Moisturiser
Posted by: neendy
2nd Mar 2012 01:44pm
Are expensive Moisturiser better? What brand do you use?
How much do you pay for your Moisturiser?
Do you change brand? If yes, how often?
How much do you pay for your Moisturiser?
Do you change brand? If yes, how often?
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sharonmcmahon
I have used a variety of moisturisers from $20 to $90 a bottle - truth be told I don't think I have ever really noticed a difference between them. Good skin comes from within - what you ingest is more important - lots of omega 3, antioxidants, water, honey, cinnamon. It is still important to moisturise and I generally use a $30 to $50 a bottle - I don't have a specific brand that I stick to. I do try to moisturise both day and night, but generally I do the day time one.
koki
these days I am using vitamine E cream and olive oil these are the best thing on face and body
Ingi
I must be one of the lucky old ladies, I am 71 and a half years old have always had good, smooth skin, people keep telling me how good it is, I always say you all need glasses. I used to use Nivea face cream in my 20's to keep it moist as the hot summers would dry up the skin very quicky or so it seemed then, for the past 40 years have been using plain cheap supermarket Vitamin E Cream moisturiser, on my face, hands, arms and neck. Once a day, sometimes I put on Revlon Complexion which is approx., $34.99 at chemists or Target or Big W, or K-Mart just about anywhere, it is a compact with a sponge no powder and just a creamy smooth blending item which works well to hide any flaws or marks as I got older, but out of 30 days am lucky to be using it twice a month, wash my face every day with ordinary plain soap and leave it at that. On a pension for the past 2 years cannot be bothered or want to buy expensive creams and make-up items, a waste of time I think for me. Have only started using shampoo's and conditioners in the last 30 years before that just used ordinary velvet soap with a rinse of either lemon, egg, vinegar or a glass or beer as a final rinse and my hair THEN was thick, shiny, curly and clean, not with medications by the ton, pain, tons of X-rays etc. my hair has become thinner, tons thinner, curly on one side and straighter on the other all due to operations, medications and the rest. In the 50's, 60's 70's could not afford shampoos or conditioners, in fact to tell you the truth did not know that they were available. So truthfully I believe that not always expensive items work any better than normal cheap items, it all depends on whether one's face etc. is very difficult. Friends only say that how come I have hardly any wrinkles at my age? have a couple but do not stress, whatever will be, will be. And maybe gooseberries, tart in flavour not ripe, raspberries, kiwi fruit, and particularly strawberries plays a part in wrinkles.....who knows?
Bela
My Moisturiser is around $35 to $40
and i stayed with this Moisturiser for few years now.
Bela
I pay around $35 to $40 for my Moisturiser and
i stayed with this Moisturiser for few years now.
emee
I used any type of moisturizer,that's not harm for my skin,i pay $6.00. Yes i change from time to time
Anonymous
When I was 16-23 years old I choose Nivea cream as my every day moisturiser, even though is cheap but it makes my skin feel fresh and smooth and I like it very much. After that I got married at 23 and my friend ask me what moisturiser cream do I use? I told her is Nivea cream until she told me and convince me that I need to change my moisturiser to a more better and expensive brand, my friend is working for shishedo makeup and skin care product from a pharmacies. Anyway with the talking and convince I decided to purchased the product and start using the shishedo skincare/ cleanser/ toner/moisturiser. The whole set which cost over $250 with some discount from her. I been using this product for 7 years and now I'm over 30 and was told from my friend that I need to upgrade, too old because I past 30, she introduce me shishedo bio performance revitilise cream to get rid of wrinkles, makes my skin feel fresh and smooth and the cream smell really nice. I been using it for a couple of months now, its expensive cost over $350/ set. No choice I want my skin to look younger with no pores/ wrinkles as well as fresh and glow. I like it and at the moment I can afford to purchase.
Anonymous
When I was 16-23 years old I choose Nivea cream as my every day moisturiser, even though is cheap but it makes my skin feel fresh and smooth and I like it very much. After that I got married at 23 and my friend ask me what moisturiser cream do I use? I told her is Nivea cream until she told me and convince me that I need to change my moisturiser to a more better and expensive brand, my friend is working for shishedo makeup and skin care product from a pharmacies. Anyway with the talking and convince I decided to purchased the product and start using the shishedo skincare/ cleanser/ toner/moisturiser. The whole set which cost over $250 with some discount from her. I been using this product for 7 years and now I'm over 30 and was told from my friend that I need to upgrade, too old because I past 30, she introduce me shishedo bio performance revitilise cream to get rid of wrinkles, makes my skin feel fresh and smooth and the cream smell really nice. I been using it for a couple of months now, its expensive cost over $350/ set. No choice I want my skin to look younger with no pores/ wrinkles as well as fresh and glow. I like it and at the moment I can afford to purchase.
