Moisturiser
[ 15 March 2007 ]
Part of my Lush collection. It’s sick, I know.
Since I recently ran out of Afterlife, my favourite ever moisturiser by Lush (which has been DISCONTINUED, the horror!), I have been on the search for something as good to replace it.
It is not easy.
I have tried every Lush moisturiser I own with little success. I am currently using Cosmetic Lad, but it is average & really not thrilling me much. I think Gorgeous is much too thin, Skin’s Shangri La is far too heavy & the others smell… bad to me. It is so frustrating. Am I going to have to go to another company?! I also would really like something with a bit of SPF in it, & the only Lush moisturiser which has that (Ultralight) is way too thick.
What moisturiser do you use?
Super-love & cupcakes,
Gala 
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I use Origins Have A Nice Day (has SPF15) and Mega-Mushroom Face Serum. Sometimes I use Dermalogica Active Moist and sometimes I use Evolu Moisturising Day Cream with Sunscreen. Now that I’m 30 I should probably buy some night cream… Ah well… They all smell good and are light, but not too light!
P.S. On previewing my comment, I realise that doing * this * makes the words do this! What other secrets does the iCing bowl hold??
you might like weleda’s rosa mosqueta, from most health food stores. i also love a moisturising cream from happy high herbs – but i can’t remember what it’s called as i ran out of it awhile ago … neither of them are too thick or thin, i think.
I used Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel – it’s awesome. Doesn’t have SPF though.
It’s weird, I’m a total product whore, but I’ve never been a huge moisturiser junkie, i have really good skin, and am rather obsessive with the cleansing/toning/masquing/exfoliating etc, I’m usually fairly relaxed when it comes to hydrating my skin.
That was until I started swimming 3 times a week.
I suddenly went from having awesome, soft clear skin to resembling an ancient lizard with leprosy. It was utterly repugnant. I tried so many moisturisers, everything from good ‘ol olay to juvena, clinique, lush… EVERYTHING.
The best product I have found for getting the moisture back into your face instantly, not to mention something you can actually feel working, is Nivea’s aqua Hydration. Holy crap it is da’shit. I can’t describe it but it actually feels like someone has stuck teeny tiny hoses in your face and pumped you full of uber-fresh spring water. I love it. And it’s CHEAP. I don’t care what the price is usually when it comes to my skin, but why pay more when this product not only does the job, but does it better than anything else I have tried!
And yeah no matter how much I love the company, BOO at Lush, they discontinue everything wonderful =( I can’t find Lemslip Buttercream on the website and frankly, I’m devastated.
Hmm! Interesting. I am so paranoid about skincare because I would be devastated to get to 40 & be wrinkly because I made bad product choices at an early age. I think I would be happiest using something with a “natural” kinda vibe, like Aesop, Weleda, Dr Hauschka, Lush, etc. I hate going through this rigmarole, I had a routine which worked goddamnnit!
Bex — If you liked Lemslip, their Lemony Flutter cuticle cream has the same scent. Don’t know if that will sate the need, but…
Afterlife isn’t discontinued here in the UK, if you want I can pick some up for you. It’s £15.50 (which I get staff discount on = £7.75).
My bathroom is insane, it’s like walking into a Lush store. I use Enzymion in the daytime and Imperialis at night because I have insane skin and these seem to keep it calm!
I use a simple E-45 lotion twice daily – it truly kicks ass!!!
I also use NARS body oil before going out as the smell is to DIE for and it does such a great job
I will often use Palmer’s Cocoa butter in the summer though…
LUSH’s bath bombe’s rock to absolute bits!!!
i don’t really use a moisturizer on my face regularly…but when i need it i just use cetaphil.
I have psoriosis on my elbows though, so i regularly use heavy-duty moisturizer Eucerin on there to knock out the dryness!
However, I was in Santa Monica yesterday…and i came upon a Lush store!
I’d never been to one before & didn’t know where to find one, since i just moved. Well. I just bought a bubble bar & some Angels…But the lady sold me on some dream cream for my elbows at the last minute.
So far I’ve found that it doesn’t kick ass quite as effectively as the Eucerin…but it does yeild a more soothing result.
