If you suffer from oily skin,
have a look at my ‘Tips and Advice On Getting Rid Of Oily Skin’ post here.
The most annoying thing that
my body does against my will is produce mass oil from my face. Thanks,
evolution, you’re really helping me out here. It causes spots, make-up melting,
clogged pores, greasier hair. I previously used the NATIO Acne range in order
to prevent my oily skin (read my review here) and while I liked it, I felt I needed
something a bit more heavy-duty. Enter Skin Doctors T Zone range. I first heard
about it on Katies Beauty Blog, my go-to blog for skincare suggestions, as the
incredible author Katie Snooks also suffers with oily skin. She had great
things to say about the range, so I purchased the wash and overnight treatment
from eBay for about $15-$30 (sorry I don’t remember!).
Oil Control Cleanser: A wonderful smelling, wonderful spreading and
wonderfully effective wash, in my opinion. I use it with my Clarisonic to get a
really good lather, and I love the way I can feel the oil on my skin reducing
as I massage it into my face. It is mattifying (which is a big step for me
because I’ve never had truly ‘matte’ skin before) and I feel as though it
thoroughly cleanses my skin of impurities, especially when I use it with my
deeply exfoliating Clarisonic. I had to use it for a couple of weeks every day
before I saw proper results, but now the oil is reduced, it stays reduced until
I stop using the cleanser. If I accidentally miss a day, I notice a build up of
oil on my skin even in the 24 hours I didn’t clean it! The bottle is a really
decent size, it’s pretty huge actually, and seems it will last me a fair old
while. I don’t think I’d suggest this for really sensitive skin, because it’s
packed with salicylic, glycolic and lactic acids to help minimise oils in the
skin.
No More Pores Night Treatment: This product is a really thick, heavy cream which
smells quite yoghurty! But not in a bad way. I like the smell and really adore
the texture (it is comparable to body butter) and feels really heavy on the
skin. I can’t say I’ve noticed such a drastic improvement in my clogged pores
solely from using the cream, but I’d say it definitely helps as an important
part of my skincare regime. It nourishes my skin; I never have tightness in my
face even though I’m trying to strip away the oils. I really love this cream,
especially the packaging!
I didn’t buy the daily
moisturiser, just because a) I didn’t have the money and b) moisturisers almost
always make my skin feel claggy and sweaty. The night treatment gives the
perfect amount of conditioning for my skin, so I’m pleased with it. Overall,
the range has definitely acted on my oily face, and I certainly notice a
difference when I miss a day out. They smell amazing and I find that they
really work, but I would advise you sensitive ones to be careful with this one;
it seems a whole lot harsher than some others. I hope you found this review
informative and helpful!
Do you suffer from oily skin? What’s your holy grail oil banishing
product?
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