Anti-Wrinkle Faux Paus

[Sally Stone]

Always looking for a bargain, I decided to replace my go-to facial moisturizer with a less expensive product.  Wow, did that turn out be a faux paus.   For 12 months I had been using Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair as my daily moisturizer.  It was working well, but not because it reduced wrinkles, or at least that's what I thought.  I actually liked it because it significantly reduced the pebbly texture so typical of male skin.  But it isn't cheap, $25 a jar, so I was always on the lookout for something just as effective, but less expensive.  That's when I happened upon a review of Eucerin Q-10 moisturizer.  The review gave it high marks, so I thought I'd give it a try, especially since it was only $11 a jar.

 

After getting three fourths of the way through the jar of Q-10 and then scrutinizing my face very closely after applying makeup, I realize the gains I achieved with the Neutrogena product had been all but lost.  Specifically, the pebbly texture had returned, but I also noticed that some wrinkles were more prominent.  

 

Because the effects of the Neutrogena product occurred over time, I hadn't really noticed just how much better it was making my skin look.  Well, I'm back to the product that worked, despite it being more expensive.  Trying to replace it, turned out to be a failed experiment, although, honestly, had I not stopped using it for a while, I'm not sure I would have realized just how well it was working for me.  At the end of the day, a little extra expense is sometimes well worth it.

[Jackie C.]

That's good to know. Also, an important tip. If you're not already moisturizing... DO IT. Also make sure the stuff you put on your face has a sunscreen element in it. You won't regret it.

 

Hugs!

[ValerieRun]

@Sally Stone following your recommendation, I tried Neutrogena moisturizer. I cannot say I noticed or felt much of a difference, and so I was looking for other similar moisturizer+sunscreen combos and stumbled onto Aveeno Positively Radiant. It has what I was looking for moisturizer+sunscreen (spf 30) and seemed reasonably priced (and coming through amazon subscribe&save it was getting a discount too). Honestly, I feel my skin is essentially the same between the too. Whether its a good sign or just a flawed observation - individual results are what counts (and if it is a bit cheaper whats not to like ?)

[Jackie C.]

The results from a good moisturizer aren't instant. It takes a bit to see the results.

 

Hugs!

[Sally Stone]

Jackie, thanks for the excellent advice.  I do use moisturizer with sunscreen, and you are right that products take time, sometimes a lot of time, to show results.  

 

Val, you couldn't be more correct about individual results.  What works for one person may not work for someone else.  That's why reviews can sometimes be misleading, mine included.  I'm glad you are finding something you like, because that is what's really important.  

 

Thanks so much ladies!