Skin Creams That Noticeably Work

A great diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of water to drink OP.

That works.

Lots of water, a prescription strength retinol cream and exfoliate

We have been adding a dab of retinol to our nightly face creams/lotias. We notice the difference.

Clean Diet

water

MCT oil instead of cream.

boom.

No smoking and no sunbathing is what works. Everything else is just smoke and mirrors.

Does R3 have MPD? We think he may.

Retin-A is not an "instant result" tool.

Retin-A. Sunscreen and sun avoidance. Vegan diet high in raw fruits and vegetables. Organic cold pressed juice. No drugs, smoking, or alcohol. Hot yoga.

Are there any other places to get Retin-A 1% other than Alldaychemist? I have suspicions about the legitimacy of that product.

'Avene' and ' la roche Posay' are french and really very good. Otherwise 'Burt's bees' works for me. And everything R8 said.

Pics please, r8

R8 is right.

What are your particular skin issues, OP?

Lancome Genefique Yeux Pearl for eyes, and Visionnaire for overall texture. Visionnaire smells great too... wish they would introduce a men's fragarance... does not smell like a lady's product. Dior's Model-Lift used to be great for firming, but no longer made. Many friends swear by the upper end Olay, and have switched from other French Dept. store brands.

The Ordinary

brillo

What products from The Ordinary do you recommend, r15.

Adding onto OP's request: how long after adding cream to regular skincare regimen did you start noticing the cream's benefits?

I haven't seen Kiehl's mentioned yet, odd. I thought maybe their price suggested their effectiveness, but I've read here and elsewhere that even a budget-priced cream or fluid can work as well as the best-marketed, highest-priced serums and treatments.

True R18, especially Vit-C and Vit-A containing creams. I do find the high end products do work better, and often do NOT contain things such as mineral oil or other petrol byproducts. Doctors agree on the C & A, in addition to sunscreen.

Tazorac is amazing, but it does make your skin peel like Retin-A.

Tazorac > Retin A

Paula's Choice and read up on other brands (the expensive ones are not any better) on her site Beautypedia. That site will explain what to look for how it works and rates brands on their effectiveness. Two she has liked in the past are ROC and Olay, but I have combination skin and Olay especially is too oily. I love her brand, it is about the same price as the Olay Professionals. They are always having 15% or 20% off sales on her brand.

If Tazorac is better than Retin-A, why isn't there more discussion on it?

Tazorac is better for some R23. My derm gives it out to those who are too sensitive to tolerate Retin-A... Also it is used by some psoriasis sufferers. It works a bit differently, but is still a retinoid. I believe Tazorac is a bit pricier as well.

I would be curious if it works better in the long term.

My derm gave me Kinerase. A bit expensive but no side effects. Tazorac is good for dark spots. Peter Thomas Roth used to make a tiny $100 bottle which showed results almost immediately called Power-K Rescue. I needed just a whisper of the cream. You should buy Kinerase from your derm , not Amazon. It just made me look good.

FYI I’m very cheap after spending tons of money on La Mer etc.

How is it best to treat very dry, red, flaky & hirsute sensitive Causcasian skin?

So far it's a bitch to put any cosmetic on it. The general outcome is face-dandruff or an allergic reaction.

I use a lot of The Ordinary products. I like the Vitamin C 23% in particular. They have salicylic acid products which are good as well. I'd like to try their 30% AHA, but it doesn't ship here due to the high concentration.

Also retin-a (tretinoin) works extremely well but not for sensitive skin.

Ironically R28 I tolerate Vit-C and Retin-A quite well, but have always gotten blotchy irritations from AHA's... even when younger. Salicylic does not bother me either. R27 if you are bearded try using T-Sal shampoo from Neutrogena. Younmay wish to try a dandruff shampoo like Selsun blue or any containing Selenium Sulfide as it sounds as if you may have Seborrhea. Use a light moisturizer with Vit-C afterward.

Does Retin-A still require a prescription? I used it in my youth and my skin still stands the test of time. I like Clinique's All About Eyes for puffiness and dark circles.

I know it is unfair, but one of the strongest predictors of aging well and looking youthful as you age is genetics.

