The £4 “hydrating” moisturiser that Joanna Lumley loves reportedly leaves skin “wrinkle-free”. When we think of skincare products that celebrities use, we often imagine expensive brands.
But, one cream that’s loved by thousands worldwide, including by Dame Joanna Lumley, is affordable. It’s called the Astral Face and Body Intensive Moisturiser. A 200ml tub costs just £4 on Amazon.
Known as an “old school” moisturiser, it has been praised since its launch in 1953. Dame Joanna Lumley, the 77-year-old actress from Ab Fab and Fool Me Once, is a big fan.
She once told The Times, according to the Daily Record: “I’ve been using Astral for 40 years as a moisturiser, cleanser and hand cream. It comes in a little blue pot, cheap as chips – adore!
“It has never been tested on animals, and is about the only thing I’ve never developed an allergy to.”
The Astral Moisturiser is suitable for all skin types. It has a “rich” formula that goes deep into your skin. With lanolin and petroleum jelly to protect your skin, it’s a “must-have” for dry skin according to fans.
It’s a great product that does lots of things, because you can use the same pot in the day and at night. Not just for your face, this cream makes all of your skin soft and smooth, and you can even use it to take off make-up.
Right now, with a super 4.7 rating on Amazon, it’s no wonder that this £4 moisturiser has loads of fans who have been using it for ages to keep their skin looking “wrinkle free” and “look younger.”
A happy customer said: “I’ve used this since I was five years old and now 67. People say I look much younger; this I put it down to good genes and Astral Cream Moisturiser. For people with dry skin and wrinkles it’s definitely worth a try.”
Another shopper shared: “I have used Astral since my 20s I’m 71 now and have really good skin, wrinkle free. Morning and night, always apply first before make-up, good for dry skin, especially hands and feet.
“Makes me laugh when I see all the expensive creams and lotions advertised, it’s Astral for me.”
One shopper wrote: “My mother used to use it and I’ve used since I was a child. People tell me I look so much younger than my age. At 51 years old I’m starting to get my first wrinkles. Not many people can say that at my age. Still the best product on the market.”
Another happy customer said: “Amazing product and so reasonably priced. I love everything about it. Absorbs well. Softens skin. Is light but highly hydrating. Never again am I wasting my hard earned money on expensive face or hand creams.”
And someone else mentioned: “Old fashioned cream moisturiser. What can I say but it is good stuff and if its good enough for Joanna Lumley it’s good enough for me.”
However, some folks think the £4 cream feels a bit too “greasy” on their skin, with a review saying: “I found it very greasy, sits on your skin. Not for me.”
