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    Oily skin issues, solved

    Updated:14 Jul 2016 4:51 PM | Posted by
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    We’ve all been there – you’re working away for a few straight hours, then nip to the bathroom to freshen up only to discover you look like a sweaty mess. Your skin has gone into overdrive, leaving you with a shiny slick and some pesky whiteheads that need to be dealt with ASAP. But before you go on a popping, wiping and swiping rampage, check out our top tips and tricks for dealing with greasy skin.
     

    FIGHT OIL WITH OIL

    Yep, it sounds strange, but products containing oil can actually work wonders on an oily complexion. Overactive pores tend to produce loads of excess oil, leading to blockages and blemishes. So, to balance all that oil production, use an oil cleanser morning and night. We love the AEOS Skincare Cleansing Oil De-Maq and Sanctuary Spa Youth Boosting Cleansing Oil as they clean skin while helping it to maintain its natural moisture balance.
     

    STAY SHINE-FREE

    Ditch your pore-clogging moisturiser and foundation for oil-free formulas that allow your skin to breathe. The Proactiv Original Proactiv Oil Free Moisture with SPF 15 moisturises, hydrates and helps to absorb excess oil throughout the day. Our advice? Doll yourself up with an oil-free foundation such as Designer Brands Lightweight Oil Free Foundation and setting powder like the MOMMA HD Powder to keep your complexion looking matte and fresh all day long.
     

    BLOT, BLOT, BLOT

    It’s the bane of every oily-skinned girl’s existence: that greasiness that sets in around your nose, forehead, chin and cheeks around midday. Next time, avoid reaching for a tissue to blot the shine away. Instead, get your mitts on a pack of blotting papers like the Eminence Organic Skin Care Green Tea & Hemp Blotting Tissues or Hollywood Fashion Secrets Oil Blotting Tissues. These little beauties soak up excess oil and won’t mess up your make-up. Love.
     

    TREAT IT TO BEAT IT

    Swap your weekly deep hydrating mask for one that’s formulated to treat blemish-prone skin, such as the Mieux Derma ZN + S Antitoxin Mask or Mary Kay Botanical Effects Mask Formula 3. These masks are a real treat for oily skin as they deeply cleanse pores while nourishing and purifying skin. Pop the mask on every Sunday night before hitting the hay so you can start the week with a fresh, blemish-free complexion.  

    Do you have oily skin? How do you deal with a greasy complexion?

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    71 Member Comments

    Billie Swift 26 Dec 2019 10:29 PM

    Vivi emojis, haha. I don't konw whether it's lucky that I have the dry skin, but my sister did have the oilskin, she has the trouble on her skin, and I use to share a website about how to take care the oilskin, and hope it can be useful to you, too. All about skincare

    S-P 21 Aug 2019 4:08 PM

    Great article. Thank you for the information.

    ThisIsMe 2 Nov 2018 1:19 PM

    OMG this is like the 5th article I have ready about "oily with oil" Well I am going to try it!

    hthorpe 20 Jun 2018 10:40 AM

    I have normal to combination skin and I struggle with going back and forth between not having enough oil on my face, and having too much!

    Shop A Everyday 1 Feb 2018 7:15 PM

    A good matifying toner puts my skin in good shape when it is hot

    Shop A Everyday 5 Jan 2018 12:02 AM

    A good toner, lightish moisturiser, and light foundation is the way to go

    lena25 22 Nov 2017 9:55 PM

    Oily skin is such a hassle! I love blotting papers though, they're always a quick and easy fix.

    skincare junkie 15 Mar 2017 7:40 PM

    Absolutely agree with fight oil with oil. Also fight oil with water - i cant believe how much a hydrating routine controlled my oil. When i tried to strip oil my skin only became worse!

    Neel8888 11 Nov 2016 9:50 AM

    My skin is SUPER oily which I wouldn't really mind if it didn't come with blemishes. It is so annoying wearing makeup to cover the blemishes only to find out that it has slipped during the day and gives you even more blemishes the next day.

    preciousia 22 Apr 2016 6:11 PM

    Grease Soaking Mask , oil blot & powder is my way to go for my T zone too.

    Shop A Everyday 11 Apr 2016 11:41 AM

    Yes the heat makes my skin look and feel greasy

    itslinda 6 Apr 2016 8:36 AM

    Great article!

    OnFire 29 Jan 2016 10:22 AM

    I have found lately that my skin is quite oily so much so that my boyfriend constantly tells me you can fry a schnitzel on it. I have been using an oil cleanser system from Rubifresh and love it. I've also noticed my moisturiser has to be a lot lighter and more hydrating (not so rich) as it makes my skin more oily and makeup slide around my face. Next stop: beautiful skin!

    Christy01 21 Dec 2015 2:34 PM

    Blotting paper may be in my next shopping cart.

    Nas007 12 Dec 2015 8:57 PM

    Great tips! For someone who never had oily it blemish prone skin I'm suffering lately. I really need to buy some blotting tissues.

    lynx 5 Nov 2015 3:18 PM

    It is a frustrating issue having oily skin but at least it will help to keep the skin more youthful.

    helenmaree 5 Sep 2015 5:35 PM

    I struggle with the nose and forehead, oil free make up helps but then my complexion looks lack lustre

    Shop A Everyday 13 Aug 2015 1:54 PM

    I always have to blot during the day

    Petal 10 Jun 2015 11:34 PM

    My skin is dry, and it probably is dehydrated (based upon how quickly it sucks up liquid foundation).

    Shop A Everyday 19 Apr 2015 5:57 AM

    My skin is a little oily and quite hormonal too

    Steph Sweets 16 Apr 2015 4:15 AM

    I tend to get oily skin, good tips.

    Mandy_1987 14 Apr 2015 8:33 AM

    Great tips. Definitely going to try the oil cleanse. Been seeing a lot about it recently

    eeee 14 Apr 2015 3:06 AM

    I'm always amazed at how shiny I get!

    Michelle240 14 Apr 2015 12:30 AM

    Hate summers!! makes my face look so much oilier than usual, some great tips to combat the shine!

    melmeko 28 Aug 2015 2:25 PM

    Sure of it, summer is the pits for oily skinned beauties. Not only looks oilier, but due to the humidity the skin always feels damp and trying to get skin care products and makeup to stay on is always the biggest problem.

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