Yes Rx only R30... Unless you try online foreign pharmacies.

Regarding The Ordinary, I like: 5% Retinoid in Squalane, Glycolic Toner, Vitamin C 23%, Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid. I'm going to add in 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder. I also have the Lactic 10%, Mandelic 10%, Alpha Lipoic 5% and the AHA 30% but I've only used the last one and only one time. I'd like to try the new Ascorbic Acid/Alpha Arbutin combo.

I used Differin and Curology together until the latter prescription changed to include tretinoin. They definitely work.

Can the neck area tolerate Retin-A?

Cursed with Irish skin - even Retin A cant help. Aerobic exercise and moisturizing - Dramtically Different. But unfortunately after 35, pale white skin make sure it is hard to hide aging. But hey - it was great to be light skinned and blue eyed in my youth. But Too White Privilege comes for payback after 35.

Soap never touches the face. Only an exfoliating scrub on the face. Lightly pat the face. Apply coconut oil liberally to the face. Let everyone enjoy the face.

Thanks r31. Do Derms prescribe for anti aging these days or do you have to give them the "I have acne" bull? LOL It's been a while.....

[quote] unfortunately after 35, pale white skin make sure it is hard to hide aging. But hey - it was great to be light skinned and blue eyed in my youth. But Too White Privilege comes for payback after 35.

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 is there no succour for us? No secret to stop this awful degeneration?

R34 very high SPF sunscreen should help. Love Dramatically Different but it has no SPF. I like Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Face SPF 50. You must blend it very well though or you end up looking like the dreaded Jack White.

Depends on what you wish to achieve R36...? Some insurance may only cover for acne. The gel for acne (cheapest) can prove more irritating. The newer (better) delivery systems like Retin-a micro, with microsponge from OrthoNeutrogena and Differin are usually used specifically for anti-aging. If your insurance won't cover, and your Dr. wont cover for you by lying, go to Goodrx.com and use a Wal-Mart coupon.... it is the best deal on the cheapest generic gel form of Retin-A.... Might be $45-50 per tube.

Use Japanese sunscreens.

Can't you buy Differin OTC for like $13?

Thank you r31 / r39. Great advice!

Which of the abovementioned products are 100% hypo-allergenic and perfume free?

R33- I don’t think the delicate neck skin can handle Retin-A. Same with the chest. R37- Don’t cry sweetie. We are all together in this. R27- You might have some chronic skin condition made worse by putting things on it. Take a break for a few days. Don’t shave or use soap and then see a cosmetic derm. Doctors won’t do anything cosmetic on insurance. Go to someone who calls himself a cosmetic dermatologist solely. And then let them know what you can afford. Then shell out the cash. Yes, it’s sad but genetics is the beast that controls how we age.

if you have sensitive skin i use dermae sensitive skin moisturizing cream, its fragrance free too and cruelty free.

R37 Sunscreen. For pale people, it's imperative. With good UVA protection especially (which usually requires buying a non U.S. product).

R37 Probably a Japanese or Korean product. They are extremely careful with their skin because pale skin there is very prized.

Even the cheapest stuff works if you're consistent enough. Make your skin care routine into a daily habit that you don't even notice performing anymore so one day, as you randomly look in the mirror, you'll find your skin to be gorgeous and radiant, seemingly out of nowhere. Never break the routine until the day you die. Let your life goal be to make the workers at the crematorium wonder aloud about your beauty secrets. Then go up in flames like an ageless star.

R27, do you use Cerave cleanser on your face?

It’s from the drugstore, and you will see calming results the very first time you use it.

I can also recommend La Roche Posay Toleriane Fluide Moisturizer. It’s mostly water, and the only moisturizer that calms my rosacea without breaking me out.

It’s also drugstore, but higher priced. I wait for a 30% off coupon.

Agree with whoever said Japanese sunscreens if you have sensitive skin.

R37 I forgot to say that if your skin is so fair and pale, you are an excellent candidate for some laser resurfacing my LA dermatologist does. I’m light skinned but he won’t do it on me because of pigmentation problems. Apparently, it gives you amazing, baby smooth skin if you’re very light. But having even a hint of brown in your skin and he won’t go near you. Oh and don’t forget to get a tough sunscreen on your hands and neck.

r13, I'm mostly concerned with crow's feet and dark circles under my eyes.