I’ll have to give it a week to see if it’s worth it.
Have you thought about maybe mixing 2 moisturizers together?
like Gorgeous with Ultralight? you’d get closer to the desired consistancy, with the SPF. Perhaps not a good idea though.
Have you tired the living nature or trilogy range ? Ive been using the living nature nourishing day cream and it seems to work quite well . Its light but not too light and keeps my skin in pretty good condition . I do feel like i have to top up the sun protection though because its not spf 15 or anything it just uses “ sun filters” whatever that is . I also use Evolu from time to time but i find it really hard to locate in stores .
What i did want to suggest is maybe you having a go and making your own cream – your a creative soul and i can imagine you would be really good at it . Either that or using someting like pure jojoba for a cleanse + moisturisng regime ( or hemma if if they have it over there ) at least ti tide you over untill you can find something that really works for you .
I usually use Cetaphil (at night).
I really like Lancome’s Absolue with SPF 15. It’s really nice, but really expensive. It doesn’t make your face look like a pile of grease, either.
I remember walking into a Lush store and trying not to pass out. It smelled so strong.
I love Lush’s Gorgeous and Shangri La! So nice to your skin. Yay for Lush! My brother and boyfriend work there :)
Gala,
I was wondering, what do you think of Lush’s Celestial and Imperialis moisturisers? I have skin that tends to be irritated by lots of chemicals and break out (a side-effect of constantly dying my hair for ten years straight …), but otherwise is not too bad.
Would you recommend either? I’m also big on scent … if the product doesn’t smell good (or at all), it’s almost like it gives me no incentive to use it regularly!
Hi Natalie!
I think they’re pretty good moisturisers but neither of them have ever thrilled me particularly. They both definitely do the trick but to me they are nothing mind-boggling. I used to LOVE their Afterlife, it smelled absolutely amazing, which is why I am so miffed that it is No More. However… I went to an Aesop shop the other day & grabbed some of their samples. I cannot say enough, they are an AMAZING company. I recommend having a look at www.aesop.com.au — they will send you samples if you email requesting it. I just went & had a spend up at their shop, haha.
I meant to say thanks for the Aesop recommendation!
I have been into their store a couple of times this week, and the lovely ladies that work there have loaded me up with samples each time, as I stroked the bottles on display lovingly (I don’t have much of a disposable income, and it usually gets “accidentally” spent on 50’s dresses on eBay …). I finally bought some moisturiser, but the women there asked me to come back whenever I was broke and they’d help me along with more samples .. I guess everyone sympathises with a student strapped for cash :D
I just noticed that they still sell afterlife in sweden www.lush.se or maybe you can get it on eBay, if you think it’s worth the hassle. I’m known to get my cosmetics online from faraway placeslike hongkong haha :D
I just had to let you know that I’ve tried lush after you recommended it; a couple of days ago I got my package in the post (we dont have Lush here in Norway) ut contained the moisturiser Imperialis and I absolutely lovelovelove it!! So thank you miss Gala fro telling me about lush!! lots of hugs
Kallirhoe — Aw! That is great. I’m glad you enjoy it, I hope it works out for you!
I’m french so my english may not be … hum … perfect ;o) For dry skin & very dry skin (mine) I did find the best product since … ever ;o) “Never Say Dry” by Origins. White tea product with a very nice smell ‘n texture. Plus (and that’s definitely the point here) you get a great, smooth ‘n moistured skin !!! Youpi Youpi !! I use it with my Vichy Normaderm Moisturizer (which helps hiding the smoking bad habit’ consequence on my skin). Don’t know if you can get that brand overthere (probably…).
Enjoy cupcakes ‘n spread fairy toughts
Lily
try white mode matte brightening sunscreen spf 40. works well over moisturiser
Look for one of the of moisturizers that suits you on :Melaleuca.com,they have the best stuff you’ll find!
Dr Hauschka day cream for the day, and rose cream at night. The rose cream is greasy and nasty feeling and smells stern and wholesome (like all the dr hauschka stuff really) but it really does work wonders, and is made only of plant ingredients