Beauty regime - a con?

I use an expensive eye cream but as it works I can justify splashing out and it’s a product where a little goes a long way. I ran out during Covid and not having a shop close by where I could buy it I thought it would be fine. Had photos taken with GC on Christmas Day and when I saw how I looked I couldn’t have been more wrong about the eye cream. I’ve never run out since. So for me I’ll carry on with the creams and lotions etc.

Definitely a difference. Depends what skin type you are and whether you are outside a lot, and your age. Ie a more oily skin as opposed to a naturally dry one will age a lot slower.

You're still quite young! At 62 I just used skin moisturiser.

And whether you drink a lot of water. And whether you need to be on meds which dry out your system generally. And whether you eat really healthily or not.

Most people wrinkle up as you get older and you can improve your skin look with moisturisers, toners, and serums. It doesn't have to cost the earth. I don't use make up ever its just nice to look your best.

I just use an Avon SPF day cream only if I go out in the sun though or else just Lush dream cream day and night. I only use a sweep of mascara if I’m going out.
On holiday when I told a couple of ladies about my GC and in Jan it’s a big birthday they couldn’t believe it and said I look like I’m in my forties. It’s a bit of a stretch but i was chuffed to bits.

Which eye cream is it Grandmadinosaur? I've tried a few over the last couple of years as my eye area looks much older than the rest of my face, but have never found one that has made a discernible difference.

There are quite a lot of good value face creams but really good eye creams that really work hard to find. I'm interested!

The one eye cream that REALLY works I know of is really too expensive - its this (sigh)

beautythings.co.uk/dermalogica-multivitamin-power-firm-15ml/

I m with you tessyo I ve never used any creams or moisturisers on my body or face just a nice soap Maybe just the luck of the draw

I have been a beauty therapist for 50years and I can say, hand on heart, that looking after your skin pays dividends.
This means- don’t smoke, keep alcohol to a minimum, eat well.
Protect your skin against UV- UVB burns UVA ages.
A simple routine -clean and protect works.
All the other extras- monthly facials give the skin a boost but without the basics you are wasting your time.

In my experience, I’ve found most moisturizers/serums to be much the same, irrespective of cost. The secret is to use them every day - they’ll not work left in the pots/jars.

AskAlice It’s L’occitane Immortelle divine eye balm. Hope it’s ok to post that.

I agree Georgesgran I use them morning and night.

I wouldn't know. I've always put cream on my face in the morning - since I was about 14. If I don't, it feels dry and taut, but I don't know if it looks any the better for it.

Genes are the main predictor of how skin appears as you age, plus as has been mentioned, not smoking, little alcohol consumption, good diet and general health. You can slather on as many products expensive or cheap as you like but they do not penetrate the deeper skin layers.

That’s the problem. What I use promises to make a difference. I use it just because I like how my skin feels and looks when I do, but I daren’t stop using it in case it really does work.

Farzanah

Genes are the main predictor of how skin appears as you age, plus as has been mentioned, not smoking, little alcohol consumption, good diet and general health. You can slather on as many products expensive or cheap as you like but they do not penetrate the deeper skin layers.

Agreed except you didn’t mention wearing sunscreen every day, That’s the biggest single thing you can do to preserve your skin.

I've done the cleanse tone nourish routine for about 40 years I think it's paid of but I now need some lifting gear

Hmm. I try really hard nd use daily eye serum and spf moisturizer. My sisters don’t they carry more weight than me and definitely have better skin and both look younger too.

I remember the late Helena Rubinstein saying "If you can't afford to use my moisturiser every day buy one you can afford. Using it every day is the important thing" I am currently using a very nice but very cheap cream from Aldi and it seems to work as well as any of them.

I’m with you on this, Tessyo. Saves money,too but you do need a decent quality soap.

I avoid cream with SPF now, though I have used them in the past. There is a theory that these chemicals have a link to frontal fibrosing alopecia, which I have. The use of spf creams all year round is not necessary. I believe most skin cancers are a result of sunburn in early years of life plus the vit D I get from exposure to sunlight is valuable. I certainly don't let the sun burn me and I never sunbathe but I want to hang on to the remaining hair I have.

I use Simple products. But at the moment I'm only using a facial wash. My mother creamed / oiled / lotioned and although she looked OK for her age, she still aged. I can't see the point really.

The only thing that concerns me about aging is my access to work. Looking younger is beneficial in that respect. But other than that, I really don't care.

I believe expensive creams are a con. Cheaper moisturisers work just as well.
My favourite is Ponds Cold Cream, which is also useful for removing makeup, even waterproof mascara.
I also use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. A burns surgeon recommended it to Yehudi Menuhin’s mother and he said at a great age, her skin was as unlined and smooth as a baby’s bottom.

Holly my mom told me years ago that Shirley Bassey uses Vaseline on her face.

I recently had a skin cancer removed from my nose and the doc said to use Vaseline to help it heal. Seems to have worked a treat.

I think a lot of the beauty industry is massively overpriced, and pushing to use 5 or 6 products.
cleanser
toner
serum
moisutizer
eye cream
spf

And that is before any makeup. Yikes.
I wash with regular soap, take off any extra eye makeup with my toner, then use a good moisturizer with spf. These don't need to be too expensive. I used L'Oreal for years, but have switched over to Marcelle, a Canadian brand. I also like Avene.