Where can I buy Japanese sunscreen? Amazon sells it but it seems sketchy. What brands are recommended?

Shiseido. Go to any Japanese supermarket. They have other brands too. Korean Markets also.

I use Youth Milk from the House of Atoz.

Abreva works for the facial herpes

Another vote for Shiseido products. I was introduced to them by a Japanese co-worker a long time ago, and they're excellent.

Wish I could make a trip to Vancouver/Toronto just for the Shiseido and Erno Lazlo skin care products. My Asian friend told me the formulations for those products in those markets are superior to the same products sold in the US market.

Ketoconozole cream or nizoral shampoo as a cleanser

i can't believe no one has tried something more natural...rose hip oil is AMAZING. sinks into the skin, heals breakouts, fades scars and brightens skins, reduces/erases the look of wrinkles. i love it.

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R18 I do like Keihls, and the products are generally good. But the results of the products aren't so great that it's really worth spending $60+ dollars on their skincare. I used Keihls for years, and I still have some things I use by them that I like (although I wont re-buy once I run out). I've found organic coconut oil from the grocer to be the best thing for my skin right now. I put it on immediately after a shower and wear it overnight. Then use a good sunscreen (any is fine, really) during the day, followed by some more coconut oil to prevent evaporation of the sunscreen.

However, it should be noted that skin care products are generally a sham. If you actually read scientific articles on the topic (I have because I really do wonder whether a $200 eye cream actually absorbs into the skin deep enough to make a difference), the skin's actual purpose is to keep irritants and pollutants from breaching our bodies. Allowing lotions to absorb into the lower layers of skin is something that can't really happen. And it's not that skin care doesn't work, but it's the fact that the skin itself is a complicated organ that only allows skincare to do so much. Most skin care is lotion or serum, which is simply water mixed with some oil and some emulsifier to keep them from separating, then other stuff to make it creamy and smelly. Lotion by itself works, but all it does is apply a layer of water to hydrate the top most layer of skin and oil to keep the water from evaporating too quickly. So to the extent someone buys some $500 Sisley Paris eye cream and expects it to penetrate deep into the skin, well, it's not going to do that, and certainly not any better than your cheaper over-the-counter product. The top layer of skin does absorb some, but the product wont get deep enough to get into a wrinkle and smooth it out. Your skin is only going to take on so much of the product in its upper layer before it's ultimately rejected by the skin's inherent protective measures. There are certain molecules that can pass through the barriers and get absorbed into the bloodstream (e.g. those in a nicotine patch). Skincare is generally not made up of those molecules and the delivery system of a cream (basically oil and water) is a poor delivery system for any of those molecules. And generally speaking, most over-the-counter skin care isn't going to be made with that kind of precision and scientific awareness. Thus, our skin care regimes, while they do something, are not the crazy awesome moisture-penetrating forces we believe they are. The skin prevents them from being that.

Sooooooo, that's why I ultimately eschew most popular skincare products and why I now just use coconut oil and sunscreen. Skin care products don't work or do what the claim to (i.e. lines and wrinkles don't disappear after use) and expensive skin care is no better than cheaper drug store products, simply because the skin wont allow it. One should note however that the quality of ingredients could very well vary between expensive/designer and cheaper products. However, that would go more towards irritation and allergic reaction issues, and not so much the actual efficacy of the product. It may make you break out due to some irritating ingredient, but it would still work as a moisturizer generally (albeit you'd have a weird rash).

So, my advice, find a decent, cheaper moisturizer, apply after showering, and seal it in with a good natural oil. I use Ponds Anti-wrinkle cream ($1.50 from Wal-mart) and the coconut oil ($8.00 for a big jar which lasts years).

R59 Why on earth those two as cleansers? Cleansers of what? The scalp? They’re yeast infection meds.

For summer & dry winters, this is great. The reviews are accurate.