Lenmontano
Been using Mary Kay Moisturizer for three years now. Of all the moisturizers I have used, I believe this brand is the most effective for me. I've never changed brand since then.
Minaki
Expensive moisturisers are not necessarily better. I have used La Mer in the past (really expensive), thinking it would make a great difference but found it was too rich for my skin. I find the same problem with the Olay brand, though I can imagine it would be great for people with dry skin. Even at 46 my skin can still get oily and break out with creamy moisturisers.
I change moisturisers all the time depending on seasons and my skins needs - at the moment I like gel-like moisturisers. I just finished one from Chanel which was great but found a nice new moisturiser from Origins called VitaZing which is nice and refreshing and has a orange kind of smell.
Anonymous
I use body shop moisturiser and love it. its great, affordable and it is really hydrating
Laura
Most people including myself, change to see what best suits youself.
But from personal experience; some of the time the more expensive ones are the ones which cause rashes etc...
The best thing to do is give it ago and see what works better.
When paying for Moisturiser, depending on the size and quality prices will vary ALOT!!
Anonymous
i use palmers coco butter and i only spend up to $8 on a moisturiser and i dont change that often until i ude that bottle up first
funny72
i use just a light dove moisturiser
Minaki
I don't think the more expensive moisturisers are better. I have tried quite a few over the years, as my skin has changed a lot over the years but it is still calssified as "oily". I bought L'Praire a few years ago thinking that the hefty price tag would mean better results but not really for me. Olay is too rich and I tried Chanel (gel based) and that is good but didn't do amazing things either for the price I paid.
At the moment I am using Origins "Zing" it has a nice fresh feel and smells like oranges.
larah
I used nude by nature. It's texture is great for blemished skin.
Saffron23
As with anything you get what you pay for. With any skin care products you need to get a moisturizer that suits your skin type, if you have an oily skin and use products that are for dry skin obviosley your oily skin will get worse and you will see no change. I am a beauty therapist and for a specilized program for your skin type refer to a beauty consultant, for an all over skin care program try a dermalogica starter kit suited to your needs and watch your skin flourish. A cheeper option is aveeno. I love Aveeno.
As you get you skin problems under control you probably will have to change your moisturiser. things like change of season and where you live will affect the type of moisturiser you need.
margcafe
Depends on who much is expensive. Elizabeth Arden. Around $150.00 . No l have only used this brand for the last 35 years.
Anonymous
I have a combination skin (following a skin analysis). I use Olay & my grandmother used it too. I suppose the fragrance of it also reminds me of her.
Melcharm32
A friend of mine works for a plastic surgeon and loves good skin products, but is also very canny with her money. When I asked her what moisturiser and cleanser she used she said she uses Cetaphil, which is mild, alcohol free, available from Priceline etc.and also inexpensive. I have used the ever since.
Anonymous
Nivea is great! It doesnt have to be expensive to be good, often the moderatley priced ones are better anyway!
Anonymous
I used to have the Nivea moisturiser but I thought it became too oily for my face. Now I use Neutrogena's oil free moisturiser for combination skin. It costs about $10.
Anonymous
With a little time and effort you can make your own ....with no chemicals and its fun. Love it.
Anonymous
yes i do believe more expensive moisturiser is better for your skin it shows when you age how well you took care of your skin, i pay around $50 for my moisturiser its a brand i trust and love is asap.
Suemoney
No definitely not. I have used expensive and cheaper brands and both have good and bad ones. At the moment I am using nutrimetics - which I am not really keen on. I am just using it up as I hate to waste it after I have paid for it. I normally use Visible Solutions, which is great but a bit expensive. You can only buy online and costs around $260 for 3 months supply. For that price you get moisturiser, treatment, scrub and eye cream.
And yes, I do change my brand and quite often. I depends on how financial I am at the time.
Multismudge
I use Avon products and nothing else. I have been using it for about 15 years (not quite religious) They have creams for ALL age groups including teenagers and men. They have cheaper to more expensive.
1 of my grand-daughters (15 yrs) uses for her acne dramas, the other (16 yrs) don't know. Not sure whether grand-son has any problems yet. My daughter (39 yrs) also uses Avon Products.
Thing I find is whenever you try something new you tend be very good for a few weeks and then appearance, feel, texture, colour change BECAUSE you do a good regime, AND then you relax.
1... need to clean day and especially at night (don't sleep in dirt) toner is choice of each, it does close pores and tighten skin a bit and it also sloughs away any cleanser left behind
2... moisturise with SPF for day and night (does not really matter if day cream) night creams are just a tiny bit "heavier" than day cream and some apparently "supposed to work better" while sleeping
3... do not "slather on" be a bit discerning, you don't want it running down your chin when hot.
4..get a decent sleep, that is when the body TRIES to do some healing.
