I'm 37, consider myself to have normal skin - very slightly oilier in T zone, slightly drier on cheeks (partic in winter) but not so different that I would consider it properly combination. I have a few lines on my forehead but not particularly anywhere else. I am pregnant atm but it doesn't appear to have changed my skin hugely. My skin is fairly stable - occasional spots, not particularly sensitive. Mainly I'd like to look a bit brighter (2 small children plus pregnancy means I often look/feel/am a bit tired) and if I could smooth the lines a bit that would help, although it's secondary to just looking perkier.
I'm in the market for a serum as I've dallied with them but never really settled on one. I have been using Aldi Lacura after reading about it on here but TBH it hasn't done much for me and I've nearly finished the bottle. I had a sample of the new Clains extra firming botanical serum - it seemed to smooth my lines and felt nice, but it caused that annoying balling on my skin if I didn't leave ages between that and the moisturiser which was just really annoying as I don't have the time or inclination to do a bit of skincare then come back to finish it 10 mins later!
I do use Hydraluron to combat any dehydration (not so bad at the moment so not using it) which I am very happy with but feel like I now need something with a bit more oomph to make my skin look as good as it can.
I'm wondering about Advanced Night Repair as I hear so much good stuff about it and it seems to give the perky, well rested look I'm after. I could afford it if it was really going to work, but I am naturally a bit cheaper in my tastes.
Just looking for ideas at this stage so if you have similar skin (age/type/condition) let me know what you use and I'll have a look or try a few until I settle on one.
Thanks!
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If you're late 30s and have fairly normal skin, what serum do you use?
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evertonmint · 10/02/2014 16:50
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