In theory, you shouldn't really expose yourself to sun to begin with, but it happens sometimes.... and heat / dry weather (even with sunscreen) will still be hard on your skin & I think this is the best lotion for all that.

thanks R62 I’ve been saying this for years but nobody listens because I’m a shrink and not a derm. Until I run out of my Cetaphil cream for sensitive skin, that’s what I slather on every night or when the dryness hits. My own dermatologist thinks it’s ok. I’m not a fan of burning, itchy skin. Before Cetaphil I had a big jar of Aquaphor cream. that was great too.

What is R59 saying about ketoconazole as a cleanser?

Neocutis Lumiere Bio Restorative Eye Balm, Sweet Almond Oil, and Cerave moisture cream.

R65, one of my girlfriends has the most gorgeous skin (I doubt she's ever had a pimple) and she swears by cetaphil. Oddly, I've never tried it. And just to clarify, I am not a dermatologist or have any kind of science background, so take what I say with that in mind. But I have done a lot of research on the topic (and spoken to my own derm and others knowledgable about the topic) and that's how it is. The only thing we can do is really try to keep moisture from escaping our bodies, which lotions will do, but all lotions do that whether they're cheap or expensive.

[quote]Can't you buy Differin OTC for like $13?

Yes. I purchase the large size at Target for approx $30.00. Although I do not recall the exact price, I know that the smaller size is not $13.00 (at least, not at Target).

Sunscreen. Glycolic acid lotion. DMAE serum.

I thought Differin was just for acne? Does it help with anti-aging like retin A?

It can for many R70... It is a Vit-A derivative (Adapdalene). Weaker formulations are OTC now, yet stronger concentrations may still require an Rx.

R70 As far as I know, there are no high-quality studies on Differin/Adapalene and anti-aging. They really should do some now that it's over-the-counter; it could be a good ingredient for anti-aging creams.

Anecdotally, many people do report getting a similar result with Differin to other more studied retinoids. It should at least make the texture of your skin more smooth, which gives a more youthful appearance.

It increases cell turnover R72. This slows down with aging skin. Any "DP" agent, drying and peeling, that which is good for acne, will speed up cell turnover. Several studies prove C & A are the only vitamins that penetrate and help the skin. Vitamin E ironically is terrible for skin, and has been linked to an increased frequency of skin cancers and tumours. My derm (also a leading plastic surgeon) gives Differin in higher strengths for ant-aging. She lists it on brochues she hands out, along with a flow-chart of sorts.... when patients cannot handle Retin-A or Tazorac, they are given Differin. It helps make sun damaged skin look better texture wise as well.

So which one is better for long-term use?

No one product is ideal for everyone. See a derm if you have specific problems you wish to ameliorate. As one poster mentioned up thread, the Tazorac really helps brown spots diminish, and tone to even out. IMHO Retin-A helps with firming, lifting, and tightening, as it stimulates cell turnover as well as the production of new collagen. If you are sagging, and have texture probs, Inwould try Retin-A Micro.

Is there a big difference between .05% retin a and .1%?

Creme de la Mer

expensive but it's a lifesave for me, especially in the winter

Acid. Acid does what Eterna 27 cannot.

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen, and don't smoke. There are a bunch of actresses and models who sun worshipped and smoked, and although they get peels, laser treatments, Retinal treatments, hydroquinone, oxygen facials and everything else under the sun, it just basically makes damaged skin look the best it can - it does not look nearly as good as skin that was protected from the sun always (always - you can't do "just this once" with laying out in the sun. Can't be reversed.)

Stay out of the sun. Wear sun screen daily, don't forget your hands, jawline and chest. Don't smoke. Drink a lot of water. Get plenty of sleep.

I hated it because like Westworld there were no gays. Perhaps they could do Looking with rain?

fuck. wrong thread.

is creme de la mer for dry skin? what is its benefit?

R76 Yes. It took me close to a year to tolerate the .1%. You must wait at least 15-20 minutes after washing your face to apply it. And you may think that a pea sized amount isn't enough to cover your whole face, but, believe me it is. If you use more, then you will get irritation. And believe it or not, I use Eucerin face cream with oatmeal as my moisturizer on top of the Retin A, after waiting another 15 minutes. It has been a miracle for me. And I've used plenty of high end products that didn't work.

