Clarins 'Beauty Flash Balm' gets my thumbs up 
My Sil usually gets it for me as a Christmas pressie - it's good to give your skin a lift - not an essential but nice to have
Yeah... that stuff is fab!
HOOCHIE - Go to a department store & go to all the counters & tell them about your quest.. they should then all throw samples at you for you to try
(don't let them give you a make over... you'll come out looking like they do 
)
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
My nan used to swear by Ponds cold cream; is that still on the market? 
The Dermalogica range is really good too...
& if you go to this website http://www.beautyflash.co.uk/d...ogica/skin-kits.html you can buy their stuff in kits, with mini bottles of stuff, for under ÂĢ20 (again... so you can try stuff without breaking the bank).. also.. at this website you get to choose free samples of any product you like with every purchase
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
My nan used to swear by Ponds cold cream; is that still on the market?
My Gran did too and she had a lovely complexion and really soft skin, I'm not sure if you can still buy it.
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
I agree, soft and smooth and effective, no feeling of residue...
oooh.. & something cheap that works...
Wrinkle Stop by Aldi!!!
its synthetic snake venom.. (apparently).. but it does tighten everything up & smooths out wrinkles! (Soops put me onto it.. I think it was Soops)...
but that is under a tenner a go!
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
I used to use that ... it is good
thats the two tone liquid isn't it?
only non stingy stuff that guarantees no panda eyes in the morning 
Clarins 'Beauty Flash Balm' gets my thumbs up
My Sil usually gets it for me as a Christmas pressie - it's good to give your skin a lift - not an essential but nice to have
Great for 'hangover days' ;-)
oooh.. & something cheap that works...
Wrinkle Stop by Aldi!!!
its synthetic snake venom.. (apparently).. but it does tighten everything up & smooths out wrinkles! (Soops put me onto it.. I think it was Soops)...
but that is under a tenner a go!
Yeah... only prob is Soops I am scared to stop using the stuff...
It feels like once I do everything will droop & crumble.. Dorian Gray style 
HOOCHIE - Go to a department store & go to all the counters & tell them about your quest.. they should then all throw samples at you for you to try
(don't let them give you a make over... you'll come out looking like they do )
That is such a good idea! me and Dame can go armed with cameras to take the "before" photos when she comes to visit in December ......I have a Huge Boots near me at the Glasgow Fort.
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
I used to use that ... it is good
thats the two tone liquid isn't it?
only non stingy stuff that guarantees no panda eyes in the morning
That's the one. I bought the travel set (of 3) too and put them in the bathrooms for emergencies; everyone seems to like the product so I must have converted a few along the way.
I use some of the Dermalogica products as well, Ditty; I like the clay cleanser especially.
I got a pot of creme de la mer for Crimbo once; it's too creamy for me sadly 
I got a pot of creme de la mer for Crimbo once; it's too creamy for me sadly
I got a pot for Christmas too, a good few years ago, never been able to or wanted to afford a pot since, I think it is all about the name...
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
I used to use that ... it is good
thats the two tone liquid isn't it?
only non stingy stuff that guarantees no panda eyes in the morning
That's the one. I bought the travel set (of 3) too and put them in the bathrooms for emergencies; everyone seems to like the product so I must have converted a few along the way.
I use some of the Dermalogica products as well, Ditty; I like the clay cleanser especially.
I got a pot of creme de la mer for Crimbo once; it's too creamy for me sadly
CREME DE LA MER!!!!!!!!! One day I weeeel have some... I weeeel!
I have only ever had the 1g tester tub!
There are quite a few Dermalogica products I like.. I like the precleanse stuff.. the medibac range sorted daughters spots out like nothing else ever did... & Barrier Repair is fab for preventing & treating wind chapped skin (from walking the dog in stupid weather)...
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
My nan used to swear by Ponds cold cream; is that still on the market?