Good Luck every-one.
Kat
I simply use coconut oil, Its my only moisturising product
I also use it combined with castor sugar for a moisturizing exfloiliant
In my hair as a treatment or as a defrizz for naughty curls,
I put it in my bath water for a moisturizing soak,
use as a cream after shaving for my legs (smooth as silk)
It is good for rashes, scratches massage oil and so much more. I do not buy any other products as its perfect for my age and skin type. (39- normal to dry). May not be perfect for everyone but my skin is so soft and blemish free from it.
Kat
I simply use coconut oil, Its my only moisturising product
I also use it combined with castor sugar for a moisturizing exfloiliant
In my hair as a treatment or as a defrizz for naughty curls,
I put it in my bath water for a moisturizing soak,
use as a cream after shaving for my legs (smooth as silk)
It is good for rashes, scratches massage oil and so much more. I do not buy any other products as its perfect for my age and skin type. (39- normal to dry). May not be perfect for everyone but my skin is so soft and blemish free from it.
bubblesox
I buy different moisturisers each time I need to get a new one - I'm not faithful to one brand and haven't found anything that's blown me away either.
Felicity
well I just use moisturizer when I need it only and if I can afford only...
Anonymous
I believe the secret to moisturisers is to stick with a trusted brand. It's not that expensive moisturisers are better. However, it would also be good to be wary of those that are way too cheap.
For me, its good to change brands every now and then just so my skin won't be so used to a certain kind as to lost its effectivity.
Anonymous
if there is a brand that you like and works well for you,, you should also not spend to much on moistorisor as there is not much diffenece in them
Greta
yes expensive moisturisers are better, they are better for you and your skin.
same goes for every skin care product.
its all about the ingredients, google the ingredients of your moisturiser and find out exactly what your skin is absorbing!
Anonymous
Not really, which mousturiser suits you depends on your skin.
Some people with sensitive skin can't even bare expensive moisturiser..
I used Lancome, Clinique, or whatever.. the price varry though
Mine isn't very sensitive so I can user whatever I can
Tangles37
I saw on a program on TV that so long as you clean your skin at night. apply some night cream & make sure you use a day cream that has SPF 15+ that you will be doing the right thing by your skin. I believe in this theory, especially the SPF. I also believe like anything a change is like a holiday. (Tangles37)
Anonymous
It really depends on your age/skin type. If you are early forties or older with dry or sun-damaged skin, you should consider buying a higher quality moisturiser (not necessarily more expensive). You can always approach more expensive brands (Lancome, Clinique) and ask for samples. Also consider that you need a day cream and a night cream. A day cream should contain a SPF and feel light on the skin while a night cream should not have an SPF and should generally be thicker and act in skin rejuvenation. If you are a younger person (early thirties or younger), your skin may not need such intensive treatment. When you find something that works, stick with it. Changing brands and formulas is not good for your skin and if you are acne-prone can inflame your skin (also - if you are acne-prone look for oil free formulas). I myself use Garnier moisturiser (I'm in my teens) and find that it is enough to moisturise without breaking me out. Hope this helped!
choco_pie
I have sensitive skin so I was recommeded to use cetaphil. Cetaphil is really good but it also makes me get too oily and break out if i use it everyday.
I ended up using Cetaphil every second day and Neutrogena moisturiser for sensitive skin on all other days.
A big tub of cetaphil retails for about $20 and the Neutrogena moisteriser is about $15.
nikki
I believe that some good brands are dearer and do the job,there is also some dear brands that dont do the job,and vice versa with cheaper brands.Im obsessed with face creams and still am trying to find the perfect one that does get rid of wrinkles etc.I normally use loreal revitalift but tend to change to other brands every 2 months or so as i find loreal the cream is nice to apply but doesnt do the job it speaks.I went overseas last year and came across olay absolutely loved it and i noticed a dramatic improvement in wrinkles and under eye baggage,but cannot seem to find that exact bottle here only the other ones so therefore im on the hunt again for that truly magic cream that takes the years away..
faerydoc
I have sensitive skin so for me less is more. Some of the more expensive moisturisers (and indeed some of the cheaper ones) contain compounds that irritate my skin, and I can't just tell from using a sample because sometimes I don't develop a reaction until I have used half the bottle. I therefore find it makes sense not to spend too much on moisturisers, so that if/when I develop a reaction I haven't wasted too much money.
the safest options are the simplest and cheapest, such as sorbolene. however, I'm pushing 40 and I really need some extra oomph to help keep my skin looking good! I try to buy relatively inexpensive (i.e. $15 - $25) moisturisers that contain a sunscreen and sometimes also include things like vitamin C. In makeup, price is not always an indicator of quality - I know of one company that produced two lines of makeup - one was reasonably priced and the other was packaged a bit more fashionably and priced much higher. The two lines contained exactly the same product, it was only the packaging that was different, but boy did you pay a premium for that packaging!
faerydoc
I forgot to mention...
