No loyalty, I tell you.� Brands be damned, the only thing I insist upon is the type of cleanser.� It must be cold cream.� No exceptions.� Cold cream and witch hazel is a classic combo in use since the 1800s, but up until recently, not very popular in the United States.� This type of cleanser seems far more popular in Great Britain and Japan, but I refuse to pay the shipping for a product I know nothing about.� So, I’ve stuck with Ponds.� But, lately I am seeing a change in attitude.� Perhaps America is joining me in adopting Victorian sensibilities when it comes to beauty?� Welcome to the geriatric side, ladies.� Look what I picked up just now at Target:
I’ve already tried it, and so far like it better than Ponds.� So far.� I will go through the entire bottle before I make my final decision.� The fact the glass packaging is positively irresistible and it smells slightly of roses will not factor into my review.� Maybe.� Probably it will count for 50%.
I was also trolling some make up boards, and it looks like the C.O. Bigelow line for Bath and Body has a cold cream, too.� I’ll be trying this one out, too.� Like I said–selective loyalty.� Sorry, Ponds.
Well I must say I’m totally intrigued by this cold cream business! You reminded me that my mother used to always use Nivea when I was growing up, and I use it for heavy makeup. She would bring back the extra rich and thick version from germany (the euro version is different from the kind they sell here in the states…ours is much thinner and perfumy. the kind my mom used you could even use on your eyes). I’ve seen that top one at target and I think I must try it!
can i ask, is it only for very dry skin?
thanks!!
I grew up, but my skin never did, so cold cream just doesn’t work for me. I’m connected at the hip to my dermatologist and find the products she recommends for me are best. But I do love the packaging of these products you’ve shown. I’m especially fond of anything packaged in glass over plastic these days…much easier to recycle.
Alex–no, it isn’t for dry skin, although I suspect people with dry skin like it better than someone with oily skin. If you got to Makeupalley.com there are huge threads in the Product Review section devoted to Ponds. Also, just last night I found a 22 page long discussion about cold cream and witch hazel on an English board devoted to style from the 30s-40s. Cold Creams you either love or hate.
omg. cold cream. Jules. You should meet my dry-skinned grandma. This is her exact regimen. I mean EXACT.
Cold cream makes me vomit for some reason.
And does you grandma have soft, smooth skin? Uh huh, thought so. ;)
Jules… We haven’t met, but over the past week or so I’ve been following your blog.. I’m (hopefully) going to get involved in blogging soon, as just from writing comments on other’s blogs it seems very cathartic… Anyhow, I particularly love yours. I read pretty far back, and I even read about your 30lb weight loss. Congrats, seriously…quite an achievement. It gives me inspiration as someone who has recently fought (and I think lost) the weight loss battle (read here: graduate student 40lb weight gain). However, I did notice that you ‘pound’ yourself a little in your posts.. You really shouldn’t. You see, you fall in the category of people who really are beautiful, inside and out.
Me… since I recently turned 31 (the horror) I have become guillable for every skin care regimen (b/c I was such a sun bunny in my previous life, never washed my face and never wore sunscreen) and I am very paranoid… Right now I’m using Ole Henrickson Red Tea face wash.. then occasionally I use a honey mask (yes, straight out of the bottle, honey is a natural antimicrobial), olive oil and whatever positive face products I can find. I’m gonna have to look into this cold cream stuff…as my grandmother DID have smooth and soft skin.. Go figure.
My gran’s skin was beautiful, natch. :)
Brandi is right. You’ve done fantastico with the weight loss. Your single chin is clear proof!
JJ–Thanks to you, buttercup! xoxo
Brandi–Thank you. {blushing}
My mother has gorgeous skin – (Wish I’d been so lucky-) -and she swears by cold cream too! I never was very interested in it – but the NEW GREAT packaging you present is so very tempting!! Thanks for the lovely share.
Thanks for providing daily entertainment for us! Love your blog some seriously funny, everyday stuff that most women wonder/worry about from hour to hour.
Aha! Another convert. :) I’m telling you, once you see the skin of ladies who have used cold cream all their lives, the shame of using cold cream isn’t so bad! [Nor is the old lady smell. :)]
america is joining you by buying british imports. i am pretty sure that one on top is from boots, a british drugstore that target now carries. i have tried a few of their products from target and a few i picked up in england and i liked them all.
i am of the dry skinned variety and i like a good cold cream too. i’ve tried the bigelow one and liked it. i guess i’ll have to try the boots one too!
ohhhh I am intrigued. I saw first hand growing up what a regularly lotioned face looked like vs a non moisturized face (my gramma and great aunt) – there really IS a difference. I am a little lazy and try to remember when I can esp b/f bed. I have been using regenerist by oil of olay and like it but I am going to try this. Lord knows I am in Target enough :) PS I saw someone once on tv who SWORE by putting a little aquaphor by the sides of her eyes where crows feet could develop – she did look great!