As someone who has experienced all the drawbacks of having oily skin (i.e. clogged pores, excessive shininess, and massive breakouts), I have done my fair share of experimenting with various skin care products. In the past, I often found myself paying an obscene amount of money on new products that were supposedly going to transform my skin. After noticing mediocrity at best with various high-end brands, I resorted to drug store products and was pleasantly surprised. I assumed that if I paid more for my skin care regime, my skin would somehow be better. In actuality, the drug store products are way more effective and come with an irresistible price tag. With this in mind, scroll on to discover what you need to become a drug store fiend yourself!
Having a strong, trustworthy cleanser is imperative to conquering oily skin. The Cetaphil® PRO Oil Removing Foam Wash is specifically made for oily skin, which I have found does a great job of removing built up dirt and sebum without leaving the skin feeling stripped or dry. Plus, the foam wash formula is great for sensitive skin too!
Take your skin to the next level the Oily Skin Toner. This toner does a great job of controlling oil levels and mattifying skin. It also smells great!
The lightweight formula of Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost Water Gel Face Moisturizer is ideal for oily skin. It is safer for people with oily skin to use a lightweight lotion (like this one) in order to restrain pores for being clogged.
Considering how common and inevitable breakouts are with oily skin, it is always beneficial to have an acne spot solution handy. I have found that the natural ingredients of Burt’s Bees Targeted Spot Treatment quickly reduces zits without overly drying or irritating the skin. Be sure to use this item sparingly and only on zits.
For an in-depth cleanse, the L’Oréal Paris Skincare Pure-Clay Face Mask wonderfully unclogs those stubborn pores. This product seriously makes the surface of my skin feel like I’ve just walked out of a facial every time I use it.
While all the above-mentioned products will do a superb job of managing oily skin, grease is evitable, hence the need for Natural Premium Oil Blotting Tissues. I pop these into my purse or school bag and use them on the go to maintain a more refined look throughout the day.