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deleted_user
deleted_user
i never wear makeup or anything, skin too sensitive. but i don't get some things. if my skin is oily all the time, and i put moisturizer on, what do i do when it feels more oily from the moisturizer? i had my makeup done for a wedding, and the lady told me i HAD to use moisturizer all the time, because it protects your skin. but it just makes mine feel more oily, so how is that helping? also, the toner thing, i don't get it. if you've just washed your face, why would you need to clean it again? and what do i do if my face is oily in the middle of the day? do i wash again? can i just use toner by itself? do i need moisturizer again after either of those options? these are questions i have always wanted to ask, but never had the right people to ask. help!!!!!
deleted_user
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im not so sure why you use toners, i use proactiv and that has a toner, but i guess it helps some way... but for your oily skin, they make creams for oily skin that helps, or oil free moisturizers, any of those might help. Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
My skin is a bit drier now that I am older but I know exactly what you are talking about. You should look for a mattifying lotion. I swear by this stuff. It moisturizes but soaks up oil at the same time. It is beyond perfect if you want to go sans makeup, something I also do often.
The thing with toner is that cleansers do not always remove every bit of dirt from your skin. If you swab some rubbing alcohol over an area of your face a few times you will see that it will remove more gunk that the cleanser missed. Again I would recommend a mattifying toner also. My mother got me a 3 step line from Lancome and it is amazing. I can send you more info on that.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I use dial soap and the Rx lotion my dr gave me. if i don't wear makeup, by the middle of the day it looks like i dipped my face in a vat of oil. but, for me, wearing makeup keeps the oil down.
i have no idea what toner does, i don't use one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The moisturizer I keep coming back to is Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture [sensitive skin] It feels clean when you put it on and doesn't feel immediately oily (I totally know what you mean about other moisturizers that do). I started using Raw Minerals and have been pleased, although it's my first time really wearing make-up everyday.
When my face is oily (many times a day) I blot but eventually have to reapply powder. I just use regular paper- printer paper, or post-its are my favorite, and trust me it works better than the ridiculously thin oil-absorbing sheets the cosmetic companies want you to buy! Blotting has now become such a habit, the fact that I have to blot doesn't bother me as much as it used to . Hope this helps!
deleted_user
deleted_user
i think toners also help tighten up ur pores so less gunk can get in
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The best products I have ever used for oily skin are from a company called Lavish. I use the clarity lotion and clarity face wash. They also have a acne spot treatment oil thats pretty good too. The stuff is all natural which I like and they use essential oils. It feels like it really balances my skin out and it never irritates it. To answer your question about the moisturizer, I think you should moisturize every day to balance your skin. The Clarity lotion I was talking about is the lightest lotion Ive ever used on my face. I'll put a link for you to look at. Good luck!
http://www.lavishproducts.com/?x=viewTop&catid=3
ellen80
ellen80
I like the blotting papers from Crabtree & Evelyn. They are not as thin as the Clean & Clear, plus they have their own powder on one side.
I also use Clinique superfit foundation. I'm reasonably satisfied with it, but I don't know if there's better out there or not because I can't afford to try a whole bunch of different kinds!
Toner/astringent has always made my skin break out more. I think it strips away TOO much oil, triggering my skin to produce even more.
My favorite face soap is Clearisil Daily face wash.
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