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Beauty regime - a con?

(31 Posts)
Wyllow3 Sat 08-Oct-22 18:23:15

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/

AskAlice Sat 08-Oct-22 18:14:56

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.

ShazzaKanazza Sat 08-Oct-22 18:12:01

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.

Wyllow3 Sat 08-Oct-22 18:05:36

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.

Grandmadinosaur Sat 08-Oct-22 17:38:24

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.

Tessyo Sat 08-Oct-22 17:27:57

I stopped using all facial products - even moisturiser - some years ago & noticed absolutely no discernible difference! At the age of 62 I use a lovely seaweed bar soap as an all over wash & feel it does the job beautifully. Anybody else come to this conclusion?