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Moisturiser (sp)

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
I started using moisturiser on my face recently cos its getting slightly dry and a scar is forming from something and i dont want it too. Anyway, im using the oil of olay thing (if thas wot is called) and its bringing me out in spots! Can anyone reccomend a good moisturiser that wont bring spots up, thank you :)

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    'Simple' moisturiser. I personally wouldn't recommend Oil of Olay for young skin as it is designed for people with wrinkles, hehe!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by BumbleBee
    'Simple' moisturiser. I personally wouldn't recommend Oil of Olay for young skin as it is designed for people with wrinkles, hehe!

    Lol i nicked it off my mum :p
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    aloe vera gel acts as a good moisturiser and helps get rid of blemishes at the same time.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use the "Activ Futur" from Loreal, it is quite good!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use niva (sp) find that good.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Boots own fragrance free range - i seem to be sensitive to everything else!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by rachie004

    do you use cleansing wipes and toner?

    Cleansing wipes to take makeup off, dont use them everyday only when ive got make up.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i use vaseline sensitive one, in a big bottle and leaves my skin really smooth

    i found oil of olay really good for me tho :chin:

    use the wipes everyday even when you dont have make up on to remove grease and that :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Char_Baby

    i found oil of olay really good for me tho :chin:

    It would be alrite, if it didnt cause spots :(
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nivea :yes:

    I also can recommend the Simple stuff that has already been mentioned.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I've used moisturiser since I was around 10, so I know pretty much what's good n bad.

    I'd recommend Clinique - very expensive, but really works. I'd also recommed Pond's moisturisers, they are lovely, rather perfumed but it works. I love Oil of Olay's Regenerist line - the serum is a lovely alternative to thick night cream - it isn't greasy and it hides any signs of dryness - it's a good one for using underneath foundation.

    I've never got spots from using moisturiser - so something tells me, you're not washing it off properly the day after. Some moisturisers can be ever so greasy - so take care to really clean your face before you re-apply the next day/night.

    Ilora x
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use Roc Hydra+ SPF. It goes on nicely (I used to be a devout Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion fan) and it also offers UBA *and* UVA protection :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Not a specific brand, but try an oil and fragrence free moisturizer. I am always using a different brand and if they are both free of those they never cause any problems.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nivea :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by BumbleBee
    'Simple' moisturiser.

    I use that, but only the girls version because I don't like the smell of the blokes stuff.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use Johnsons PH something or other.

    Edited to say, it's actually Johnsons cleansing lotion 3 in 1 that I use.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I use Clinique, it's fab :thumb:

    You could try using something with tea tree oil in it, 'cause thats a naturual antiseptic and it works wonders on spots and such.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i use the garnier pure A stuff too. it's the only thing my skin will tolerate without breaking out in a weird rash. it's fussy.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Nivea oilfree one-is great as it doesn't make my greasey skin too oily! I have got cliniques version but don't use it daily as its so expensive!! I rate nivea highky as skincare experts-for my skin anyway.
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