skincare - what can you recommend?
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Topic: skincare - what can you recommend?
Posted By: Bexee
Subject: skincare - what can you recommend?
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 7:55am
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I'm looking for some recommendations on skincare.
I'm after something relatively cheap as I don't want to be forking out hundreds on skincare. If it was something I could get from Farmers or the supermarket then even better! In the past I've used Dr Haushka or Clinique but since having bubs 9 months ago I've been so slack and not really using anything. So what do you use/recommend? |
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Posted By: Febgirl
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 8:17am
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I love Ultraceuticals, it's expensive compared to supermarket stuff, but cheap for salon stuff.
For supermarket skincare I've been pleasantly surprised by Aveeno stuff, it's actually really good. The do a great SPF30 daily moisturiser. I find it far better than Nivea, Olay etc. ------------- Two little girls under 2! 
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 8:26am
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There is so many to choose from & none I have tried have made me look younger. I have used the big $$$ one & the cheaper supermarket ones. They are all the same to me.
So I too want to know a good line to go with. |
Posted By: Raspberryjam
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 8:57am
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I use a mixture of fancy stuff and supermarket these days, and I really like the Garnier nutritionist its about $20. Also the red garnier one is good, especially the night cream. DH uses the nutrogena gel cleanser, its really nice, so I have ditched my expensive one and find that just as good, in fact possibly better than my joyce blok one, although that does smell gorgeous ------------- http://lilypie.com] 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 9:37am
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I have just started using the neutrogena range and i love it. I got the facial wash (not the orange oil free one, the one that comes in a tube) and also the face scrub that i use once a week, i also bought the facial moisturiser that has spf 45 in it, i love these. they range from about $14 - $18 each but last for absolutely ages and they have made my skin so much nicer. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 10:39am
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I love the 'simple' products, fragrence free, no nasties in it, non-greasy and feels real light on skin. Though since I've been pregnant my skin has been lovely and clear- for once in my life ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:08am
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I've always had fairly sensitive skin, mixed in with an oily t-zone and occasionally dry cheeks *sigh*.
I've found since using Lush, my skin is in much better condition. I don't think their prices are much more expensive than supermarket brands and they tend to last a long time - except when you use it lots cos they smell so yummy! However I think they only have stores in Auckland and Wellington in the North Island (and more in the South Island) but you can buy online at http://www.lushnz.com - www.lushnz.com ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:12am
| My skin went crazy when I got preggers and I started using clinque, best stuff I've ever used! I found out what ones I needed to buy by going into farmers and then went on trademe and got it cheaper hehehe. |
Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 11:33am
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I personally use Olay and Neutrogena. I find both really good.
My sister has skin issues (senstiive as well as problem acne even tho she is in her 30's) and she has just started using the Dr Lewinns range. I think I might try it as well. The even do a 'Bio-Oil' type product which is apparently really good for stretchmarks! So might have to get me some of that to see if can reduce the appearance of mine. Bio Oil has done nothing and I used it, along with Palmers stretch mark cream right thru pregnancy  -------------  
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Posted By: Hunnybunny
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 12:09pm
I just use the nivea 'young' (??) facewash, need the TINIEST bit of it. Its blue and is really nice. Even DH uses it occasionally! (He's a soap and budget shampoo kinda man, so thats a big deal  )
I also use one other facewash.. Think its clearasil. And I also have a Neutrogena one sitting there.. I use Dove spf 30 moisturiser. Occasionally will use Nivea young toner (but not very often- I don't see what it does?!) Although one hint I was given was to occasionally swap facewash/moisturisers to another brand, just because you don't feed yourself the exact same thing every day, so why should you feed your skin the same stuff? Since I mix it up (try to use a different brand facewash every few days) I've found my skin is in WAY better condition. I also do this with my shampoo/conditioner and mix it up-my hair is so much nicer aswell! |
Posted By: Bexee
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 12:32pm
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Thanks for the suggestion guys - keep them coming!