Cos' one of my bf's was a beauty therapist, (who did more than okay with a no. of salons around E Anglia.) We had a no.of conversations about if it was worth spending money on Decleor etc. She set me a challenge re what our skin would look like aged 50, sadly she died of breast cancer aged 47, never a smoker, not a big drinker etc. etc. Some of this is just down to 'luck'
HOOCHIE - Go to a department store & go to all the counters & tell them about your quest.. they should then all throw samples at you for you to try
(don't let them give you a make over... you'll come out looking like they do )
That is such a good idea! me and Dame can go armed with cameras to take the "before" photos when she comes to visit in December ......I have a Huge Boots near me at the Glasgow Fort.
We are crap at taking photo's
Just had a word with my daughter about Clinque products and asked her which was the best....she said save your money and buy Preparation H. I really dare not print what she said about most of the stuff
oooh.. & something cheap that works...
Wrinkle Stop by Aldi!!!
its synthetic snake venom.. (apparently).. but it does tighten everything up & smooths out wrinkles! (Soops put me onto it.. I think it was Soops)...
but that is under a tenner a go!
Yeah... only prob is Soops I am scared to stop using the stuff...
It feels like once I do everything will droop & crumble.. Dorian Gray style
But you can risk it at that price huh?
I just have to say hear that up until a few years ago I never had problem skin ............ever.
The menopause hit and my skin was a nightmare - really, really bad - day in day out for over two years - I tried everything - nothing helped.
In March this year I sent for Panoxyl 10 facewash from the internet - it was harsh - but after three days - all clear - all gone UNBELIEVABLE. It wasn't expensive - I still have 2/3 a bottle left - I maybe use it once a month just to keep on top of things.
I can honestly say - I tried everything and this stuff is A MIRACLE!
It's not exactly a beauty product but if anyone is suffering with acne ................it's unbeatable IMO.
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
My nan used to swear by Ponds cold cream; is that still on the market?
Cos' one of my bf's was a beauty therapist, (who did more than okay with a no. of salons around E Anglia.) We had a no.of conversations about if it was worth spending money on Decleor etc. She set me a challenge re what our skin would look like aged 50, sadly she died of breast cancer aged 47, never a smoker, not a big drinker etc. etc. Some of this is just down to 'luck'
Totally agree with you, Supes. It's more down to finding what works for you - for your specific needs (coupled with a healthy lifestyle I guess - ooops! ). I still like Palmer's Cocoa Butter for body moisturising despite having LOADS of jars of all kinds of paraphenalia. Mr. C buys me Madamoiselle Coco body lotion at any given chance cos he loves the smell - I wear the perfume too..... but obviously not as often as he'd like!
maybe it's down to what you're born with!
And to how you look after it, from the inside out......
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
I think you're probably right Hoochie, my mum didn't look her age and never used anything apart from a touch of foundation and lipstick.
hang on Hoochie, the ride get tougher
HOOCHIE - Go to a department store & go to all the counters & tell them about your quest.. they should then all throw samples at you for you to try
(don't let them give you a make over... you'll come out looking like they do )
That is such a good idea! me and Dame can go armed with cameras to take the "before" photos when she comes to visit in December ......I have a Huge Boots near me at the Glasgow Fort.
We are crap at taking photo's
Just had a word with my daughter about Clinque products and asked her which was the best....she said save your money and buy Preparation H. I really dare not print what she said about most of the stuff
hahahahahaha
I keep meaning to give pile cream a go...
and re: clinique... I love their nail varnish & face powder, but have never got on with their skin care.. their dramatically different moisturiser gives me spots.. I had a bottle & ended up using it on my feet!
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
I think so too. I'm 56 I've never spent a lot on beauty stuff - honestly - I have hardly a wrinkle. I guess it's delayed development (see my post above ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^) I've just conquered a two year battle with acne!
I just have to say hear that up until a few years ago I never had problem skin ............ever.
The menopause hit and my skin was a nightmare - really, really bad - day in day out for over two years - I tried everything - nothing helped.
