at work, I bartend so I'm constantly running around, is there a way to stay less shiny? In less than two hours I get really shiny. Last month I switched
over to Estee Luader's Powder mineral foundation, I honestly feel like that has made it worse. Is there some product out there or some secret??
Is there a way to not get so oily?
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Posts: 6117 (06/21/2009 2:07 PM) |
I believe products with "minerals" in them really enhance the shiny! Switch to something with a matte finish instead maybe?
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Posts: 6820 (06/21/2009 2:11 PM) |
I hear MAC's blot powder is really good, but I don't personally use it b/c I have drier skin.
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Posts: 42945 (06/21/2009 2:13 PM) JJB Therapist '04
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I had the same issue for years. About six months ago, I stopped washing my face twice a day. I wash it at night, but in the mornings, I just wipe it with a
warm damp cloth. It has helped my skin so much - it's not nearly as oily anymore, and I rarely break out. Doing that has helped me be able to not need
blotting powders or papers anymore. I think by washing it so often, I was drying it out and therefore increasing the oil production.
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Posts: 7692 (06/21/2009 2:13 PM) |
I am figuring that out Nancy! lol! For some reason I thought mineral would make me less oily bc they are supposed to be healthy, it was driving me crazy that I
started breaking out a bit since I switched but I thought mineral meant, less/no break outs/oil haha. I WILL absolutly go pick up some of that blot powder!!!
Thanks juicy!
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Posts: 6822 (06/21/2009 2:15 PM) |
I hope it works for you!
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Posts: 6118 (06/21/2009 2:20 PM) |
I think mineral powders have bits of well .... minerals in them so they reflect the light which is why you get that shiny appearance. I tend to stick to stuff
that says "liquid to powder finish".
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Posts: 15033 (06/21/2009 2:27 PM) |
I use mac blot when I go through my oily phases. It works well enough. Also, you might try charcoal face soap. It really works well to absorb oil but imo
it's only for people with serious oiliness. If your face is dry or sensitive, it may be too harsh. People swear by Lush's coalface cleanser.
Or, if you have time in the morning or before you go to work, putting on a clay face mask can work wonders. I've used Queen Helene's Mint Julep mask (the one JJB and other sites have raved about for quite a few years). Usually people will put a mask on after they get home for the day. But putting it on for 10 or 20 minutes in the morning before you have to go out can keep oil at bay and leave you matte all day. At least, it's worked for me. edit: lol just correcting a spelling error.
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Posts: 7693 (06/21/2009 2:54 PM) |
I have read that mask all over jjb! I will have to try that too. I try not to use a soap. I am the same sykosis, in middle school I had bad skin and once I
stopped using all those nutregena face soaps and what not my face cleared up so much so for the last 10 years basically I just wash it with a wet hot face
cloth, it's made a huge difference! The only thing is when I wear heavy makeup I will run some soap over it. Also I was reading that witch hazel is
supposed to clear up skin, but that also seems to be having a reverse effect on my skin, does that seem normal?
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Posts: 7694 (06/21/2009 2:56 PM) |
also for the Mac stuff is the loose powder better or the pressed? Or does it not make a big difference?
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Posts: 42949 (06/21/2009 3:16 PM) JJB Therapist '04
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Witch hazel is really drying, isn't it? It might be drying your skin out too much, and you're getting oily cause of it.
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Posts: 2039 (06/21/2009 3:28 PM) |
I use Clinique's liquid facial soap for oily skin. It works pretty well for me.
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