Comments | bassgrrl: Could you give me some advice?

bassgrrl

Could you give me some advice?

Jan 07, 2009 10:29

So, I am 37 and I have very little (if any at all) knowledge about skin care. What I need is this: A good moisturizer for fairly sensitive combination skin. Please, please share any insight that you might have. I would very much appreciate it.

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jay_jay January 7 2009, 18:59:38 UTC

Neutrogena's Oil Free Moisture is the best I've found that doesn't make break out, itch, turn red or feel greasy and disgusting.

I've tried about 15 moisturizers in the last few years (since the best one ever was discontinued) and this one is definitely the one.

bassgrrl January 7 2009, 19:06:37 UTC

Ahhh, thank you, great wise one. And? It's not expensive! That is fantastico!

jay_jay January 7 2009, 19:17:48 UTC

I usually get it at Walgreens for around $9. Try the one without sunscreen first. Sunscreen is great, but it usually makes me rashy, so I avoid it.

bassgrrl January 7 2009, 22:54:28 UTC

I will totally try it! As you know, I have crappy skin but my Dad just sent me some soap that actually works really well for me. The downside? It makes my skin A LOT drier than usual, which (of course) leads to more break outs. So, I was thinking that a moisturizer would be good. Plus, I am not very young, so maybe I should start using one. ;)

cleverkat January 7 2009, 19:55:06 UTC

I totally second the Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture. I have very pale, very sensitive skin that's prone to getting red. Not to mention my entire face is oily except for my cheeks and the bottom of my chin, which are dry. I actually do use the one with sunscreen during spring and summer and switch to the non-suncreen one in fall and winter because the added sunscreen can make my skin a little more prone to mild breakouts, even though it's an oil free formula. However, I'm so pale that I think it's better to break out occasionally than get burned, especially since I live in California. :) I haven't had a problem with Neutrogena's suncreen products but I have had issues with other sunscreen brands in regards to an allergic reaction, though.

bassgrrl January 7 2009, 22:51:25 UTC

Sweet! So two people can't be wrong, correct? Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it.

nosebeepbear January 8 2009, 03:11:51 UTC

Eucerin works really well for me.

bassgrrl January 8 2009, 03:21:25 UTC

I have tried that in the past and it didn't work so well for me. Of course, that was a long time ago... I am probably going to try each of these and see what works the best.