In March this year I sent for Panoxyl 10 facewash from the internet - it was harsh - but after three days - all clear - all gone UNBELIEVABLE. It wasn't expensive - I still have 2/3 a bottle left - I maybe use it once a month just to keep on top of things.
I can honestly say - I tried everything and this stuff is A MIRACLE!
It's not exactly a beauty product but if anyone is suffering with acne ................it's unbeatable IMO.
this is the sort of miracle that I was hoping to hear about! I'm sure it will be helpful to some!
i don't suffer from acne - but suddenly I seem to have become allergic to LOADS of skin products - No7 Protect and perfect turns me into the Elephant Woman - it was awful!! and I can't wear Garnier either
I just have to say hear that up until a few years ago I never had problem skin ............ever.
The menopause hit and my skin was a nightmare - really, really bad - day in day out for over two years - I tried everything - nothing helped.
In March this year I sent for Panoxyl 10 facewash from the internet - it was harsh - but after three days - all clear - all gone UNBELIEVABLE. It wasn't expensive - I still have 2/3 a bottle left - I maybe use it once a month just to keep on top of things.
I can honestly say - I tried everything and this stuff is A MIRACLE!
It's not exactly a beauty product but if anyone is suffering with acne ................it's unbeatable IMO.
Do you think it was the lotion/cream, Soozy or possibly your hormones tempered down of their own accord? What's its secret ingredient - benzol peroxide or something similar like that?
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
I think a lot of it is the process of applying face creams... the few minutes you spend sweeping upwards n all that...
I also think that when I used to wear make up everyday my face was protected from the elements more than it is now (now that I am married & can't be arsed to wear make up most days )
hahahahahaha
I keep meaning to give pile cream a go...
and re: clinique... I love their nail varnish & face powder, but have never got on with their skin care.. their dramatically different moisturiser gives me spots.. I had a bottle & ended up using it on my feet!
Ditty, my daughter was manager for them for five years and left on good terms when she moved to a different area, so it's not sour grapes. She said it's a waste of money and although I can't say, you were probably wiser using it on your feet
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
I've always thought that!
off to sort out my nightly beauty routine...bag over my head nite, nite 
I just have to say hear that up until a few years ago I never had problem skin ............ever.
The menopause hit and my skin was a nightmare - really, really bad - day in day out for over two years - I tried everything - nothing helped.
In March this year I sent for Panoxyl 10 facewash from the internet - it was harsh - but after three days - all clear - all gone UNBELIEVABLE. It wasn't expensive - I still have 2/3 a bottle left - I maybe use it once a month just to keep on top of things.
I can honestly say - I tried everything and this stuff is MIRACLE!
It's not exactly a beauty product but if anyone is suffering with acne ................it's unbeatable IMO.
Do you think it was the lotion/cream, Soozy or possibly your hormones tempered down of their own accord? What's its secret ingredient - benzol peroxide or something similar like that?
No it was defineitely (sp bugger) the face wash I have no doubt about it - it went from full on to nothing - I used it for three days and after a rather dramatic face peel - it did contain 10% benzol peroxide which I had seen in my searches but avoided being a bit afraid. Honestly - it really was a miracle - I haven't had so much as a spot since - in fact my skin is better than ever - if I feel something bubbling beneath the surface (and believe me I'm an expert on my skin now after 2 and a half years of misery) I just use the face wash once or twice and it's sorted.
Honestly - it changed my life!
hahahahahaha
I keep meaning to give pile cream a go...
and re: clinique... I love their nail varnish & face powder, but have never got on with their skin care.. their dramatically different moisturiser gives me spots.. I had a bottle & ended up using it on my feet!
