How to achieve a smooth, even, nongreasy complexion with no makeup?

[lemondae]

i have little acne, and oily or shiny skin, with a smattering of freckles, uneven skin tone, and big pores. Blegh. The only good thing is my skin *feels* smooth. But it doesn't look like it. Any cleanser suggestions for oily skin, and to even out skin tone? Any products or anything?

 

[amandagreen]

Ok, to break it down you have big pores, uneven skin tone which is oily

You do not want to use makeup to cover up the issues you want to deal with it using other products?

Big pores - my favorite is to steam the face and then splash cold COLD water on afterwards. That should help to open the pores, clean them out and then close them up again.

Uneven skin tone - I am not sure if you mean there is some pigmentation or if there are red patches here and there. Pigmentation spots can be treated well with lemon juice. Dab it on with a paint brush and leave to dry. Redness is caused by dilated blood vessels. So to constrict them a caffeine mask will help. This usually takes a while and must be made from ground coffee. leave it on the face as long as you can. Perhaps google a nice recipe?

Oily skin - needs to be moisturized. especially at night! Drink loads of water and make sure that when you buy products you get the one specially designed for oily skin. usually every range has it.

I also suggest a serum to help especially for the skin tone. This can only do you good and get you into a good habit of taking good care of your skin /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />