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My cheeks feel (and look windburnt). What cream (?) would help

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MrsRobinStrike · 13/03/2023 22:33

So, as the subject line states, my cheeks feel wind burnt at times, kind of hot, tight, stingy (or more like sparkly in a way). This is any time, not just whenever I'm outside or cold.

What face cream/ heavy duty moisturizer would help? My beautician mentioned this at a facial but she only sells dermalogica and I'd like other options.

They look a little red too and when I look closer I can see little red veins though they're not v prominent.

I'm early 40s. Skin quite good apart from these areas on my cheeks

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ChiaraMontague · 13/03/2023 22:44

Could it be rosacea? My rosacea flares up in extreme weather (very hot or very cold) and gets that "wind burnt" feeling - quite sore and chapped feeling but not just when I'm outside.
I saw my GP and was prescribed azelaic acid cream (15%) which has helped a lot. I use Cetaphil cleanser, La Roche Posay serum and moisturiser and Cetaphil night cream.

TwoMonthsOff · 13/03/2023 22:50

I found the Eucerin moisturiser really good and very bland, non irritating when I had a bad reaction to a facewash, the handcream is fantastic too I had cracked bleeding knuckles, cleared up almost overnight, it’s in 3 for 2 at boots

Pleasepleasenomorecocomelon · 13/03/2023 22:52

Cetaphil night cream and moisturiser for the day.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 13/03/2023 22:57

CeraVe

EmptyEnvelope · 13/03/2023 23:00

Skin food. Supermarket price but so good!

Hartlebury · 13/03/2023 23:05

LRP Cicaplast for anything that ails you.

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MrsRobinStrike · 13/03/2023 23:10

ChiaraMontague · 13/03/2023 22:44

Could it be rosacea? My rosacea flares up in extreme weather (very hot or very cold) and gets that "wind burnt" feeling - quite sore and chapped feeling but not just when I'm outside.
I saw my GP and was prescribed azelaic acid cream (15%) which has helped a lot. I use Cetaphil cleanser, La Roche Posay serum and moisturiser and Cetaphil night cream.

I have wondered if it's mild rosacea though the beautician didn't mention it at all. 🤔

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MrsRobinStrike · 13/03/2023 23:11

ChiaraMontague · 13/03/2023 22:44

Could it be rosacea? My rosacea flares up in extreme weather (very hot or very cold) and gets that "wind burnt" feeling - quite sore and chapped feeling but not just when I'm outside.
I saw my GP and was prescribed azelaic acid cream (15%) which has helped a lot. I use Cetaphil cleanser, La Roche Posay serum and moisturiser and Cetaphil night cream.

Can I ask - do you use LRP intensive serum or a different one?

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MrsRobinStrike · 13/03/2023 23:11

Thank you all for suggestions, I'll check them all out

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Alvinne · 13/03/2023 23:17

Cetaphil cleanser somehow just completely stripped my skin and made it feel crusty and awful.
To fix it I've been using a squalane cleanser and the LRP cicaplast B5 that someone upthread mentioned. I can't recommend the cicaplast enough.

uncomfortablydumb53 · 13/03/2023 23:29

Cerave

So1invictus · 14/03/2023 06:27

Toleriane Dermallergo

wibblewobbleball · 14/03/2023 06:29

Hartlebury · 13/03/2023 23:05

LRP Cicaplast for anything that ails you.

This

WildFlowerBees · 14/03/2023 07:00

Dr Jart ceramidin, anything with ceramides to repair your skins barrier.

Stoechas · 14/03/2023 07:10

LRP Cicaplast is the best unguent I have discovered for managing my sometimes grumpy red skin.
When I put it on I like to imagine all the skin cells on my face collectively making a chorus of groans of pleasure similar to what I do when I get into bed at night and my husband has put my electric blanket on half an hour previously.

Ttwinkletoes · 14/03/2023 07:21

TwoMonthsOff · 13/03/2023 22:50

I found the Eucerin moisturiser really good and very bland, non irritating when I had a bad reaction to a facewash, the handcream is fantastic too I had cracked bleeding knuckles, cleared up almost overnight, it’s in 3 for 2 at boots

I liked Eucerin too

urbanbuddha · 14/03/2023 07:38

Aloe Vera gel is magical for actual windburn so might be worth trying.

ChiaraMontague · 14/03/2023 09:54

I use LRP Rosaliac Intense Serum and switch between LRP Rosaliac Legere and Riche moisturisers depending on the weather - I use the Riche version when it's really cold outside and the Legere one the rest of the time.

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MrsRobinStrike · 14/03/2023 12:00

Stoechas · 14/03/2023 07:10

LRP Cicaplast is the best unguent I have discovered for managing my sometimes grumpy red skin.
When I put it on I like to imagine all the skin cells on my face collectively making a chorus of groans of pleasure similar to what I do when I get into bed at night and my husband has put my electric blanket on half an hour previously.

LRP cicaplast has the most recommendations but this one has decided me 🤣

Thank you all for your input

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Vermin · 14/03/2023 12:01

Surely the answer for nigh time is Elizabeth Arden 8 hour, with royal(ish) penis endorsement?

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 14/03/2023 13:03

The REN Ever calm overnight recovery balm has been a godsend for me.

I actually use it for the day time too. It's not cheap but often on offer at M&S.

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MrsRobinStrike · 14/03/2023 14:25

Vermin · 14/03/2023 12:01

Surely the answer for nigh time is Elizabeth Arden 8 hour, with royal(ish) penis endorsement?

🤣 I can see their new ad campaign capitalizing on this endorsement!

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Hartlebury · 14/03/2023 23:54

Also, LRP do a Cicaplast with spf 50 in, for if you have iffy skin bits and still want to use it in the day but normal spf feels a bit spiky.

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