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KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Help for a skincare dummy

boobaby · Kate Spade

I haven't tried this, but I know a lot of girls here swear by the aspirin mask. Here's a link:

http://www.activeboard.com/forum.spark?forumID=44784&p=3&topicID=3043003

I also like Cetaphil products.

cahabo · Kate Spade

I have the same problem you do. I immediately put Olay beauty fluid on my skin after washing/drying my face. Then later I touch up the t-zone (especially the sides of my nose!) with Clean and Clear oil absorbing sheets. I'm not sure though if they are any special face washes that wouldn't require me to do this regimen. It works for now!

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Ooops...I should have mentioned...I'm allergic to that salicylic (sp?) acid...so I definitely can't use Olay products. :(

Lilykind · Hermes

I would use gentle cleaning and moisturizing products with few active ingredients and go from there.

I'd recommend Cetaphil or Purpose face wash and Cetaphil moisturzers. I prefer Purpose because my skin is super-oily (and it's cheaper). Purpose is really gentle, but I find that my skin doesn't get oily nearly as fast. The Purpose bar soap is really great and super-economical. I'm a chronic overuser of product and the $4 soap will probably last me a good 5-7 months. I can't say enough good things about Purpose cleansers.

I'd also get some blotting papers like the Clean and Clear ones to get rid of the oily skin. If they aren't enough, maybe try using a primer like Philosophy the Supernatural on your t-zone only.

HTH!

FashionPrincess · Hermes

One other thing to think about is that if you strip too much of your skin's natural oils it will then overcommensate causing really oily skin. So whatever you are using in the shower now sounds like that could be what it is doing.

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Thanks gals.
I think I'll try the Purpose line first...and if that doesn't do it, then the Cetaphil.

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

Oh...btw...I've been using the neutrogena face bar in the shower and a nivea moisturizer. I had luck years ago with the Origins line...but I can't justify the price now. :(

Cortney1982 · Chanel

I just switched to a new skin care routine, so far so good.

Clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion. They have one for dry skins and comfortable to oily in t-zones. I like it much better than Olay.

Also I am now using their clarifiying lotion/toner. Again I love it better than the Loreal Pure Zone.

And finally, since your suppose to put on makeup with a sponge instead of your fingers which could spread bacteria on your face, I'm using sponges. I must say my skin is without a blemish!

sydney · Kate Spade

Go to a dermatologist once and get their recommendation

KaffeeKlatsch · Marc Jacobs

sydney wrote:

Go to a dermatologist once and get their recommendation

Hahaha! Yeah, that's not going to be happening anytime soon. I'm a single mom of a special needs child on a limited budget and I have no health insurance.
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I'll be going with over the counter and drugstore options.

boobaby · Kate Spade

I used to use Origins religiously, too. Lately I've been scrimping where I can and find Cetaphil to work fine.

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

Have you tried reading reviews on makeupalley.com? They have great resourses from all drugstore brands and real reviews from people with how there skin responded to the products.

I always research a brand on makeupalley before I buy it, regardless it it is expensive or not.

Personally , I love cetaphil for an inexpensive face soap for combo skin.

littlebean · Kate Spade

I love Cetaphil!