Neutrogena Hydro Boost. It comes in a jar and it is aqua gel which has hyaluronic acid. You will see a softening and fading of lines, yes it plumps lol.

Yaya, as I said, that is what I just started using. Maybe I need to give it a chance? I used it the last few days and just didn't feel like it was that moisturizing.

Sueb20, I just mentioned it in another thread, but we just bought a good humidifier and I'm finding that helpful. My 20 yo DD got me started on rosehip seed oil, but I haven't been using long enough to rate it. I still love my Mad Hippie products for everyday, but they haven't turned back the clock - just good solid moisturizers that don't make me break out.

Interested to see what others have found that works.

I use CeraVe PM during the day unless I'm going to be out in the sun.

I really like Tula Hydrating Day and Night Cream. It's pricey but the only moisturizer I've used where my skin doesn't feel tight again a few hours later.

DD has started using Drunk Elephant products and really likes them. She has combo skin but a dry forehead. I plan to try it when my Tula runs out.

Tula is also available on Amazon.

https://www.tula.com/products/hydrating-day-night-cream?gclid=CjwKCAiAgrfhBRA3EiwAnfF4tn6pTfk5K3WrzNFm3UHazTEaaKKUGwWs7E7xU9brjKJUc34godckChoCW90QAvD_BwE

ETA......I tried Neutrogena Hydro Boost...not sure which one...but it didn't cut it for me, not moisturizing enough.

I also use the cerave pm for a daytime moisturizer in the winter. I add sunscreen if needed. I also switch my cleanser and cut way back on antiaging products and that seems to help too.

I love Neutrogena's Hydroboost. I use it in conjunction with good night and day creams. It isn't going to feel rich and moist when you apply it like a cream does. I believe it works on a cellular level. Did you give it a good test drive?

As mentioned above, the whole house humidifier we installed last year has also been very beneficial.

Eucerin Q 10. I am also starting to use the Son and Park beauty filter cream that IdaClair recommended.

I have a small size sample of Clinique Smart custom repair moisturizer and it seems to work. I might transfer over to it when I am finished with my Eucerin.

For years, I only used vaseline. Now I use it after putting on the moisturizer, very lightly where I might be particularly dry that day. Usually on my cheeks.

Hydrating helps. Remember to drink water. I agree with a humidifier.

Joanie, does the Tula have a scent? I don't like strong aromas in my products.

Hyaluronic acid gels are meant to be used in conjunction with a moisturizer. You apply it to damp skin then apply your moisturizer. Here's a short article that explains the why and how of HA.

Is the Cerave moisturizer you're using the one in the tub, Sue? That's the one Dr. Dray raves about.

I don't have dry skin so don't need a moisturizer beyond my sunscreen but I do know The Ordinary and Eucerin are brands I'd look at besides Cerave.

Joanie mentions Drunk Elephant. I started using their vitamin c, then got a sample of their protini moisturizer, it is amazing. You can feel your skin saying thank you.

I like Cerave, Vanicream, and Neuteogena Hydroboost CREAM (not the gel version). I do happen to like the gel, but the cream is better for really dry skin. I have not had any improvement by applying a separate hyraluronic acid serum.

One thing I learned from the above mentioned Dr. Dray, is to apply my moisturizer to my skin right after I wash it - it makes a big difference vs applying it to dry skin. I also do not wash my face in the shower because the shower water is too warm.

Sue do I remember right that you say you deal with acne? My skin is the worst it’s ever been. :( I deal with oily skin, dry skin, and acne. Woohoofickenhoo. Anyone deal with acne And find a moisturizer (day wit’s spf and nigh) that works?

I used to be able to use Cerave but I thought they stopped making the lotion for awhile. ?? I could only find the AM and PM and they broke me out. I like the Cerave cream in a jar (now comes in pump, yay) for body but haven’t been bold enough to try on face. Started using Garnier clearly brighter with spf during the day (oil free) and it’s breaking me out. Sorry for piggy backing. I should probably start a new thread.

