I have super oily skin and it's really frustrating! Luckily I've found a few really great products at a relatively affordable price that really seem to help with the problem. Including one very unexpected product...
1. PanOxyl Face Wash: This face wash was recommended by my dermatologist and I love it! I've been using it for about 2 years now and I've tried switching it with others, but I always come back to this one. It contains Benzoyl Peroxide which really helps control breakouts. I buy mine at Walmart, but you can get it at any drugstore.
2. Milk of Magnesia: Now you're probably wondering why in the heck Milk of Magnesia is up there?!! Well, it's the cheapest, best product I've ever used for oil control and trust me, I've tried a ton! I discovered using Milk of Magnesia for oil control about 2 years ago. When I first read about it I was like no way am I putting something that is used to treat constipation on my face! Well, the more I read about it the more I started to wonder if it really worked. I went out and bought a bottle and tried it and I couldn't believe the difference it made! Normally after I put on my makeup my skin looks super shiny within about 1-2 hours. Milk of Magnesia usually helps control the oil for at least 6-8 hours. This was a huge improvement for me and I've never stopped using it since. *Make sure you get the Original unless you want your face smelling like cherries or peppermint :)
3. The Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion: Although this is a night lotion, I use it on my face every morning. I absolutely love it. It helps control breakouts and helps with oil control, but doesn't dry out my skin at all.
4. The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost: I really like the way this product makes my skin feel. It has a really soft texture. It helps to brighten your skin and helps to increase collagen production which helps keep those wrinkles away!
5. Rimmel Stay Matte Primer: This primer really helps keep my makeup in place and helps with oil control. If you like using primers and you have oily skin then I highly recommend using this one. I've tried expensive brands such as Smashbox and I feel like this one works better.
6. Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation: This foundation is a great cheap option for oily skin. I have tried several foundations and so far this one is my favorite. It goes on really smoothly and it lasts all day.
I know this seems like a lot of product for your face, but I use each of these every morning and I honestly have seen less breakouts and oil control throughout the day.
Here is my daily routine for these products:
1. Wash face with PanOxyl
2. Moisturize with the Tea Tree lotion
3. Prep with the Vitamin C Skin Boost
4. Use a cotton round to apply Milk of Magnesia to your entire face. Then let it dry completely. You'll get a white chalky layer on your face once it dries which is what you want.
4. Once the Milk of Magnesia is dry then blend it all in with the Rimell primer
5. Finish with the Rimell Foundation
