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Makeup advice - dry skin

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CraftyC · 18/12/2025 20:56

I am 34. I have never been a major makeup person. I dont have much of a skin routine. But I am wearing more makeup now due to a new job, and I have quite dry skin on my face. My nose, chin and forehead are quite dry, making my makeup always look scaley and horrible. My usual foundation is Charlotte Tilbury, and I do usually moisturise before putting anything on. I do also remove my makeup with "Simple" face wash and put a moisturiser on before bed.

What should I be doing or using? Any easy tips to help?

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bloodredfeaturewall · 18/12/2025 21:50

you need to expoliate.
either mechanically (flannel & srub wash)
or chemically using a aha/bha chemical exfoliator.

Livpool · 18/12/2025 21:51

I have dry skin and use The Ordinary glycolic acid - get ‘new’ skin

CraftyC · 18/12/2025 21:55

bloodredfeaturewall · 18/12/2025 21:50

you need to expoliate.
either mechanically (flannel & srub wash)
or chemically using a aha/bha chemical exfoliator.

I read that this will just make it worse, especially in the cold of winter. I did exfoliate with a rubber face exfoliating for a while during spring and summer but it didnt help at all.

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McQueensMuse · 18/12/2025 22:10

I’d recommend medicube zero pore pads followed by weleda skin food and once that has absorbed fully some Lisa Eldridge skin tint.
i recommended the above to a friends daughter with similar skin to you and she’s getting on great with it.

McQueensMuse · 18/12/2025 22:12

Oh forgot to say, your simple wash may not be cutting it for make up removal, use an oil based cleanser first, the inkey list oat cleanser is fantastic, then a water based cleanser afterwards (which your simple one probably is, check the ingredients to be sure though)

blankcanvas3 · 18/12/2025 22:13

Livpool · 18/12/2025 21:51

I have dry skin and use The Ordinary glycolic acid - get ‘new’ skin

This! And loads of moisturiser and hyaluronic acid. The latter two twice a day

VanillaImpulse · 18/12/2025 22:42

I’ve had the same and it looked so bad halfway through the day at work and couldn’t do anything to fix it!
I started using blue Nivea cream (the original old fashioned one in a tub). It’s really thick but makes my skin so soft and now I no longer have flaky skin. I’ll use a scrub a couple of times a week as well but the one I use has been discontinued, I’ve had it for years - Superdrug optimum microdermabrasion one

Morepositivemum · 19/02/2026 00:27

I know this is an old thread but if you’re still having problems would a primer help?

Blackberrys1 · 19/02/2026 03:32

Organic honey is a fantastic healing moisturising mask for sensitive skin. Spread it on lightly and leave it on for as long as you can, wipe off gently with a warm clothe.

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