It is my personal belief that the most important thing about "beauty" is to look after and enhance what you were given, for this post I am talking about taking really good care of your skin. If you have the best skin you can possibly achieve then you can get away with using almost any kind of make up. It is the skin that you're in that makes you beautiful, not what you put on it, the skin and products both have to work together in harmony. What I am trying to say is for example, if you have dry skin the make up you wear can sit on your skin and look "cakey", if you have oily skin the make up just slips off during the process of the day, and so forth. Invest in your skin and save money & time with make up.
For reasons unknown this summer my skin went crazy and so so oily it was unbelievable. I have never suffered from breakouts or excessive oil and thought it would just be a fad so was reluctant to spend too much cash on expensive products. I made it my mission to try and find some cost effective skincare which would really clear up my skin, and thought to myself I shall share this as it really has worked for me.
The first product I highly recommend is Clinique Liquid Face Soap for Oily Skin.
I found a sample of this in the back of my wardrobe :) Due to never having oily skin I must of just received it as a gift and forgotten its existence, however it has been a life saver. I use this in the morning, lather it on my face, it is extremely gentle especially around the eye area, I then wash it off using a muslin cloth. This brings me onto my next skin must have. The trusty muslin cloth, it replaces the good old "flannel" and gently ex-foliates the skin removing any dirt and excess oils. You can pick these up almost anywhere now, I am using a Superdrug's own one, however I have heard great things about Liz Earles.
Next I swapped using a toner for Clean&Clear Shine Control Daily Facial Lotion.
"Clean & Clear morning energy shine control daily facial lotion that has been uniquely formulated with lemongrass and fruit extracts. The formula not only removes dirt, oil and impurities, but also to leaves your skin looking shine-free all day. It’s even gentle enough to be used everyday"
This product also contains salicylic acid, which is common in acne treatments, which can open clogged pores and neutralize the bacteria within them. Again this product is extremely effective at removing excess oil and leaving the skin feeling very clean and refreshed. Its a steal at approx £3.99 too.
The last main part of my skin routine is the Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cream-Gel.
Now my friends, this stuff is actually the holy grail of all things oily skin related! I love it, with it being more of a gel than a cream it is very light on the skin. Its obviously oil free, and when it soaks into the skin leaves an almost matte finish which is great as a base for applying make up. I'll give you a little information on the scientific side of it :
" Significantly reduces blemishes and helps prevent the formation of new ones, while providing oil free moisturisation. For a healthy looking, smooth and clearer complexion within 3 weeks.
- Anti Bacterial
- Non- comedogenic
- Comedolytic action.
- Compatible with common acne medication.
I can really vouch for this product, when my skin first became oily I had breakouts and spots all over the forehead, within THREE days of using this product, they had cleared up completely. When you first apply it, you can actually feel the pores almost tightening, it is a very strange sensation where the face feels tight for a few seconds, but truth be known I like it. A little goes a long way and this will last you a good few months using it twice daily.
I was lucky and managed to pick this up on sale for £2.99, however I believe it retails for around £11.99, I happily would pay full price for this, and plan to when it runs out.
Lastly is a product which I have found great for when I am in a rush, its the Simple Spotless Skin Quick Fix Cleansing Wipes.
These contain Zinc PCA and Chamomile which absorb excess oil and soothe the skin, they also have a natural antibacterial, Phytosphingosine, which helps fight spots and blemishes.
The wipes are great for quick removal of make up, again they are really gently on the eyes area and even remove waterproof mascara. I will use these at night to take off my make up before or instead of using the Clinique facial soap.
Now don't get me wrong, I am in the process of getting my skin back to normal, and I am not even sure if it will ever be completely oil free like it used to be. The products I have mentioned above are really effective, fantastic skin care additions, however come 6-7pm my skin in getting a tad oily again. Although this is still an issue it is a great improvement to the skin being constantly oily, and if needs be I can always just repeat the process in the evening if I was going out etc.
Lets just hope the cooler weather will put my skin back into check, who knows in a few months living with the British Winter I could be doing a "dry skin" post :P
Thank you for reading, Stay Classy
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