So I finally tried one of the products I listed on this post. A friend asked me a few weeks ago to do a post on a good moisturizer that helps with shine. I thought that was a great idea- especially since the temperatures outside are rising- (I love you Louisiana, but these summers are brutal).
First, let me give you a run-down on my skin type again. Pretty normal, but can be oily in the summer on my nose and chin area. Occasionally I get some shine on my forehead after an entire day of having makeup on my face- and who doesn't? How nice would it be to be a guy and not have to wear makeup every day? Ok, let me back up. Scratch that- I LOVE MAKEUP. Still, wearing makeup every day annoys me. But, if I've got to do it, let me do it the best and healthiest way possible for my skin. Which is why I use B.B. Cream and a good moisturizer. One reason this moisturizer really intrigued me was because it contains antioxidants- AND sunscreen!
I tried 3 products that I heard were pretty decent when it comes to mattifying your skin:
- SEPHORA COLLECTION 8 HR Mattifying Moisturizer Sunscreen 1.69 oz
($22.00)
- The Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion, 1.69-Fluid Ounce
(ranges $10.00- $13.00)
- Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15 l PA++
($39.50)
I definitely like the Sephora Mattifying Moisturizer the best. I also liked the consistency and smell of the Body Shop Tea Tree Lotion, but it felt almost like a film on my face. The Murad Mattifier was a little better, but it was a very thick lotion... wasn't in love with it.
I really liked the Sephora Mattifying Moisturizer right off the bat because it was light consistency and blended easily into my skin. I do have to say that it has a bit of a sunscreen smell to it, but given that I do a lot of running around during the day, I like that I KNOW it has sunscreen in it and is protecting my skin from the sun (without the greasiness of sunscreen!).
As far as being a mattifier, it definitely worked. I didn't have that icky end-of-the-day gross makeup feeling on my face.... which was AWESOME! It gave me the shine control I was looking for.
I also loved that it has a pump, which to me says it will last me a long time because I won't use too much product at a time.
Last but definitely not least, it is only $22.00!!! This is my new go-to day moisturizer.
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