..to start using anti wrinkle creams when I've just turned 30?

[MrsElijahMikaelson]

So I've hit the big Three Oh and been mourning my carefree youthful 20s.

I've noticed around my eyes I'm getting more defined lines.

What are the best budget serums? Will they make a difference if I'm not wrinkly yet?

I don't think It's a bad idea, but I don't really think expensive moisturisers make a difference. I'm mid thirties and just use a basic boots eye cream and Nivea soft on my face. I don't have many wrinkles but my face has lost its fullness; that cant be fixed by moisturiser though ..

I don't think lotions and potions make the slightest bit of difference, I reckon it's all in your genes and your diet.
That said, I think I've aged about ten years in the last 3 having had two DC!

I've been using anti ageing creams since I was 18 yes, I am vain.

I'm a tiny bit younger than you and definitely notice the difference in my eyes from ten years ago, but I'm trying to embrace it. I think a good diet, good hydration, using SPF, not smoking or drinking to excess are all things that can help your skin (genes definitely play a role, but not a lot we can do about the hand we're dealt there).

As long as you use a good moisturiser (morning and night) and good factor sunscreen every single day (even when at home) you are good to go. If you want other things in the mix then maybe a good quality Vit C? Never too early to start though! Your 40 year old self will thank you for any extra care you take.

As long as you use a good moisturiser (morning and night) and good factor sunscreen every single day (even when at home) you are good to go. If you want other things in the mix then maybe a good quality Vit C? Never too early to start though! Your 40 year old self will thank you for any extra care you take.

I started on the Cien Cellular range last summer. It's from Lidl and reviews say it is a dead-ringer for the La Prairie stuff. I don't know if that's true or not but it's bloody marvellous stuff and has made a real difference to my skin. I use the day and night creams and the facial serum. There is also an eye mousse which I will be getting next.

The biggest thing you can do for your skin is wear sunscreen every day, and avoid getting a tan on your face.

Best thing for anti-ageing is factor 50 sunscreen everyday - that will make far more significant a difference than a moisturiser. And yes, start now.

The other 2 things that actually make a difference are retinol and vitamin C serum. Use retinol at night, start with a low concentration (La Roche Posay do a good one which is 0.3%) and then build it up slowly. Vitamin C serum in the morning, then moisturiser, then sunscreen.

Oh i wouldn't pay like for expensive ones, not at this stage anyway.
Just something to keep them at bay.

Aldi and Lidl do good moisturisers etc I've heard. I'll give them a whirl.

I don't smoke, do drink and not a big sun worshipper.

I'm younger than you and I use them.

Products do work but you need to know the theory behind them and what suits what skintypes. The basics are

You need to double cleanse your face, first with an oily or balm type cleanser and second with a cleanser of your choice

Then you need an acid toner. How often you use this and what type of acid depends on your skin type

For anti ageing I'd focus on two ingredients. Hylauronic Acid and Matrixyl. HA attracts water to your face. Matrixyl is a well researched peptide that promotes collagen.

You can get matrixyl and HA from The Ordinary quite cheaply.

After you've put this on you need a good moisturiser. Again look for hydration. Glycerin is a good ingredient. Avoid denatured alcohol.

Retinoids worth exploring once you've got a routine. If you want to ask anything please do I'm very enthusiastic about skincare!

Thanks Seline, very insighftul.
I'll look into products now with them ingredients

If you have oily skin don't think you don't need to hydrate often oily skin is dehydrated and making excess oil to compensate