After I read good things about ceramide creams for eczema I was on the lookout for a ceramide cream in the shops at home. Pretty much the only thing available in Sydney shops at the time (and probably still now) was Elizabeth Arden’s Cermide Plump Perfect cream so I gave it a try. It does claim to restore the ‘integrity of the skins surface barrier’ or some similar claim and I figured that since it contained this key ingredient that I had heard of that it might be beneficial to eczema inflicted skin. I’ve since discovered a few actual ceramide creams specifically for eczema online and have used them to good success. Unfortunately I don’t think that this EA Ceramide …

When I first got eczema as an adult many years ago I was recommended this. It really shouldn’t be called a cream because it has the consistency of Vaseline, but with a slightly softer feel and an apricot tint. As for the Vaseline comparison it goes far; without the smell and the color it feels exactly the same and both are effective barrier creams. Well, that might be a slight over exaggeration. I think I would prefer to use this over Vaseline as it is slightly lighter and does seem to nourish the skin more. This is probably best used over night or on a plane. Some people use it as a mask to replenish the skin after being in …

I should have learned from dermalogicas sheer tinted moisturizer that I do not suit a sparkly sheen. Unfortunately I didn’t and was convinced to take this home by a suave beauty counter woman under the flattering department store lights. This is why I prefer to shop online – I’m less likely to make impulse purchases. It is way too shiny for my liking and lacks the subtle gloss of dermalogica’s product. It is also heavier, and tends to sit on top of the skin and rubs off easily staining clothes. It does protect your skin from the sun, which is the primary reason I bought it and is a huge plus however I think that there are better products out …