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Some time ago, I shared my thoughts on three excellent SOS moisturizers I was trying out. These creams were designed to soothe and repair, which I needed to help balance my skin again after various issues. With all the school bugs, colds, and viruses lately, that time feels like it was ages ago.
I had previously mentioned a couple of repair creams that were a bit expensive, and I promised to explore more budget-friendly options. Here are three affordable face creams perfect for rescuing dry and sensitive skin, whether it’s due to weather changes or overuse of skin peels and retinoids.
How can you tell if your skin needs some extra love? If it feels tighter or drier than usual or starts itching or flaking, it might need some care. It might look a bit red or just feel irritated. Occasionally, it feels like tiny hairs are on my face, often thanks to my cat rubbing on me. But when there’s nothing there, it’s a sign my skin needs attention.
For my experience on dealing with such skin issues, I keep things simple and avoid harsh exfoliants. Using strong skin barrier creams instead of my usual moisturizers for a week or so makes a big difference.
Here are my top three budget-friendly SOS moisture creams:
1. Curel Intensive Moisture Facial Cream (£19.50): This cream combines a lightweight texture with deep nourishment. It feels fresh and cool, but as you massage it in, it’s surprisingly rich. It’s perfect for very dry, sensitive skin, yet it’s not greasy, so it works well for combination skin too.
2. Dr Jart Ceramidin Cream (£30): Though slightly more expensive, it’s worth the price. It acts like a shield to help retain moisture, keeping your skin hydrated. It has a medicinal feel, akin to an ointment, which I find appealing.
3. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Cream (£18.50): This cream from the Dermallergo range is soothing and provides lasting comfort. There’s also a fluid version if you prefer a lighter texture or have oily or combination skin.
Let me know if you have any favorite rescue creams. Share them in the comments, and I’ll give them a try. I like these three because they function well as daily face creams in addition to being SOS options. They’re non-greasy, work well under makeup, and aren’t so expensive that you need to be stingy with how much you use.