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Oct 1, 2012
Nicole A.
Ive tried almost every high and low end foundation, as well as high and low end primers ex Smashbox, M.A.C, Urban, NYX, BB Creams etc, and my skin is still soo soo oily with or without makeup): Anyone have any secrets up there sleeve to solve this mega problem...ty
Oct 1, 2012
Niki C.
Ok, this is my favorite topic since I (at 30 years old) FINALLY found a solution that works for me.
Wash my face with cetaphil daily cleanser
Tone
Lightly moisturizer with oil free moisturizer
Coat my oil prone areas with Milk of Magnesia lightly
Use Tarte face primer
Mufe matte velvet foundation
Now, my makeup stays on ALL day without a single touch up. And at the end of the day my face looks slightly dewy but not oily or greasy at all
Oct 1, 2012
Shelly T.
What's your skincare routine?
Oct 1, 2012
Mary P.
No secrets here. You can't stop oily skin (its how your skin type is) but you can minimize it by using oil free products & blotting sheets. Always choose "matte" for face makeup. Drink lots of water & be glad you have oily skin rather then dry skin. My Dermatologist schooled me on all this, i have oily skin myself & these are the things i do to minimize the oil & it helps!
Oct 2, 2012
Illy J.
Yes!! Milk of Magnesia (I prefer Phillips original) is the secret shhhhhhh! I lightly pat my oily areas with it, allow it to dry, use my favorite primer (Lancóme LA base pro) and apply my foundation. I still set my foundation. I have EXTREMELY oily skin and this keeps me oil-free. With Phillips only costing around $5, what do you have to lose?
Oct 3, 2012
Nicole A.
I use clinique 3 step for oily skin, I am 33 and a smoker so I guess having oily skin is a bit of a plus because I have not 1 wrinkle yet lol
Oct 3, 2012
Brittany S.
I've tried every primer too! I've been hearing about think milk of magnesia lately and since nothing is working for me I tried it today. My makeup stayed flawless. I'm still in shock! Definatley a new staple in my routine :)
Oct 3, 2012
Danielle D.
Milk of mag will do wonders. I had the same problem
Oct 3, 2012
Dena M.
If it is within your skin care, try clinique 3 step (#4) or Origins Zero Oil line to get your oil under control, along with using a Pore Refining mask/scrub/serum/gel. Color-wise, try a gel based primer or blotting powder or sheets. Or even a setting spray.
Oct 3, 2012
Nicole A.
Off to wallgreens to get milk of magnesia lol, just the regular white chalky one right ladies?
Oct 3, 2012
Illy J.
Yep! Phillips Original is the one I swear by.
Oct 4, 2012
Rachel R.
Nicole!! I feel your pain!!! I have always been an oil slick! But I have the foundation for you that is literally a God send!!! Go by the Estée Lauder counter near you, and get color matched in Double Wear Light... Best long lasting, oil controlling, flawless makeup EVER!!! I am a makeup artist and have competed in pageants, and like you tried literally every brand.. Wasted soooo much money. But go by Estée Lauder and they will give you a free sample, I promise you'll be hooked!!!!!! <3
Oct 5, 2012
Niki C.
Ok so I forgot the MOM in my routine yesterday and had to blot like a million times!!!! Love it (as I stated before :))). )
Oct 5, 2012
Laura D.
I have never heard of using milk of magnesia for oily skin. I have oily skin too so I will be trying this soon. Thanks for the info. We learn something new everyday :)
Oct 5, 2012
Pamela W.
I had the same issue. I started using cetaphil (derma control line) oil control facial cleanser and moisturizer. Its helped out a lot. I use it twice a day. As far as a primer you can try out Laura Mercier Oil Free primer. Its a bit pricey (32 bucks).
Oct 7, 2012
Nicole A.
thx so much everyone, I started using MOM lol, and mineral veil which is working out great the last few days(:
Oct 7, 2012
Ana G.
Milk of magnesia (; you won't regret it!
Oct 7, 2012
Andrea B.
I use Mark. Matte Chance mattifying lotion and controls oil all day for me.
Oct 9, 2012
Rachel G.
Bare Minerals mineral veil is good, but also check out their Oil-Free Primer. It is so good for helping to control oil :) x
Oct 10, 2012
Ghia E.
oily skin is usually a reaction to being dry. I wash with cetaphil, keep oil blotting papers on hand, put honey on as mask for 20 minutes at least once a week. it helps.