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e.l.f Holy Hydration face cream. I've been using this since I gave up Kiehl's face cream a few years ago (they're owned by Nestle, and fuck Nestle). Fragrance free and you only need a thin layer to do the trick. e.l.f Holy Hydration face cream
My go to is anything with Ammonium Lactate in it. 12% minimum.
Major is the brand I use currently. A 14 ounce bottle is around 13 dollars. A lot of others jacked up price during covid.
I'll just quote the important bit of the sales pitch: "ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: This skin smoothing lotion is specially formulated with 12% lactic acid and neutralized with ammonium hydroxide for a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid and a natural humectant for the skin."
There's good qualities to this brand and similar from my own experience with this active ingredient. And some bad.
Good:
1: I have Ichthyosis vulgaris kinda like eczema but much less severe with a shitty name. This stuff melts dander flakes and keeps more from being visible all day long until I shower or sleep. God send for me to keep up appearances.
2: The lactic acid creams are day long hydrating, but lets your skin breathe still. Not a big moisture barrier. Won't feel uncomfortable wearing it even slathered head to toe. Can cover face.
Bad:
1: The active ingredient increases skin UV absorption. Be mindful of that, you can burn more easily without sun screen.
2: Weak acid, so there's a burning feeling applying it. I'm used to this and don't feel the burn anymore unless it gets in my eyes or a wound.
An alternative is another I could recommend for dry skin havers: An extreme moisture capturer Dry Patch Body Butter by Dr Ebre. Do as the name implies, little problem spots. This stuff is intense. If you cover your whole face your sweat will get stuck to you and won't evaporate at all. Don't do that. 21 dollars for 8 ounce yes, but it clearly works. Lasts forever since you'll learn quickly to be conservative with its application.
Not sure how expensive it is in the UK but Cerave is my go to brand for good quality skincare at a reasonable price. Specifically, I like their daily and nightly face moisturizers and body cream.
Another commenter recommended The Ordinary and while I haven't personally used it, I know a few people who really like them too.
If it works for you, why change it? Cream vs. lotion vs. moisturizer or whatever is probably 50% thickness and 50% marketing.
No.7 👍🏼
In case you’re feeling patriotic, they’re based in the UK. It won’t break the bank. I don’t know your skincare preference but I prefer the No7 Future Renew™ Damage Reversal Night Cream and the No7 Derm Solutions Daily Lightweight Moisturizer during the day. Most of the gentlemen I know prefer the lightweight moisturizer.
Maybe you can get a sample and try it out first to see how you like it.
Aveda is also very good and a little pricier. If it matters to you, they are owned by Estée Lauder (along with Clinique, MAC, Origins, etc.). Good Luck!
I'm in US and rec cerave moisturizer as best from personal use.
Try low SPF sunscreen lotion.