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Moisturiser recommendations for dry sensitive face skin

34 replies

Vodkamartine · 30/03/2017 13:48

Was using simple but my skin actually seemed worse after. The sample of bobby brown extra repair moisturiser has worked so well face never felt better but at £66 pounds (who spends that on moisturiser) is a bit to much to spend at the moment any recommendations

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BusterGonad · 30/03/2017 14:15

Aveeno

DanceTheBlues · 30/03/2017 14:27

I use the Superdrug Simply Pure range, this one works best for me. I have rosacea that flares up at the slightest thing and this is the only reasonably priced moisturiser I can use.

AmserGwin · 30/03/2017 14:33

I love bodyshop Vitamin E moisturiser and moisturing serum. Have used it for years, I bulk buy it. My skin is very dry

Vodkamartine · 30/03/2017 14:58

I have rosacea to

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Vodkamartine · 30/03/2017 14:59

And I preferably want a thick moisturiser

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Orangebird69 · 30/03/2017 15:01

Superdrug Naturally Radiant 2in1 Serum/Moisturise is lovely and vvv cheap. Or TBS's Vit E night moisturiser.

SweetChickadee · 30/03/2017 15:01

I have dry sensitive skin and rosacea and use Nivea Q10. Nice and thick and rich, and has SPF in it but gentle too.

bonus is that it smells lovely Grin

Cakescakescakes · 30/03/2017 15:03

La Roche Posay 'Toleriane' range. Comes in a richer 'Riche' version and is fab for hyper sensitive and reactive skin. I have eczema and it really helps. Fragrance free etc too.

BusterGonad · 30/03/2017 16:50

I also agree with Amser, I'm currently using The Body Shop vit e oil in serum and the vit e cream, I mix a few drops of the serum in the cream and rub it in. It's lovely. Aveeno is great if you're super sensitive.

Destinysdaughter · 30/03/2017 17:49

Agree re La Roche Posay, I have dry, sensitive skin prone to redness and they are v good

Also Eucerin are good

Destinysdaughter · 30/03/2017 17:50

Boots often have 3 for 2 on both of the above. Worth stocking up!

Lndnmummy · 31/03/2017 17:02

I have dry sensitive roseaca skin and use Eucerin. It is great

Housewife2010 · 31/03/2017 17:09

Avene Tolerance Extreme is what I turn to when my skis dry and my eczema has flared up.

bumpertobumper · 31/03/2017 18:12

Weleda are lovely, for a thicker one check out the calendula face cream from their baby range. Is about a tenner. My favourite is their rose cream. Health food shops usually have testers.
I also have dry sensitive red skin.

nursebickypegs · 31/03/2017 18:12

I've tried 3 moisturisers recently for my dry skin.

Benefit; I think it's between £28-£33 for a jar. A little goes a long way. No perfumed smell, goes on like a primer and it's actually incredible. Only had to moisturise once a day.

NipFab Bee Venom; £10. Left skin greasy, didn't do anything phenomenal.

Superdrug Vitamin E; it's about £2.50 and I love it. Smell is nice, soaks in quickly and doesn't sit on skin. You need a big bit for it for it to cover your face, but it's lovely and vegan too!

Laquila · 31/03/2017 20:14

LRP Toleriane is bloody brilliant

Misspilly88 · 31/03/2017 20:15

Eucerin

TowerRose · 31/03/2017 20:17

I have the most sensitive skin, I come out in funny patches usually, but this one is fab! I refuse to buy anything else now

www.superdrug.com/Nivea/Nivea-Pure-&-Natural-Moisturising-Cream:-Dry-Sensitive/p/239981

QueenofLouisiana · 31/03/2017 20:20

Korres wild rose for dry skin. Darphin chamomile oil and rosewood cleanser.

I also have rosacea, dry skin and lumpy bits!

HLBug · 31/03/2017 20:36

This one from Kiehls is the best I have found - by far. I've tried others (include la rouche etc) but always come back to this one. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone with dry sensitive skin:

www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/moisturisers/ultra-facial-cream/622.html

Bolshybookworm · 31/03/2017 20:42

I have very dry, eczema prone skin. My favourites are eucerin, Nivea overnight cream for very dry skin, avene (basically the thickest one they do, can't remember the name). All are as good as the expensive creams I have used in the past tbh.

IamMoana · 31/03/2017 21:28

I find Dermalogica great and their Active Moist moisturiser is the only one I'll use. I suffer from acne, oily skin which is dry in places too. It's very light but effective.

loveinasuitcase · 31/03/2017 22:10

Dr Organic Manuka Honey rescue cream. You can get it from Holland and Barrett. I have the worst dry skin on my face and excema on my eyelids and under eyes. Lots of research into creams and tons of money wasted on various creams.
This cream in addition to using olive oil direct on my face has transformed my facial skin into a dewy glowy skin which I am delighted with.

BobbinThreadbare123 · 31/03/2017 22:22

Nivea, the plain one in the blue tub. Cheap, thick, very comforting. Heals spots, calms redness and my skin drinks it.

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