 in various fragrances with various 'beneficial' ingredients on the Other Stories website. I have the one in the photo.
Thank you ladies - opinion seems largely on the side of the less expensive moisturisers!
I have consulted with my pet dermatologist (an old uni friend) and he tells me that the cheaper moisturisers like Nivea or Astral, are probably as good as you can get.
What makes the difference, he says, is that the expensive stuff often gives instructions on how to massage and ‘tap’ the cream onto your face and neck.
This helps the tone and appearance of the skin. It peps up circulation and exfoliates the dead cells. People bother to do this when they’ve paid a lot for a product, but the effect is the same with any moisturiser.
Well, who'd a thunk it?
Oh, and he says never forget to add a separate SPF - 30 all year round, and 50 in hot sun. I think that’s a bit over the top but he’s the expert.
Well, I shall use up the expensive cream, refill the pot with good ol’ Nivea, and I shall try to do a proper massage every night. Or when I remember, if ever.
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