I have a problem with my skin.... it's nothing too big or anything, but it tends to get oily after 4+ hours and I was wondering what product(s) I could use to minimize it. Nothing thick or creamy since I wear very little make-up as it is. Just something to remove the shine from my nose and cheeks. :) Any suggestions?

Written on: 11/13/2008 (01:22pm)

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I would try blotting papers. They are small sheets of tissue, about the size of a playing card, that are coated with a light layer of talc. You just press them onto the area with shine and it blots it away by soaking up the oil on the tissue and leaving a very thin layer of powder. You can get them at Sephora or any drugstore for $5-$10.

Written on: 11/13/2008 (10:33pm)

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I agree with the previous post...blotting papers would be a great solution for you especially since you don't wear much makeup at all. However; if you do decide you want to try a product I'd suggest Avon's Magix Face Perfector. It's a primer that can be worn alone and it contains a sunscreen too which is very important. It is a cream that finishes sort of like a powder and helps control oil. I'm not going to say that you will be shine free all day long but it does help and it is absolutely colorless. I wear it under my Bare Escentuals foundation but my oldest daughter uses it alone instead of foundation...I stress to her the importance of sunscreen...so since she has to apply a sunscreen anyway, this product is a fabulous solution to the need of sunscreen plus oil control. I'd apply this in the morning and then carry blotting papers with me if I were you.

Hope this helps.

Written on: 11/15/2008 (06:50am)

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