Here is some more detailed information about my skin, if that should prove helpful in assessing which brand I should use. Thank you!!!!!
Age: 18, skin type: combination ( minor t-zone trouble and sometimes cheeks a tad "tight" in winter) I have small pores on nose.
There's my life in a nutshell... :)
Thanks for your help.
2006-09-25 08:24:44 · 18 answers · asked by James 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Cetaphil cleanser is a gentle cleanser which should be able to be used to remove makeup also. It isn't expensive and is sold at drugstores and there are generic brands that are even cheaper that probably have the same ingredients. Read your labels ladies.....
A good website to check out to find out about good and bad products of all prices is http://cosmeticcop.com/. Also checkout the Paula's Choice products at same website. They are nice products and they aren't too expensive.
2006-09-25 08:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by PajamaMama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just went Thur this myself, however I am a bit older than you. I found Tea Tree Oil at The Body Shop in a local mall in the San Diego area. (they have them all over the USA in malls) I find that the liquid Tea Tree Oil facial wash for oily or blemished skin is wonderful. It dries up just enough without overdoing it. I use a wash cloth and when I rinse (with lukewarm water) my skin feels soft and clean! A few times a year they have this on sale. Stock up because it's 1//2 price and an excellent buy. It's green colored and comes in 2 sizes. I have the 8.4 fl. oz. size. I'm not sure what the other one is, smaller I think. It also comes in a soap bar, but the liquid is nice to use in a warm shower. Always wash real good before bedtime and keep your face as clean as you can other times. Try not to touch your face too much during the day. For oily nose, chin, cheeks you might try Fresh-Ups or any company's oil blotting tissues. Just blot them on oily areas and they suck-up the oil! You can use it thru your make-up and it won't take it off. They really are great!
2006-09-25 10:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ex New Yorker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend trying Mary Kay. They have great products and you don't have to buy them if you decide you don't like them (and they have a 100% money back guarantee). They have a 3-in-1 cleanser for combination skin and also a 3-in-1 cleansing bar for use in the shower, moisturizer for the same line. They also have eye creams and any other kind of beauty product/makeup you can think of.
You can go to the website below and find someone in your area that will let you sample the products for free. Good luck with whatever you decide!
2006-09-25 08:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by Kristina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a similar skin type, it can be hard to get something that targets all those different conditions! I have found two products that work really well on me. One is Joyce Blok, the marigold range was recommended to me by my beauty therapist and its great, they do the whole range of face products, it smells devine! The eye cream is great and all the products last for ages, they also are a reasonable price for the size of the bottles.
The other is L'occitane products with Shea butter. Again smell devine and your skin feels soooo good after using them. I use the face cleanser and the face buff on a regular basis.
I try to avoid clinique as it dries out my skin as the ph is wrong.
Hope this helps you out!
2006-09-25 11:21:42 · answer #4 · answered by missie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clinique has a great line of skin care products designed specifically for your type of skin. I would check it out, they can show you how it works at the department store for free, and you will feel a huge difference. I love it, I've been using it since I was about 15 and I'm 24 now with no breakouts. It's wonderful and not too expensive.
2006-09-25 10:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by missjen455 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cetaphil cleanser is great for all kinds of skin - not too drying but you still feel clean. I use Avon Retroactive face lotion with SPF 15 and Avon eye cream and I love it (the prices are awesome, too). My favorite eye make-up remover is by Neutrogena - it's oil-free and it's great at removing even waterproof mascara. Just try different brands to see what works for you, keep it simple and don't always assume expensive means better.
2006-09-25 08:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bare Escentuals, or Bare Minerals line(they're the same) contains everything you'll need. MD Formulations cleansers and the cosmetics in the line will give you a great look without messing with your skin, and there's the added bonus of spf in the foundation!
2006-09-25 08:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DHC. It is wonderfull stuff. I have been using it for years and I love it. I used to have mild acne, but no more. It cleared it right up, but does not overdry. It is made mostly with olive oil. I know it sounds weird but trust me it works. I was skeptical about using it because it contained OIL and that was the thing I was trying to get rid of-or so I thought. But it really is amazing stuff. I use the olive oil makeup remover and the mild soap, then the white lotion. I love it! Go to dhccare.com
2006-09-25 08:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by trebobnagrom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Body Shop Vitamin E range, or if you want Colour, Fragrance and preservative free, try their new Aloe Vera range. Both great for combination/dry skin. I have that skin type and use the Vitamin E, it leaves your skin really soft.
2006-09-25 11:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by PinkChicken 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too have combo skin too and I use Clean and Clear morning burst cleanser, with it's toner, the morning glow moisturizer. It works for me.
2006-09-25 09:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