how long should I give a moisturizer?

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I'm on Accutane so I *need* a great moisturizer, I was using some cheap drug store thing and while it was working it wasn't that great. So I hit up my local Macy's and got some Clinique Super Defense SPF 25. Now the girl gave me the one for oily skin, even though I told her I was on Accutane and my skin isn't oily (anymore), I told her it was really dry. I decided to try it anyway and it BURNED!!! I had done a scrub and a face mask so it might have been because of that, but it's been a few days and while it doesn't burn as much it still does. And it's also not working, I mean, I put some on at 6am and before 10am I already had dry spots and flaking. 

I have to go back on Tuesday to pick up a preorder and was going to give it til then before I return it but should I wait longer and give it a better chance or is it one of those if it's not working now it's not going to? Should I exchange it for the dry skin version or something else entirely?

I'm kind of pissed, I paid $50 for it and I look worse than with my cheap drug store crap.

oh helloooo · Accepted Answer

No, return it. The girl should have listened to you. Their moisturiser isn't too bad but I much prefer more natural choices! Try some facial oils at night, Clarins do nice ones. This'll help muchly (helped me :D). I love Decleor products and find that these help my dry dry skin. Neals Yard are well good too but I don't know if they are available away from UK?
Try using a less harsh exfoliator, I have dry skin and found most are too harsh. (I stick on a moisturising mask on after and this sorts it out, I take it whats you did?). Try exfoliating every day with a hot wet flannel, or a muslin cloth. Use a "harsher" one every do often when your skin needs that boost! 
Be caerful about what cleanser you are using, I used a Clarins one *gentle foaming* for dry skin & it made my skin drier. Try a nice creamy one. 
Good luck & make sure you get your moisturiser changed! xx

EDIT: I do love Cliniques All About Eyes Rich & DDML though :) these are good when my skins not so dry. The oils really help though. ALSO, you can get some good facial oil recipes offline, almond oil is nice :)

allo · Answer

hun, that things not going to work if it hasnt already, i say ditch the bogus product now and try to get ur money back while u still can.

Anonym · Answer

a few days

how long should I give a moisturizer?

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