NIVEA

I'm 45, with sensitive combination skin and rosacea (which is under control, I say with trepidation...). I bought this cream on a whim about 4 months ago when the weather started to get cooler and I realized I needed something more hydrating overnight. I was pleasantly surprised! No breakouts, just smooth, happy moisturized skin. Now, it's not eliminating my fine lines (fillers will, creams won't, you guys), nor is it doing squat for my redness issues, however it IS plumping my skin up which gives the illusion of shallower lines. I also use it on my neck, chest plus the backs of my hands too. During the miserable, cold dry monster that was winter this year, I started to use this in the morning under my make up too. I needed the extra hydration during the day. Likely my age has something to do with it, yay. But winter was nasty this year.

Comparisons: I've tried Olay regenerist - which made my skin as soft as anything and honestly I feel that it hydrated even better, but it broke me out badly. I'm too sensitive for it I guess. I also used to use CeraVe in the big tub, which is lovely - and gentle, however, I find that Nivea Q10plus is better for me. Plus, that CeraVe in the tub is not good under makeup, whereas, the Q10 can go under make up if needed.

(I know there is a daytime version with SPF. I haven't gone there yet. Still using my Neutrogena oil free moisturizer with SPF and need it to run out first... But am seriously considering switching to a mineral sunscreen and using CeraVe PM during the day, as I've read that is really good. Still researching... )

This is an excellent affordable lip balm with SPF. It's not the most moisturizing lip balm in the world, but it's a great balm for when your lips are in good shape and just need some sun protection. True to its name, it does feel smoothing. I like that it has only a very mild scent/taste. I have repurchased and will no doubt do so again, especially at $3 a tube.

This is my my absolute Go-To night cream! It's quite rich, but normal to dry dehydration prone skin loves it. I like that it is silicone and fragrance free. It can be quite shiny, so I wouldn't wear it during the day. I would recommend this for anyone looking for very basic but rich night cream.

For my money, this is one of the best drugstore body washes and hands down the best-smelling drugstore body wash. It smells heavenly, just like Nivea Creme. The body wash itself is very nice--moisturizing without being oily, great for soothing dry winter skin. A large (16.9 oz) bottle costs about $8 at my local CVS (high COL area), but it may be cheaper in your neck of the woods. (Speaking of the bottle, I love it. It's an attractive dark blue and has a teardrop shape.) I will never stop buying this.

Wow, surprised by the below negative reviews. I love Nivea's tinted lip balms, and this one is no exception. It has a white core (Nivea's classic lip balm formula) surrounded by dark coral tint. The coral been my go-to for early spring because it's more hydrating than lipstick (necessary in the wintry wind) and gives me a perfect sheer ripe peach tint -- super flattering on me. I find it has decent staying power; I applied it this morning at 9:30 a.m. and after 3 hours it's still glossy and smooth, hasn't migrated anywhere, looks great. I haven't eaten anything during that time, though.

$4.99 for a plastic tube containing 4.8 grams of product at CVS.