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[cocobongo]

Hi

Looking to try a new serum. Usually use Olay Regenerist, but thought I would try something else. Price up to about £25, so none of these crazily priced ones! I've tried Boots Protect & Perfect and didn't like that. Skin type is pretty dry / dehydrated.

Any thoughts much appreciated!

Hmmm...okay, I get the time restraint thing. Could you do this:

Liz Earle C&P,
Toner (20 secs and arguably the most IMPORTANT step)
Ultrasun face spf30

the cleanse and polish is moisturising and the cloth is exfoliating. It also takes off eye make-up so you don't need a seperate eye make-up remover. Can be done in 30 secs-1min.

Toner takes 20 secs - on a cotton pad, swept over face and neck. It is important as it restores your PH balance - water is not your skin's friend!! It also removes any residue from the cleanser.

Ultrasun spf 30. This is a moisturiser and spf all in one. It comes in an anti ageing formula too, which has won awards in normal skincare catagories, and is photo-stable (so the protection doesn't diminish during the day. I only use ultrasun spfs as they are waterproof and last 8 hours (literally put it on at 7am on holiday, out in 40degree heat, fully protected with no reapplication - it is the best!). Anyway, it is a great moisturiser, esp the anti ageing, and sinks in just as quickly as a regular moisturiser.

Voila, easy routine that takes less time than brushing your teeth.

PS - during the minter I get my spf from my Bare Minerals - it is spf15 and it really works. I used to live in Brighton and the one day that I didn't wear my minerals was the day I went very pink (with those embarassing white panda eyes from my sunnies). It wasn't the sunniest/hottest day - I just didn't have my make-up on.

accesorizequeen: rosehip oil at night is great, and is fine alone or before your cream, are you liking it?

Thanks mrsmartin, nice of you to think of me!I don't own toner, but do have LE C&P with cloths hooray. Before I had the dts I always wore sunscreen as v fair & from oz but only in summer of late. I shall mooch in my cupboard & see what there is as budget very limited at present. Rosehip oil feels lovely missfoodie, good stuff @ great price IMO! I spose now I'm 42 I ought to try harder, I suspect losing a few stone would help my skin no end too.

Thanks mrsmartin, looked at Liz Earle and they do a trial size so going to give it a go, would love it if I could find something to improve my skin, it seems I was the last to know about skin oils/ serums!

more expensive, but i'm hooked on dr hauschka's regeneration serum... designed for "older" skin. i'm early 40s but am literaly thin skinned. i only use paraben-free

Currently trying EGF Bioeffect serum - v pricey but apparently is a miracle serum- so far i have used it 2 weeks and keep getting compliments for my skin despite being seriously sleep deprived?! Think it must be wishful thinking as its not meant to show effects for a good while like 6 weeks. a bit sticky if you use too much but you dont put moisturiser over it or anything.

tried EFG also, I think I was impatient and expected some miraculous result within a few days though....!

A great one is Kimia Facial System - a natural serum with no 'nasty' ingredients. It also has an activator. Great for nourishing your skin. Reportedly used by Mrs Beckham!

lol am testing it at the moment!!!!
review coming soon..........

but ps its £70 so out of the budget

Another great one is Essential Care superfruit concentrate, full of antioxidants. It is £33.

Missfoodie would love to know how you got on with the Kimia Facial System. I hear very good reviews.

its really nice, takes a few go's to get used to the application which is a bit more convoluted than just slapping it on....!