lilmzkimmylady
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thanks me jelly & michelle! i'm definitely going to try the lorac primer! =D
Foundation Primer for Oily Skin
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Simply Elegant
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You could try milk of magnesia on a cotton pad. It works well for really oily skin.
BinkysBaby
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The best is Becca Mattifying Primer and Becca Loose Powder to set your foundation. I have really, really acne prone skin too so much that I can not use MAC Studio Tech because it's a breeding ground for pimples on my face. I'm serious, Becca has the BEST mattifying primer. I've tried MAC Matte, MAC Oil Control Lotion, MAC blot sheets...none of it works. It could also be your foundation too. Estee Lauder Double Wear is great for what you're describing. You should give that a try too.
dmenchi
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totally agree! It works magic even as a mask. I've tried soooo many products and this plus the the new prep+prime spf 50 is genius.
to find out more about skincare you could visit:
cosmeticscop.com This is an awsome (i never use this word- so it must be great lol) site for info on skin and ingredients. i love all of paula's book as well & once you know all the ingredients and how chemicals work ,you'll be able to make much more informed choices. if you have blackhead and other stuff that comes with oily skin, i recommend her body treatment with 2% bha. it worked wonders, close to retin-a prescribtion stuff . ( just for your info i live in Florida , hatting the humidity...it makes everything just melt away ,just from walking from my car to the mall)
Milk of magnesia is also calming for your skin= anti-inflamatory.
Paula's reviews don't go well with alot of people because ,many believe all the cosmetic's industry advertising/claims, but nobody can deny chemistry!!!
Originally Posted by Simply Elegant
You could try milk of magnesia on a cotton pad. It works well for really oily skin. |
totally agree! It works magic even as a mask. I've tried soooo many products and this plus the the new prep+prime spf 50 is genius.
to find out more about skincare you could visit:
cosmeticscop.com This is an awsome (i never use this word- so it must be great lol) site for info on skin and ingredients. i love all of paula's book as well & once you know all the ingredients and how chemicals work ,you'll be able to make much more informed choices. if you have blackhead and other stuff that comes with oily skin, i recommend her body treatment with 2% bha. it worked wonders, close to retin-a prescribtion stuff . ( just for your info i live in Florida , hatting the humidity...it makes everything just melt away ,just from walking from my car to the mall)
Milk of magnesia is also calming for your skin= anti-inflamatory.
Paula's reviews don't go well with alot of people because ,many believe all the cosmetic's industry advertising/claims, but nobody can deny chemistry!!!
lilmzkimmylady
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Thanks for the suggestion! My sister uses Becca products and says it works pretty well for her... but the lucky butt doesn't have really oily skin... =P
| Originally Posted by BinkysBaby
The best is Becca Mattifying Primer and Becca Loose Powder to set your foundation. I have really, really acne prone skin too so much that I can not use MAC Studio Tech because it's a breeding ground for pimples on my face. I'm serious, Becca has the BEST mattifying primer. I've tried MAC Matte, MAC Oil Control Lotion, MAC blot sheets...none of it works. It could also be your foundation too. Estee Lauder Double Wear is great for what you're describing. You should give that a try too. |
Thanks for the suggestion! My sister uses Becca products and says it works pretty well for her... but the lucky butt doesn't have really oily skin... =P
lilmzkimmylady
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Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll check out that site because I hate when I buy something because the packaging description makes it sound so great then you go home and it doesnt work that well. I've tried retin-a before and it was too intense for my skin. It made it burn too easily.
I've heard others suggest milk of magnesia, but I'm not sure what it is? and where to purchase it? =D
| Originally Posted by dmenchi
totally agree! It works magic even as a mask. I've tried soooo many products and this plus the the new prep+prime spf 50 is genius. to find out more about skincare you could visit: cosmeticscop.com This is an awsome (i never use this word- so it must be great lol) site for info on skin and ingredients. i love all of paula's book as well & once you know all the ingredients and how chemicals work ,you'll be able to make much more informed choices. if you have blackhead and other stuff that comes with oily skin, i recommend her body treatment with 2% bha. it worked wonders, close to retin-a prescribtion stuff . ( just for your info i live in Florida , hatting the humidity...it makes everything just melt away ,just from walking from my car to the mall) Milk of magnesia is also calming for your skin= anti-inflamatory. Paula's reviews don't go well with alot of people because ,many believe all the cosmetic's industry advertising/claims, but nobody can deny chemistry!!!
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Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll check out that site because I hate when I buy something because the packaging description makes it sound so great then you go home and it doesnt work that well. I've tried retin-a before and it was too intense for my skin. It made it burn too easily.
prplgrapesmakup
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My top recomendation for a primer is Makeup Forever's Matte Primer. I use it on set and it works excellent. Keeps everyone matte, espically if their under hot lights or on location outside. So I think you should look into that. I have both Smashbox, Vincent Longo, and the Lola primers in my kit, but I rarely use them.
SmileyfacedPen
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Milk of magnesia is liquid constipation relief, but it sure does work!
You can get gargantuan bottles of it for around $7 CDN, and it's just near all the other stomach relief products. You can use it as a mask too, if you apply it really thickly onto your face, let it sit for five minutes, and wash it off. In the summer, it's actually all I wear as far as foundation/whatever goes.
Kiseki
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I also recommend Make Up Forever's All-Mat, I usually use it for brides with oily skin and it works wonders.
I've been using Chanel's Hydrating Matifying Fluid and the matifying toner both from the Purity line of Precision skincare and I'm liking it very much, most of the days that's what I'll use for primer.
I've been using Chanel's Hydrating Matifying Fluid and the matifying toner both from the Purity line of Precision skincare and I'm liking it very much, most of the days that's what I'll use for primer.
