Beauty products that actually work

[Ms Ordinary]

Because I have really dry skin & work in a heavily air-conditioned office, I've often used cheapish night cream as day cream (except in summer when I might use a day cream with SPF , or facial suncream instead or as well). Just because it's extra moisturising - I've always used quite basic brands & I don't expect them to do any more than make my skin feel & smell nice.

Lately my skin feels really tight & painful all day, I've just realised the night cream I've been using has AHAs in it, so now I'm feeling as I might have inadvertantly made my skin more sensitive to sun damage.

(No warnings about going out in the sun on the product, as of course it's a night cream...)

 

[Looby]

I need sunscreen recommendations please.
I have sensitive/dry skin so moisturizing is a plus.
SPF 30 or above.
Doesn’t stain clothes.
I’ve been using a Hawaiian Tropic one for ages that I love but I can’t wear light clothes at all because it stains so badly.
Aveeno and Child’s Farm both good for sensitive skin but stain badly apparently.
Anyone got a good one they use?

 

[moose]

I like this one but I always wear black so no idea if it stains fabric.

 

[Looby]

I like this one but I always wear black so no idea if it stains fabric.

Thanks, I’ll give it a go. Can’t see any bad reviews about staining.

 

[izz]

Hello ! Can anyone recommend a hair oil for frizzy hair ?

 

[BoatieBird]

I use Cantu products izz, although I haven't use their anti-frizz oil - I don't find I need it if I use their curl activator cream

 

[izz]

I use Cantu products izz, although I haven't use their anti-frizz oil - I don't find I need it if I use their curl activator cream

Ooooh I haven't heard of them, I'll have a look, thank you

 

[BoatieBird]

Ooooh I haven't heard of them, I'll have a look, thank you

I also use their shampoo and conditioner, I'm a total convert!

 

[purenarcotic]

I need sunscreen recommendations please.
I have sensitive/dry skin so moisturizing is a plus.
SPF 30 or above.
Doesn’t stain clothes.
I’ve been using a Hawaiian Tropic one for ages that I love but I can’t wear light clothes at all because it stains so badly.
Aveeno and Child’s Farm both good for sensitive skin but stain badly apparently.
Anyone got a good one they use?

It’s not cheap but Evy Technology Daily Defence SPF 50 mousse is amazing. Comes out as a foam but turns into a cream with rubbing. It’s a moisturiser as well as an SPF. No mask, no staining. Everyone raves about La Roche Posay too but I haven’t tried that yet.

 

[purenarcotic]

Cantu shampoo is clarifying so shouldn’t be used regularly. I gave myself awful dermatitis by using it several times a week and just stripping my poor scalp. It’s not an oil but Camille Rose gel is doing wonders for my hair at the moment, really moisturising so works brilliantly on frizz, a very subtle scent and boosts volume too.

 

[BoatieBird]

Cantu shampoo is clarifying so shouldn’t be used regularly. I gave myself awful dermatitis by using it several times a week and just stripping my poor scalp. It’s not an oil but Camille Rose gel is doing wonders for my hair at the moment, really moisturising so works brilliantly on frizz, a very subtle scent and boosts volume too.

I alternate between the clarifying and moisturising Cantu shampoos and haven't had a problem, although I only wash my hair every 3-4 days anyway.

 

[Plumdaff]

It’s not cheap but Evy Technology Daily Defence SPF 50 mousse is amazing. Comes out as a foam but turns into a cream with rubbing. It’s a moisturiser as well as an SPF. No mask, no staining. Everyone raves about La Roche Posay too but I haven’t tried that yet.

I've tried La Roche Posay and would say it's good. I also like Ultrasun. And some of the Japanese and Korean ones - Biore Watery Essence and Canmake Mermaid Gel. These all just go on my face - I use cheaper stuff for my body (or P20 on offer but that's a weird oil that may an acquired taste)

 

[May Kasahara]

I also use their shampoo and conditioner, I'm a total convert!

How heavy are the Cantu products BoatieBird ? My curls are the fine and light kind, so some of the really rich curly hair stuff is too much.

Currently using Curlsmith curl cream which is lovely and smells of sweets

 

[BoatieBird]

How heavy are the Cantu products BoatieBird ? My curls are the fine and light kind, so some of the really rich curly hair stuff is too much.

Currently using Curlsmith curl cream which is lovely and smells of sweets

Not too heavy I'd say, some I've tried in the past have been too rich but I get on fine with Cantu.

 

[Yu_Gi_Oh]

I'm using the NUXE oil on my frizzy curly hair at the moment. I put a tiny bit on after washing my hair and then just slightly dampen my hair with water each morning to reactivate the curls. Makes my hair very soft. I also use it for shaving my legs.

 

[purenarcotic]

How heavy are the Cantu products BoatieBird ? My curls are the fine and light kind, so some of the really rich curly hair stuff is too much.