Once my skin started to feel drier when the weather got cold, I stepped up my evening moisturizing. Maybe try adding a heavier moisturizer and then seal it with an occlusive. Or just seal what you've been using with an occlusive and see if that's enough. For instance, use a hydrating cleanser then any serums/treatments. Before bed apply a heavy moisturizer like CeraVe cream (this is what I've been using for a year, Shee) and over that pat Vaseline, CeraVe or Aquaphor ointment. I'll apply Vaseline with wet hands because I think it spreads easier. You can put a t-shirt on your pillow to protect linens.

If I feel a bit dry in the morning, I'll apply some CeraVe cream before sunscreen.

I use Hada Labo Premium for hydration after cleansing. It has a bunch of different hyaluronic acids and urea for moisturizing. I order it on Amazon and it takes a couple of weeks to arrive from Japan.

Shee, sometimes the chemical sunscreens cause people problems. I've been using Australian Gold 50 SPF. I like the tinted one and use it in place of foundation. It's mineral based and might work better for you. It's ~$9 on Amazon, so not expensive. You can always use it on your body if your face says "Nope".

I received a tiny sample of the most amazing facial moisturizer I have ever tried from Sephora this fall. Clinique Moisture Surge 72-hour auto-replenishing hydrator. OMG!!! It is like a dream...goes on beautifully with absolutely no stickiness or shine...just a gorgeous glow. My skin is very dry so I was skeptical bc it is very light, almost like a gel...but OMG!! My skin looks & feels so much better than it did last year! See if you can get a sample at the Clinique counter & try it. I have converted several of my friends, lol!

Shee, I couldn't agree more with alex's suggestion to try a mineral sunscreen. My acne rosacea cleared up when I did. I'm convinced the zinc oxide in my current Cliniderm sunscreen calms my skin. (Unfortunately, it seems discontinued and the manufacturer's new offering is tinted. Crossing my fingers I won't react to the colour. I still have a tube of Cliniderm stashed away.)

I had been trying some different products recently. I found that using too much of any product with hyaluronic acid irritated my skin, even if I used a moisturizer over it. I can use it once or twice a week, but have to be careful or my skin is a flaky mess. I also use Retin-A every few days so you need to take that into account if using any retinol products.

So I am pretty much back to using what I was previously using, which is a moisturizing anti-aging serum and vitamin enriched face base by Bobbi Brown. The company discontinued their Hydrating Night Cream I used for years but I still have a couple of jars. Sorry but CeraVe was a waste of money for me. Not moisturizing enough.

I do love Clinique’s Take the Day Off makeup remover. So thanks nini for the moisturizer recommendation. I will try a sample of that one.

Shee, I used to get breakouts but finally at the ripe old age of 54, it hardly ever happens any more. I’ve gone directly from acne to wrinkles! I think the oiliness of my skin kept the lines at bay for longer than if I’d had drier skin, so that was a plus.

I’m reading rave reviews of the Drunk Elephant facial oil, but nowhere do I see any comments about whether it should be used before or after regular moisturizer, or just instead of moisturizer?

Sue, If you mean the Virgin Marula Oil, you would use that just like any other moisturizer. So you could use just it, or you could layer it.

I’m reading rave reviews of the Drunk Elephant facial oil, but nowhere do I see any comments about whether it should be used before or after regular moisturizer, or just instead of moisturizer?

The marula? You might try The Ordinary's version first, to see if your skin likes it. It's $10 vs $72 and the same thing. I just watched a Gothamista video last night, comparing the two. It came down to packaging.

I also watched her video about face oils. She talks about how to use them as well as types. They can be added to your moisturizer, applied before and sealed by your moisturizer, added to or applied before foundation for a little glow. Very versatile depending on your goal.

A basic routine goes from lightest to heaviest product so moisturizers/sunscreens/occlusives share the "last applied" spot.

Shee, Angie with HotandFlashy only uses mineral sunscreens and likes Australian Gold. It's the least expensive of her favorites.

