hardcore moisturising night cream -low cost recommendations?

[porridgeisbae]

hi troops, I have a skin regime for in the day (spf moisturiser on most of face, tretinoin on forehead/sides of eyes) but now/at the moment my skin seems to feel dry by the evening.

As the tretinoin is already expensive for me, I don't want to spend a massive amount. I've tried vaseline as I had some lying around, or lotion mixed with olive oil etc, but think I might get something as a night cream. What would you recommend?

It absorbs after a bit. Olive oil took longer to absorb.

I'm not having a go at anyone but isthe new thing oily skin?

@Mrsjayy We are speaking of stuff to use at night when/if the person feels they need something.

But yes, a dewy look is quite 'in.' So for instance if people are highlighting bits of their face, it mimics an oilier complexion, but without actually being oily.

I would call my crow's feet and forehead lines, wrinkles. It's true, I can't be overly skinny now without looking like I've just been dug up from a crypt. Some people can maybe do it and still look ok as they get older, but I can't. It's nice not to be on as much of a restricted diet though. I wouldn't want to be overweight but about a 12 is ok if it means I look less decrepit than I would at a size 8-10.

I use palmer coconut. It's just the £5 bottle. I used to make my own body butter with pure coconut oil, but this is just as good. Leaves me all dewey and glowing.
It's good for super dry skin, it hugely improves my gardener hands😂

Can I ask which cream specifically I have horrible eczema on my hand I'd love to improve.

Yes cleansing with hot fannels and m moisture, moisturising faith and whole body
ih and cooking ! Different pots though

@lola8345 which Palmers coconut?

Ive just googled and there’s millions and I’m lost😂

I love blue tub nivea when skin is extra dry! Marvellous stuff! I also like Clinique moisture surge overnight mask (though it is expensive) and the Body Shop vitamin e serum in oil maybe once a week or so :)

Yes, Palmers coconut daily body lotion. I know it's confusing, not sure why companies need 40 version, of almost the same 😁

So you use body lotion on your face?

I can’t stand the smell of Nivea in the blue tin or Astral.
i use Nivea Q10, I have tried many others but Q10 is definitely the best.

I’ve just received my Q10 from Amazon. It seems a bit lightweight! Not overwhelmed tbh

Just started using cerave dry to very dry. Huge tub for £12
It's really helped my extremely dry skin. No frangranced and absorbs really well

+1 for cetaphil moisturizing cream in the tub. It's very rich and fragrance free.

I always recommend this face oil, it's brilliant and makes a big difference to my skin. Also inexpensive.

https://www.bskincare.co.uk/shop/product/face-oil

@porridgeisbae I've just used some almond oil after my shower and my skin feels a lot more comfortable - may be worth a try?

@Mrsgreen100 which coconut oil do you use for your face and body skin moisturising?

Ok, I take back what l said about the Nivea Q10. It’s brilliant. Sort of really gets deep rather than sitting on the surface. First one I’ve had that does this!

ELF Holy Hydration Sleeping Mask

Avène Cicalfate - best moisturiser ever, super thick and definitely hardcore! I have very dry skin and it’s worked miracles for me. It’s like La Roche Posay Cicaplast but better

Blue pot Nivea or Astral here too.

Don't know why you'd get flamed, the main moisturizing factor in lots and lots of creams is lanolin. (the Weleda Skin Food is lanolin based)

I'm seeing lots of women using tallow on Instagram. Obviously not for vegans or vegetarians. I'm a Nivea girl, but the soft not the blue tin.

What is tret?

What is tret?

@Badtard Tretinoin. The NHS prescribe it for acne, but it's also supposed to help with fine lines, so some women get it privately for that.

When my skin is dry I use Nivea night cream and a facial oil

I love weleda skin food. It's amazing and I have seriously dry skin

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https://amzn.eu/d/66JdKEr this !