[RJ555]

I have combination skin (slightly oily tzone - very dry cheeks/beardline) but first thing in the morning my skin is very dry and tight. Its also very sensitive, (many moisturisers sting) and with shaving I feel I definitely need to look after it. I burn easily and have a lot of moles hence the SPF.

I've tried quite a few moisturisers over the years (Neutrogena, Boots, No7, Liz Earle, Simple, Bulldog, Loreal) but most of them don't sink in at all, instead sit on the skin and look greasy after an hour. Even the "oil-free" and "matte" ones have this problem. They feel really tacky and sticky; like a gummy residue.

I'm looking for something that will sink in fast and stay dry/non shiny throughout the day. Price range probably maximum I'd pay would be £15 for 50ml (three months worth) but the cheaper the better really.

Anyone found any good ones? And despite my skin having dryness/irritation should I be using "for oily skin" or "sensitive"?

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(Original post by RJ555)
I have combination skin (slightly oily tzone - very dry cheeks/beardline) but first thing in the morning my skin is very dry and tight. Its also very sensitive, (many moisturisers sting) and with shaving I feel I definitely need to look after it. I burn easily and have a lot of moles hence the SPF.

I've tried quite a few moisturisers over the years (Neutrogena, Boots, No7, Liz Earle, Simple, Bulldog, Loreal) but most of them don't sink in at all, instead sit on the skin and look greasy after an hour. Even the "oil-free" and "matte" ones have this problem. They feel really tacky and sticky; like a gummy residue.

I'm looking for something that will sink in fast and stay dry/non shiny throughout the day. Price range probably maximum I'd pay would be £15 for 50ml (three months worth) but the cheaper the better really.

Anyone found any good ones? And despite my skin having dryness/irritation should I be using "for oily skin" or "sensitive"?

I've never been able to find an SPF moisturizer that isn't greasy or a bit sticky - I think it's the SPF that causes them to be like this. As a woman, after I apply the SPF face cream I tend to use face power on top of it to sink the grease up.

[TaraBelle]

Try garnier's moisture match 'protect and perfect' I think it's around £5, but it you want to try it first they're giving away free samples of it on their website. That's how I first tried it (it wasn't actually the one I got matched to, but they sent two extra sachets of different ones to try, and I relaly liked the spf one so good job they did!)

[JessicaLuisa]

I use Olay essentials Complete Care moisturiser, SPF 15, Normal/Oily Skin...

I use it before applying make-up so its a good base for that, it doesnt feel greasy at all and as soon as you've put it on its absorbed into your skin.

i think its around £5

[bananaa]

Euricin do a good one. It's £13.50 for 40ml.

[amuththa]

I too have combination skin. I have personally tried neutrogena moisturizer along with neutrogena sunblock. I mix both of them and they work wonderfully. Sometimes I also use lacto-calamine lotion along with it. you can try that.

[OnlyMe!]

I second the Olay suggestion. I use the Olay Complete SPF30 Lotion for combination skin. Link