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| Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Moisturiser - £4.27 at Boots (Simple is currently on a 3 for 2 as well!) |
As someone who suffers from some pretty mean bouts of acne I HATE my oily skin. The shine is one thing, but knowing what that pesky excess oil leads too is a different kettle of fish (HA - fish, oil. Geddit?). If you follow me on Twitter you'll probably know that I'm constantly tweeting for skin care recommendations for us oilies.
For a couple of months now I've been pasting my ugly mug with this 'Oil Balancing Moisturiser' from Simple's 'Clear Skin' range that claims to control shine and have natural antibacterial properties, whilst also being suitable for sensitive skin (as is expected from Simple.)
I find it gives just enough moisture to the less oily parts of my face whilst controlling the oil on my t-zone and chin. I do still get excess oil but it is definitely minimised with this - any products I've had that completely eradicated oil were very heavy and seemed to work solely by blocking your pores, so I'm happy to meet half way with this.
My slightly sensitive skin was perfectly happy and I experienced no unusual breakouts or dryness whilst trying this. I should also give the poor thing some credit by adding that I've been trialling this during harsh our North England winter so my skin has taken some serious beating from the elements.
One final comment before I bore you all to an oil-free death - the first couple of uses left me feeling a bit 'meh' and wondering whether this actually did anything, but after a few days that's when I began to notice a difference so don't give up.
What do you use for oily skin? Recommendations are always welcome, Samwich Box is a very oily place!
I have been using simple makeupwipes since forever great if you have sensitive skin x great blog
ReplyDeleteYeah I love Simple! Don't rate their spot treatment range though, a little disappointing xxx
DeleteAwesome blog name. I really love the Simple range especially their face wipes, il have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteBeki x
(www.smocktofrock.co.uk)
Such an amazing brand, I definitely recommend it if oil is troubling your skin :-)
DeleteI don't actually love the Simple range that much, or at least the products I have tried I think my skin reacted to it badly :( However I may have a look at this as I am after something to help my skin :)
ReplyDeleteCharlee
http://charmedcharlee.blogspot.co.uk
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They can be amazing at times but certain products have really let me down! Definitely worth a go, maybe wait until they have a really good offer on if you're apprehensive :-)
DeleteI am a slight 'Simple' addict, face wipes, cleanser, moisturiser, eye make up remover, eye roll on, toner, anything simple, I own .. except this.. until now.. my moisturiser is very close to running out, and I may just have to give this one a go :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca xo
www.missrebeccajane.blogspot.com
I love them! Well, most of their stuff haha, the spot range was a bit disappointing in places. I have just bought their eye make up remover though and am currently enjoying their toner :-)
DeleteHappy Super Bowl Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family are enjoying a fun filled memory making day! Tomorrow come by the Makeup University blog for a TEEN WEEK guest post from Nicole of Project Inspired! In the meantime, check out this one from Gloria Safar.
http://makeupuniversity.blogspot.com/2013/02/teen-week-day-2-discipline-training.html
Ciao ciao for now!
Cherelynn
http://makeupuniversity.blogspot.com
P.S. The February 1st TEEN WEEK blog post still has the 5 MURAD Acne Kits giveaway going! Get in it!
I love this post - the way you write is really funny - I mean haha not strange! :) Also liked the outfit you put together for fashion week! Grunge cool!!
ReplyDeleteHave you tried Avene products, they are really natural and gentle, which is always the best even when you're skin is oily/spot prone. Have you read the green beauty bible? You can get it on amazon, it has loads of advice on different skin types, products and they also have their own recipes too.
Heather xxx
Aw thank you - you have no idea how much that means to me! :-D
DeleteI've never tried Avene actually, I'm a total sucker for cool packaging and theirs never pulled me in! I'll have a nosey at that book - thanks for sharing! :-)
This sounds great. I have combination-oily skin and this sounds like something I'd certainly like to try. Thank you for your link in the #bbloggers chat last night, I'm following your blog now. Looking forward to your future posts :)
ReplyDeleteOrla x
http://hallofmirrorsblog.com
Yeah it's a lovely product, especially for the price! No problem lovely it's my pleasure - and thank you so much for following :-)
DeleteMy favorite moisturizer is vmv hypoallergenics Re-Everything Face-Hand-Body Lotion. I really sensitive skin and so far it's the only thing that won't break me out.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Sundays #bbloggers chat.
Wow that's quite a mouthful to say haha, yeah once you find your key product it's best to stick with it - especially with blemish prone and sensitive skin types, they're SO tricky!
DeleteI love simple they have some great products! x
ReplyDeleteYeah they're a brilliant brand, one of the best on the high street without a doubt :-)
Deletegreat post *_* your blog is very lovely and interesting. im glad if you visit my blog, too <3 keep in touch!
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beauthi.blogspot.com
Thank you! :-)
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Oh and I'm running a giveaway, if you want to pop over and have a nosey! Giveaway here
Glad you like it! I've been lusting after it for aaaages :-)
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