Ditty, my daughter was manager for them for five years and left on good terms when she moved to a different area, so it's not sour grapes. She said it's a waste of money and although I can't say, you were probably wiser using it on your feet
I recommend Bourjoise. I love that stuff. Ladies of a certain age *coughs* need to reflect light, not absorb it. I wear Bourjoise eyeshadows, and Illuminating touch on the cheekbones. I wear Aldi day cream which has illuminating minerals in it as well. If Bourjoise is good enough for film stars such as Kate Winslet, then it is good for me.
this is the sort of miracle that I was hoping to hear about! I'm sure it will be helpful to some!
i don't suffer from acne - but suddenly I seem to have become allergic to LOADS of skin products - No7 Protect and perfect turns me into the Elephant Woman - it was awful!! and I can't wear Garnier either
yeah... I used to use that, but find it no good now...
hate to say it, but perhaps time to switch to the "Refine & Rewind" one (the one for older wimmin 
off to sort out my nightly beauty routine...bag over my head nite, nite
Thinks about hanging upside down from the bedroom door.........
off to sort out my nightly beauty routine...bag over my head nite, nite
Thinks about hanging upside down from the bedroom door.........
I can get away with doing neither
No it was defineitely (sp bugger) the face wash I have no doubt about it - it went from full on to nothing - I used it for three days and after a rather dramatic face peel - it did contain 10% benzol peroxide which I had seen in my searches but avoided being a bit afraid. Honestly - it really was a miracle - I haven't had so much as a spot since - in fact my skin is better than ever - if I feel something bubbling beneath the surface (and believe me I'm an expert on my skin now after 2 and a half years of misery) I just use the face wash once or twice and it's sorted.
Honestly - it changed my life!
Wow! Well congratulations and kudos to the product
I got a pot of creme de la mer for Crimbo once; it's too creamy for me sadly
YUP.....like a no. of other 'super' products, if you don't 'need' it, they have the reverse effect and creates those white head/miliea/thingiemagiggies that are a bugga to get rid of
I've never really bothered until recently - but time is marching with a heavy tread over my face now!
I do wonder if it does make a difference though - my mum only ever wore nivea and she's always looked about 20 years younger.... maybe it's down to what you're born with!
I think that's probably true Hoochie
One thing I do like is Lancome's Bi-facil eye make-up remover. One swipe and it's off.
My nan used to swear by Ponds cold cream; is that still on the market?
Cos' one of my bf's was a beauty therapist, (who did more than okay with a no. of salons around E Anglia.) We had a no.of conversations about if it was worth spending money on Decleor etc. She set me a challenge re what our skin would look like aged 50, sadly she died of breast cancer aged 47, never a smoker, not a big drinker etc. etc. Some of this is just down to 'luck'
Totally agree with you, Supes. It's more down to finding what works for you - for your specific needs (coupled with a healthy lifestyle I guess - ooops! ). I still like Palmer's Cocoa Butter for body moisturising despite having LOADS of jars of all kinds of paraphenalia. Mr. C buys me Madamoiselle Coco body lotion at any given chance cos he loves the smell - I wear the perfume too..... but obviously not as often as he'd like!
Coughs and splutters.....you and and I healthy life style..stubs out fag and sets down glass of red wine! Sniffs mademoiselle cocoa! Seccsy, everything about you is so seccsy
HOOCHIE - Go to a department store & go to all the counters & tell them about your quest.. they should then all throw samples at you for you to try
(don't let them give you a make over... you'll come out looking like they do )
That is such a good idea! me and Dame can go armed with cameras to take the "before" photos when she comes to visit in December ......I have a Huge Boots near me at the Glasgow Fort.
We are crap at taking photo's
Just had a word with my daughter about Clinque products and asked her which was the best....she said save your money and buy Preparation H. I really dare not print what she said about most of the stuff
hahahahahaha
I keep meaning to give pile cream a go...
and re: clinique... I love their nail varnish & face powder, but have never got on with their skin care.. their dramatically different moisturiser gives me spots.. I had a bottle & ended up using it on my feet!
Don't bloody start me on nail varnish....Chanel is supposed to be the best? Bollocks. Lancome second best Bollocks......Wasted lodssa money on nice looking bottles, Rimmel
