We got a major heatwave here in Vancouver and my oily skin is suffering. Thankfully I’ve perfected a skincare and makeup routine that helps me beat this heat. For my oily skin, I can literally see oil seep through my pores like 3 hours after washing my face. But with my arsenal of products I’m able to look fresh for a large portion of my 8+ hour work day.
Here, I’m breaking down the key skincare and makeup products that keep me beat during the heat.
Having oily acne prone skin, I need a gentle cleanser that CLEANS but doesn’t STRIP. As usual, I prefer products that are sensitive skin friendly; non-irritating, fragrance free, alcohol free, etc. But because I wear makeup and long wearing sunscreen, it’s got to be effective and NOT drying so I avoid ingredients like Sodium Laureth Sulfate.
Well, I’ve found a cleanser that meets all my requirements plus they’re a Canadian brand too!
Marcelle Ultra-Gentle Cleansing Gel – Foaming
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Here in Vancouver we have a lot of great French brands in our drugstores. One of my favorites is Avene, a brand know for sensitive skin friendly products. All their products contain “Avene Thermal Spring Water” that helps to “soothe, soften, and calm the skin”. Avene is all about gentle skincare products and a lot of the packaging comes in sterile tubes that are air-tight allowing them to skip out on using preservatives!
But what drew me into Avene initially was their products catered to dry itchy skin. Unfortunately I suffer from eczema on certain parts of my body; the affected areas are red, dry, and itchy. About a year ago I came across Avene Xeracalm Balm, a moisturizer that has really helped soothe my itchy skin.
I instantly became a fan and have tried a few products since then; here’s a roundup of some of my favorites:
I can’t live without a proper makeup remover. Cleansing wipes or micellar water just doesn’t cut it. I need something that will thoroughly remove my tenacious mineral SPF, my “24hr” full coverage foundation, my layers of baking powder, my… you get the idea.
That’s why a solid makeup remover, such as an oil or silicone based formula, is essential to my routine – they’re the only ones that truly remove EVERYTHING.
Well, I think I’ve found a makeup remover that’s great for oily-acne prone skin like mine. It’s ALMOST perfect and I’ll tell you why.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil
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