Moisturiser pilling - no other products

[mollycobbles]

I’ve noticed my make up pilling (although I’ve only recently discovered from Mumsnet that that’s what it’s called)!

I’ve read up on this and the consensus seems to be that this happens when layering different products. I began investigating which of my products are not compatible, but actually worked out that my moisturiser is pilling even when I put it on just clean skin with no other products. I’ve tried two different moisturisers and this still happens - can anyone suggest what might be going on, please?

It happens to me if I use too much or overwork certain moisturisers(or both). When I feel it start to get a bit textured, I pat it in and leave it for longer than usual to dry/soak in. If I’m in a rush I wash it off and skip it

What's your skin type? I'm on the oily side so I only wear lightweight gel style moisturisers as anything thicker or heavier does this to me.

I use L'Oréal hydro genius aloe water or Versed dew point

I think it’s silicons isn’t it ? Rub it in less or find something without them.

As pp says, pilling is down to -cones in the ingredients not layering.
If the make up also has -cones it will exacerbate.

Thank you all.

@ThreeRingCircus I think my skin type is just normal, although today I bought some lightweight moisturiser by Simple and it doesn’t seem to do it, so that’s interesting. I like the look of the L’Oreal one, but it doesn’t have SPF. I suppose my foundation does though, so would that be enough? Sorry if I sound very uninformed about all this.

@PAFMO and @Luredbyapomegranate I read it was the silicones, but thought it was just if they were layered with other silicone based products? If not, is it something in my skin that’s reacting, or does it happen on everyone?

Usually happens when I need to exfoliate

your skin might be in need for exfoliating

but yes, I agree with the others. you either apply too much or rub it in too much.
or both.

If you rub products with silicon in too much, they’ll pile

Any amount of SPF in a moisturiser or foundation wouldn't be in a large enough amount to really make a difference I believe. I think the general advice is to wear a separate SPF although I have to say I'm naughty and don't most of the time (but would always apply if I'm going to be in the sun. It's just I work in an office so am not outdoors loads!)

@mollycobbles

Thank you all.

@ThreeRingCircus I think my skin type is just normal, although today I bought some lightweight moisturiser by Simple and it doesn’t seem to do it, so that’s interesting. I like the look of the L’Oreal one, but it doesn’t have SPF. I suppose my foundation does though, so would that be enough? Sorry if I sound very uninformed about all this.

@PAFMO and @Luredbyapomegranate I read it was the silicones, but thought it was just if they were layered with other silicone based products? If not, is it something in my skin that’s reacting, or does it happen on everyone?

It's just the quantity tbh. I love a Neal's Yard moisturizer, and a couple of years ago they introduced a new powered up version of it which I tried- my entire face dropped off, full of silicone.

Primers are a bugger for it as it's silicone that makes them make makeup stick.

Are you using a cleanser before?