Any suggestions for skin-care routine for oily (but not acne-prone) skin?

Conversevii · Jul 7, 2010

Oily skin but only the occasional pimple. Benzoyl Peroxide really irritates my skin. I've heard Salicylic acid 2% washes are good for oily and/or acne-prone skin but I've tried everything Neutrogena, everything Clean and Clear, and Biore Ice Wash and got red, blotchy, itchy skin. So nothing from those brands. I haven't given up on SA so if you know of another brand of SA wash please post! Also the essential oils in natural brands like Burts Bees and KIss My Face may make my skin oilier.

Face wash: Kiss My Face Potent and Pure exfoliating face wash for normal/oily skin and/or Cetaphil. I like the smell and feel of my skin right after using KMF but I'm worried about the essential oils in it. My skin is smoother but my skin gets oilier (and earlier in the day) than with Cetaphil. With Cetaphil my face doesn't feel clean enough.

Moisturizer: I've used Olay complete SPF 15 (the kind in the white bottles with black caps) moisturizers for sensitive, normal, and combo/oily skinâ€¦all 3 were instant oil slicks. I'm currently not using moisturizer at all because I have no idea what to get.

What else do I need?

4getmeNot · Jul 13, 2010

I use Proactiv...so I dont really know what to rec b.c drugstore cleansers never worked for me, but you can try searching for other previous threads on the same topic, or looking for reviews on certain products, odds are you'llfind some helpful info

Kraezinsane · Jul 13, 2010

I really LOVE LOVE LOVE Carley's Clear and Smooth skin. If you don't have acne, just use the natural soap and their moisturizer. They are WONDERFUL!

magosienne · Jul 13, 2010

The only drugstore/supermarket facewash i'd recommend is neutrogena 2 in 1 cleanser, it has a white and orange packaging. The brand also has an orange facewash in a pump bottle that was great but i don't know if it's still made.

ncielo · Jul 13, 2010

theres a great routine that mary kay provides for the skincare. just go to the site, state you have oily or combo skin and they should show you moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers etc.