Kisbee
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Just went out and bought some milk of magnesia..so far so good, but it its freezing cold out and so I don't have my usual sunscreen moisturiser on, which makes the oilyness worse.
I put it on with a facecloth and let it dry and then buffeded any white patches off. It does seem to make my skin feel smoother and my foundation went on a bit more evenly.
I put it on with a facecloth and let it dry and then buffeded any white patches off. It does seem to make my skin feel smoother and my foundation went on a bit more evenly.
BlahWah
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I'll definitely have to try milk of magnesia cuz I'm trying to solve the same problem! So far the best I've found is MAC's Prep & Prime SPF. The regular one did nothing for me. Photofinish also bombed (=oil slick!), and anti-shine worked for for an hour. I haven't tried the other things much yet b/c I don't visit Sephora as often as I'd like.
What also worked for my skin is Vichy's Normaderm line, both the day and night lotions. Some people break out from Vichy, tho, so I suggest getting a sample, but I've never had any problems with it. After a month I noticed my skin was producing less sebum! - but the real test is in the summer *crossing fingers*. I'm also using La Roche Posay's Hydraphase UV spf 30 face lotion, which is the most matte spf lotion I've found so far. I'm testing to see whether I can get away with just LRP so I don't have to buy P&P spf (yet).
Whew! Sorry so long, but HTH!
What also worked for my skin is Vichy's Normaderm line, both the day and night lotions. Some people break out from Vichy, tho, so I suggest getting a sample, but I've never had any problems with it. After a month I noticed my skin was producing less sebum! - but the real test is in the summer *crossing fingers*. I'm also using La Roche Posay's Hydraphase UV spf 30 face lotion, which is the most matte spf lotion I've found so far. I'm testing to see whether I can get away with just LRP so I don't have to buy P&P spf (yet).
Whew! Sorry so long, but HTH!
NaturalSister19
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Mix the M o Mag with a bit of your oil-free moisturizer or some FIX+. Spritz your foundation brush with the FIX+ and used about a nickel-sized drop of M o Mag.
I've even done a 1/1/1 part mixture of liquid foundation, M o Mag, & oil-free moisturizer. It has worked wonders for me. My make-up stays flawless all day, blotting is reduced significantly, and I never have to re-powder.
| Originally Posted by aquadisia
i have the same problem with super oily skin too. i tried milk of magnesia and maybe i didn't apply it correctly, but it felt tight and crackled when i made facial movements. you can find it in the pharmacy section of wal-mart or target in the stomach section: http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...-PLST-0-SEARCH make sure you get a non-flavored one! i also recommend reading up on paula begoun's skincare tips... they worked for me! |
Mix the M o Mag with a bit of your oil-free moisturizer or some FIX+. Spritz your foundation brush with the FIX+ and used about a nickel-sized drop of M o Mag.
I've even done a 1/1/1 part mixture of liquid foundation, M o Mag, & oil-free moisturizer. It has worked wonders for me. My make-up stays flawless all day, blotting is reduced significantly, and I never have to re-powder.
mariecinder
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Recs for a primer that controls oil?
I've been reading a lot about primers and I'm wondering if I should start using one. Currently I use mineral foundation (B.E.) and I was wondering if you lovely ladies could recommend a primer that would work well under my mineral foundation and also help control oil. I tend to have acne prone skin, so something that won't make me break out is preferable.
Have you lovely ladies come across anything that might be helpful for me?
I've been reading a lot about primers and I'm wondering if I should start using one. Currently I use mineral foundation (B.E.) and I was wondering if you lovely ladies could recommend a primer that would work well under my mineral foundation and also help control oil. I tend to have acne prone skin, so something that won't make me break out is preferable.
Have you lovely ladies come across anything that might be helpful for me?
MACATTAK
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Re: Recs for a primer that controls oil?
I use mineral makeup also & have oily skin, so I use an oil control powder before my minerals. I buy mine on Ebay & look under "oil control primer." The kind I use don't have a brand name, but works really well! Also, to help with oil after putting on your mineral foundation, you can dust mineral veil on top of your foundation. This combo works really well
I use mineral makeup also & have oily skin, so I use an oil control powder before my minerals. I buy mine on Ebay & look under "oil control primer." The kind I use don't have a brand name, but works really well! Also, to help with oil after putting on your mineral foundation, you can dust mineral veil on top of your foundation. This combo works really well
mariecinder
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Re: Recs for a primer that controls oil?
Thanks! I tend to get more oily towards the end of the day so I'm looking for something to help that. I'll look up that one you suggested.
Thanks! I tend to get more oily towards the end of the day so I'm looking for something to help that. I'll look up that one you suggested.
cinnybuns
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Re: Recs for a primer that controls oil?
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Hi doll,
Thanks for the recc I'm in the same boat as you guys are..but would you happen to have the name of the person you purchased the primer from?
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| Originally Posted by MACATTAK
I use mineral makeup also & have oily skin, so I use an oil control powder before my minerals. I buy mine on Ebay & look under "oil control primer." The kind I use don't have a brand name, but works really well! Also, to help with oil after putting on your mineral foundation, you can dust mineral veil on top of your foundation. This combo works really well
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Hi doll,
Thanks for the recc I'm in the same boat as you guys are..but would you happen to have the name of the person you purchased the primer from?
MACATTAK
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Re: Recs for a primer that controls oil?
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Sure, it's "Happy Minerals" on ebay. The have the oil primer & the veil & lots of minerals too.
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| Originally Posted by cinnybuns
Hi doll, Thanks for the recc I'm in the same boat as you guys are..but would you happen to have the name of the person you purchased the primer from?
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Sure, it's "Happy Minerals" on ebay. The have the oil primer & the veil & lots of minerals too.