Could I ask your advice, DL? I have a dime-sized patch of dry skin on my forehead. Went to a dermatologist who basically said he wasn't sure what it was. Excema? It's not noticeable but it's rough to the touch.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a cream to apply for this? Thank you.

R84, Again, I'm going to recommend that Eucerin cream for eczema relief. I know it's just a cheap drugstore brand, but, like I said, it was a miracle for my irritated skin. I couldn't believe it how it cleared up my skin.

[quote]Went to a dermatologist who basically said he wasn't sure what it was. Excema?

If a professional who actually examined it, can't help, I'm not sure what those of us who aren't doctors and can't see it can do Did the doc not give you recommendations on some topical treatments you can try?

It is skin cancer, r84.

R87, you're evil!. May you be cursed with back acne and ass pimples!

[quote]I hated it because like Westworld there were no gays. Perhaps they could do Looking with rain?

Notice how those robots don't even have pimples?

I saw an article in a non-fashion magazine where a woman used La Prairie skin cream on one side of her face and Nivea on the other side of her face for a month, and Nivea did a better job. It drove her crazy that you were supposed to "pat" La Prairie on your skin, and basically be very delicate with it, while Nivea you could just smooth on. Her goal was for her skin to appear smoother and more even. She showed close-ups, and the Nivea side was much smoother.

But here's the question, R90: Which side did she put the Nivea on and which side did she put the La Prairie? The reason I ask is because as someone who drives, the left side of my face is exposed to more sun than my right side, and it shows, regardless of how much sunblock I use. If you drive, the left side will have a little more age than your right.

Has anyone ever used Skin Actives products?

Use Tide with Bleach and wash away the age spots!

Thanks, R85. I'll get some Eucerin tomorrow.

R84, did the derm scrape it?

It could be fungal, tinea versicolor or ringworm.

I used that R61. When it was time for another bottle I switched to Tree of Life hyaluronic acid. It is a little more expensive, but I feel it is a better quality. My skin feels much more smoother and softer since I switched.

I did a mask every night for a week: about a tablespoon each of: yogurt, turmeric, manuka honey, and flour. My face had a nice glow to it. The turmeric stains so you have to make sure you wipe it all off with wash cloth and do it naked so you don't get on clothes.

I REALLY hate the color scheme on the packaging for Creme de le Mer (r77)...I've heard good things about it but all I see is a Dynasty 1985 color scheme.

I use Skinn, Active Argan, Isomers, Elizabeth Grant and Sirot.

I’m thinking about biting the bullet on a Shishido moisturiser.

I’m Caucasian, 25, tired and dry-looking skin that burns easy with temperamental pores. Recs?

R99 is an evine ho!

How the hell does The Ordinary sell their products so cheap? Is there some sort of catch?

^^industrial stem cell farming from breeding foetus in a lab, probably.

PROTEIN! PROTEIN! PROTEIN!!!!

I was told it takes 3 months for the effects of Retin-A to appear. But you must be vigilant about sunscreen during and ever after.

I just read this a couple days ago - apparently the much maligned chemical sunscreens are the only ones that are effective; mineral physical barrier ones do not block the rays very well. (That explains a lot.)

I have noticed a real difference with 10% glycolic acid cream. You cannot put it near your eyes.

Vaselemen

[Quote] is an evine ho!

So? And?

r105, what is the difference?

How about camellia oil?

All I know is, if I find one that works for me, it will be discontinued by the time I need to buy more.

Veganism.

Sorry, I meant that using 10% glycolic cream made a noticeable difference in my skin, really brightened it up. I started with the 5% to get used to it, because it does sting and irritate. Both from Iherb.com.R105; skincare queen

I ain't telling you bros and bro-ettes my secrets! I may be 62 but I'm constantly pegged for a guy in his 30s. No lie!

Dear Lord in Heaven!

Can someone direct me to an excellent eye cream/serum for premature (20-something) bags and dark circles? This sleeplessness, screen-usage and coffee is taking its damn toll. I look like a zombie.

Any other Tazorac users out there, comparing it to Retin-A?

I have the .1% cream Tazorac vs the .1% gel Retin-A.

