Facial mositurizers you like

[Opti]

I need to go shopping for a facial moisturizer soon and was looking for suggestions. What do you like and why? I'd prefer something for normal to dry skin that absorbs well.

[milee]

I'm a huge fan of Paula Begoun. She started years ago by writing reviews in the Consumer Reports style about cosmetics and skin care products.  Her reviews were based on science, testing and being objective and they are awesome.  A few years ago, she also started her own line of products and it is good, too.

She still published reviews and I use them to find inexpensive, effective products. She often publishes lists of the best ______ product and the lists always contain both inexpensive and expensive lines. Here's her website: www.paulaschoice.com/thecosmeticscop

FWIW, about 50% of what I use is from her line and the other 50% are her top recommendations of inexpensive products that are awesome (love it when you can pick up a top product at Walmart!) 

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

I'm a "less is more" type when it comes to beauty regimens.

In the winter, I use Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizer on my cheeks and neck.

In the sunny months, it's Clinique City Block SPF 40 if I will be indoors and Nutrogena SPF 100 if I will be outside.  The SPFs might be overkill, but my family is the poster child for skin cancer.

[sarcasticgirl]

I use coconut oil. After 6 years of trying everything under the sun and spending probably thousands, it is the only thing that works and I love it. It also removes eye make up and mixed with baking soda or sugar, makes a great scrub. 
My dog comes running when he hears be get out of the shower because he knows I am putting coconut oil on and he begs for it. so- dog treat too! lol

[yogiii]

Mar 15, 2016 13:13:27 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

I use coconut oil. After 6 years of trying everything under the sun and spending probably thousands, it is the only thing that works and I love it. It also removes eye make up and mixed with baking soda or sugar, makes a great scrub. 
My dog comes running when he hears be get out of the shower because he knows I am putting coconut oil on and he begs for it. so- dog treat too! lol

Remember how I bought some back in January? I totally chickened out and didn't even use it until this week. I think I've converted but I'm still a little skeptical. Why do I always expect something bad to happen when I try something new?

Loving the Dr. Bronners too. I've used it a bunch and it looks like barely anything is gone from the bottle! Another bonus

[kittensaver]

My personal favorite is argan oil mixed with a few drops of organic rose hip oil.

If you buy the argan oil, just make sure it is pure, 100% argan and not a blend of cheap oils with a few drops of argan tossed in so they can market it as "argan oil." Josie Maran makes a good one, but there are others out there too.

Trilogy Organic is my favorite rose hip oil.

EVOO and coconut oil also work well, as does avocado oil and sweet almond oil. You may want to experiment until you find what works best for you.

Mix a small amount of them in the palm of your hand, slather it on your face and neck, and massage with circular and upward motions. If any remains after about 5 minutes (it won't unless you use too much), gently blot it off.

A slathering of oils followed by a warm, wet washcloth on your face (as a compress) is GREAT for your skin. Very hydrating.

Good luck whatever you decide.

[sarcasticgirl]

Mar 15, 2016 13:17:03 GMT -5 yogiii said:

Mar 15, 2016 13:13:27 GMT -5 sarcasticgirl said:

I use coconut oil. After 6 years of trying everything under the sun and spending probably thousands, it is the only thing that works and I love it. It also removes eye make up and mixed with baking soda or sugar, makes a great scrub. 
My dog comes running when he hears be get out of the shower because he knows I am putting coconut oil on and he begs for it. so- dog treat too! lol

Remember how I bought some back in January? I totally chickened out and didn't even use it until this week. I think I've converted but I'm still a little skeptical. Why do I always expect something bad to happen when I try something new?

Loving the Dr. Bronners too. I've used it a bunch and it looks like barely anything is gone from the bottle! Another bonus

I found that I can by Dr. Bronners by the gallon on amazon for less than buying the smaller bottles. I've had a gallon for several months now and we're not even half through it. and DH uses a lot more soap than I do. 


I hope the coconut oil works out for you. I also keep a little coconut oil mixed with tea tree oil... it is great for blemishes and bug bites! 

[buystoys]

I make my own.  3 T. shea butter, 1 T. coconut oil, and 6-8 drops of tea tree oil.  I use it all over, not just on my face.  I have very dry skin on my legs and back and slightly oily skin on my face. 

[cael]

I had a fantastic holy-grail facial moisturizer, Nutraderm, for years. It recently stopped being made when the formula or company got bought out.. I've read internet rumors that it's available to buy in South Africa, and the few bottles of the original stuff on amazon are $150/bottle, which sadly I am not willing to spend. so disappointed about it. It was the best - hypoallergenic, light, not greasy, but still moisturized my combination/oily skin great. I only used it on my face, not quite strong enough for super dry legs or something.

For now I've been using a cream from the Body Shop's seaweed line - it moisturizes just enough but not so much to make me oily (works best in non-dry-winter times) and supplementing with Cetaphil when needed, which actually I hate because it's greasy. The Body Shop's seaweed scrub and wash have been my go-to face stuff for years now and the cream isn't bad, I have a tube of the heavier SPF one too. Hit them when they have sales - either buy 2 get 1, or buy 3 get 3.

