My forehead, for some reason, is as dry as a bone. This happened in my last pregnancy, too, so I’m not that surprised, but it’s so dry that few things can even touch it when it comes to moisturisation. Even layering a moisturising spritz (pah!) with a hydrating serum on top and then adding an oil and a moisturiser to seal the deal doesn’t seem to quite get to the root of the problem. Also: I don’t always have the time for that sort of rigmarole.
So I’ve been testing out the most potent moisturisers I can find – the sort of moisturisers that are still hanging about when you wake up in the morning, making your skin feel all juicy and plump. The ones that sit nicely beneath foundation, giving it a youthful little sheen and a cushiony finish. Thick, buttery barrier creams and sumptuous, gel-like hydrators – I’ve tested dozens of them and my forehead is now far less dry. Which means that the network of fine lines has diminished. Which means I look less like a hag who lives in the woods and more like a normal thirty-six year old. Hurrah!
Here are the best very-dry-skin moisturisers I’ve found from my testing sessions; great for this transition into the colder weather when all of our faces start to fall off. I’m not going to repeat what I’ve said in the video, but rest assured that there will be some individual moisturiser reviews coming up. I think that the Clinique Smart Moisturizer is especially impressive...