How to avoid looking like an oil tanker hit your face.

I usually have dry skin but this week NYC has been so hot and humid that my face is gushing oil. In fact, my face is so oily that I’m afraid President Bush is going to try to get Congress to let him to drill on it.  

My sources tell me President Bush is thinking of starting a “No child’s facial oil left behind” program.

It’s also been super sunny, so I’ve been religiously applying sunscreen, just adding to the “an oil tanker hit my face” effect.

So as to avoid looking like a walking environmental nightmare, I decided to try a sample of Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20.

Cosmedicine claims that “clinical trials using state-of-the-art high resolution tools” (are they referring to the Canon Sure Shot?) measured 44% reduction in sebum levels, 39% increase in mattification, and 35% reduction in visible shine.

Anyway, I applied it to my face. (It’s the consistency of Elmer’s Glue so only use a little and rub it in well.) Then I went about my business of running errands and sweating my arse off.  I have to say my skin remained matte and oil-free for hours. (It is supposed to last for 8 hrs. I’d say it’s more like 4.)

But that was quite the feat, considering I could have filled an Escalade’s tank with my face the day before. 

If you have seasonally oily skin (or annually oily skin), it’s definitely worth picking up a free sample at Sephora and checking it out.

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Comments

[Liz]

I have oily skin all year round and I absolutely hated this product. Terrible consistency, incredibly sticky, wouldn't blend in, and irritated my skin. Plus it is way too expensive when it only lasts a few hours.

Definitely get a sample at Sephora before you buy this...

[jenny]

Hey Liz,
So it sounds like you're a big fan of this product:)
Skin type is a obviously a huge factor with this one so, yes, I concur, samples, samples, samples. Thanks!
Jenny

[Kristen]

My father looks like he's run into an oil tanker EVERY day! His face is SO greasy!!!

He has found great success with Mary Kay products. I try to avoid dealing with the pushy Mary Kay Consultants, but their Oil Mattifier is absolutely outstanding. It goes on SO light, absorbs like water, won't dry you out, and protects from shine all day. Pair that with their 3-in-1 Cleansing Bar and... lets just say that I can no longer see my reflection in his face.

Buying MK online often proves cheaper and easier than dealing with consultants.

I'll have to get a sample of this product, though and see if it works any better.

[blomma finds]

I LOVE the picture of George W. The expression on her face is PRICELESS.

My forehead gets SO oily, only in the summer of course. The only thing that works for me is oil absorbing sheets but I'm willing to trek to Sephora for a sample.

[Josi]

I love this stuff! I used it when I was freelancing in Sephora for LORAC a while back..their rep was in the store the same day as me..they also have a Medi-matt spray to control my oil slick...so much better than laying on powder in Texas heat!