Make P:rem UV Defense Me or Blue Ray Sun Shield. Korean and on Amazon.

Hydropeptide Solar Defense (untinted) - $$$

Paula' Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense ($1 sample on the site)

Elta MD UV Elements

Here's her video with the links to the products in her drop-down box.

If you have an FSA account, products that are at least an SPF 15 are covered.

Just occurred to me this morning: how are you cleansing your face? It's so important not to strip our skin's barrier function - it sets off a horrible cycle of skin issues. Its the Hippocratic oath of skin care. The most gentle of cleansers should be used with a soft touch. No rubbing or scrubbing.

ETA: localeater, I wish I hadn't read your mention of DE's protini moisturizer. Read the ingredients list and it sounds wonderful. Got a rave review from Beautypedia too. Good thing my skin isn't dry because I can't afford this wonder! :P

Eld.....Tula does have a scent but I would say it is light, not strong or overpowering.

Enjoying this thread!

Shee, I also deal with dry skin and acne at the same time. The acne seems to have settled down since I started using Vanicream on my face - and it's a thick cream in a tub like the Cerave. My skin didn't do well on the Cerave products not in the tub (the day and night creams).

I tried Australian Gold SPF on Angie's recommendation and found it very drying. I had to return it to Ulta. I went back and re-listened to Angie's comments about it, or maybe it was Dr. Dray, but it was noted by one of them that it does tend to be more drying than some others. Angie likes it because her face tends to be oily over dry.

For cleansing my face I massage sweet almond oil all over, then wipe it off with a facial wipe, then splash with warm water.

In the past I tried a few physical ones. It seemed like everything started breaking me out. My D level were so low (ran tests - did take prescription) unless I was going to be out in the sun a lot that day I skipped putting anything on my face. I also went with the less chemicals idea.

My face is actually clear looking but when I try to get off benzyl peroxide it goes wackadoo. I wish I would have never started but didn't google until after it was too late. Trying to switch over Differin and not making out real great. I'll have to check out some of the suggestions in this thread.

Sheeisback: Sons dermatologist suggested the tub CeraVe for his face. You should be alright.

I do what I call "seasoning" my face. On the weekend I'll use a face oil on my face...no make up. Just the oil and let is sink in all day. Sure Im shiny but who cares LOL

I also just picked up a new Clarisonic at Costco and they had some CeraVe products with it. A cleanser for normal to dry skin and the AM and PM face moisturizer. I didn't think I'd like the AM one with sunscreen because they tend to be a little greasier but so far so good. I'm going to try to get my kids to start putting it on the in morning too.

I like pure jojoba oil when my skin is really dry. I put it on and let it sink in and then cover it with my regular moisturizer. Usually I use Eucerin facial moisturizer because it's the only one that doesn't bother my eyes and I can slather it eveywhere, but I have been using the Son and Park Glow Filter cream lately and I really like it!

Thank you all! This is very useful. I may try a couple of the Drunk Elephant products. And I had no idea about the need for water with hyaluronic products.

I have been using micellular (sp?) water to clean my face at night. In the morning I don’t use anything but water in the shower, no cleanser. Occasionally an exfoliating scrub, once a week or less.

Sue, a couple of the dermatologists I follow online don’t like micellar water - they often have ingredients that are too drying. You might want to try a gentle cleanser, like Cerave or Vanicream instead and see if that helps at all. I had been using micellar water to remove eye makeup and then I learned it could be drying so I stopped. The skin around my eyes isn’t as dry anymore.

What Bluebell said. Also, if you're using Retin-A, an exfoliating scrub is probably superfluous and potentially irritating.

I also use rosehip seed oil and I always apply my moisturizer to wet/damp skin. I like Cerave cleanser and moisturizers - but not the am/pm kind. I don't use products with sunscreen in them but use a separate sunscreen (mineral - colorscience is great). I use the cream in a jar on my body and sometimes face too.