Moisturiser - if you had a limited budget what would you suggest?

[CaviarAndCigarettes]

My thirties have crept up on me and I need a decent.. or at least affordable.. moisturiser. My skin is generally dry, can be oily around the T zone during TOTM.
My husband is currently the sole wage earner so although I have some money to myself I'm looking under the £10 mark. Not looking for miracles, just hoping for a decent no frills product that will prevent if not cure!

[StandardPoodle]

Aldi caviar is great for my dry and mature skin.

[pinkhousesarebest]

Quick translation - Aldi stuff is perfumed

[pinkhousesarebest]

Eucerin Urea 5% is my go to. Also Skin food for winter. Also stuff is perfect mes which irritates my eyes.

[NeedToKnow101]

I got some kids factor 50 sun cream in the pound shop last summer for a quid. Was outside all the time, face didn't burn once and my skin was great. Fine under foundation too.
I'm really annoyed that's it's run out.

[Fozzleyplum]

I have tried moisturisers at most price points over the years, and at the moment, budget isn't an issue.

The best moisturisers I have found are Nivea blue pot at night/ in Winter, and Nivea Soft for daytime. I also use hazelnut or macademia nut oil with sandalwood and lavender essential oils.

[Cornettoninja]

I’ve been using this one from Avon. I thought I’d try because of mask induced spots and it’s actually just a really nice cream.

I’ve completely rediscovered Avon recently, cheap enough to have a few bits from and you can order online through your local rep so helping someone out directly with a bit of commission.


www.avon.uk.com/product/11133/clearskin-green-tea-overnight-cream-50ml?ticket=Oy9tb2JpbGUtc2VhcmNoL3NlYXJjaC1yZXN1bHRzL3Byb2R1Y3QtbGlzdDsjO3Byb2R1Y3Rfa2V5OzExMTMzX1VLOzExMTMzLTMzOTI2NjMyO09CSkVDVElWRSQ7Tk9ORTpOT05FOzY3Ow

[TwoCupsOfLemonTea]

I've always used either Clinique or Liz Earle moisturiser, I've never liked the smell of them but but then as I like the rest do the range.

I bought this (around a fiver) from Home Bargains a couple of weeks ago and I love it 🥰

[SophieB100]

The original blue pot of Nivea, or Astral.
I switch between the two.
Used them for years.
I've been bought Clarins and really expensive ones as gifts, but always go back to these.
(Joanna Lumley swears by Astral!)

[Farewell2020]

Nivea soft.

[OttomanViper]

Nivea camomile is great, i get it at superdrug

[Allispretty]

Moisturisers will form a barrier on your face but for something penetrating I'd go with a serum (then really cheap bog standard moisturiser like the blue nivea)

The ordinary HA serum or the ordinary buffet.

Buffet is one I've noticed the most difference with on my skin really plumps it. I'm using Elemis at the minute (Xmas gift) and the ordinary is miles ahead.

[Standrewsschool]

Nivea -blue pot or Nivea soft

Simple range

What ever is on offer at the supermarket - I usually spend about £6, which is half price price.

[Indoctro]

I use baby lotion and have done for years along with daily sunscreen and I'm 41 and I have really good skin with hardly any wrinkles

I swear by those things

[TwilightSkies]

It doesn’t clog mine and it has massively reduced my oily t-zone. I never get spots now and my skin feels balanced.
It’s worth a try? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[chestnutshell]

@TwilightSkies coconut oil isn’t good for most people’s skin. It clogs pores like nobody’s business. “Chemicals” aren’t necessarily bad when properly formulated for skin.

[ComesAsTheEnd]

Johnsons Face Care Daily Essentials. It’s about £3 a pot and it’s lovely.

[CaviarAndCigarettes]

Crikey I am so astonished by the number of responses! I'm sorry I didn't return sooner. Thank you all so much for your suggestions, I will definitely look into the Aldi ones

[wibblewombat]

The Boots one, as above. Used it for years.

[emmetgirl]

Baby lotion!

[Itstheprinciple]

I dontuinknyou can beat nivea. My ban always used it and she had beautiful skin. I was bought some olay and clarins stuff for Christmas which is lovely but I know full well I'll go back to the nivea when I've finished.

[purdypuma]

Lidl Cien is what I use. Face cream, night cream, serum & eye cream. Think it comes to about a tenner for the four products & they suit my skin without any irritation. Aldi Lacura range also very good but for me the Lidl day cream is lighter & absorbs quicker. Not tested on animals either so cruelty free.

[TwilightSkies]

Coconut oil. I use it to remove makeup and also moisturise. Only a small amount needed and it lasts for ages. Would never use anything else, skincare products are so full of chemicals.

[mscynical]

Neutrogena Deep Moisture Comfort Balm - only about £5 in Boots/Superdrug and often with a third off so £3.25 which is when I buy a couple of pots.
Used it for years. The rest of me is collapsing but my face is defying ageing - so far!

[PowerhousePatty]

Another Aldi recommendation here.

[FedUpAtHomeTroels]

Aldi Q10