your recomendations for a moisturiser/miracle cream!!

[colette]

I am fed up buying face creams with wonderful claims to find out that they are:
a) not making any difference to the appearance of my skin .
b)quite often after a few days use start to sting when applied.
I am on a bit of a budget as well but if you think it is amazing I will consider it.
My skin is normal/dry and has fine lines
Thanks and looking forward to your replies so I can make a dash to boots soon.

What have you tried?

Sorry it's expensive, but I love Estee lauder Triple Creme.

Use 3 times a week or more, as a night cream. They say put loads on, then tissue it off. I say at 35 quid a pot, I put a bit less on, then it all seeps in !!!

If you go and sweet-talk the estee lauder consultant, they should be able to give you a small sample.

'amazing' I think creme de la mer but it is a budget blower... I do rate all the Eve Lom ones -- they are about 20-25 quid...

M&s own make anti ageing, Boots no 7 ,l'oreal(can't remember what it was called) Garnier, quite a while ago bodyshop various products

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Have you tried the Avon 'anew' range - you can buy them on their websiete if you don't have a rep.

Thanks for your replies I know I may have to end up paying more than I intended. I just would rather hear real life recommendations iykwim and see if there is one that really stands out

I love Elemis stuff

Prunegirl(love the name) I would like an anti ageing but am not sure if it is just a big con so am interested in your recommendation for aveeda.
Gwenick , thanks look at the website.
Easy I think gathering a few samples is a great idea.
I better go and cook tea but keep your replies coming in. It helps me to be optimistic that I will not have to wait until I can afford botox to stop being horrified when I look in the mirror.

Colette, I'm a recent convert to Elizabeth Arden Face Cream, or MD formulations moisturiser. Elizabeth is fantastic, though very thick. I noticed a difference within 2 nights and have now stockpiled it so I won't run out. I have also starting using the Elizabeth Arden facial wash in the morning and evening and noticed an even bigger improvement. HTH

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BUT saying that, alot of people are turning to the ANEW range in Avon.

I also have skin that stings when I use creams that are harsh (esp around the nose and hairline).

I swear by Clinique. In particular I use Moisture Online and Moisture Surge. Estee Lauder Verite range is made for really sensitive skin and worked well on my skin too.
You can get both brands online at strawberrynet.com at quite low prices.

cheap and cheerful nivea for me. I have v dry skin, and it's the only thing that works, knocks spots off the more expensive stuff imo

My mother (was she trying to tell me something?) bought me some Skin Wisdom night cream from Tesco for Christmas - formulated by Bharti Vyas. I really like it - it doesn't give me spots (!) and the lines around my eyes seem shallower. Lasts ages too.

I have to say I love Clarins Hydra-Zen de-stressing moisturiser

It's bit pricey at 30-something quid but you only need a small amount and you can wear it under make-up. I have normal skin but I'm the sesative sort and also suffer from blocked pores so don't like to wear anything too heavy iykwim. Anyway after trying brand after brand I absolutely love this. (can you tell )

Clarins beauty flash balm

Fantastic

miffy I just used strawberrynet and got charged vat when it got into the UK so it actually made things more expensive than here.
I love the lightsource Estee Lauder but they have sadly discontinued which is why I had to get it from strawberrynet as they still had some in stock.

My mum raves about the Tesco Bharti Vyas stuff too. I've recently got Neutrogena Visibly Firm night cream and it's good. Also like the Guarnier Stop range and the other one with cherry or something in.

neals yard frankincense cream is fab at about a tenner a pot

I'm a Dermalogica convert. Their active moist is the best ever. Very light and soaks straight in, no greasiness. Sorry about you budget though it's £20 for a tube. Last for months though. I get people to buy it for christmas, birthdays etc. (how about mothers day?)

liz earle is great you can really see the change in your skin and its fairly cheap too and smells delicious

I have very dry skin on my arms and back and the doctor gave dd some doublebase as an emollient for her eczema the other day. Slapped some on my back after my bath and after about 4 days my back was lovely. Very moisturising and soaks in well leaving no reisdue

Thank you , I am going to look at the avon website and also boots(I think they have an offer on skin care)
Does anyone know the best websites for clinique , estee lauder and clarins?
It is great getting real feedback as it is easy to get caught up in the advertising and packaging and not how good a product it is.