Face cream

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Hi I'm looking for recommendations for a face cream/eye creams

I'm 35, had two years of sleep deprivation, I drink plenty of water but eat far too much chocolate nhs a combination of it all has taken a toll on my skin and it's now dull, I have eye crinkles and a bit puffy

I have greasy skin but dry cheeks but I am at a loss of what face cream would be good for me.

I have used Lush's enzymion which I loved but I'm after something that does a bit more

Thanks

What's your routine?
Tbh, no face or eye cream will do much other than moisturise.
It's cleansing, serums and actives that make a difference (acid toner, vit C, retinol etc)

i really rate marks and spencer ultimate sleep cream

www.marksandspencer.com/absolute-ultimate-sleep-cream-gift-set/p/hbp60471947?extid=ps_ps-gen_ggl_be_ch_DSA_-UK-_-_Grow&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiArIH_BRB2EiwALfbH1EfG1c9VVhEi6MCFTRbnl5LrdqclwKWuHgoYma34GY8-P9L502WpIBoCcfIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Beauty Pie Japanfusion cream might work well for you, it’s got a gel like consistency but isn’t greasy.

@TheSilentStars

What's your routine? Tbh, no face or eye cream will do much other than moisturise. It's cleansing, serums and actives that make a difference (acid toner, vit C, retinol etc)

I just use a normal cleaners like Ganier organic one I used to use body shops tea tree one but my local shop closed

I need something quick and easy as I'm a full time mum to a 23 month old

Thank you for your replies

Hi op I'm the same age I have lots of face theory stuff which I like but use other stuff aswell. In the morning I cleanse then use a vitamin e oil, eye cream then moisturise then spf 50. At night I cleanse, tone, use a prescription retinol then moisturise. Once or twice a week I use a exfoliation scrub, clay mask and sleep mask . My skin is definitely better than it was before it did all this and it only takes a few minutes each morning and night time.

The biggest difference that will give you a glow is an acid toner (don't be put off by the name, they are just toners which exfoliate and have replaced the gritty scrubs which we all used as teenagers) They gently resurface and that adds glow- come in all price ranges but I'm as happy with Olay anti-wrinkle acid toner as I was with Pixi and Paula's Choice which cost five times as much. If your skin is oily, salicylic acid is the magic ingredient, otherwise glycolic. Start a couple of times a week.

A vit C serum in the morning is another game changer. Always spf50 on top.

Any moisturizer you're happy with, that suits your skin. When mine gets dry in winter I slop blue Nivea on.

You don't say how old you are so I don't know if a retinol a couple of times a week would be useful.

But those are the basics of a my skin but better routine. Don't spend on cleansers or moisturizer. Spend on the middle bits if you want, but you don't have to.

Nadine Baggott and Sali Hughes both have "quick and minimal" routines on their Instagram//YouTube channels. I really pared down my routine after watching them.

Oops, missed the age! Sorry!
Maybe a retinol then. If you don't want to go full hog on a prescription tretinoin type, then Garden of Wisdom Retistar serum is good (couple of evenings only to begin with) as is (apparently) the Boots retinol range.