Best beauty brands for older skin? Recommendations please?

Caroline Hirons is on Radio 4 this morning. Seems very down to earth!

Olay for me too. Always good offers in Superdrug. As for cleansing, I now use a washable cleaning cloth - it’s like a flannel but much softer and removes every scrap of makeup - much better for your skin than liquid cleansers which tend to strip out the natural oils.

I have over the years tried loads of brands for moisturising cleansing and makeup. Initially the latest purchase always seems to be "the best ever" at what it's supposed to do. Then it becomes just like all the others having not much effect. A friend's daughter who is a chemicals researcher told me anything that is supposed to do wonders for your skin would be in such low doses it would have no effect. Only in doses allowed to be prescribed by medics would have any result. What am I saying, don't be taken in by all the expensive brands, a lot of the cost hoes on marketing, advertising and packaging. Start at the bottom end and work up until you find something you like. And, skin should be left to breathe, regenerate overnight, not covered in chemicals so I was told.

Liz earle all the time!
Try her superskin range ??

Try look Fabulous Forever. It’s marvellous make up, colour range and good price. Tricia does video tutorials and great blogs weekly. Enjoy trying new things.

Good questions. Esp re products for fair/pale skin. With wholly white hair now I look washed out and every shade of tinted moisturiser seems too yellow. Ivory, Sand, Nude, Beige? Why can’t they use the same names across different manufacturers?
I’ve been a Clarins fan but last time was given something too yellow.

I really like Elemis Pro collagen cleansing balm ( you can buy it cheaper on ebay ) I smear on my face in the morning and remove with a hot cloth then apply my serum, moisturiser and eye cream. I subscribe to Beauty Pie, set up by Marcia Kilgore, quality products for about a tenth of the cost when you subscribe which costs about £10/month. They also have lovely make up. I love their light brown eye crayons, very subtle.

Amazing book out this week... Skin Care The ultimate no nonsense guide. Caroline Hirons.
She has all the answers for ladies our age as she is in her 50s.
Hope I don’t get told off for mentioning this incase it’s advertising. But I’ve bought the book and it’s great, she is recognised in the beauty industry for researching all the hype behind all the big brands. Google it and see if you think it’s for you to help answer your questions.

Occitaine for me. Just been trying Out their overnight Reset serum. I like the Divine range.

I use No 7 skincare and make up. I’ve used it for years and they have different skincare ranges for different ages. I also like LOreal foundation.

Try Look Fabulous Forever. It's a company started by a lady my age and a range designed specifically for the more mature skin. They have very helpful videos too with demonstrations and tips on how to use their products to best effect. Well worth a look!

I like Olay products, they’re on offer at Superdrug. Also like L’Occitane overnight reset serum, lasts ages and smell Devine.

grantothree I meant to add you can get it from Amazon at almost half the price.

My linking ability is zero I’m afraid grantothree
but my fair’ish skin really likes L’Occitane Light Comforting Face Cream. Whipped, not at all sticky, does what it’s name says. Last jar cost £28 for 50 mls. You can buy it online, also stocked by John Lewis.

Thank you Tanith. That looks like it has excellent reviews. Will give it a go.

I prefer Olay products and have been using this whip for a couple of months and really like it, you need a very small amount and goes on really nicely.

www.boots.com/olay-total-effects-whip-light-as-air-moisturiser-7-benefits-in-1-50ml-10256083