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Hi all!

I'm new and hoping u can help. I'm looking for ideas/tips on how to stop my oily face ruining my make up! I don't have the best skincare routine and I'm guessing that's where I'm going wrong. I only use water or facewipes in the morning before make up. The make up I wear is Mac primer, followed by Mac foundation then Laura Mercier mineral powder & contour/blusher etc. Usually is ok for about half the day then the dreaded oily shine starts to separate the make up and sometimes can look patchy. I only moisturise in the evening with Dior HydraLife.

Perhaps I need a better skin routine cleanse, tone etc or maybe a better primer.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Cat

 
@@Catnic

The best advice anyone can give you is to do proper prep for your makeup. Let's start with your skin routine! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
 

The reason your skin is producing oil during the day, believe it or not, is bc it's dehydrated from you cleaning it in the morning and then not giving it any moisture. It's saying , "Ahh I'm so thirsty! Let's produce some oil so that I can feel hydrated again." So, it overproduces oil out of necessity. I love that you're not washing/scrubbing your face again in the AM, since, if you're washing your face well at night, there should be no reason to strip your face again 8 hrs later. I would suggest splashing your face with cold water, if you need to, and then using a mattifying toner in the morning. It will give your face a deep clean and remove any bacteria or leftover makeup from the night before, or from your pillow. Then, you need to use an oil-free moisturizer (bc we don't need to add any more oil to your skin lol). This will give your skin the moisture it needs, so it no longer feels the need to produce it's own moisture, while not adding any excess oil to your face. The Dior Hydra Life line is great, but for normal to dry skin. I'm not sure if you're using the sleeping mask, the silk creme or the sorbet creme, but all are focused on deep hydration, hence the word "Hydra" in the title. If you like high end moisturizers, I have been giving all my oily skin girls the new Philosophy Take A Deep Breath Oil-Free Oxygenating Gel Cream. I love it for oily skin bc it's the first moisturizer I've seen that really allows oxygen to penetrate the skin, allowing your skin to breath and be moisturized at the same time, without adding any excess oil to the skin. 

After that, I would definitely recommend using a mattifying primer, that is NOT silicone based and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog your pores. Personally, I use Laura Gellar Spackle Mattifying Primer on all my clients with oily skin, bc it meets all those qualifications. If you have further issues with oil in the T-Zone, I may also suggest a blurring primer like Benefit's Porefessional, or Dr, Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer, bc it will fill your pores (without clogging them) and allow even less oil to seep out. These, I would suggest only in your most oil producing areas, typically the T-zone, around the nose and forehead area.

As far as your makeup, if you want to use a liquid foundation, I would go with one that specifically says "Mattifying" or "Matte & Poreless". There are several great high end foundations that fall under that category. Then, I would set it with a powder that specifically says "Setting Powder". A regular face powder or powder foundation will cake on oily skin, whereas a setting powder will soak up excess oil and lock your makeup in place. I would suggest a loose powder over pressed, bc it soaks up oil better.

If you still have issues after that, you can use a touch up product throughout the day, if you really need it. I would suggest something that won't break up your makeup or add color, and will soak up excess oil/shine throughout the day. Oil blotting papers are great for that of course, and several brands make them. Another fantastic product for that is Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender. It's a clear balm looking product that comes with a sponge in a compact. You just blot it on your face where you see excess oil building and it immediately looks matte and poreless, without adding any color or moving your makeup around. A little goes a long way, too! Hope all this helps! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
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@@Catnic

I'm with you on this one, I also get super oily after like midday with make up on and then it's just all gross. I used to just use blotting papers, but I mean I would go through them fast. Lately I've been using Clear Essence Platinum Line Blemish Control Wash which helps me with reducing my oily skin, so it’s basically just a cleanser and then I moisturize, hope this helps!

 
Wash your face with a scrub, I use Ora's Amazing Herbal face powder scrub it doesn't strip the oils completely so I usually don't have to moisturize after. Also make sure you're getting enough water in every day!  If you do need a moisturizer then I would suggest coconut oil or Ora's Amazing Herbal face oil serum

 
Hi ladies

Many thanks for taking the time to reply with ur helpful suggestions. Will definitely give them a go and improve on the skincare routine!

 
If you are using a gentle cleanser ie one not with alcohol denat/ed alcohol, not with fragrance and fragrant plant oils like citrus, menthol or lavender you don't need a moisturizer. Why? Bc you are not stripping your skin and causing your oil glands to overreact with over oil production. You may not necessarily need a mousturizer and it is a myth you must have one. Yes your skin is miss behaving but not bc of a lack of moisturizer. It is most likely in the wipes you are using and oily skin cannot just go with splashing water on the face. You need a gentle cleanser. The problem with most oil free moisturizers is they are almost always lotion based. Those clog pores and help produce more oil. If you feel you need a moisturizer a well formulated ie no alcohol or fragrance real or synthetic, in a water form or gel. FYI you get moisture from the inside ie drinking water.

I would suggest reading ingredient list rather than marketing claims. Non comedogenic is a meaningless term bc there is no guideline on what that means. Anyone can have a reaction to any product at any time. Mattifying primer may help but most with oily skin don't find them too helpful. I'd be weary of foundations that claim it mattifies. For many it means adding SD alcohol or alcohol denat. That is what strips skin and causes over oil production. It is not to say all mattifying foundations are bad ie Estee Lauder Double Wear but look out.

And the reality is you have oily skin. It will need a touch up from time to time. Oil blotting sheets are great. Retouch with setting powder.

I just know from one oily skin gal to another...

1. Gentle cleanser without irritants SD alcohol, witch hazel, lavender, citrus, peppermint 2x a day. Sorry but I have not been able go without washing in the morning and a splash of water has never cut it

2 . Gel or water moisturizers if needed. But you don't necessarily need it but it depends on the season, your weather etc

3. Just bc it claims to not clog pores, mattify, for oily skin doesn't mean it is. Read ingredients and read up on what oily skin truly needs

All I know is I know is my skin is in the best shape of my life without moisture. Also not getting anything with alcohol. It was the number one reason of my acne. Now my oily skin is manageable.

 

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