extremely oily face help ginaaaaa + other gals

sundus_bashir · Oct 23rd, 2009, 02:16 PM

hi frnds
plz gals help me out my face is extremely oily (very much oily t-zone n other is just ok not dry)..when i apply foundation for some function after some time my face bcomes oily and i feel very odd its looks bad in pics etc
when ever i go i do these steps (plz tell me is thz the right way or not)

(1)face wash
(2)apply toner
(3)do lot of icing
(4)apply light moisturizer
(4)leave for atleast 15 mints
(5)then i apply foundation (currently iam using maybelline mouse)
(6)then i use maybelline pure stay facepowder
(7)then do rest of the things

Malika12 · Oct 23rd, 2009, 02:31 PM

I have the same problem!

And I have keep switching foundations and that doesn't seem to help..and I also have some acne... : (

so I am now using clinique foundation thats hypo allergenic and its pretty good but I don't think a routine can change the oilyness of the face...cause that's just what happens naturally (unfortunetly)

But there are things you can do throughout the day to help control the oil level:
- I have blotting cloths that i use, I powder my face every so often, there's this clinique product that's called a pore minimizer and it helps with T-zone shine contol...

PSquared · Oct 23rd, 2009, 03:21 PM

Smashbox makes a primer that is really good for shine control.

They also make an oil absorbent powder that comes in a tube which is actually pretty good.

Blotting papers.

Use oil free moisturizers, gel ones are the best.

sundus_bashir · Oct 23rd, 2009, 04:05 PM

I have changed many foundations ;-(
oh when ever i see my pics (with full of oil) i feel very bad ;-(
plz suggest something which is easily available in pak (karachi)

Gina~ · Oct 23rd, 2009, 05:16 PM

Skip the moisturizer for occassions if u're face is really oily..use a good mattifying balm/gel. A tea tree facewash/toner helps controlling oil.. use loose powder after u're foundation. Spritz water on u're face (when it shines) and blot it with tissue..and re-apply u're pressed powder.

sundus_bashir · Oct 24th, 2009, 06:46 AM

thnkx alot gina...i really love ur posts ;-)
would u suggest any good brand of mattifying balm/gel?? i have never used this before so what r these plz suggest those things which i can buy from khi..thnkx

Once i used tea tree facewash + toner of body shop but nothing changed so i stoped using them

Malaikah · Oct 24th, 2009, 01:00 PM

gina..is rosewater good for oily skin?

Gulnaar Khan · Oct 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Rose water in Multani mitti helps.

Gina~ · Oct 24th, 2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sundus_bashir

thnkx alot gina...i really love ur posts ;-)
would u suggest any good brand of mattifying balm/gel?? i have never used this before so what r these plz suggest those things which i can buy from khi..thnkx

Once i used tea tree facewash + toner of body shop but nothing changed so i stoped using them

The body shop has a couple, I love Dr. Feel Good by Benefit though

Rosewater is great for oily skin..also using 'besan' once a day would help as well and so will multani mitti like Gulnar mentioned.

skinnylatte · Oct 24th, 2009, 05:36 PM

good mattifying balm/gel: Kiehl's Yerba Mate Tea Lotion!

yasmink · Oct 24th, 2009, 07:05 PM

I also wouldn't do icing - I think that would probably cause oil production to if i'm not mistaken. I would also skip the moisturizer and instead use a sunblock lotion.

uetian2k1 · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:48 AM

i also have this problem..but then i found the fixing powder and i use it ..it fixes the makeup and then be it humidity or sweat or oil..nothing comes over ur face.!
also himalaya herbals neem face pack is gr8 for oily skin..it makes the skin tight and oil-free for 3-4 days..its with me like this..so whenever there is some party i use it in advance like 2-3 days before and then on party day i use clinique foundation oil-free and after i finish with my makeup i put fixing powder and it helps with the unpleasant shine on the face

can someone suggest a good oil-free gel based moisturizer?
how to use rose water on oily skin before makeup?
how to use besan once a day? use it as a facewash or what?

sundus_bashir · Oct 26th, 2009, 03:43 PM

thanks all
@ uetian2k1 lov ur questions i would love answers also ;-) plz any one can suggest a good oil free gel based moisturizer (which can i buy form karachi plzzzz)

sweet.i.f · Oct 26th, 2009, 04:38 PM

atleast it's not extremely dry in the winter.

Enigmatica · Oct 27th, 2009, 03:01 PM

ello every1..my first post in the GS forum...just joined two days back

..i really need help..i have an acne prone oily skin..with quite a few acne scars...i would really like to know a good oil free foundation that i could use for makeup especially for formal occasions. my cousins weddin's comin.. n whr cud i get em from in lahore...

ny help wud be appreciated ..thnkz !

))

Gina~ · Oct 27th, 2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by uetian2k1

i also have this problem..but then i found the fixing powder and i use it ..it fixes the makeup and then be it humidity or sweat or oil..nothing comes over ur face.!
also himalaya herbals neem face pack is gr8 for oily skin..it makes the skin tight and oil-free for 3-4 days..its with me like this..so whenever there is some party i use it in advance like 2-3 days before and then on party day i use clinique foundation oil-free and after i finish with my makeup i put fixing powder and it helps with the unpleasant shine on the face

can someone suggest a good oil-free gel based moisturizer?
how to use rose water on oily skin before makeup?
how to use besan once a day? use it as a facewash or what?

Clarins have a couple oil-free moisturizers.

U can get rosewater in spray bottles in Pakistan, spray some on and wipe it off after a couple of minutes.

Mix a teaspoon of besan with 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of yoghurt..leave it on for 20 mins and scrub it off.

uetian2k1 · Oct 29th, 2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina~

Clarins have a couple oil-free moisturizers.

U can get rosewater in spray bottles in Pakistan, spray some on and wipe it off after a couple of minutes.

Mix a teaspoon of besan with 1/2 tsp of lemon juice and 1/2 tsp of yoghurt..leave it on for 20 mins and scrub it off.

Gina dear..JAZAK ALLAH

mahika · Oct 29th, 2009, 10:12 PM

okay, soo I have the same problem. My face is very dry, so before putting on foundation i put moisturizer but not alot. And after a while maybe 30 mins or soo, my face gets soo oily, it looks really bad in pics, I have tried many foundations such as covergirl, MAC, revlon, clinique, and also the maybelline mousse.. but sme prob with all.

lil_ash · Oct 31st, 2009, 04:17 AM

ALL YOUO LADIES WITH OILY SKIN AND FOUNDATION PROBLEM:
USE MINERAL FOUNDATIONS! I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND I CANT SAY ENOUGH THAT BARE MINERALS IS A SAVIOR! THEIR FOUNDATION CONTROLS THE OILINESS AND IS AVAILABLE IN EVERY SHADE, CAN BE WORN ANY TIM OF THE DAY. THERE ARE MANY OTHER BRANDS WIT MINERAL FOUNDATIONS AS WELL YOU CAN TRY.
BIOR'E'S CLEANSING GEL ALSO A GREAT CLEANSER FOR OILY SKINS, IT HELPS ALOT!