Moisturiser for combination skin

StripedBoxers

Hi all,

I'm in need of a new moisturiser as my skin is acting up a lot lately.

I currently use the neutrogena oil free one and find it works fantastic but lately it leaves my skin very red and tingling. It's like I have a pulse on my face or something.

I picked up this Garnier one and I really don't like it at all. It's a lotion rather than cream and when I am rubbing it in it feels like there's its sugar or something in it, its like putting on a scrub.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Garnier-Skin-Naturals-Moisture-Match-Shine-Be-Gone-Mattifying-Fresh-Cream-50ml_1299037/

I've used this one before and found it amazing, but as my skin has been reacting to lots of things lately I'm afraid to splash out on this in case my skin reacts to it too.

http://www.boots.ie/en/Estee-Lauder-Hydrationist-Maximum-Moisture-Creme-for-Normal-Combination-Skin-50ml_1042745/

I've read good things about Elizabeth Arden visible difference, but would like to try this starter set before splashing out on individual products. Has anyone used this stuff, is it good?

http://www.boots.ie/en/Elizabeth-Arden-Visible-Difference-Skin-Balancing-Starter-Kit_1450157/

I'd really appreciate any suggestions for creams. Something that can be gotten in Boots (I've a gift voucher I'd like to use) and budget is €60. SPF isn't terrible important for me either and I would like to be able to use the cream day/night until I have funds to purchase a separate night cream.

Thanks for any suggestions.

quinevere

Try the la Roche posay effacular range it ranges from 14 - 21 euro ..

They are designed for very sensitive skin and the other one could be drying your hair out!!

bscm

The LRP Effaclar Mat I found ok, it wasn't amazing. Definitely didn't deliver as much moisture as I needed. It also balled up under some of my foundations, and I went through the tube in 3 weeks.

I've used several samples of Vicky Aqualia Thermal Riche and really liked it as a night cream (it might be too rich to use twice a day), it's about 20 euro in Boots. My skin is combination/oily but quite dehydrated.

Clockwork Owl

StripedBoxers wrote: »

I've read good things about Elizabeth Arden visible difference, but would like to try this starter set before splashing out on individual products. Has anyone used this stuff, is it good?

http://www.boots.ie/en/Elizabeth-Arden-Visible-Difference-Skin-Balancing-Starter-Kit_1450157/

Do watch out for the Skin Balancing Exfoliating Cleanser if you have sensitive skin. I had a pretty intense allergic reaction to something in it and found I couldn't use it. The travel set can come in the Gentle Hydrating range too, though. Even if you're more combination, that set is great for people prone to skin flare-ups. Their Eight Hour Daily Moisturiser is also nice for sensitive skin, and only €36.

Another option is the 75ml jar of moisturiser that Arden often have on offer for €20-€25. Can be used day or night, and is ridiculously popular.

quinevere

The effacular he is what you need hydrating for dried out skin here's the price on mccabes website - €15.50
And they gave a deal on the wash and effacular duo two for twenty!!


http://www.mccabespharmacy.com/beauty/la-roche-posay-ireland/problematic-skin/face-spots-acne-oily-skin-la-roche-posay/effaclar-h-moisturiser-40ml-la-roche-posay.html

StripedBoxers

Thanks for your replies and suggestions everyone. I will look into those products.