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What night cream do you use?

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emeraldmoon · 30/05/2019 20:34

Atm I use the ordinary hyaluronic acid, lactic acid and retinol but sometimes I just can't be bothered especially the retinol is a bit greasy so I'm thinking of changing to just one night cream.

So what night creams do you use? What are the active ingredients? How much do they cost and do you think they work?
I'm looking for something anti-ageing and hydrating, ideally under £25.

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Rooftree · 30/05/2019 20:37

Almond oil!

Aimily · 30/05/2019 20:40

I use the boots no7 early defence night cream, eye cream and serum every night that I don't just flop into bed (admittedly this has become more frequent lately)
I buy this kit probably about 4 times a year? It's £60 but includes, day, night, serum, eye cream, eye masks and a primer.

www.boots.com/no7-early-defence-collection-10254186?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs--(GB:Whoop!)+No7-_-(GB:Whoop!)+Boots+Shopping+-+Category+%E2%80%93+No7+-+Mobile&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r3nBRDxARIsAJljleHx77kJENSPGI11vnXmXbYHjUjvmjbXstMURxRfwPjygwUac87SXukaAtj4EALw_wcB

I've been using it since I was 25, so 4 years and I have to say my skin feels lovely apart from the pregnancy acne I now have around my hairline

Moominfan · 30/05/2019 20:40

Superdrug vitamin e night cream

tierraJ · 30/05/2019 20:49

Boots No7 Protect & Perfect night cream & eye cream, with Clinique serum underneath.

I'm actually not sure what the ingredients are.

Before applying those I just cleanse & tone with Simple cleansing lotion & toner.

I'm 42 btw.

ThanksItHasPockets · 30/05/2019 20:52

I like the M&S ultimate sleep cream.

TheCanterburyWhales · 30/05/2019 20:54

I alternate between blue Nivea, Astral or Skin Food.
First though all the serums and acid toning happens.

loubieloulou · 30/05/2019 20:57

I use 15% glycolic Acid lotion straight out of shower then a couple of hours later I put on Bioderma intensive balm ( from Boots ) the Bioderma is lovely, really nourishing, I've given up on all the expensive fancy 'this cream does this, this cream does that) as all I'm looking for is a simple non greasy hydrating moisturiser. The Bioderma comes in a huge 200ml tube.

SpeckledyHen · 30/05/2019 21:04

Nivea Blue Tin

emeraldmoon · 30/05/2019 21:43

I might look into boots no.7 as I love their foundation, I've heard nip and fab are good? I kinda just need one cream that I can just quickly slap on before bed because I find myself more and more often thinking oh I'm too tired I'll just skip it tonight, but I've heard that hyaluronic acid and retinol are the best moisturising and anti ageing ingredients which is why I've been using the ordinary. I'm 26 btw

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TheCanterburyWhales · 31/05/2019 06:18

Nip & Fab serums and acid toning treatments are excellent. I've never had their creams though.

BonAccordSpur · 31/05/2019 06:28

Elizabeth Arden 'good nights sleep' mixed with The Ordinary Retinol..its a small blue glass jar&only costs$25 where i live as its always on special at Chemist Warehouse so a massive bargain!Thick,creamy&rich&skin always looks ok barring a bit of "pillow creasage"when ive just woken..

ffs74 · 31/05/2019 06:52

I've recently switched to the Lidl cien day & night creams and their serum too. Absolute bargains (less than £10 for all 3!) and my skin is looking and feeling great. I honestly can't see any difference from when I was using more expensive products!

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