Tuesday, 27 September 2011
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Dry Skin? 5 Best Drugstore Moisturizers!
For me, cold weather means dry skin. For me, I know my skin needs extra moisturizing when I notice my dry legs, dull face, and cracked heels. I have to say, moisturizing isn't a part of my regimen that I particularly enjoy-- I don't really like that sticky feeling after applying lotion.
But! Here are some drugstore moisturizers I found to be very helpful (and cheap too)!
For the body:
1. Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. This is recommended by dermatologists for people with dry, sensitive skin. It doesn't clog pores, and is great for daily use because it's fragrance free! (For girls, it won't clash with your other fragrances, and men, you won't end up smelling like flowers.) My friends with eczema swear by this product!
2. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion. I grew up using this lotion-- it's great especially in the winter, because it's thick, and stays on, but isn't sticky. This lotion is fragrance-free as well.
For the face:
3. Facial Moisturizer w SPF Eucerine. I've always read good reviews, but I have yet to try it-. With the SPF, it protects your skin, while moisturizing your face. It's a 2-in-1!
4. Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer w SPF 15. This is for skin to relieve redness, dry, and irritated skin. It's great for daily use, and is a very light formula that you can apply under your makeup
5. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Okay, so you can't find this one at the drugstores, but it's definitely not a too high-end product. With 10 extra dollars you can purchase this if you're like me, and deal with oiliness around the t-zone: it is oil-free, and feels light on the skin. It doesn't leave the skin too greasy and reduces shine. I highly recommend this!
What are some moisturizers you use/recommend? Does your skin get noticeably drier in the cold?
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I have eczema and Cetaphil does nothing for me unless I smear an entire tube of it on my arms. I do have a friend with eczema who likes it though - I gave all of mine to him. For my eczema breakouts I swear by Cortizone-10 Eczema formula and Aquaphor, which is a Eucerin product, but it's more like vaseline than a moisturizer. It's particularly helpful to use both after a shower. They work quick - I've seen these products almost completely clear up an eczema break out overnight.
As for regular old dry skin, I have a big tub of Pond's dry skin cream that I LOVE.
I'm on prescription retinol so regular store bought moisturizers are not moisturizing enough for me. I just buy tubs of raw filtered shea butter from amazon or ebay and it is the most emollient, soothing thing I've used on my face (:
Though it is greasy and heavy feeling so I use Nature's Gate What a Night cream in the morning, same effect as pure shea butter but dries matte.
I use extra virgin olive oil as a facial and body moisturizer and I LOVE it! :)
Johnson's baby lotion in the pink bottle! I love how the smell lingers too!
And for the face, Olay Total Effects (fragrance free for me!) with SPF & the Total Effects Night Cream!
I bought the Aveeno one last night. It's amazing! :)
I am a firm believer in good old aqueous cream for the body. It's not scented and not oily. For my face a use a sunscreen during the day and either clinique night cream, or bio oil (when my skin is uber dry) at night.
I'm a devoted fan of Palmer's Cocoa Butter. Good for scars and imperfections as well as stretch marks. Surprisingly it can be used as a facial moisturizer also as it doesn't clog the pores, I have somewhat blemish prone skin. I was out of facial moisturizer one day so I applied the "concentrated cream" for a few nights and it has reduced a lot of redness and evened out my complexion quite noticably. I even notice some of my acne scars disappearing.
Get out of the shower
Use Palmers over entire bodySmell awesomeFeel smooth.
Personally I'd say Aveeno is the best. Cetaphil gives me this oily ass feeling...its gross. I hate the smell of it too. Believe me I've tried everything for my sensitive skin...I swear on Aveeno.
I used to use cetaphil until they changed their ingredients and added macadamia nut oil, to which I am severly allergic to.
Nice post! :) Just curious.. where are you from? cause my dermatologist recommended the same things
I like Aveeno.
Clinique stuff sucksThe Clinique one leaves my face hydrated for few hours then it becomes greasy. Wipe off all the excess oil, face becomes super dry -- its a never ending cycle.
Dove facial moisturizer SPF 15. It actually absorbs well and can easily be worn under makeup.
I've also had good experiences with the Yes to Blueberries and Yes to Carrots lines of moisturizing products.
Garnier moisture rescue (in the jar, not the pump version) was my HG for last winter.
cetaphil killed my skin. i hated it. on the other end of the spectrum, I LOVE aveeno. i have eczema and extremely sensitive skin and have used aveeno for years :)
@KageOokami@xanga - I thought the same thing when I first tried it. I felt constantly damp, like a lizard... now I LOVE the feeling. haha.
cetaphil is our stable. i like to use it at night and wear sunscreen during the day.
I don't like Eucerin very much, but Cetaphil is all right. I use Curel and it really works! I've been using it for more than five years :)
@EJC102486@xanga - me too! The bottle with the blue lid smells best =D
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http://www.goodlotions.com