Can someone advise a novice on skincare please?

[Cat98]

Hello, this is my first time on this section of mn!
I'm a beauty novice- I'm 32 and its only recently I've started to notice the beginnings of lines/under eye puffiness/generally looking a bit older :(
The thing is, all I use beauty wise is cleansing wipes, and the occasional moisturiser.
I'm starting to think I should begin a proper skincare/anti ageing regime, but I honestly don't know where to start, there are so many different products out there! Also, my budget is unfortunately pretty limited.

I'm really after some advice on which products to get for daily use that will hopefully delay some of these pesky wrinkles - and also help with the dry flakiness I'm prone to on some parts of my face. The fewer products I can get away with, the better.

Can anyone help, please? Thanks :)

Start simply as you are more likely to stick to it then. Cleanse & moisturise twice a day and add an eye cream if that's your concern.

Try superdrug vitamin e hot cloth cleanser, it's really really nice and every bit as good as cleansers 10 times the price.

I've no recommendations for inexpensive moisturisers but have heard great things about Aldi and superdrugs own brand day & night creams so you could look at them.

Once you've got more of a routine you'll be able to add in exfoliators, masks, serums etc if you want to.

I agree with Jemima. Start with cleansing and moisturising twice a day and adding in an eye cream (apply - lightly - before moisturiser). Then a mask when you feel particularly inspired.

I also love hot cloth cleansers. The one Jemima suggested sounds good. I use Eve Lom but it is £££ (I've always had fairly rubbish skin so spend a lot to keep it under control and because I love skin products). Just use a flannel to remove it.

If you wear eye make up make sure that is properly removed. I really recommend Boots fragrance free eye make up remover lotion (blue bottle) - my one budget buy.

I've used Olay Total Effects moisturisr in the past and really liked it. It is about £15 I think so not sure if that's too much?

For eye cream, Liz Earle Daily Eye Repair is nice. If too pricey is suggest just using a light moisturiser very sparingly and gently circling the eye with your finger to rub it in.

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Thank you. I will look at the hot cloth cleanser, aldi moisturiser and eye creams.

I only wear bronzing powder on my skin (very rarely wear any eye make up) but I'm wondering about trying one of these bb creams I've seen recommended here. Are they ok for dry skin? And how do I know what colour/shade to go for?
Thanks for the advice :)

The only BB cream I've tried form the uk was the garner one but I didn't like it. I buy a Korean one online but they are very different to the uk ones.
If you don't usually wear much makeup & have dry skin I'd start with a tinted moisturiser and then, if you want more coverage you can try a moisturiser.

From not form!

Gah! If you want more coverage then try a foundation. Sorry - phone + fat fingers!

Thanks. Will sort out a small 'beauty budget' and get shopping! I'll report back any results (or not), might help any other novices!

You're welcome cat I'd be interested to hear how you get on :)

Re moisturiser - Decide if your skin is dry (lacks oil), dehydrated (lacks water), or both. Kiehls have well trained staff who can do a consult for you (no obligation) including finding that out. They'll give you some samples and Ai o rate their products, but there's plenty much cheaper that's also good. anyway once you know skin type, Sali Hughes in the Guardian (her columns online and now she has her own website) has good advice.

Fwiw, I like Eucerin face moisturisers, they're unscented, really effective and fairly affordable (£12ish)

This makes a great eye cream and is cheaaaaaap. Another great pharmacy brand (ie quite affordable, minimal frills, backed by research) is La Roche Posay.

Can anyone recommend a good cost effective men's moisturiser?

Oops I meant to do that on a new thread sorry