Now, first of all, basic skincare will play a big role in the condition of your skin. No matter if your skin is oily or acne prone, DO NOT use a cleanser that has soap, or foams. This will strip your skin of essential oils and nutrients and in turn, will make you produce more oil. I know, because I have oily skin, and now oil is not even close to being an issue like it used to be.
Some great cleansers that get my stamp of approval, are Philosophy Purity, Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Lotion, and Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Melting Gel Cleanser. Even though some of these products are targeted towards drier skin, use them if you're oily. You'll notice a difference, and your skin will thank you. There are plenty of other ways to control oil, like setting spray, choosing the right formulation of foundation and lotions, etc.
In order to keep your skin in good condition, you have to be very vigilant about cleansing. I do not use face wipes, even though some nights I'm so tired I can't see straight. Going to bed without washing your face, or god forbid you sleep in your makeup, is a very bad move for your skin. Make sure you cleanse!!
When I take off makeup, I follow up my first cleanse with Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Cleansing Water. I love love love this product. It does it's job so well. I also use it on a cotton round in the morning, to cleanse my face of oil and dirt. It's an easy gentle way of morning cleansing. I really could not be happier with this product. It will get more dirt off, no matter how well you cleansed.
I have not been fortunate enough to try out a lot of moisturizers, but I do use them every morning and night. I use Boots No7, they have moisturizers for every skin type and I highly recommend them.
Exfoliation is a must for glowing skin and I have become obsessed with Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant. Lisa Eldridge recommended this product in her skincare videos and it has changed my life. It's great for any and every skin type. It has faded so many marks and spots on my face that I've carried around for years in some cases. I use this mask about every 4-5 days, and I cannot recommend this enough. It is amazing. I'm all about masks, I try to stay away from masks with alcohol and I'm not a fan of clay masks. I just don't like how my skin feels afterwards, clay can be very drying. I love masks that nourish your skin with minerals and nutrients.
So, other than skincare, what can you do?
One magical makeup product is Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector. Lisa Eldridge loves this product and says she has used it on every celebrity she's worked on. It's a highlighter that works in synergy with your skin and doesn't leave visible pieces of shimmer, it melts into skin very well. Apply this to the tops of you pr cheek bones, blending the edges so it's not an obvious line, just glowing skin. Now, if the price of this product is a bit much, Boots No7 has a great illuminator as well.
I am more careful about the use of shimmer on sunny days, it can look like too much in the sun. But on cloudy days, I love using proper amounts of shimmer to make my skin look radiant.
Another tip, which I love, is to not powder the tops of your cheek bones. I only powder my T-zone and the apples of my cheeks. Leaving the rest of your face unpowered will give you the look of dewy, luminous skin without having to worry about oily skin throughout the day since most people deal with oil down the center of the face and the apple of the cheeks.
Last tip is to drink plenty of water and eat colorful fruits and veggies. This has been proven to improve skin's texture and coloring.
If you have any questions or want some help picking out products for your skin, let me know! My email is beautyandbodybybeth@gmail.com, or just leave a comment below. I love helping people find the right product, so you don't waste money trying several drugstore brands that never quite work.
Take care and go get your glow on!
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