Recently I've been trying to branch out in the form of facial moisturizers. I use moisturizer in the morning and at night because my skin feels extremely dry in the morning and I want the SPF. For night, I like to use that time to give my skin the extra moisture it needs so I don't have to deal with dry skin when I put foundation on. For the past few years, I'm a solid Cetaphil Moisturizer (ps- I hate their new packaging) at night (unless I use the Differin) and during the day I'm an Olay Complete Combination user. I like the UV protection and the smell. Anything with sunscreen is going to increase the oil production on my face, but I'm not willing to go without SPF. This is something I have had to come to terms with.
My newest daytime moisturizer purchase was Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15. SPF 15 suits my needs because I'm not willing to go any higher due to oiliness and the fact that it's not going to stay on all day anyway - you're just going to have to re-apply. I'm not a big Aveeno user, they were always my sister's line. However, I've been pleasantly surprised by this product. It smells nice and I can't tell a difference in the amount of grease between Olay and Aveeno. It's too early to tell if it really is "evening out my skin tone" or "reflecting light to make me look radiant". We'll see.
Another moisturizer I'm interested in is Clinique's Youth Surge. Clinique is kind of a mom-brand - even with all the new more youth-oriented advertising. I wonder at what age will I be willing/needing to splurge on more expensive moisturizers that target problems associated with aging? Clinique's Moisture Surge also looks appealing to me. Jack & Hill's blog had an interesting review. Maybe it's time to give the Cetaphil a summer break? I also just like how grown-up the jar looks. It seems more weighty. 
4 comments:
i've been using Aveeno postively radiant moisturizer for many years now. oil of olay was always to greasy for me. I might even go so far as to say it actually evens out my skin tone a bit.
as for this clearisal cleaner...why does your skin like it so much??
Susan, I mentioned to you the other day how I really love the new L'Occitane olive line. The moisturizer is fantastic for morning and night. I don't think my skin has ever felt so soft! It's not greasy at all, however, it lacks any kind of SPF.
Have you seen the new Neutrogena relaxing night moisturizer? I considered buying it, but I'm not sure I'm sold on the scent. Also, if I'm remembering correctly, I think Neutrogena dries the hell out of my skin.
The Clearasil cleanser just seems to work with my skin balance. It doesn't require me to use a toner and it doesn't dry it out too much (usually the Differin is responsible for that). Also, ever since I went off accutane, Clearasil is able to keep my skin at pre-breakout levels of acne so for that I'm sold.
I have the same problem with Neutrogena moisturizers - they're a little too harsh. I always have this image of Neutrogena as being for 13 year old girls - which would make sense because who else but 13 yr olds could handle something that strong??
I have a question about toners: what are they and why do you use them? I have the Burt's Bees tomato toner and it smells good so sometimes in summer I use it as a perfume. Is this right or wrong?
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