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Skin firming serum or cream for sensitive skin

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Obvnotthegolden · 19/04/2025 09:26

Can anyone suggest a cream or serum to help my skin firm or tighten, or at least not sag so much, that is suitable for sensitive skin?

I'm early 50s with some fine lines, visible pores on my cheeks, a little redness around my chin.

My skin feels smooth and soft but I don't want it too soft as it's veering into saggy now.

I have sensitive skin so the most active ingredients I can tolerate are alternating days of vitamin c and glycolic acid.

I wear sunscreen.

I can only use a plain light barrier repairing cream at night, no retinols, nothing scented so usually cerave ceramides lotion.

I used to have oily skin when I was younger so my skin isn't usually dry, but most moisturisers aimed at my age group are too heavy and moisturising which causes me skin to be too soft and saggy!

OP posts:
elizabethobeauty · 22/08/2025 11:47

You know what if your skin’s sensitive – try a peptide or niacinamide serum, they’re usually gentle and help with firmness/pores. Stick with your ceramide cream at night, and if you want something extra gentle, Elizabeth O Beauty Essentials has good barrier-friendly options. Tbh giving my personal opinion they're pretty awesome.

UmberMoose · 27/02/2026 15:27

La roche posay's cream is good. Here goes my routine if you would be interested:
Morning:
Using water to wash your face,
Sebamed clear face gel,
Garnier spf
Cicaplast
Evening:
LRP moisturizer,
Tretinoin (0.1) from skinorac
Sebamed clear facial gel

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