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Can't get my favourite products any more

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ExDancer Fri 01-Oct-21 11:24:33

For many years I ordered moisturers and make-up from Yves Rocher - a French firm who operated an online service. Their products are light and suit my skin better than anything else I can find. They weren't cheap, but neither were they silly over the top prices.
They ceased trading in this country, (UK) soon after Brexit in a fit of pique (along with several other French fjrms) but this is not a political post and I don't want to start any spats pro or con Brexit.
I tried "doctor's formula" but its a silly con and you get very little product for your money, although it's the type of product I'm looking for, something lighter than Nivea or Q10. I have very fair, thin skin and a lot of creams just sit on the top of my face and rub off on the pillow.
I cannot find any other company that supplies similar lightweight products.
I'm looking for really good moisturisers that don't drag your skin and are quickly absorbed.
I am 80+, any recommendations?

Smurf52 Tue 05-Oct-21 16:27:52

Yves Rocher in France deliver to UK.

Magrithea Mon 04-Oct-21 16:45:31

I can recommend Wow You products - www.wowyou.com) Their website doesn't say it (must take that up with the owners, who are family friends) but their products are just as good for older skin - light, smell great and aren't too expensive

SachaMac Mon 04-Oct-21 10:29:11

I do love the Elemis products but have recently been using Avon Sativa Canabis oil day cream, it’s very good on my slightly sensitive combination skin, very soothing and absorbs easily. My daughter has also used it and loved it. Reasonable price too.

sazz1 Mon 04-Oct-21 10:08:17

EBay has a good range of these products
Idk about prices or if they are reasonable as it's not something I buy. Worth looking though if you can't get them HTH

Cossy Mon 04-Oct-21 07:18:02

Kali2

I can go to our local Yves Rocher in France and send to you, if required. I shall put a birthday card in parcel and say it is a present smile - can send from Switzerland which is not affected by Brexit. With pleasure, just postage cost.

What a truly lovely offer smile

Dibbydod Mon 04-Oct-21 04:52:24

I’m another one who uses Aldi’s Lacura Q10 day cream , it’s so lovely and light for everyday wear. Also I find Asda Daily Moisturising Cream for £1 is very good also, it’s bit richer and leaves skin feeling nice , moisturised and refreshed. I’ve tried more expensive creams over the years but I always go back to these . Why pay more ?

GrandmasueUK Sun 03-Oct-21 23:45:17

I use the Lacura range from Aldi and I have very sensitive skin. I’ve used most of the creams and serum. You can also get them online as well. I love the subtle perfume and how soft my skin feels afterwards.

mokryna Sun 03-Oct-21 23:18:54

It also doesn’t work for people living in Europe wanting UK goods, which used to be available.

I believe tax will have to be paid, I don’t think ‘birthday present’ will work, maybe more on the lines of ‘ left behind used goods’.

annodomini Sun 03-Oct-21 22:56:23

I 'discovered' Aldi's BB cream some time ago when it was one of their 'specials'. I hoped to get it on line, but no success. However, last week, I found it again as a special offer and stocked up (stockpiled?). The light skin version is exactly right for me. If I run out of it again, I'll stick to their moisturiser.

hulahoop Sun 03-Oct-21 22:47:55

I am another what recommends Aldi day and night creams .They do well in consumer tests in a lot of magazines.

Deedaa Sun 03-Oct-21 20:19:46

For people like me who mostly use Aldi products I will point out that Helena Rubinstein said that if people couldn't afford to use her creams every day they would be much better off using a cheap cream. She believed using something everyday was the important thing.

Beesh Sun 03-Oct-21 20:15:17

I have been using Anne French cleanser for over 40 years. Devastated that it has been discontinued. My daughter managed to find 3 bottles in Superdrug which should last me until Christmas but all other suppliers have removed them from the shelves. A less than £3.00 a bottle can be found for sale on EBay for £39.00!

crazygranny Sun 03-Oct-21 20:07:56

Boots skincare products are excellent and are often sold on a 3 for 2 basis. Lift and Luminate serum is lightweight and not at all greasy.

Maggiemaybe Sun 03-Oct-21 18:26:02

I’m sure you’ll have enough suggestions by now, but I’ll just throw Victoria Beauty’s Hyaluron Anti-Wrinkle Cream with Licorice Extract for Mature Skin into the mix, if you prefer a light cream. I discovered it on Amazon when I couldn’t buy my usual in lockdown, and still get it occasionally, it’s so nice. And only around £6 a pot.

Summerfly Sun 03-Oct-21 17:43:59

I use NIPFAB. It’s very light and blends beautifully into my skin. Also goes a long way! They do a night cream too that isn’t sticky or too thick. Reasonably priced too!

NanaPlenty Sun 03-Oct-21 17:07:48

Try Origins or Liz Earle both have great products and good service.

Graygirl Sun 03-Oct-21 16:58:12

Take a look at SBC skincare on line have used this brand for 15 years

Caro57 Sun 03-Oct-21 15:17:31

Try The Ordinary range or Look Fabulous Forever - both are online

seadragon Sun 03-Oct-21 15:03:40

tropicskincare.com/collections/skincare

Suemid Sun 03-Oct-21 14:53:16

Yes i use Aldi Lacura Q10 day cream and Q10 night cream its very good a nice light day cream

mar76 Sun 03-Oct-21 14:25:19

L'occitane is very good and lasts for ages.

Gabrielle56 Sun 03-Oct-21 14:13:39

I have used Yves Rocher in past and it's such a silly carry on to stop selling in UK just because some blokes can't stop waving certain bits of anatomy around in a contest...........

Gabrielle56 Sun 03-Oct-21 14:12:22

I've recently had to switch from an okay formula that's far too light for me that may just suit you! It's a fluid see pic. It's very reasonably priced and is non greasy, worth a try?

Pedwards Sun 03-Oct-21 14:08:24

I use Simple products, they do anti ageing day and night creams, they suit my dry sensitive skin

pinkquartz Sun 03-Oct-21 14:04:12

Amazon sell the product you have bought before....Yves St Rocher
though they are beginning to run low on stock you can have a look.