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Shine Blemish Cleanser

At war with my makeup! help?


Ok so this is what i use:

Clinique 3 step anti blemish treatment (cleanser, toner, moisturiser)
Studio secrets anti-shine mattifying primer

Clinique anti blemish solutions liquid foundation
Clinique airbrush concealer
Clinique almost powder pressed powder
(make up is applied with foundation brush, concealer brush and powder brush all from ecotools)

It looks fine when i apply it in the morning, then 2/3 hours later my foundation looks odd :(
It seems to melt and look cakey, and my pores look very visible and large and around my nose and in between my eyebrows it almost looks dry and flakey when it isn't. It doesn't seem to sit nicely on my face.
I don't use too much product, and my skin care and makeup is all oil free, so why does it create this what can only be described as disgusting look?

Please could i have some advice on how to tackle it, causes and whether any one else has it?
Thankyou :)

I'm a makeup artist and come across this problem quite often. I noticed you use a primer which is good, if you don't already you should be apply this all over a clean face when you start. Sometimes it's not the foundation but the Primer. Perhaps try Smashbox Photofinish Light, it's made mostly with water so t's very hydrating. And before that you could put a bit of moisturizer on dry patches on the face. If your foundation is more the six months old it could be drying out. The other option it to try powder foundation like bare minerals. Each skin types acts differently with certain products.

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Updated Skincare Routine!


Oily Skin Care Treatment

Oily skin is a big problem for both adults and teenagers alike. If oily skin is not treated properly, it will develop an excessive shine, blemishes and pimples. Here are some guidelines:

Cleansing the skin

Cleanse at least two times a day but do not rub hard. A minor pressure from your finger's friction is sufficient to make light of the dead and dull skin. This will prevent clogging of the pores. The correct and balanced way to clean the skin is the usage of a very mild detergent or surfactant. It should not contain oils or other fatty substances. Apply products containing small amounts of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) on a regular basis to accomplish the best results.

Keep away from strong alcohol based products. With the use of alcohol-based substances, you may experience that the products remove large amount oil from your face. But it actually enhances more production of sebum. You can make use of soft astringent or toner everyday to clear surplus oils on your face.

Everyday moisturizing is not necessary for oily skin. Apply a light, oil free moisturizer to balance the drying effects of the toner and cleanser. Skin products that comprise substances such as cocoa butter and mineral oils are too emollient for the condition of your skin. So, stay away from these products. Select oil-free products for makeup, particularly for blush and foundation. Opt for non-comedogenic and water-based products that will not clog up the pores. Some types of foundation products are intended to absorb oil and thus control the shiny appearance throughout the day.

In addition to the above, remember to apply non-oil based sunscreen on your face. In the case of sunscreen, there are a number of alternative forms. Gel is one of the popular choices as it is less oily than other conventional sun block lotions. Your sunscreen should be no less than Sun Protection Factor 15. If you are suffering from a harsh breakout of acne, utilize cleansers that hold a very small quantity of salicylic acid. In this case, a moisturizer containing the same substance is the best option.

Advantage of natural skin care products is that they does not have chemicals in them, thus, the chances that person using them will be sensitive towards their usage gets low. However, there are people who are so sensitive that they cannot even use natural or non-chemical products.

Nothing can be more convincing than using natural skin care products, when it is about proper reliable skin care. Another advantage of natural skin care is that most of the time you can get them at reasonable price compared to expensive top-of-the-line brands of skin care products.

Diet

Diet has strong influence for a healthy skin. As processed foods, sugar and refined starches have a tendency to make the naturally oily skin worse, so avoid them. Look for food items that are low in fat and consume more fresh vegetables, fruits and grains. Drink plenty of water (six to eight glasses a day), juice or teas to keep fine skin tone. Maintain your vitamins and minerals consumption, especially vitamins A and C as well as B complex.

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