Ladies!! What skincare products do you use?

I use mary kay. I sweat alot and dont get the breakouts associated with it. Its the only thing that works for me.

clinique!

I don't have either but my mother does. She uses Mary Kay and Clinique. She says Clinique does great on the acne while Mary Kay gives a better, longer lasting oil control.

for a moisturizer I use argan oil. I personally have dry skin but I have heard from people with oily skin that it also helps them maintain a better moisture balance and reduces the oil that their skin produces. I use one from sephora that it is pretty pricey but you only need a few drops so it lasts a while. I have also seen less expensive ones at whole foods but they had a weird smell to me.

I use no chemicals only juices and berries(quote from coming to America for those who don't know):glasses:

I have tried almost everything and still looking for that dream cram that'll make my face completely clear for a long period of time.

The closet that came to that was Proactiv but it stopped working after a year. I guess my skin started rebeling.:sad:

I use Olay Regenerist products. I've also been using Dr. Lewinn's Kinerase lately.

I use Clinique's 3 step system...very pricey but lasts ages and is so worth it. I also use a Clean & Clear energizing morning wash when I wake up in the morning and am too tired to function!

I second the Clinique 3 step system. They have different formulas based on your skin type including one for acne prone skin. Been using for years and love it!

I use a mud soap from Seacret that is excellent for oily skin. You can buy it at seacretdirect .com/kare if you keep it dry between uses, it will last for many months!

Proactive the only thing that has ever worked for me ^^

I use Origins, Boscia and Ole Henriksen. They are my go to skin care products. Caudalie is also pretty good but costs $$$

I also have acne-prone and oily/combo skin. I swear by La Roche-Posay and now I never have to worry about breakouts. I use the cleanser, toner, and SPF lotion (all for oily/combo skin). It's a bit pricey but worth it.

Lookin' for some great skincare products for oily/sensitive skin prone to breakouts. Drives me crazy I have problems now when as a teenager I had great skin! Been thinking about trying Alba.

I have always had sensitive skin but didn't have breakouts as a teenager -- only as an adult. Oily in the T-zone and a little dry everywhere else..

The only things I can use from the drugstore without much trouble (and that actually seem to help my skin) are Aveeno and Burt's Bees products. I love Burt's Bees cleansing wipes and I use Aveeno's Sensitive moisturizer..

That being said, I DON'T use them very often because I use Lush products and prefer them. I discovered Lush at Macy's when I was having a bad breakout that just would NOT clear up. They gave me a mask called Catastrophe Cosmetic (all their face masks are fresh made with mostly stuff you could eat.. and the rest of their products are heavenly).. literally, my face was better the next morning.. completely clear in three days.

They can recommend products for your specific skin type. My mainstays from them are Fresh Farmacy face soap (it's super gentle and has calamine lotion in it to help keep the redness at bay), Eau Roma toner spray (great if you keep it in the refrigerator during summer.. I use it through out the day to keep my face from going oily) and lately I've been using Enzymion moisturizer (it has enzymes that brighten and even out your skin tone.. I really like it so far).

They used to have a moisturizer that I loved called Paradise Regained but they pulled it because they couldn't get the SPF ingredient to stop causing the rest of it to go bad -- again, these are all fresh products. They have a range of products and prices but when you see a $34 tag on a moisturizer (or if you like "Gorgeous" -- and you will, $90 is what you'll pay), you'll think "OMG! I WOULD NEVER SPEND THAT MUCH" -- but let me tell you, one of those little pots lasts me at least a year.. you need SO little to get great results.. and if you spend $15 a pop for Oil of Olay three times a year, this is actually less expensive.

From their masks, I use several -- Oatfix is great for taking care of oily areas.. Ayesha is an all-over gorgeous-maker that I use most often.. of course I have a little Catastrophe Cosmetic for emergencies..

I can't say enough about Lush.. (and their bath bombs and other goodies are all amazing, too.. try their solid deoderant.. you won't believe it!)

Stef

In the morning I use St. Ive's Apricot scrub for blackhead/blemish control. In the evening I use their Green Tea scrub and/or cleansing facial wash to get rid of the dirt from the day. Every now and then at night I'll use Queen Helene's Mint Julep Mask since it really sucks up a lot of oil and dirt from my pores. For little breakouts I'll dab 100% Tea Tree Oil on my finger and massage it into the pimple(s) and do it twice daily. Usually within a day or two the blemish is gone as the stuff helps dry it out without you needing to pop it.

A good non-harsh astringent/toner would be Thayer's Lavender (they also have Rose and Cucumber) Witch Hazel mixed with just a teaspoon of Tea Tree Oil. It smells good, leaves your skin clean and soft, and doesn't leave that dry tight feeling most can. I also use it on my body after a shower and before bed to prevent pimples or anything in places I'm prone to sweating in. It's great for if you have old acne scars, too. It fades them out without bleaching your skin.

One thing I have been trying is Jojoba oil. Supposedly it's close enough to skin's "sebum" that using it can trick your skin into not over-producing oil. You can either mix a drop or two into your facial moisturizer or use a couple drops right on your face though it's recommended as an evening thing since it will make your face shiny while it's working. There are moisturizers/lotions that have some in the formula too but I like to try the "natural" remedies first. If nothing else, it and coconut oil are great natural sunscreens if you're worried about being out in the sun or if you're prone to burning.

This is just my advice, but stay away from Proactiv. I have oily skin and for years broke out like it was going out of style and the stuff never helped my oil production, even the stuff designed to, and it's expensive. Not only that, the chemicals in Proactiv will bleach your skin. And this is just my personal experience but they'll give you hell if you ever decide to cancel. I actually had a pending lawsuit with them for over a year because they claimed they sent me a kit after I had already cancelled, and no they hadn't or I never received it, and they were trying to take me to court over $40.

If you're looking for a light moisturizer, pick up some pure aloe vera gel. Also oil blotter sheets (or those toilet seat covers from public restrooms) are your best friend especially in summer. Take one out, swipe off the grease, and toss. Post-workout if you're not going right home, invest in those cleansing cloths designed to get rid of dirt and oil. Leaves your face clean so the sweat doesn't sit in your pores too long and you can wash your face later when you shower. Don't use foundation if you can help it, even the "oil free" and supposedly good for oily skin ones. Keep your pores as clear as possible, exfoliate, and like I mentioned earlier at least wash your face twice a day it can really make a difference in your breakouts. Last thing, if you're prone to breaking out near your mouth (aka area above your mouth, your chin, the corners of your mouth or in that vicinity) I would look at any products you put on your lips. Glosses, some lipsticks, and even your average lip balm can aid your breakouts because of the oils in them. If the ingredients don't sound mostly natural, don't use it.

And I'll shut up for now. Sorry, I've had oily skin for years and so has my mom so I'm always looking for ways to make my skin pretty and not like I could fry something on it.

I use olive oil to wash my face (oil cleansing method)

It can work on oily skin as well. Your skin may produce more oil if you choose to use oil free/drying products on your face. It just provokes it to produce more sebum = bad.

I'm all for going as natural as possible on your skin.

Always use sunscreen. You'll thank yourself for it when you look younger than everyone else who didn't use it.

Kiss My Face - moisturizer that also works great to sooth and heal sun-burnt skin!
Biore for my cleanser (combination/oily skin) and exfoliant (pore minimizing scrub).