Skin care

Ok so i know that there has prob been a post about this already... but what skin care products do you use and for what skin type, and what ones do you recommend that don't break the bank. lol. I have heard that the garnier pure range is good.. can anyone back this up?

I have been using st ives face scrub with clean and clear moisturiser since i was a teenager and it has mostly worked - now i dunno, it prob is to do with the heap of stress i have had with sitting exams, getting clinical hours sorted, going for interviews and waiting to hear about jobs and also cos i am a zombie with Ayja not sleeping between 11pm and 1.30 am every night since saturday.. and a few nights before that..... but my skin on my face has broken out really bad... I'm not wearing makeup etc cos i'm at home most days so i know it's not that, and when i do wear it i take it off properly. I just thought that maybe it might be time for a more 'grown up' skin care routine.... maybe something that fights wrinkles lolol, am getting a few too many "smile" lines around my eyes.. again prob from lack of sleep (thanks AYJA!!)

Any help you can give would be wonderful.   

i used to use oil of olay when it was oil of ulan, but dont anymore cause my husband says it makes me smell like his grandmother and ex girlfriend...anyway i dont think it is too expensive and it quite good.

I use the Nivea Young range. it is gentle and really nice on my skin. It is also quite cheap (cleanser $8) at the supermarket. What you can do is go to the chemists and talk with them and say you want to trial different things and they should give you samples. So you don't waste your money on product that your skin hates.

I was using that St Ives stuff.. then Neutrogena.. I've come to the conclusion that everything works for a while and then stops working.. after your skin gets used to it.. my skins gets bad at that time of month so I give up! grrr

I'm using Dr Haushka as I was given some free samples when I had my facial (present for my bday) so I've invested in some face wash but certainly not cheap @ $50 a bottle!!!!!!!!!! lasts for a long time though so I guess it's worth it.

I have been using Oil of Olay for around 12 years now and have never had any problems with it. I am a little lazy when it comes to washing off make up etc and either use a flannel or facial wipes.

I actually went expensive when I chose to start being an adult and to adopt a skin care routine. I use Clinique, I got it about 4 months ago maybe even 5 and although expensive, it is still going strong, not even half the moistroiser is gone or the facial wash, I will probably be able to get a years use from it.

As an intrim, I would go to the expensive ones, as they all give away free samples, then you could comapre the ingredients to the cheaper stuff and get something to suit!

I have recently changed to Living Nature (www.livingnature.com), it is made in New Zealand, it has no synthetic preservatives and because of this each product has a expiry date which I like the idea of. You can order online through the webpage.

I have recently coverted, the stuff I am using now is about twenty dollars a bottle but is FANTASTIC especially for sensitive skin. It is called Cetaphil

Oh, and you could always be sneaky and talk to the cosmetics counter people at whatever pharmacy sells it down there and ask for samples to try out.

Frantic!! They sell it at Maternity Associates for less-than-pharmacy prices! If you want to try it ask Margaret (reception woman) for some samples!! It is amazing!!