I need some Oil Control..and I need it now!

Hey Babez! I hope you all are having a great week! Today's What's Up Wednesday topic is in regards to some MAC products that will help you combat oily skin! Although I don't personally have oily skin, I have clients that do and these are the products I have used on them. These are my recommendations based off my familiarity and research of the products I use. Feel free to comment on any other oil controlling products you love from any cosmetic line and I will check those out to broaden my oil controlling products horizon! Okay..let's get started!

A few signs you have oily skin:

• Oily skin has a shiny slick surface.
• Oily skin produces more blackheads and is most likely acne prone.
• Oily skin has larger visible pores on the face, especially on nose, forehead, and cheek area.

Skin type test to see if you have oily skin:

• Cleanse face with a gentle cleanser and rinse off with warm water. Do not put on any moisturizer or wear makeup and go on about your day. After about a hour look in mirror to see if your skin feels and looks shiny or oily. If so, then you are said to have oily skin.

Okay, now we have determined that you have oily skin. How do you take care of it?

Pictures are from www.maccosmetics.com

Exfoliating & Cleansing:

• MAC Mineralize Volcanic Ash Exfoliator- gentle exfoliator that unclogs pores and removes dead skin cells.
• MAC Green Gel Cleanser- cleanser that leaves skin feeling squeaky clean while controlling future oil production.

Moisturizing:

• MAC Oil Control Lotion- oil free moisturizer that instantly mattes the skin and controls oil production throughout the day.
• MAC Prep + Prime BB Beauty Balm SPF 35- All in one- oil free moisturizer, sunscreen protector, face primer, and sheer foundation. It also reduces oil on the surface and controls shine throughout the day.
• Rayci's Reminder: If you opt for the beauty balm you do not need an extra moisturizer, sunscreen lotion, or face primer.

Primers & Solutions:

• MAC  Prep + Prime Natural Radiance- face primer that provides a matte base for the skin and controls oil throughout the day.
• MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50- face primer that provides a physical sunscreen block and contains oil absorbing ingredients.
• MAC Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone- face priming solution that reduces the visibility of large pores by 2/3 when used over time and controls oil on skin.
• Rayci's Recommendation: Use the skin refined zone as an added solution for the T-zone area and cheeks. It can be used alone or with other oil controlling primers.

Oily Skin Weekly Routine: Exfoliate twice a week, cleanse day and night, apply moisturizer after cleansing, and prime skin whether wearing makeup or not.

Oily Skin Daily Routine: Cleanse face day and night rinsing with warm (not hot) water, apply oil free moisturizer, and prime skin to get maximum oil control throughout the day.

Rayci's Disclaimer: These are my personal recommendations. I have used these products on clients and have not received any negative feedback. I am not endorsed or represented by any cosmetic line unless otherwise noted. If there are any specific oil control products you would like me to review...please comment for consideration.

All products discussed can be found on www.maccosmetics.com.

Okay babez that's all I have for skincare today! I hope this helps! Check back tomorrow for a smokey chocolatey eye and a pink pout for Trendy Thursday!

xoxo,
Rayci