Skincare suggestions

Used to use a very good Boots No 7 pink cleansing lotion but they discontinued it ! So now I use a Simple cleansing lotion - taken off with damp cotton wool every night. Once a week I use Liz Earle Clean & Polish with hot cloth which exfoliates well and leaves my skin feeling wonderful without feeling sore (as other exfoliators often do). For daily moisturer (with SPF15) and night cream - Boots No 7 (but keep looking for another option as I think they're too expensive plus whenever I open one of their pots these days, they are rarely full - as though there's been an air bubble on one side; not impressed). Great thread!

Do u use the olive oil u put on salads or the one from chemist?

Dove soap, warm water and a flannel. Old school, me!

I have very sensitive skin. I’ve tried all sorts but the Simple range seems to suit me best.

I use Clinique Wipe the day away. It is a bi pricy but I find it good. If it's just a quick cleanse before re applying make up then I'll use an ordinary facial wipe. I use the Clinique moisturiser as well as it seems to keep the occasional dermatitis I get around my eyebrows away.

I have to agree with Urnstongran and stewaris, I’ve used Anne French cleansing milk for over 50 years. It rivals all the expensive makes for a deep clean. I’m a fan of Clarins and Clinique products but only Anne French for cleansing for me.

I tried Micellar Water and Nivea cleansing lotion, but it didn’t move my make up until I has applied it three times. A year ago began to start wearing foundation, Estée Lauder, I now have two age spots, one looks awful although doctor said not to worry, my skin has aged quickly, I don’t really think I suit foundation it is too heavy for my skin. Before it was just soap and water and Oil of Olay, which didn’t involve dragging my skin about as I must be very heavy handed.

#Urmstongram I also use Anne French for cleansing. I've tried others over the years and have always gone back to it. I like the texture as it doesn't feel greasy and heavy on my skin. Apart from the odd experiment with other cleansers I've been using it for 50 years. There's also a scent free version for sensitive skin.

Cerave is great, especially if you have sensitive skin. Squalane oil essential in the winter (The Ordinary) Clinique Moisture Surge for night, followed by retinol (Nadine Baggot on YouTube has excellent advice).

I've not 'washed' my face since 1977!!! I just use (now) micellar water Garnier sensitive to clean after night's sleep.makeup is removed with Johnson&Johnson wipes/sensitive. Although you can also use micellar as cleanser just as well on cotton pads it works fantastically!. The less you use soap (aaargh) and water the better. I'm 65.5 and I cheat not ,NO wrinkles/crows feet etc. Although know sport several chins....??

I've never really used skincare products, just wash with soap and water (any old soap), but then I don't wear makeup so I don't bother with removers and cleansers etc. But I do use hand cream (Nursem) for my hands and feet as they get so dry. Thanks for the Olive Oil tip Urmstongran I'll try that.

Try Pure Lakes, pure products . Beautiful products I really like their face wash, lasts ages.

I use Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Wash, it's the best I've ever used. Yes, it's expensive (around £25) but it lasts for ages.
I use Vichy LiftActiv cream or Vichy Rose Platinum cream for moisturising, but if money's tight I always come back to Nivea 60+ creams. (Vichy prices vary a lot online, but if you shop around you can get them for around £20.)

I use AVON Platinum Day Cream and Night Cream. Only wash face with water, eye make up remover on eyes if required.
Avon products are all guaranteed so even if used can be returned for refund or exchange.

I vary what I use. It can be Liz Earle, Elemis, Nutrogena, Superdrug Vit D. I always exfoliate weekly. I use Lidl moisturiser, argon oil, night cream or Revolution Purple toner and moisturiser. Use a bamboo cloth. Don’t use hot water, gently does it.
I treat myself to a facial every 5-6 weeks as well. I never use make up.

Never used any cleaner for years. On the odd occasion I wear makeup I use sensitive baby wipes to remove it. This is followed by a good wash with a flannel and plain warm water. Just wash my face once or twice a day. Never use soap. Have good young looking skin no spots. Don't use moisturiser either

Please consider the planet in your choices. Most of the high street cleansers and moisturisers are in single use plastics. I use cleansers, face masks and moisturiser from Lush. They are not just for bath bombs. The products are great for sensitive skin. The pots are all recycled and you can take 5 back for a free face mask or 50p off for each pot towards any product.
Ask the staff as they are all very helpful but for a good cleanser I’d suggest Angels on Bare Skin. For a good simple moisturiser Vanishing Cream is good.

Caudalie Premier Cru. They are about to relaunch as well. I am a skincare junkie (also 62) and thought my Nuxe/Clarins was good combo. But Caudalie just so much better. Had samples of more expensive products but no, Premier Cru all the way

I'm 74 and for cleansing, I use Liz Earle cleanse and polish, I haven't found any better. I don't have enlarged pores but a friend found that Clinique's clarifying lotion works really well. I think there are several options to choose from, for different types of skin. Liz Earle and Clinique are both stocked by Boots.

By the way, I know a lot if people swear by miceller water but the only time I used it my skin came up in dry scaly patches. Then I read that you should always rinse with water after using it and it’s not an efficient cleanser. I’m still trying to think of a use for using up the rest of the bottle.

Coconut/Olive Oil rubbed into face to take off eye and face make-up then a hot flannel pressed into skin to take off. Splash with copious amount of warm water then pat dry and add morning or night serum (Vit c or retinol). After about 20 mins you can then add a little moisturiser and if morning your last application should be sun screen.....

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Thanks everyone. I think I'll pass on the white vinegar Namsnanny. It sounds too similar to dabbing problem areas with TCP or peroxide which I did as a teen! I notice that all the other suggestions are wash off cleansers and wonder if this is where I am going wrong. I've always gone for a bottle of cleanser, put it on a cotton wool pad or two and wipe face. Then clean off residue with toner. Is that passee? I find it nice and easy to sit at my dressing table and wipe off in front of the mirror but may be I need a total rethink on my routine!

I think it’s not what you’re using but how you’re using it that might be the problem. I use a lotion cleansing milk,either Garnier or Nivea. Massage into the skin then remove with cotton wool pads wrung out in warm water. Then either soak a pad in REN toning lotion or splash face in warm water to remove last residue. If your skin is greasy you might be better with a wash off cleanser. I’ve also used the hot cloth cleansers but as my skin is on the dry side I don’t use them every day.

I have used Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish for years now and love it. It smells divine and is perfect for creating a sleepy feeling at night. I also use the serum, the tonic and the light moisturiser. My wonderful daughter in law always sends me a Christmas drum of the Cleanse & Polish every year so it keeps my costs down, but really I am worth it.

Aveeno and CeraVe are both tested on animals.

I strongly recommend Ren products. It’s sold in M&S. It’s a bit more expensive, but so good that you need to use less of it and it does wonders for the skin, so you get what you pay for.