Looking for a facial moisturizer...?

Question

I need a good facial moisturizer that won't cause break outs, isn't greasy feeling and would also be helpful in reducing redness. My face looks slightly flushed (it's not rosacea) at times and it bugs me. Any suggestions?

I would prefer it to be something available at the local drug store or department store. I don't want to have to wait for something to come in the mail. Thanks.

Answer 1

Aveeno Ultra-Calming facial moisturizer is really good. According to the label: "Use it daily to reduce redness, calm and soothe irritations, and diminish blotchiness for even-looking skin. It is gentle enough to use every day and safe enough for the most sensitive skin, even those with rosacea. " http://www.aveeno.com/detailAction.do?id=1423

You can buy it at any drugstore for around $12.

Answer 2

Aveeno makes a great over-the-counter moisturizer called Ultra Calming. It helps to reduce redness in the skin. I've had red cheeks since I was a baby (not rosacea either) and it does help reduce the redness I get.

My current favorite is Dove's Deep Moisture facial moisturizer. It's wonderful because it's really light, absorbs quickly and comes in a squeeze bottle instead of a pump, so it isn't a pain in the butt to get the last dregs of lotion out of it.

Right now at Target you can get the Deep Moisture collection (minus the moisturizer, but the kit is worth it for the facial soap and body lotion alone!!) for about $10.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

Mary Kay offers a great skincare line called TimeWise that comes in formulas for normal/dry skin and combination/oily skin. The TimeWise line contains cleanser, moisturizer, and other products that work together to improve the appearance of skin. The TimeWise products can be purchased in sets or individually. I'm not sure a moisturizer can reduce redness but a great foundation can. Without foundation my cheeks tend to look like I'm blushing all the time but with Mary Kay medium coverage foundation the red is nearly gone.

Answer 4

Olay Sensitive Moisture Therapy Lotion

It's like $7 at drugstores

Answer 5

Oil of Olay moisturizer for oily skin. I have oily skin, and this is the only moisturized that I like using on my face. It's not thick and greasy, doesn't make your skin more oily. I haven't had any problems with it causing break-outs either. I just pick it up at the local drug store.

Answer 6

Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer is fantastic. It is perfect for sensitive skin, oil free and helps control break outs. I love the entire line and have used it for years. The foaming facial cleanser is great too. I have used many more expensive product lines, but I always keep coming back. Nothing else works consistently as well.

Answer 7

I myself am a big proactiv fan and I just started using their new green tea moisturizer. It calms my skin when it gets red and Isn't greasy in the least bit nor is it watery. It's a really good product and doesn't cause your skin to feel tight either. If that doesn't suit you try Clinique's dramatically different moisturizing gel, It's absolutely amazing!

Answer 8

You should try Cover Girl Smoothers. It's a tinted moisturizer, and it's amazing. It also has sun block in it, which you should never go outside without. You can get it anywhere, even grocery stores. It comes in a little tube like lotion, and in different shades. You'll love it.

Answer 9

A facial moisturizer I found to be very close to your description is Olay Face Lotion. They have different ones to fit your needs. All of them do not clog pores. Make your face soft. They have ones for sensitive skin. Spf 15 ones. Ones to add color.

Answer 10

Clinique's Moisture Surge Extra is the best moisturizer ever. It's oil-free so it won't cause breakouts and is really helpful during winter months.