I don't mind buying one expensive product (say moisturiser) but don't want to end up paying $50+ each for cleanser and toners too! And I always get talked in to *having* to use all three products the same. |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:26pm
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I use aveeno too it is great! Just the clenser and moisturiser. I also use their baby stuff as it is the only bodywash etc that DD can use without reacting to it! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: FreeSpirit
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:28pm
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At the moment I'm using neutrogena foaming cleanser (in the blue pump bottle), and Natio eye cream and moisturiser - Now that was a find! Beautiful on your skin! ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:37pm
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Oh yea, forgot about eye cream! I use the Natio one too. Its good stuff! -------------
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Posted By: Booski
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:49pm
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I just started using the Natio cleanser and love it!! Am still working on finding the right moisturisers etc, but I do love Dr. LeWinns moisturiser and eye cream ------------- 
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:53pm
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I use the Trilogy range which you can get from Farmers, more expensive than supermarket but not as expensive as say Clinique etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Turtle
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 1:55pm
| I am on Clinique again, but have used Natio before and the moisturiser was really good. My skin is pretty dry though so I have alot of problems with cleansers. I'll need to do some research when my budget doesn't allow for Clinique any more. |
Posted By: pekay
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 3:36pm
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Bec- I have used mixture of clinique & elizabeth arden over the last 5years, plus a few cheap moisturisers in between when poor and I have never been entirely happy.
I decided I had had enough of my dull skin last Sunday and went into farmers and spoke with the Elizabeth Arden lady for her reccomendations. I came home with 'Intervene'products by Elizabeth Arden which have been great so far. The cleanser/toner is an all in one face wash....so much easier. And a day moiseriser with spf15. I will aventually go back for the night and eye stuff during their next sale, but she gave me a bunch of testers in the mean time. My skin is already feeling and looking better just after a few days. So I suggets you actually speak to someone who knows the range and can steer you in the right direction of which specific products to use. Also- check out 'strawberrynet'. you can get most well known products for cheaper and they are not fakes. |
Posted By: frangipanigirl
Date Posted: 28 April 2010 at 6:53pm
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i was cheeky and went to a clinique trial day and then went online to strawberrynet.com and got the products there, saved almost $100 so its worth it!
they have hair care and all sorts as well! def worth a look! 
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Posted By: JAFAjaffa
Date Posted: 29 April 2010 at 9:18am
I've just switched to Trilogy products since having bubs and we can't afford the Dior (!! ) stuff I used to use. They smell amazing and are lovely to use. Again, a bit more expensive than supermarket, but is available in chemists and Farmers. And it's a NZ company!------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 29 April 2010 at 8:41pm
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I love Cetaphil cleanser and moisturiser.
I got awful cystic acne when I had a Mirena IUCD in and after treating it my skin became very sensitive. Cetaphil is soap free and ph neutral so very gentle on skin. It is pretty cheap too. $20ish on special for a huge bottle at the pharmacy. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Babe
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 12:01pm
I use baking soda as a scrub, apple cider vinegar as a toner and warm almond oil as a deep cleanser and moisturiser  costs me maybe $15 for a packet/bottle of each and lasts me ohhh a year?! -------------   
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Posted By: Renee & Lauren
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 12:04pm
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I use dermologica products and yes it can be expensive but I buy from strawberry net so get it at 50% off what it is sold for in salons. The good thing about strawberry net is that you only need a small amount of product that you can make the products last between 6 - 12 mths. ------------- http://lilyslim.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 1:24pm
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I use Neutrogena when I'm pregnant and Clinique when I'm not (my skin is way oilier at the moment and for some reason the Neutrogena just works better!).
I tried Dr Lewinns when I was home a couple of years ago and LOVED it but can't find it here. ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: pekay
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 1:49pm
| Dermologica has an awesome tinted moisteriser!!! |
Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 2:18pm
| I use Neutrogena face wash from the supermarket, it is the best thing I have found for my skin, it only costs about $13 for a tube and lasts DH and I around 6 weeks. And I use Dr Haushka moisturiser from Farmers. It is $50 for a small bottle but I only use it every couple of days and seems to last forever. |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 2:58pm
I use a mixture or Garnier, Nutrogena and St Ives. My skin is really oily and I find mixing between them stops that, if I stay with the same product for too long my skin goes yuck. Also the oily skin means I am prone to blackheads which nothing gets rid off! 
I only use the scrubs and use them about 3 times a week, as I find the face washes, cleansers, toners, moisturisers make me break out. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 2:59pm
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Oh and they are all about $15 a tube an last me about 2 months a tube! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jjands
Date Posted: 30 April 2010 at 6:37pm
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I use Natio cleanser and their primer and scrub cheap from Farmers and great! And then I use a shesido (sp) moisturiser. Moisture mist is also cheap and lasts ages I just find it's not quite enough if your prone to the odd break out :)
Good luck it took me forever to find something cheap I liked |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 03 May 2010 at 6:41pm
nkap9 - your skin sounds like mine! might have to try your routine...my skin is the worst it has EVER been!!!!! and nothing seems to work!!!!! its very embarrassing!!!!!
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