Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser > Reviews (18)

For some reason, my skin went through a change a few years ago, and from normal/oily became dry, complete with the occasional spot of flakiness.
This is especially aggravated by cold wheather, so it is worse during the winter and autumn months, although it is generally present all year round.

Add to that the fact that my skin is also sensitive, finding a moisturiser that works and doesn't cause skin irritation becomes a more complicated task.

Having lost count of the number of moisturisers I tried and tested to see if they would work on my skin, I finally went to a dermatologist who perscribed some moisturisers that actually had visible results.

Last year I went travelling, and while I was away my perscriptions ran out. On my return to chilly England last month, I found myself having to find a temporary replacement until I was able get my usual moisturiser.

I chose the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser, one of the very few facial moisturisers available at the supermarket that I had not tried before.

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The Packaging
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Simple do justice to their name with the way they package their products.

In this case, the moisturiser comes in a very straightforward plastic bottle with a screw cap.
The bottle itself comes in a box, and both have the same green lettering and graphics on white background which, despite not being fancy, looks very good.

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The Claims
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According to the information on the packaging, the Simple Replenishing Rich Moisturiser contains:

* Pro-Vitamin B5, which helps restore, soften and smoothe the skin.

* Glycerin, to hydrate and nourish.

* Allantoin and Bisabolol, two "skin loving" nutrients that soothe, calm and protect.

* "Defending UV Filters". It is not specified if the filters are UVA and/or UVB, nor what SPF, if any.

According to Simple, the moisturiser is dermatologically tested and approved, and contains no perfume, colour or unnecessary or harsh chemicals that upset the skin.

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Application
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There are no set instructions per se, but we are advised that in order to achieve the best results, the product should be applied to the face and neck using gentle upward and outward movements.

The moisturiser is a white unperfumed cream, and I have found that only a small portion is enough to moisturise the face and neck.

At first the cream seemed a bit watery to me (that is to say, not as thick as the other creams I was used to), but I have noticed that this is actually an important quality: It is very easy to apply. It doesn't require rubbing in to disappear into the skin, and it doesn't form a sticky layer at the surface.

Personally, I don't always stick to the "upwards and outwards motion" system, but I am always careful to apply it gently, as the skin on the face and especially around the eyes is very delicate.

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The Results
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I could not be happier with this product: It actually leaves the skin moisturised, and the results were noticeable overnight.

My skin looks and feels moisturised and healthy, without becoming oily.

I am so satisfied with the results that I have decided to stick with this moisturiser for as long as it continues to yield such good results.

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Cost and Availability
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The Simple Replenishing Moisturiser costs £3 per 125 ml bottle and is widely available in supermarkets and chemists all over the country.

I would unreservedly recommend this moisturiser to anyone suffering from dry skin.