I use brands like Olay, Dove and L'oreal. I often choose whatever's on special at the time, so long as it's got broad spectrum UV protection and is suitable for sensitive skin (though that doesn't necessatrily guarantee I won't develop a reaction to it). I currently have these three brands of moisturiser in the bathroom, and use them somewhat interchangeably.
Katiebear35
I use the Clinique yellow moisturiser as it is the only brand that suits my delicate Irish skin. Estee Lauder have some nice moisturisers but unfortunately they are full of fragrance which does not agree with my face. I have tried Endota's rosehip oil which resulted in my face breaking out in acne so I am not keen on that one.
Lisa13
I use Redwin Sorbolene Moisturiser @ $3.00 for a tube,it is one of the cheapest and one of the best for facial skin. The rest of my body I use Vitamine E cream, another bargain and wonderful on the skin.
Ren04
I use the Body Shop's Vitamin E cream. It leaves your skin amazingly soft. Instead of buying it, I have Body Shop parties so I ususally get it for free. :-) It is also good because it is suitable for all skin types and completely animal cruelty free and supports live trade with third world countries.
Ingi
When I was 18-20 I used Nivea creams and Ponds creams, when I got married at 21 used whatever I could afford then, in the last 25 years have used a cheap Coles or Woollies brands Vitamin E cream $3.49 a large jar which lasts approx. 3 months. Wonderful on face, arms, legs, hands anywhere you want. Skin has stayed smooth, not many wrinkles, just turned 70 last month in February, people have always said why have you not got more wrinkles?? Genetics I presume, I don't know, no blemishes, though lately getting older we get barnacles like a ship does in the ocean, a few brown age spots etc. on arms etc. not face, maybe due to eating all my life Gooseberries, tarty and green, a Russian folklore? don't know but it seems to work. Being expensive does not always mean it's good for you and being cheap does not mean it won't work. Only put on face in the morning then a light covering of Revlon's all in one complexion cream if I am going out, sometimes don't even do that, always wash my face with cold water and ordinary Vitamin E soap.
Petrina
I use SK-II and found that despite the cost, it lasts forever and my skin really does glow. Maybe not as much as Cate's does but then I don't get paid to endorse it which is why Cate's probably's glows more than mine :-)
RainbowC
I have mostly used Olay, (or Oil of Ulan as it was know many years ago.) for the past 30 years. I stopped for a while and tried more expensive brands and they just weren't as good, so have gone back to Olay. At $12 for a reasonably large bottle, it's affordable, it's light and my skin loves it. My mother has used it since she was a teen and she introduced me to at when I was a teen. Now I also give it to my daughter to use. Expensive does not mean better. Time has proven Olay to me and my family.
PGS
You'll probably find the ALDI one is a clone @ a way lower price.
Alternatively, if you or someone you know is going to Thailand, have a supply bought. The $26-$30 one here is about $15 there.
Mrs usually brings back enough to last until the next trip.
glendaj
I am also a fan of Olay. Use it night and day and find the one with 'a hint of foundation' fantastic. You can just use it on its own to give coverage or brush with a bit of loose powder for the dressier look . Have been using it for the past 40 odd years (then Oil of Ulan) , its quality has never changed so why would I?
Wynter
I get excema and have found that Aveeno keeps it fairly well under control, so long as I use it daily. It is great. Can be bought in the supermarket. The range varies in price from $10.00 to $20.00 or so. The intense relief hand cream is great.
woodie
I often use the Avon one but find that the best one is Vitamin E and Primrose. Extremely cheap and has helped my face and skin a lot. My Grandmother only ever used Vitamin E and Lanolin and had gorgeous skin right up into her 80's.
chicababe
I also find Avon good and my doctor recommended vitamin e.My grandmother would rub lemon on her face and she had wonderful tight skin.I also used the lemon when i was a teenager and it helped with pimples and oily skin
isaacsmum
It doesn't have to be expensive. I often use rose hip oil as a base moisturizer, and it really works. I often splurge in winter when my skin can get pretty dry and use the Jurlique range. I find the botanical based moisturizers to be better and i like to support australian brands, i have used Sukin and Natio (more budget friendly), Trilogy (nz) and Kosmea (mid priced) and Jurlique (expensive).
anie
Try goat milk soap, I have found that comments both on my hair and skin have greatly increased its cheap at 2-5 dollars a bar there are many brands and I have found there are very much the same
Ingi
Sorry but I forgot that I already gave a comment ages ago. Just a small one this time I was brought up on goat's milk in Europe, maybe that has something to do with my smooth, normal not dry skin....no idea....maybe just genetics.
Bela
I would like to try this goat milk soap.