Beauty Serum

I think the sun exposure is one of the worst for our skin - the creams with UV protection are probably the best to use in summer if you're outdoors a lot. £200 is a huge amount to spend Luckylegs9 - the sales assistant must have been very persuasive

My old GP was a dermatology specialist, and always told me that all skin required was moisture, as skin was designed to keep stuff out, so it was a waste of money buying expensive products.

It's not about how much you pay. It's how often you use it, and also of course genes, diet and sun exposure.

I was persuaded by a very convincing sales assistant, to buy the advanced serum, new wrinkle corrector, day and night cream etc. I have never spent so much on face creams, it was two hundred pounds before I had finished, I can honestly say after, 6 months if faithful use it has not made one iota of difference to my skin, I am going back to Oil of Olay, people have always commented on my good skin, mainly down to genes and moisturising morning and evening, but lines are beginning to appear. Have you seen the untouched photo on a certain magazine of an untouched up Helen Mirren, the face of L'oreal, which says it all. I am not going to stop the lines coming whatever I use, so I have got to love this face as its changing.

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I must add though I have psoriasis which is not very visible at the minute. The only products I have found that agree with my skin are Boots No 7. And Ive tried more expensive brands.( only thing it has parabens.) I use the bath lotion too. its so foamy and no perfume. but smells nice. Everyone says my skin looks really good and no wrinkles and that I look younger.

I can recommend the Aldi one. I ran out and I swear wrinkles appeared overnight. I use the Aldi one and Nivea day cream. I find if I use nothing my skin feels stretched and itchy.

Thanks, gillyknits, I'll try the Aldi one too

I prefer Liz Earle products as they are not tested on animals. The Superskin face serum is quite expensive but feels good on the skin. If I am given a voucher for a stockist (John Lewis or big branches of Boots) I use it on Liz Earle products - love her perfumes too.

Iagree with you ,bmacca, as I used Estée Lauder night repair for years. It became too pricey for me. I also changed to Body Shop Drops of a Youth. I use the day moisturiser as well. (If I run out then I’ve found Aldi’s Soy serum is absolutely excellent.)

I did use Estée Lauder night serum but now I'm retired I found it a bit pricey for my budget. I'm now using Body Shop Drops of Youth and it's great. I use the facial wash as well and my skin is looking good

I've never been one for beauty products. I do have very dry skin and just use Nivea or other cheap thick cream for face, hands and body.

Yes, I've used No.7 Protect and Perfect serum, eye cream and moisturiser since it was launched. No more expensive brands suit my skin - Clarins and Elemis both make me itch and I have not tried any others. Sometimes now I alternate with No.7 Lift and Luminate or Restore and Renew (something like that anyway!) I only buy when it's 3 for 2. I don't feel guilty because I spend nothing on hairdressing, no longer wear make up and rarely buy clothes. Without moisturiser my skin is painfully dry. I have not washed my face with water since since I was 12 and also at that age I started using hand cream. My face and hands were feeling 'tight' and I asked my mum what to do about it. The upside is I have very few wrinkles because I started using moisturiser so young and my hands and nails look younger than my DD (she says ?) - Not only using hand cream at least 6 times a day but always wearing rubber gloves for every job too (that helps enormously). So yes, I say find one that suits your skin then use it twice a day under your moisturiser, what's there to lose?

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Couldn't agree more annep We deserve a treat .

Bootsd No. 7 Wrinkle Serum
My friend's adult daughter started using this a month ago. She took a close up no make up photograph when she started and my friend says there is definitely a difference to her dd skin. So much so that my friend bought some for herself and is certain that there s a difference. So much so that she brought the packaging to me.

Being impressed by my friend's enthusiasm I bought myself the serum yesterday. Never, have I ever, spent so much on a face care item. Usually it's what is on offer in Asda. I took a photo of my face this morning - anything would be an improvement

Some work and some just make you feel better. Why not? If you have some money to spare and you treat your family why not treat yourself. Can't take it with you! Dont spend it all though!

I've used several rands over the years - Superdrug's own, No 7, Elizabeth Grant and Elemis. I've never really found one better than another tbh but do notice a difference if I run out. I use it on top of a facial oil and under moisturiser as I have quite a dry skin. I'm currently using Arbonne which my DIL sells over in NZ - she left a package here last year with the whole range in it so I thought I'd give it a try as I was fed up of seeing it sitting in the spare room - quite impressed so far so might look into buying more when it runs out.

I don't wear make up or use many beauty products but I do use Clarins serum and hydrating cream. My treat to myself.

If you look at the ingredients of these serums most of them contain hyaluronic acid which promotes regrowth of tissues.
You can buy this online as Ialuset cream.
My doctor recommended it to help healing of a wound.

To be honest, if you can afford it, and like it, and it makes you feel good then buy it! There are many claims for products, but remember that no cosmetic product can make a permanent difference to your skin; if it did it would have to be licensed as pharmaceutical. Given that, if it makes your skin feel soft, and as long as it has the all important sun protection (SPF) then go for it. A brilliant idea is the beauty box ( I don't work for anyone), available through many magazines of the Hearst Group, like Good Housekeeping. I bought one for £30, no DD, just a one off payment and received a lovely box of trial sizes and bigger, of many different skin products. Gave me the chance to try a few, and also great sizes for the less than 100ml rule when flying. Hope this is useful, and that I am not advertising anything

I was given a wee freebie sample of Estee Lauder intensive night repair. I tried it with a curling lip ie very suspicious of it but, to my amazement, it was wonderful and did everything it said it would. I'm a convert. I tried a No7 version but it just seemed to put a slimy coat on my skin.
So the Estee Lauder stuff is expensive but good and lasts for months. I don't spend anything much on clothes so I buy this stuff. It suits me anyway.

I also use the Superdrug range of products and their serum is great. I then put their moisturiser on top and it means it doesn't drag on my skin.
I have used the expensive Estee Lauder serum before, which is also wonderful, but don't want to pay £+++ for one

Think I need glasses-read thread title as Beauty Scrum! I had visions of a horde of determined ladies bearing down on the Estée Lauder counter at sales time!

I need more tea-perhaps it will clear my head.

All serums applied to your hand will look great. The skin on your face is different to the back of your hand!

I buy whatever works for me whether it be inexpensive or a lot of money. It's trial and error.

I have always taken care of my skin and as such it has helped but if you are contemplating starting a skin care regime now when wrinkles are already established then most creams, lotions, serums etc no matter what they cost, will make much difference.

I'd have a look at M&S Formula range as a starting place as they are inexpensive but decent quality. Your skin will be moisturised and will look better but don't expect dramatic results.