A long while using this retin-a. The first noticeable difference is that the tazorac doesn't "sting" at all upon application whereas the retin-a gel almost always has a bite even after several years. It could possibly be the gel is more penetrating.

I have gotten good results with Argan Oil. I get a small bottle from Trader Joe's for about $6.

This is an awesome thread; very informative. It's nice to know there are others there at least as nutty about and devoted to skin care as I am.

I have used Avene products for over ten years, and over all I like all I've tried. Currently, I have combined Avene PhysioLift Night Balm and Avene Serenage Night Cream for about two weeks, and my skin's texture has improved noticeably. I buy both on ebay from a seller in Slovakia.

Avene's proprietary retinoid, Retrinal, is the best non-prescription retinoid out there, in my opinion. It is not irritating, and it works. I've used it for years. However, they have changed the formulation of their Retrinal creams, and they are not as good as the original.

Based both on recommendations in this thread, and their surprisingly good prices, I'm trying a two things from theordinary.com: their Granactive retinoid and their peptide "Buffet" plus copper peptides. The Granactive retinoid I bought is $9.80, whereas the Avene equivalent is $49. The peptide Buffet is $28.90, versus @$65 for Creme de la Copper peptide cream. I hope they work at least as well. Fingers crossed!

I'm a woman in my early fifties and living proof of the power of sunscreen. Very few wrinkles on my face, but a crap ton on my chest area. Slather that shit everywhere young grasshoppers, and use nm bottle tan if you must. SPF is your best beauty product.

R115, sometimes eye bags and dark circles are hereditary. But, I had very good results with Hylamide SubQ eye serum. It's from the same company that makes The Ordinary products. The Hylamide products are the first ones that the company made. It's a bit pricier than The Ordinary, with higher percentages of peptides and other actives. I used to get it at CVS, but it's no longer available there, so I can only get it online from the company. But it lasts a long time since you need so little of it.

Sounds promising R120, I’ve ordered a sample online and shall report back. I don’t think my bags/creases/circles are hereditary so I guess that’s something; it’s probably my screenuse and coffee or just a deficiency in something.

Actually my family and I all suffer from puffy peasanty jowls, sadly, as well as what I dub “chicken skin” under the eyes and on the neck (it’s like goosepimply, yellow, greasy skin that sags, it’s awful and I’d pay to get that fixed). We’re all quite pale whites with ruddy blond features and that doesn’t bode well for the skin in general, except a health blush. If anyone has ideas either cosmetic or surgical for how to fix that shit, I’d be obliged. I’m 25 and I look droopy already.

I read that dark circles are due to thin skin, so I think if you put a lot of creams on that area it makes the skin even more thin and the circles worse.

R116, have you conducted a lengthy enough comparison study to determine which is more effective (if at all) for you?

Matrixyl-4 Serum & Oligopeptide is amazing! I bought this today on Evine. It is/was the today's top value and probably only good for the next hour at $119.00. Totally worth it.

A Clairisonic, or similar cleansing device is the first step. You will notice a difference after the very first use.

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I found I had to do pre-cleaning before using the Clarisonic, otherwise the brush got filthy and it did not remove the dirt and products on my face.

What are you putting on your face r127? Coconut Oil, Hot Fudge Sauce & Sprinkles?

No, R128; skincare products, sunscreen, city grime, sweat. The cotton pad is black when I use a product to remove everything at the end of the day.

What really works? Start using a moisturizer then you are 18.

Just save and get a nice face lift at 55.

See how eldergays can benefit

[quote]I just read this a couple days ago - apparently the much maligned chemical sunscreens are the only ones that are effective; mineral physical barrier ones do not block the rays very well. (That explains a lot.)

How are chemical sunscreens better? Link?

I've always found that Jorge's spooge works wonderfully.

You can usually find him at Avenue D and 9th Street.

Avtive Argan on right now. The best!

R131 is wise!

DR HAUSCHKA SKIN TONER

AMAZING!!! MAKING MY SKIN PINK AND TRANSCLUCENT

SMELLS OF GERANIUM AND ROSE

AWESOME

Just get fillers...

Moisturizing your face with creams works [italic]over time[/italic]. They're not a quick fix. But if you use them consistently over a period of time (years), you'll get better looking skin than if you hadn't used them.

