Why do face creams make my face greasy?

[Potatodrivers]

The only thing I can get away with is snail gel.
I want to use them and get the benefits from them so I have been applying them before bed. No way could I use them on the morning. By the time I wake up, my face is so greasy. So I'd hate to try it during the day.

It doesn't matter how much I apply. I've tried even a tiny amount, and my face resembles the grease floating on the bottom of an overly greasy pizza box when I rise in the morning.

I dont normally have greasy skin either. When not using the creams there is no issue. I just want to use some anti ageing shite though but my face says no!
I've tried different types and it's all the same. Apart from the snail gel.

Are some people just not able to use moisturising creams on their face?

You're probably not using the right one for you. What have you tried so far (and how old are you if you don't mind my asking?)

I'm 34. I've tried a few of the olay ones. The boots witch Hazel and tea tree. Dr organic dragon something and Dr organic rose otto.
I'm sure I've tried simple? And maybe some others.
They all have the same effect.

I've given time for all of them too. I want to find one and stick with it. So I'm trying each of them for a while with the hope that my skin will get used to it, but it doesn't.

I have found that even the eye creams leave a greasy like feel

I would give Dermalogica a go. Try their Active Moist moisturiser. It's non greasy. If you get on well with that one, you have then have a look at their age smart range if you feel you need that.

You also need a good cleanser - I'd suggest investing in one if you haven't already. And ideally an exfoliation product.

My dermatologist says adult women don't necessarily need moisturiser, especially not on their chin nose and forehead. So I wouldn't worry!

Thank you. I have never heard of that range before.
If that doesn't work, it's good to hear what @ratussbaguss has said!

As for cleanser, I've just been using boots tea tree and witch Hazel. I also use their already made up pads which are apparently exfoliating.
I use Rose water every now and then too but that's more just a toner, right? There are so many different things and I do not have a clue

Sounds like your cleanser’s and exfoliates are too harsh so your skin is over producing oil to fix itself. I would get a really gentle cleanser and then try a water gel moisturiser like versed dew point. You can get the anti aging benefits from a serum (L’Oréal retinol is fine). If you try to keep your skin on a more even keel rather than stripping it back so much you might find you don’t get the overreaction of oil.

Oh and spf

Oooh so the issue could be my first steps. I guess it would make sense to stop that first and see if there is an improvement with the creams.

I didnt think Rose water especially would be harsh on the skin.

I'll give that a go and if that fails, I'll try the dermalogica. If that fails, then I'll accept the dermatologists views of older women not needing them so much.

Thank you

@Kjr33

Sounds like your cleanser’s and exfoliates are too harsh so your skin is over producing oil to fix itself. I would get a really gentle cleanser and then try a water gel moisturiser like versed dew point. You can get the anti aging benefits from a serum (L’Oréal retinol is fine). If you try to keep your skin on a more even keel rather than stripping it back so much you might find you don’t get the overreaction of oil.

Are all of those in the loreal range?

Hmm agree with previous posters that your initial skincare steps could be the culprit. Make sure your cleanser is Pi balanced and gentle so it doesn't strip the skin. I would follow with a lactic acid based serum as it exfoliates but also acts as a humectant and draws water into the skin. If your skin is balanced it won't produce so much oil to compensate.

@Potatodrivers only the retinol was in L’Oréal. If you want specific recommendations I would go for elf holy hydration cleanser (this range has a balm to remove make up and a foaming cleanser for after that) L’Oréal retinol serum, versed dew point moisturiser and a facial spf maybe biore watery essence?
These are just my opinion there are loads of other options, cheaper and more expensive etc. I don’t know much about rose water tbh it was more the type of cleanser and exfoliators you mentioned that are often quite harsh. Hope this helps a bit but don’t take it as gospel!!!

I find water gel moisturisers better, they just soak right in, I don't usually get on with creams, although currently using The ordinary skin care range and absolutely love their moisturiser, just disappears rather than leaving me with a shiny face. I use their cleanser to and other stuff for a night routine and my skins been so much better.

@Kjr33

Sounds like your cleanser’s and exfoliates are too harsh so your skin is over producing oil to fix itself. I would get a really gentle cleanser and then try a water gel moisturiser like versed dew point. You can get the anti aging benefits from a serum (L’Oréal retinol is fine). If you try to keep your skin on a more even keel rather than stripping it back so much you might find you don’t get the overreaction of oil.

Yes I agree with this.

I agree with a pp that some people don’t necessarily need to use moisturiser. Or pretty much anything really. I don’t, unless my skin actually feels dry or tight. Then I use something, currently an Avene light moisturiser. I’m semi retired but if working I use a sheer tinted moisturiser just to even skin tone.

I use a tiny blob of Aveeno. Nourishing without being greasy. I'd avoid any of the high end stuff and heavier creams like Nivea.

Thank you all. This has been really helpful and there's some good suggestions that I'm definitely going to try.

I tried using just rose water this morning before applying a tiny, tiny amount of moisturiser. I can now feel the greasy feel starting to build up.
It feels like there's more cream on my face now than I actually put on. It's almost like my skin rejects it and squeezes it back out
I think thats the end of my current creams.

Yes agree, too harsh a cleanser.
But, maybe you just don't need it?
I have only been able to use face cream since mid- late 40s.
What helped for me was tretinoin at night - balances skin.
And TO ascorbic acid powder mixed into my SPF - the powder definitely helps to degrease me.
The more I use these two, the more I can tolerate creams.
I also use avocado oil at night - seems to balance me and makes me look dewy not greasy.