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cheap skincare on a budget

19 replies

gillybeanz · 02/11/2017 14:07

looking for a good cleanser, toner? do I need one, and moisturiser.
Preferably the same brand if possible.

Most I try can work but leave either a sticky or greasy residue.
I'm over 50 with dry skin so would love a thick creamy moisturiser.

Please recommend me something to brighten me up a bit and moisturise my skin.

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Jnetmummer · 02/11/2017 14:15

Superdrug vitamin e range is good and cheap. Elemis and Liz Earle are good as well but cost a bit more

gillybeanz · 02/11/2017 14:18

Thank you, I'll give these a try.
I'm willing to try anything as skin feels so dry atm.

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Kolonya · 02/11/2017 14:25

The ordinary! Dirt cheap and high tech too.

MrsMyreton · 02/11/2017 14:38

Agree with @Jnetmummer Superdrug Vitamin E range is great.

Ponds Cold Cream cleanser is still a fave of mine. Smile

Doreah · 02/11/2017 14:39

Micellar water is amazing and you get it from the pound shops. I use Original Source toner, can't remember how much it cost but it lasted me ages (like a year or so) so however much it was, it was worth it.
Body shop vitamin E moisturiser is fab and if your budget can stretch to it they do a facial peel thing (£18 for a largish bottle but you use it once a week and only a small amount) and it makes you skin feel amazing and really glow.
Nivea and Dove moisturisers are really good too. Quite thick so best as a night cream.

MeadowHay · 02/11/2017 18:15

Good cheap brands:
Nivea, Vaseline, Simple, Superdrug's own brand ranges including their 'B.' range.

SilverAndCold · 02/11/2017 18:54

This range from Superdrug is great on a budget. Lots of makeup artist/columnists like Sali Hughes etc rate it highly too. I like the hot cloth cleanser and the glycolic toner (which is apparently a dupe for the Pixi glow)

Candlelight234 · 02/11/2017 18:57

Micellar water is cheap and suitable for sensitive skin. Nivea soft as a moisturiser. I also use Aldi eye gel too.

strawberrysodasmiles · 02/11/2017 19:30

I've just switched recently to the garnier range and love it so far!!

cheap skincare on a budget
shouldaknownbetter · 02/11/2017 20:09

!!! at the mention of Elemis to someone asking for cheap skincare!!

Jnetmummer · 02/11/2017 20:42

I didn't read the title until I read that comment Grin ignore the elemis comment!

Orangebird69 · 02/11/2017 20:45

Superdrug Naturally Radiant range is brilliant and has everything - hcc, acid pads, serum/moisturiser, eye creams. And they're always half price or 241.

Fairylea · 02/11/2017 20:45

Garnier products are very good - either their micellar water or their clear pore wash are fab (I actually use one after the other but I have oily skin...!)

Astral cream is a great budget moisturiser.

gillybeanz · 02/11/2017 21:14

Oh that Garnier Rose looks lovely and I've lots to choose from now.
I think I'll just have to try them all over the next year to find the right one.

I did used to use Nivea, but it was a bit greasy and felt wrong so I stopped using it and didn't replace.
Got so fed up of crepey dry skin so I'm going to stick with it this time
Thanks for your brilliant suggestions.

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Ttbb · 02/11/2017 21:16

Beauty Pie! Their clay cleanser is amazing and they have a good range of serums and moisturiser and the it's very cheap!

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Ktown · 03/11/2017 06:42

I love eucerin, the ordinary and no7 for skin care and will buy these above anything expensive. Every time.
I now save money and spend on make up

Almahart · 03/11/2017 06:47

Waitrose Pure range hot cloth cleanser is the best I have used an is incredibly cheap

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