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Have decided to give LRP a go. I am finding the products very confusing.

I am mid 30's, dehydrated (not dry), a few wrinkles and slightly enlarged pores. Have mild blackheads on chin and nose. I am prone redness in places.

I also want a moisturiser that tackle ageing/wrinkles etc.

Can anybody tell me the exact products that I need? Thanks.

i found it v confusing. only started a few months ago and this is what i've found

cicoplast - EXCELLENT. i use this after a day in the sun or wind, lather it on as a night cream. have also used on persistant red patches around my nose - hayfever, too much nose running/blowing - with excellent effect. also good on my daughter's dry chin (she sucks her fingers at nighttime)

physiological cleanser - i really rate this. gentle but thorough. i alternate with the effaclar foaming face wash which is good but a bit harsher - tend to use the latter for the week leading up to and during my period as I was getting terrible hormonal chin spots. they have totally cleared up now

the effaclar duo in a tube is also great but VERY strong. i use i tiny touch on my nose - blackheads/pores - and chin in run up to period. no more, it stings if you use too much! based on sacylic acid i think.

the rosiliac face cream is excellent under foundation and is spf 15. would buy again

the 'riche' facecream is ok. probs wouldn't buy again.

HTH!

I like this one

Only downside is it seems to make my pillow go a yellow colour!

Riche creams are for dry skin, Legere is for dehydrated skin.
I've used Hydraphase Intense Legere (Intensive rehydrating care long-lasting efficacy), and it didn't work with my skin. Got spotty and bumpy skin.

Cicaplast is not supposed to be used daily. It's a cream that heals and protects damaged skin (skin that's just had laser treatments, cuts or similar) and is not a moisturiser.

The Effaclar-range doesn't really do anything for me (I've got oily, acne-prone skin, which is also dehydrated). I find that there are other ranges and creams that work better.

Avene has similar products. I think they have more anti-age ranges than LRP. They also have Riche creams for dry skin and Legere for dehydrated skin.

I'd personally look at other brands - this might be good for you: www.beautymouth.com/2012/08/hall-of-fame-hydraluron.html
Also mentioned here: beaut.ie/2013/hydraluron-finally-a-serum-for-the-oily-but-dehydrated/

And then a good anti-aging cream on top of it.

I have v similar skin to you and have recently been dabbling with my routine having read too much on S&B and also that Caroline Hirons blog.

I have found LRP Effaclar duo very hold. Have also been using the Hydraluron for about 3 days and seems great so far. It's a third off in boots at the mo. Also on special in boots is the Una Brennan Superfacialist range. I'm trying a few of the cleansers and oils and they seem lovely.

LRP is often on special in boots but not at the mo.

Hydraluron did nothing for me but find that Toleriane range is good for skin that's a bit red and cicaplast is great.