Of course, R139. Like a pair of shoes or a leather sofa that's been treated with leather conditioner won't crack and dry out like ones that haven't been. But the look and health of skin basically reflects diet, hydration, physical health (or illness) and exposure to the sun.

My favorite is Neutrogena's Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer. It has an ingredient they call "Essential Soy" that has a lot of benefits.

I initially bought it because it claims to lighten dark spots (hyperpigmentation). I used it and after a month my spots were gone (and I had had them for years). Also, it brightens your face in general. Using it resulted in the first time anyone's commented me on my skin tone -- he literally said "your skin is glowing" Lastly, it helps slow down aging, as it includes sunscreen.

That said, it comes in a small tube and costs about $20, so I just use it for my face. If you want an effective body cream, I highly recommend the St. Ives brand. It has soybean oil, and also helps your skin glow. My favorite variety is Oatmeal & Shea Butter.

Anyone have a dr in CT they can recommend for a neck lift?

We use Neem oil creme from Neemwell.com

We use a surgeon in Belgium who is very hot and nearly 7 feet tall. (Yes, he makes us hot also)

Olay Regenerist

Sunscreen, too. Wear it daily, even on cloudy days.

I use an exfoliant scrub daily... either Clinique 7 day scrub, or Philosophy the microdelivery daily exfoliating scrub. Then I use Vanicream bar soap, followed by Vanicream moisturizing skin cream, since I'm prone to eczema. The Vanicream has helped nicely with that. I always wear sunscreen when I go out, everyday. Other than an acne scar or two, my skin isn't too bad with the wrinkling. I'm in my sixties.

[QUOTE]La Roche Posay Toleriane Fluide Moisturizer.

I also recommend this line, the night version of Tolerane is great.

My routine - and it works great:

Day= Cetaphil + a serum I mix from The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics + a Korean gel moisturiser(La Neige or Etude House do various types) + seal that with a The Ordinary anti-oxidant (I'm using Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid right now but they have other options)+ Heliocare Spanish gel cream SPF.

Night= Cetaphil + The Ordinary Glycolic Acid toner + Lactic Acid with Hyaluronic acid + Granactive Retinoid in Squalane.

i have used RX retin-A (Tretinoin + Adapalene) and they are incredibly effective but there are always problems with redness, sensitivity, peeling. My view is that these should be used for their intended purpose - acne treatment - and good quality retinol and retinoid products + antioxidants + SPF are the route to take for anti-aging treatment.

If you like Avene try their Ystheal line, it has some of the highest concentration of retinoid in non-RX skincare.

Also recommend Medik8 Hyaluronic serums and their Glow Oil.

For you, R142.

Thanks r150

I used to listen to the "experts" who say cheap, drug store crap is just as good as the expensive stuff, but that's bullshit.

I love Skinceuticals. Expensive, but worth it.

Sunscreen is the only skin cream that noticeably works. I buy Asian brands via Amazon (because a lot are Prime eligible) since they're formulated a lot more elegantly than US brands. By elegant, I mean it doesn't feel as heavy, no whitecast, great for sensitive skin.

Use these on different nights (start very gradually to build up a tolerance), and always use sunscreen in the day as they make your skin more susceptible to sunburn - you will see results. If you are ageing that is, young people don't need this stuff.

The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel (Retinol and Glycolic Acid) Clinique Fresh Pressed Booster Vitamin C (add it to your favourite moisturiser) Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream Dermalogica Retinol 1% Korean Collagen Sheet Masks If you've got money to burn, go straight to Shiseido Future Solution LX and ignore everything else.

Im not sure if I should continue my use of retin a in the summer? For several years, once or twice every week I use a prescription brand of .025 retin a (tretinoin) cream formulated for less irritation like retin a micro, with excellent results . I used to stop completely for the summer but Ive recently been told retin a is safe to use during summer as long as you wear sunscreen. The thing is I spend a lot of time at the beach and although I wear waterproof spf 70 on my face religiously, I do still get some exposure and color on my face, though it mostly tans not burns. Can I still use retin a on occasion through summer or should i skip it until September? Thanks DL skin experts!

