I have discovered a few tips and tricks over the years to make my oily skin, well, less oily. As I am such a lovely person, I suppose I will share them with my fellow oily skin sufferers!
1. Replace your toner with pure Witch hazel. I buy mine from Superdrug for around £2 and I use it every morning and night after washing my face. I swear by this product as I can feel it tightening my pores and my skin feels squeaky clean and oil free after using it.
2. Have a good routine. Wash your face twice a day, morning and night, tone, then moisturise. Some people with oily skin believe that moisturiser makes the skin more greasy, but this isn't true. I thought this until my dermatologist told me not using moisturiser makes the skin produce more oil, to replace the moisture it has lost through not using moisturiser...wow, a lot of the word moisturiser was used then huh?
3. Always use a primer before putting on foundation. This makes sure your make up stays put for longer, protects the pores from being blocked and also keeps shine away for a lot longer! I swear by Witch's anti-blemish skin clearing primer. It contains Witch hazel, which does wonders for oily skin and it works underneath the foundation, clearing spots and preventing them too! What's not to love? It costs me around £5 from Superdrug.
4. Always use powder after applying foundation! Always! This keeps shine at bay for a while. Carry it in your handbag for touch ups through the day too. I use Rimmel Londons's Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Translucent for a shine free complexion and touch ups through the day. It costs around £4.
5. Carry blotting papers in your handbag. I love Kleenex's new Shine Absorbing Sheets. The sheets are so pretty looking and they blot away oil and grease, without budging any of your make up. Perfect!
6. Keep topping up your supply of Dream Matte Mousse Foundation. I always, always have this in my handbag, for when I am having a lazy day. It is so easy to apply and doesn't need any powder on afterwards. Perfect for when your foundation slips off.
7. After applying make-up, set it with hairspray to help it stay put for hours!
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