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Face cream or moisturiser?

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BBbevan Mon 28-Dec-20 18:08:55

I use face cream on my face every day and moisturiser on my body after a shower. Again every day. Does it make any difference? Who knows, as you can never find out what you would look like if you hadn’t bothered

Soupy Sun 27-Dec-20 22:46:02

I swear by the Superdrug own range; gorgeous facial serum and a small amount of day cream in the morning.
Have never bothered with night cream.

lemsip Sun 27-Dec-20 22:35:21

suzannahM... can you tell us which oil you use? there are allsorts! lol

Puzzler61 Sun 27-Dec-20 22:34:10

? EllanV

EllanVannin Sun 27-Dec-20 22:32:48

Polyfilla here.

grannyrebel7 Sun 27-Dec-20 22:28:50

Just bought Nivea Q10 to use at night. It's lovely and creamy. Don't bother with anything for daytime.

Shinamae Sun 27-Dec-20 21:56:27

Check out “The Ordinary”range of skincare, I swear by it...... and it is very reasonably priced ......

Pittcity Sun 27-Dec-20 21:52:46

Aldi and Lidl own brands are fabulous. A face cream with SPF is a must for day.

SuzannahM Sun 27-Dec-20 21:25:22

I use oil to clean my skin twice a day, wiped off with a warm, damp microfibre mitt.

Very rarely have to use any creams as it leaves my skin soft and smooth.

LadyGracie Sun 27-Dec-20 21:10:58

I use Aveeno, lasts all day and it's not greasy.

JackyB Sun 27-Dec-20 21:08:43

I thought they were the same thing. I have quite dry skin and it doesn't feel right if I don't put cream on. I use a day cream and a night cream. When would I use another moisturising cream? After lunch?

maryrose54 Sun 27-Dec-20 09:26:17

I use Tropic skincare skin feast and also their elixir. Don't bother with night cream.

Puzzler61 Sun 27-Dec-20 09:05:59

Cleanser, day cream and night cream which are all Elemis. I know I’m extremely fortunate as DD buys these for me each year for Christmas and knows I appreciate them.
My mum always swore by Ponds cold cream. If I close my eyes I can still smell it.

Charleygirl5 Sun 27-Dec-20 08:56:39

Moisturiser for face and neck but for some weird reason only before I apply makeup. I do not appear to have many wrinkles so something is working- probably sheer neglect.

M0nica Sun 27-Dec-20 07:52:21

I do what I have done since I was about 20, moisteriser in the morning, an organic make that does not aggravate any of my skin allergies, a light night cream on going to bed, also organic.

I haven't used soap on my face for over 50 years, it is far too drying and leaves my skin feeling sore for days.

lemsip Sat 26-Dec-20 08:21:51

if we use night creams on face at night then moisturisers during the day, do we wash face with warm water in between so there is no build up! At the moment I use a vit E moisturiser during day only and wash face at night to give it a 'rest'! any advice?

Chewbacca Sat 26-Dec-20 08:21:13

Elemis moisturiser for day and night. And if I can't afford that, Aldi moisturisers are excellent and a fraction of the price.

kircubbin2000 Sat 26-Dec-20 08:17:17

I stopped using shampoo and use an olive soap bar. Much better.

mokryna Sat 26-Dec-20 07:55:03

I use Boots no 7 booster serum, (buy when on offer) fantastic on open pores etc, creams bring me out in spots.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 26-Dec-20 07:48:53

I use both. Face/night cream and moisturiser during the day. (Claris or Elemis or E45)
Well in theory, but half the time I forget. My skin has also got more sort of unstable as I age ( 75) and I get small spots and red blotches particularly if I use a shampoo that is not for sensitive skin. Likewise soap.

Getting older is very high maintenance!!

Calendargirl Sat 26-Dec-20 07:38:27

Don’t use either I’m afraid.

Probably should, as I use hand cream, but don’t bother with my face which is silly.

AngeOuDemon Sat 26-Dec-20 02:01:08

Face cream or moisturiser? What’s the difference and which one should I be using. I use a night cream but during the day which one? Thanks