Treat your skin, hunties!

Oh Bliss - I had a marvellous product from their range. Oxygen foam mask. Fun to use. Makes you feel refreshed.

Does anyone have any good DIY exfoliant recipes for face and for body that don't have sugar as an ingredient?

Why do you need a recipe? Just get one of those cheap buff puffs and use any type of cleanser - effective exfoliation.

If not, The Ordinary has an exfoliating AHA mask that's probably cheaper than the ingredients for a DIY.

Oatmeal and cetaphil, R158.

R159 is right that a chemical exfoliant from The Ordinary is far less mess and more effective than a scrubby type exfoliant R158. Try their AHA and BHA mix. And USE SPF.

Scrubs of all kinds are not good for your skin in the long run. I use a silicon pad with little bumps on it as a washcloth to remove grime and sunscreen.

I use Retin A and I try a new sunscreen every 2 months. I have gone from being all organic and vegan with the Zinc Oxide Suncreens to LOVING these horrible chemical sunscreens! I don't care anymore!

My FAVORITE brand of skincare is Tata Harper. That Paula Begoun HATES The line and says it is all bullshit. But her Resurfacing Mask is the most gentle mask ever and makes my skin glow, and I really like the moisturizers and especially the facial oil.

I also use Biologique Recherche's Toner. That crazy burning one from the 70's? LOVE IT. Let's the Retin A sink the fuck in!

If you go too far, you look like r156's pic where everything is almost feminine.

I've been using a tablespoon each of turmeric, honey, flour, and yogurt, leave on for 30 minutes. My face has a nice shine. Be sure you have something to wipe off the turmeric well or it will stain you yellow

R164 are your chemical sunscreens from europe?

R166- Some are from La Roche. My current one is Supergoop, and I really like it!

[quote]I also use Biologique Recherche's Toner. That crazy burning one from the 70's? LOVE IT.

P50 1970. I love it but someone needs to start a dating service for users, as the phenol odor horrifies most people.

The newer formulation is awful. Stinging instead of numbing; vinegar smell instead of Germolene; just all-around bad.

iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Kate Somerville ExfoliKate iS Clinical Pro Heal Serum Nyakio Maracuja & Yangu Soothing Oil Elta Clear Sunblock and Banana Boat SportSPF 50+ Waterproof as I swim almost every day

I have incredibly sensitive, breakout-prone skin with rosacea. Heat, sun, spicy foods, not drinking enough water, drinking alcohol, etc., reeks havoc on my skin. Took me many years to find a regimen that my skin tolerate, and after continued use would help calm it and get the glow back. This has worked very well for me.

So much skin care info!

I've tried some fancier skin creams (Kiehl's is the most expensive I've gone), but have found that most simple drugstore products work just as well, if not better. I've noticed that a lot of the higher-end brands lure people in with marketing gimmicks and botanical ingredients that in reality don't do much for the skin, and at most just smell nice.

I use a simple Neutrogena benzoyl peroxide cleanser and follow it with Nivea cream. For what it's worth, I have really good skin; I'm not sure if it's the products or my genetics, though it's probably a bit of both. The thing with the Nivea though is you have to get the German version of it—the formula sold exclusively in the US has petrolatum, mineral oil, and microcrystalline wax, so it's very heavy and doesn't absorb into your skin very well—it always leaves a greasy film behind which is unpleasant. The German formula, however, has none of those ingredients and is a far better product.

I use sunscreen during daytime, anti-aging serum at nights. I eat fruits daily and drink reasonable amount of water daily. I don’t eat meat a lot. I’m 43 but look 25

ONE OF MY FAVS!

I like Clinique Laser Focus serum in the morning, let it soak in for a second and then apply Clinique Smart moisturizer over it. At bedtime I apply Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum. People compliment me on my skin all the time.

The Laser Focus serum is supposed to produce results similiar to a mild laser treatment.

ANOTHER ONE OF MY FAVES! A FABULOUS LINE!

Nothing I’ve used has made a noticeable difference. My skin is happiest when I just leave it alone. I wash my face every other day with sulfur soap and follow that with Weleda Skin Food. No masques, serums, peels, makeup. Just unperturbed skin.