I really appreciated Anna putting up the list of stuff she uses for her skin care routine so I decided to do the same here. These are the things I use and love. At least until they come out will newer, shinier stuff, of course. I have annoyingly oily skin. [FYI, this came from an earlier post to the blog on the front page.]
- Wash each morning, evening and sometimes mid day with Cetaphil for oily skin, it is super gentle.
- Put Paula's Choice 2% beta hydroxy liquid solution (aka salicylic acid) all over my face before bed, and dab on blemish-y areas during the day. The stuff from Paula's Choice is fragrance free and has never irritated my skin.
- Use a facial scrub of baking soda mixed with a little cleanser every 3 or 4 days.
- Wear DDF Moisturizing Photo-Age Sunscreen SPF 30 on my face every day, and DDF Matte Finish Photo-Age Protection SPF 30 on my neck. These are fragrance free and soak in quick.
- If I'm feeling oily I use Clean and Clear Shine Control Powder, which seems to help shine a bit. The powder itself is light blue, which makes me wonder what Clean and Clear was thinking. It is fragrance free.
- Dab during the day with Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, they have no powder to leave behind. If I hold them in place too long they can actually dry out my skin a bit.
Also, I remember reading in Jane (early Jane before it lost all hint that it came from the people who made Sassy) that Courtney Cox mentioned the toilet seat covers make perfect blotting sheets. It may seem a little gross, but she's right.
- Use a nice moisturizer under my eyes at night. I have yet to find the perfect one.
- Occasionally use Mint Julep Mask, it's incredible, and inexpensive.
I find that the advice given by Paula Begoun is straightforward, and her books are great. You can read about skincare on her site, this page on fighting blemishes is very helpful.
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People who have rosacia or are otherwise perpetually red-faced will often wear a powder that's greenish because the colors cancel each other out, or it will anyway reduce the redness. Maybe your blue powder operates on a similar principle.
Comment by Alexis — December 13, 2006 @ 4:15 pm
I use Paula's Choice 2% beta hydroxy skin solution & backing soda with my face wash every week or so - thanks for these suggestions. They have really helped to clear up my skin.
Comment by Christine — April 10, 2007 @ 9:37 pm
I love the Jason Natural Cosmetics moisturizers. I've been using the Vitamin E one on my combination skin overnight and when I wash my face in the morning it's smooth and I don't need to moisturize again all day.
Comment by Kiriko — May 24, 2007 @ 10:18 am
Have you ever tried Arbonne products? They have a green powder called "personalizer" that works like the blue Clean and Clear. I like it a lot, but it's not cheap.
Comment by Courtney — November 18, 2007 @ 9:44 am
I have a friend who had very oily skin and tried everything to control it until she found Dr.Hauschka's skincare line. They have a skincare line especially for oily skin and my friend love it and hasn't used anything else since, which was over 4 years ago. drhauschka.com has all the info. Their line is natural and grown in Germany and I have been using it for many years too for my dry skin which is now normal. I use a toner,cleanser, and moisturizer and that is it. Your regime sounds like a lot of work. Dr.Hauschka is kinda pricey but it lasts a while and its well worth it.
Comment by Tracy — February 1, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
If you are looking for a good eye cream, I like the brand "Roc" and also use their Day lotion. A little bit goes a long way. I have oily-ish skin and live in a dry climate, but find that the weight of these products is just right.
I also use a mineral foundation and swear by it! It could adopt the ole' "set it and forget it" motto, because you literally put it on and go about your day.
I'm in my mid-twenties, but have never received complements on my skin until I started using this moisturizer and foundation combination. Now, people have a hard time believing that I'm old enough to have a child.
Comment by Bridgett — February 16, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
The best eye cream Ive ever tried is burt's bees royal jelly. I'm nearly thirty and I haven't a single wrinkle. I've very dry and sensitive skin so I use almond oil as a body moisturizer, its relatively cheap, quick and easy to apply and it smells great too. Also if you use crushed almonds with the oil it makes a cheap and beautiful facial and body scrub. L'occitane is a gorgeous range, they're honey face cream and shea butter make my skin baby soft. I never use toner as it makes me get pimples, but when I need a pick me up for my skin, you can't beat tea tree oil. The best thing about these products is there are no chemicals in them, aren't tested on animals and contain sustainable ingredients. So you can look beautiful and be kinder to the environment and yourself at the same time.
Comment by Lorna — March 1, 2008 @ 9:54 am