Lotion

[bertine]

I bought a new brand of face lotion a few weeks ago. After about two weeks I realized my skin had a slight rash and was flaky. I stopped using it for a week to see if that helped and it did. I used it again today and my skin is a mess.

So, does anyone has suggestions on cheaper lotions.? I have one I like but it is $40 a bottle and I just can't justify that right now.

Comments

[bubblemonkey.livejournal.com]

A dermatologist once recommended Purpose lotion to me (you can get it at the drug store). I used it for a really long time before I decided to switch out of boredom and it never gave me any problems. Plus it contains sunscreen.

[heathrow.livejournal.com]

I used Cetaphil daily moisturizer with SPF 15. It worked quite nicely and was $10 for a couple of months.

[damncutekitty.livejournal.com]

I like Aveeno. I used to use Olay stuff but it's gotten really pricey.

[pork_chop]

the last time i went shopping for face moisturizer, everything seemed to be the same price?

but i actually started buying oil of olay because it had a lid so i could close it when i had it in my travel bag.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Aveeno is the stuff that is causing the issues. Do you want a half full bottle of it?

[damncutekitty.livejournal.com]

Yes, I will take it off your hands!

[sharya.livejournal.com]

My mom's an Avon lady, and she's always giving me samples of stuff to use. This doesn't mean that I use Avon exclusively, but if I find something that's half decent, I'll use it over anything else, because of the great discount she gives me ;)

Currently, I use this one. It's fantastic.

[avecvu.livejournal.com]

I use Avalon Organics for mostly everything.

[lonely-doll.livejournal.com]

I like to have a full-spectrum sunscreen in my facial lotion - right now I'm using Neutrogena oil-free with SPF 35. Haven't had any problems with it so far!

[bertine.livejournal.com]

I always get the stuff with sunscreen. I sunburn too easy not to.

[lonely-doll.livejournal.com]

Me too!

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Neutrogena Healthy Skin. Cause it has Neutro in the name. Anything that burns when you put it on right after shaving HAS to be good!

[sterlingphoenix.livejournal.com]

Neutrogena Healthy Skin. Cause it has Neutro in the name. Anything that burns when you put it on right after shaving HAS to be good!

[sithlet.livejournal.com]

I use Target's Cetaphil knock-off and am really happy with it.
It's the "up&up" version of this:
http://www.target.com/p/Cetaphil-Moisturizing-Cream-Fragrance-Free-16-Oz/-/A-13376159

Also, I'm so happy a friend slapped some sense into me and I stopped obsessing about finding oil-free moisturizers. My complexion has been way better.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

Oh! I love knock-off brands.

My skin got much better when I started doing two things.
1) Using moisturizers that had oil in it.
2) stopped "washing" my face. I just rinse it off now and it has been great.

[sithlet.livejournal.com]

I haven't stopped washing my face entirely, but I did stop using "acne" stuff besides an occasional (once or twice a week) application of a prescription cream. I do have to wash the derby off, so I use an exfoliating, but mild face wash after that and usually a very gentle cleanser in the morning. But I definitely wash my face way less and I can tell. Weird how that works.

[sithlet.livejournal.com]

Also, my tub of up&up stuff has lasted FOREVER. It's a thick cream. It doesn't have SPF - maybe you want to try one of cetaphil's other SPF items.

[damncutekitty.livejournal.com]

We must have completely different skin types. I have to wash my face or I break out. I make sure to use face wash with salicylic acid in it. Not only for breakout prevention, but because it makes my skin look brighter.

[bertine.livejournal.com]

My skin is pretty dry. I have only used stuff with salicylic acid a few times and my face reacted just like it did with the aveeno stuff. I just think it is too harsh for me and when I use some of this stuff my face is covered in red bumps and I feel like I am sunburnt.

[theophania-79.livejournal.com]

I use Up&Up daily SPF face lotion for regular skin (their Olay daily lotion knock-off). Love it, and its only $5.

[forgothefantasy.livejournal.com]

Hey, did you get any of Opinicus' lotion when you stopped by our booth at the farmers market? If not, you might want to give us a try. We don't use parabens, pthalates, glycols, only all-natural, organic ingredients. Our price range is $4.50-$30, for a range of sizes, 2-16 ounces. Please give me a call if you'd like to learn more...my number is on Facebook. www.opinicussoaps.com

[bertine.livejournal.com]

How did I forget about you guys! I am going to go buy some generic stuff but I might get some stuff when you are in town again. :)

[forgothefantasy.livejournal.com]

All righty! Don't hesitate to order while we're out of town, I'm still shipping from Tampa! ;)

[a-jaclyn.livejournal.com]

I swear by this: http://www.cleanandclear.com/product/moisturizers/dual-action-moisturizer. If I don't use it for a day, I start feeling dry and icky in patches, and get pimples in other places. I don't wash my face either, just rinse it in the shower.