Skin care products that have changed your life

Picola1984 · January 2012

Ok I've spent a hell of a lot on my skin over the years, including a treatment called Derma roller, which cost £700 for 3 treatments and never been happy.

Not until I went to the Clinique counter and had a consultation, spent £80 have I found a routine/ range that has amazed me and totally changed my skin for the better...why didn't I do this earlier

I'm 27 and can still suffer from slight acne, not bad, but enough to make me feel self consious if I don't wear make up

I would highly recommend the Anti Blemish Solutions to anyone with acne/spot prone skin. This include the foundation ,such amazing coverage

christine24t · January 2012

Ever since I started getting more consistent at washing my face, applying lots of moisturizer, and using Bare Minerals, my acne is non-existent. Since I started using it in November, I've only had two bad zits. Before, I'd get quite a few of them.

lulabox · January 2012

Retin A on prescription. Also the only skincare product that may reduce wrinkles. I have very mild acne after a course of roaccutane years ago for moderate but persistent acne and I am on the pill Yasmin. That and retin A keeps my skin nice.

I haven't had much luck with Clinique. I find their products too harsh so instead I use non-comedogenic products from Avene, a great French skincare brand. They sell Avene at Boots: http://www.avene.co.uk/

abetterliv · January 2012

I used to have TERRIBLE acne until I finally went to a dermatologist and I got Differen and Acanya gels. I use differin in the morning and acanya at night. Since then my acne is basically gone. Unfortunately, I've been severely slacking on washing my face at night so it's come back a little, but my face is still 100x better than it was before. I can actually leave my house occasionally without a full face of foundation!

lulabox · January 2012

I used to have TERRIBLE acne until I finally went to a dermatologist and I got Differen and Acanya gels.

Differin (adalpalene) is also a synthetic retinoid (a chemical from the vitamin A family) like Retin A (tretinoin). Works well but on prescription!

paulamarsden · January 2012

i couldnt live without simple eye make up remover, i have sensitive eyes, wear alot of eyeliner and mascara and this is the only thing that doesnt make them feel greasy or leave a film on my eyeball.

i also use clinique.

Kassileigh · January 2012

Boots No.7 Serum changed my life...
I've always had good skin (lucky) but 2 years ago my thyroid packed it in and my skin went awful-blotchy, so dry, lumpy and nothing I tried worked-until I tried the No7 serum. I love it. It makes my skin soft, smooth and glowing.