Help! Grown-up Skincare Routine Required --- MNs' suggestions to set me on the road to Yummydom...

[BabyValentine]

I have a birthday coming up next month and DH wants ideas. 18 weeks post-partum, I am determined to cast off the chains of Slummydom and become fresh-faced and glowing (even if I am still in my PJs at lunchtime ).

I think at the grand old age of 31, I need a grown up skincare routine. What are your magic potions? Any miracle-in-a-bottle suggestions? Oh wise MNetters, help me become beautiful...

having tried lots I have settled in Liz Earle (cleanse and polish), followed by Clains self tan fo face and/or beauty flash balm for those hideous mornings.

I like Liz Earle too, but you'll probably also get a fair few recommendations for Dermalogica - supposed to be good too.

Ooh - this was me about two years ago til I went for a dermalogica facial - they do 'facial mapping' and basically set up a tailored skincare routine - I only use the cleanser, exfoliant and moisturiser on a daily basis and then treat myself to other masks etc every now and again!

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TBH i would user a cheaper cleanser and toner and splash out on the mostoriser... i spend more on the night cream.... and eye cream
and use a lighter day cream

Another (new) Liz Earle fan here

my vote goes to Liz Earle cleanse and polish here too

The one thing that really does make my tired skin glow is Origins Never A Dull Moment.

As far as moisturisers go, I'm a big fan of Decleor's Hydra Floral. If your skin's a bit dry, like mine, you can use the Neroli oil too, which really helps.

I like Liz Earle, too, and also keep threatening to try Dermalogica as everyone seems to think it's the doggy's doo-dahs! If there's a Dermalogica salon near you, I'd be tempted to go for a prescription facial, stock up on the goodies and then give DH the (alarming) bill!

Enjoy!

Eve Lom's cleanser is a miracle product.

And Benefit's Dear John moisturiser is really lovely and rich.

I've heard alot about Cleanse and Polish recently so I might try that. And I have tried a Dermalogica Microexfoliant somethingorother tester which was pretty good - and I do like the idea of exfoliating every day.

Off to google the Benefit stuff now...

I have just bought Liz Earle C & P on the advice of people on here and I'm thrilled with it.

Liz Earle sends you nice little packages to try. Very grown up little wash bags and nice samples. And no need to go to a shop with a bored child .

I went through a similar epiphany after DS was born (if I was getting no sleep, I was going to moisturise, dammit). I find Boots No 7 stuff really good (maybe I'm not that picky_ - easy to find, easy to use and seems to do the job . I use their bsai cleanser, anti-ageing night cream and sorbet day cream (combination skin) plus they do an eye gel/cream duo thing that is pretty good too.

I love Liz Earle too! It's definitely the best stuff I've tried and whilst it's not cheap cheap it's not outrageously expensive either

I agree with Birdly - Never A Dull Moment and Hydra Floral are both ace.

I didn't get on with Liz earle but it smells scrummy.

Get a serum - Dr Andrew whatshisname for Origins if you're feeling rich but otherwise the Olay Regenerist one is good - it really helps to wake up skin before moisturising.

The Decleor oils are really good too.