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Favorite facial moisturer's for the over 50 set?

18 years ago

I'm 51 and still have a bit of an oily forehead/t-zone though its less than before. And I noticed that in the last few years my forehead has also gotten red. My neck has gotten awful after years of neglect.

I'm looking for a night time cream and a daytime one. Daytime I currently use a Loreal one I like (Neutrogena felt too greasy) but the spf stuff tends to melt after about 8 hours and get in my eyes making them sting. I don't like anything that feels greasy.

Any favorites out there?

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graywings123
18 years ago
I like Oil of Olay with SPF 15. It does not feel greasy.
michelle_phxaz
18 years ago
I like Oil of Olay for sensitive skin. It doesn't stink like regular Oil of Olay.
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