Prada Beauty Hydrating Gel Cream SPF 15

Perfect Airplane Product

I love the gel cream formulation, and the packaing is perfect for your little plastic bag for airport security. The ideal travel companion.

November 29, 2008

Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Lotion SPF 30 for Normal/Combination Skin

Great Scent, Highly Effective Product

When I had normal skin, this was one of my fave moisturizers--it packed everything I needed into one bottle. I'd still be using this, if I wansn't menopausal. Does what is says on the box.

November 29, 2008

NeoStrata NeoCeuticals Lotion Plus- AHA 15

Fantastic for 30's Combo Skin

I used this in my 30's when I had normal-combination skin. This is a fantastic value--combines moisture, exfoliation and SPF all in one package.

November 29, 2008

Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 30 - Sensitive

My Husband Uses this!!

My 40 year old husband refuses to be suckered by fancy advertising (e.g. men's skin products) and has used Olay for the last 12 years. Needless to say, his skin doesn't look 40! Fantastic basic moisturizer with SPF. Good for combination or normal skin.

November 29, 2008

The Body Shop Vitamin C Moisturizer SPF 15

Great for Combination Skin - Great Value

This moisturizer combines antioxidants, SPF protection, and a dreamy orange scent in one package. Recommended for young combination skin. I loved this when I was in my 30's!

November 29, 2008

DDF Moisturizing Photo-Age Protection SPF 30

Excellent as a Sunscreen

DDF consistently produces excellent products for those who are sensitive to sun, comedogenic ingredients, or other irritants. This is an oustanding sunscreen - it is good as a standalone moisturizer for normal or combination skin, but I would use another moisturizer underneath for dry skin. Since I have become menopausal, I find that I use a heavy duty moisturizer and then apply an oil-free sunscreen or makeup primer on top. Great for younger skin--highly recommended.

November 29, 2008

Clarins Super Restorative Day Cream

Fantastic for Over 50

This is a great cream for post-menopausal skin. In fact, when I went to buy foundation from my local Clarins counter, the MA said that my skin didn't look like it needed Super Restorative - so it must do it's job! The only downside with the SPF20 version of this cream is it's high titanium dioxide content, which can leave you looking pasty if you don't rub it in. I prefer the non-SPF version and put an SPF50 makeup primer on top.

November 29, 2008

Becca Luminous Skin Colour

Beautiful Lightweight Texture

Since Becca is from Australia, they have developed products that wear well in hot weather, and have SPF protection. I have found that this product wears better than Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in hot, humid climates, although I normally wear Laura in London. Top product for those tropical holidays!

November 29, 2008

Prada Beauty REVIVING Bio-Firm Moisture SPF 15 / Face

Great Moisturizer for Pre-menopausal Skin

This is a fantastically light, non-comedogenic moisturiser that really improves the smoothness of your skin. The only reason I'm not using it anymore is that I'm post-menopausal and I need a heavy duty cream.

November 29, 2008

MD Forte Facial Lotion III

It works!

I have mature, post-menopausal skin, and I use this as an occasional freshener for my skin. As other reviewers have noted, you need to build your tolerance for AHA products. I have been a long-time user of AHA products, but I still confine the use of this product to my face--it's too much for my neck and chest, which are happy with a 20% Glycolic acid formulation. This product packs a punch at 30% Glycolic Acid. Does what it claims to do.

November 29, 2008