The moisturizer struggle is real!

[NancysSummerSip]

I'm an Oil of Olay fan for literally decades. I like all their lines, but the Regenerist line is very good.

[zibazinski]

Mar 15, 2016 15:50:34 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

I'm an Oil of Olay fan for literally decades. I like all their lines, but the Regenerist line is very good.

I use Regenerist too

[Deleted]

I used Oil of Olay for years, then last year I tried avocado oil. It worked really well for my super dry skin. Now I use camellia oil. It works really well too, it's lighter than avocado oil and absorbs more quickly. Just a few drops of either oil goes a long way. The dryness and flakiness that persisted even with regular use of Oil of Olay is much improved.

[The Walk of the Penguin Mich]

I use Murad during the summer as it has an SPF  of 30 in it.  During the winter, I've been using Boots No. 7 (Target).  Boots is way cheaper than the Murad, if it had the higher SPF, I'd switch over totally.

[Cookies Galore]

I use Olay serum and Garnier BB cream.

[ArchietheDragon]

oh, if Taxman was only still here.. 

[whoisjohngalt]

Handmade stuff from a woman in Canada.  Have been using it for years. 

[Peace Of Mind]

Mar 15, 2016 15:59:03 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

Mar 15, 2016 15:50:34 GMT -5 NancysSummerSip said:

I'm an Oil of Olay fan for literally decades. I like all their lines, but the Regenerist line is very good.

I use Regenerist too

Me too and the Oil of Old Age Complete for day time. It also has anSPF and you can get it for sensitive skin. 

I keep trying things people here (not all but many) have recommended and my skin hated them so I always go back to OOO.  I also use coconut oil now and then for my hair and nails and winter dry sking and Target has a coconut body balm that my body loves and it smells good without being over powering.  I use the coconut body balm every time I get out of the shower and my skin almost never itches unless I get bit by a mosquito or red ant - bugs like that.

[resolution]

I like the Oil of Olay Regenerist as well. It has sun screen and did just as well as the more expensive brands when tested by Consumer Reports, back in the dark ages. I haven't read any current studies on it.

[skubikky]

Lumene

[973beachbum]

Another oil of olay regenerist person here.  I mix a little of my own base makeup with it on my finger tip and make my own BB cream though.  I used to buy BB cream then I ran out and I mixed a little on my finger tip and like it even better than the one I had bought. 

I also use Garnier ultra lift eye firming cream.  I LOVE that stuff!!  It makes my eyes, which now sag a little on the upper eyelid part , really look good.   I swear that stuff has crazy glue in it.

[Deleted]

I have been using Cetaphil facial moisturizer for years. You can get it at just about any discount or grocery store.

[tractor]

Ok, so your probably not looking for a mans opinion, but I use Lubriderm unscented lotion, it works great, has no smell what so ever and isn't oily. My wife like it so much, she uses it too.

[chiver78]

I swear by Nivea, my Nana used that and an Estee Lauder moisturizer as long as I can remember back. I've got a pump bottle in my bathroom that's one of the CoQ10 flavors (I can update this post when I get home), and one here at work that's the Extended Moisture. this one's for dry to very dry skin, though.
both options are nongreasy, and my skin just soaks it in.

[GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl]

Mar 15, 2016 21:30:54 GMT -5 Peace Of Mind said:

Mar 15, 2016 15:59:03 GMT -5 zibazinski said:

I use Regenerist too

Me too and the Oil of Old Age Complete for day time. It also has anSPF and you can get it for sensitive skin. 

I keep trying things people here (not all but many) have recommended and my skin hated them so I always go back to OOO.  I also use coconut oil now and then for my hair and nails and winter dry sking and Target has a coconut body balm that my body loves and it smells good without being over powering.  I use the coconut body balm every time I get out of the shower and my skin almost never itches unless I get bit by a mosquito or red ant - bugs like that.

[Lizard Queen]

I also use the Garnier BB cream.  I have very tricky skin (sensitive and dry-ish now that I'm older, but used to be oily and acne prone), and it's not too bad.  I only break out a little occasionally if I use it too much.  I've used up nearly the whole tube, which is amazing for me.

[jeep108]

Mar 16, 2016 9:54:36 GMT -5 @bluester said:

I have been using Cetaphil facial moisturizer for years. You can get it at just about any discount or grocery store.

I've been using Cetaphil for a few years now.  I like it.

[Deleted]

I make my own. I mix Jojoba Oil (100% pure virgin cold pressed unrefined) and organic cold pressed Aloe Vera Gel 50/50. I have to mix well before each use because it separates. I apply and leave on for five minutes before blotting off the excess. I have oily skin and this works great for me. I use a commercial cream around my eyes though.

[Opti]

Thank you for all your suggestions. One of the local stores has the trial size of Regenerist for $9.99. With the BB&B coupon it should be about $7.99 plus tax.