Introduce me to acids or more current face products please

[WellTidy]

I'm 41. I started using Estée Lauder skincare and make up when i was in my early 20s and I've basically stayed loyal to them since. With a bit of benefit high beam, touche eclat foundation sometimes and bioderma micellar water thrown in.

I use micellar water to take off make up, then Estée all the way: tissue off cleanser, idealist and then day wear moisturiser in the day. I use advanced night repair and an Estée night cream at night, I think it is revitalising supreme or something like that. I use spf under my make up.

I think I need a refresh. I would also like to spend a bit less, as the Estée stuff all adds up. I have dry skin, pretty clear, but some oil on my nose and more recently a few spots between my eyebrows, of all places. I have some pigmentation around my eyes due to not high enough spf in past skiing holidays. My concerns are ageing more than anything else though.

All replies appreciated!

[poppysqueak]

Hi Well
Have a look at SR skincare site (sorry can't link), they do a whole variety of different acid peels at different strengths depending on your skin type.
Start with the lowest concentration. The prices are excellent, about £8 for a peel and neutralising gel which used once a week will last ages. There is lots of advice and instructions on the site. You will see a difference in your skin.
Also if you have dry/dull skin try taking a high strength oil of evening primrose or starflower capsule every day(I rate Natures Best very highly). It can take a few months to really see an effect, but they really do smooth out the skin and improve the brightness.

[CoolToned]

Paula's Choice glycolic acid 5% or 8% in the morning, Le Roche Posay Redermic R at night, sunblock in the morning. Le Roche has a vitamin C too - Redermic C. Physiogel (or similar, like Le Roche, Avene, etc) moisturiser. I think that's all you need.

[WellTidy]

Thank you both very much. It would be amazing if I could get down to so few products, I would save a fortune! Would the vit c moisturiser be for morning (with a separate spy on top) and night? Do I need an eye cream (I don't use one at the moment) please?

This has such potential. Are there any downsides that I need to know about? I can't believe that it could be so easy!

[CoolToned]

Well you really need to wear sunblock if you're going to be using the products I suggested. :)

I tend to alternate glycolic and Vitamin C. One day glycolic, one day Vit C.

I have the Redermic eye cream by Le Roche, but I very rarely remember to use it. I should use it more regularly, thanks for the reminder.

Honestly I can't think of any more you need. Maybe Niacinamide, but I'm lazy and I always forget to use my Niacinamide.

[WellTidy]

Ok, I will make sure I do! When you say sunblock, would any spf for, or should I get a particular one? I'm getting a bit unsure now (I have no idea why), there isn't anything to be concerned about is there? I just didn't think it would be this easy! Estée lauder's share price is going to plummet.

[CoolToned]

SPF 30 at least. I personally use SPF 50 but the difference in sun protection is negligible.

Well, if you plan to get pregnant, then the Redermic R might not be a good idea...

[WellTidy]

Thanks v much. Christ, no. No pregnancy planned for me!

[CoolToned]

I bumped up a thread about layering skincare

[CoolToned]

Here you go

Also, as you have dry skin, you might want to use a heavier moisturiser. I sometimes mix my physiogel moisturiser with rosehip oil when I need more moisture :)

[WellTidy]

Really appreciate this advice, thanks very much.

[CoolToned]

No worries. Try googling the products I mentioned (retinol, glycolic acid, Vit C) for additional info (and for verification! :)