Currently using Curlsmith curl cream which is lovely and smells of sweets

I have quite thick hair but it was too heavy for me. Worth trying though, it’s difficult to know without trying I think.

 

[moose]

I dilute the Cantu with water, in an old spray bottle, and spray in as a leave-in conditioner.

 

[izz]

This lippy makes you look like you've just finished a bout of enthusiastic snogging

 

[spanglechick]

Many years ago, teeps (whose more recent name I can’t remember, so I apologise if they are reading) recommended many of us a number of products by The Ordinary.

Being a lazy mare, it’s taken me until 47 to actually start using any facial unguents, but I recently have started using their Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum in the morning, followed by their Natural Moisturising factors + HA.

I have undramatically combination skin. The T zone isn’t especially greasy, and my cheeks aren’t dry, but apparently you can’t be categorised as “boring skin”. My biggest problem is an age-related puffy/saggy tone, and permenant rosacea pimples in a patch just above the apples of my cheeks.

And reader, let me tell you: this £5 serum and even cheaper moisturiser make me look so much smoother, tighter, and more even!

More critically, I can apply the serum while my face is still damp from cleansing, the moisturiser straight on top, and then within 20 seconds it has all completely absorbed and I can slap on my foundation. Which has always been the barrier to my “buying in” to moisturiser in the past. It would sit on my skin and make my foundation last less than a hour.

I am converted.

 

[wtfftw]

Shove some azelaic acid in there too and you've got a sensible rosacea routine.

 

[kalidarkone]

I also use their shampoo and conditioner, I'm a total convert!

Yeah cantu are great, I use them... and what's even better is you can get from the supermarket....this is revolutionary for me as all my life I've had to go to specialist hair shops or boots etc.

 

[kalidarkone]

How heavy are the Cantu products BoatieBird ? My curls are the fine and light kind, so some of the really rich curly hair stuff is too much.

Currently using Curlsmith curl cream which is lovely and smells of sweets

Cantu have products for every curly hair type and have a guide depending on your hair type.....look:
(scroll down for hair types)

Products - Cantu Beauty

[...]Read More...

www.cantubeauty.co.uk

 

[kalidarkone]

I have acquired at least 6 months worth of face shit, in clearing out ma's house. She loved Clarins and Clinique. I have a suitcase half full of miniature tubes of various serums etc.

I also found an unopened box of Gateneau body firming body oil and body lotion with AHA's and a skin brush.

 

[RubyToogood]

Another vote for Cantu here.

 

[moose]

This lippy makes you look like you've just finished a bout of enthusiastic snogging

Such a good description - I got a sample but couldn't get on with its blurry edges!

 

[izz]

Such a good description - I got a sample but couldn't get on with its blurry edges!

I'm old, I get away with looking as though I put it all on without a mirror

 

[spanglechick]

So it turns out that what I thought was moisturiser was in fact azaelic acid! Which explains why it doesn’t sit on the surface of my skin like moisturiser always does.

 

[izz]

Many years ago, teeps (whose more recent name I can’t remember, so I apologise if they are reading) recommended many of us a number of products by The Ordinary.

Being a lazy mare, it’s taken me until 47 to actually start using any facial unguents, but I recently have started using their Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum in the morning, followed by their Natural Moisturising factors + HA.

I have undramatically combination skin. The T zone isn’t especially greasy, and my cheeks aren’t dry, but apparently you can’t be categorised as “boring skin”. My biggest problem is an age-related puffy/saggy tone, and permenant rosacea pimples in a patch just above the apples of my cheeks.

And reader, let me tell you: this £5 serum and even cheaper moisturiser make me look so much smoother, tighter, and more even!

More critically, I can apply the serum while my face is still damp from cleansing, the moisturiser straight on top, and then within 20 seconds it has all completely absorbed and I can slap on my foundation. Which has always been the barrier to my “buying in” to moisturiser in the past. It would sit on my skin and make my foundation last less than a hour.

I am converted.

So spangles, can you recall how long it took this niacinamide stuff to make a difference ? I have, in my dotage, developed a spotty nose and pores I can lose my handbag in. I've been using this niacinamide for a week now to no observable effect - although I'm not using the other serum, just my usual moisturiser.

 

[Rebelda]

I had to stop using The Ordinary when my eyelids started bleeding

Wasn't using anything strong, as my skin is boringly good, but I think my skin tending to be dry/sensitive plus my out in all weathers job, means I need a heavy cream twice a day. I'm on CeraVe* again.

*If anyone knows of an equivalent that is not tested on animals please let me know

 

[Looby]

I splashed out on a function of beauty shampoo and conditioner subscription and I now have a horribly itchy and flaky scalp. I realised tonight how sore my scalp is as I’ve been itching all fucking day.
Ive emailed to ask for a return/refund. The products took weeks to get here from the states (I hadn’t checked this) so I’m not waiting for them to ship something else.

I don’t know what to use now to calm my scalp. Should I go for something mild and soothing or something medicated?