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[holololy]

my skin has always been oily, like so extreme that on the few days i didn't wear make up i'd be able to wipe the back of my hand on my cheek and see the oil on it. my mom always told me to use moisturizers, but this either made it worse, or only worked for an hour or two. i used to think that i'd have to wear make up everyday, just because it was the only thing that seemed to soak up the oil (i know that everyone says make up just makes you break out worse, but it was seriously the opposite for me)
but a few months ago while at sephora i found a moisturizer that seriously seemed heaven sent! oil control moisturizer by murad. my mom forced me to buy it and try it, even though i was convinced that nothing would ever help. but after the first few days of using it, i was in shock, the shine was GONE. it didn't clog my pores or anything either. make up or no make up it keeps my skin healthy, not dried out but not oily. it also has spf 15 for protection. i don't know anyone else who's ever tried it, but i thought if it worked for me, it might help someone else with the same problem. if you happen to try it/have tried it i'd like to know how it worked for you. goodluck ~

[Jbovell :3]

Well I'm happy it worked for you but i used to have the whole murad system and it was a load of crap i have now switched to a different oil free moistures that does ohh it has powder crystals that absorb the oil in the skin and control so far so good ...
ive only told you about what i use in case u get sick of murad like i did!!!
well have a great day <3 and i hope it keeps working for you oily skin sucks :/

[holololy]

oh yeah i used to have the whole regimen kit thing and it didn't really work, but i've been using just the moisturizer for months now and i've been pretty pleased with it. thanks for the advice and i'm glad you found something that works for you too.

[Mindwitch]

how much does it cost? is it oil free?

[wowacne]

Is it Moisturizers - Murad - Oil-Control Mattifier Spf 15 that you are using??

[freeride6772]

I'm also pretty interested in this! Can you buy it in stores?

[wowacne]

Can you confirm that it is Moisturizers - Murad - Oil-Control Mattifier Spf 15 that you are using?
It's got good reviews and I want to try it!!

[holololy]

mindwitch- i'm not sure if its oil free or not, but i'd assume so. idk how much i get it at sephora for usually, but its 40$ when you order it from the link at the end of this post.
wowacne- yes that's the one i'm talking about
freeride6227-i get it from sephora, i'm not sure what other store would carry it. i just checked and its not on the sephora website, but is on the murad one. here's the link.

http://www.murad.com/moisturizers/oil-cont...fier-spf-15.jsp

hope this helps, sorry for the delayed response.

[wowacne]

Where can you buy this the cheapest for Canadians?

Edited by wowacne, 10 January 2011 - 04:17 PM.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Where can you buy this the cheapest for Canadians?

I hate my oily skin. If I don't use any topical treatments or moisturizers, I barely have any oil on my face, but then I get bad acne and my skin looks like crap. I think I need a new moisturizer. I want to try that Murad Mattifier, but it's way too expensive for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for a moisturizer? I've been using Dan's new formula, but I think I need to try a new one.

[holololy]

I hate my oily skin. If I don't use any topical treatments or moisturizers, I barely have any oil on my face, but then I get bad acne and my skin looks like crap. I think I need a new moisturizer. I want to try that Murad Mattifier, but it's way too expensive for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for a moisturizer? I've been using Dan's new formula, but I think I need to try a new one.

i know it seems expensive, but it seriously lasts FOREVER and is worth it. what kind of skin do you have though? because mine is a combination of dry AND oily (lucky me, right?) and when i don't use a moisturizer it actually makes my skin wwaayyy worse, because if your skin thinks that its too dry, it'll try to overcompensate and even things out by releasing oil, which usually just makes things messier than they were to begin with. just try to avoid using harsh cleaners or rubbing alcohol or anything like those that will irritate and inflame things. if you want a cheaper moisturizer you can always go to your local drug store like CVS and browse their selection. wish i could be more help to you, goodluck finding something that helps.

Edited by holololy, 15 January 2011 - 12:17 PM.

[{DC}]

I hate my oily skin. If I don't use any topical treatments or moisturizers, I barely have any oil on my face, but then I get bad acne and my skin looks like crap. I think I need a new moisturizer. I want to try that Murad Mattifier, but it's way too expensive for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for a moisturizer? I've been using Dan's new formula, but I think I need to try a new one.

i know it seems expensive, but it seriously lasts FOREVER and is worth it. what kind of skin do you have though? because mine is a combination of dry AND oily (lucky me, right?) and when i don't use a moisturizer it actually makes my skin wwaayyy worse, because if your skin thinks that its too dry, it'll try to overcompensate and even things out by releasing oil, which usually just makes things messier than they were to begin with. just try to avoid using harsh cleaners or rubbing alcohol or anything like those that will irritate and inflame things. if you want a cheaper moisturizer you can always go to your local drug store like CVS and browse their selection. wish i could be more help to you, goodluck finding something that helps.

This is a myth.

Skin does NOT overcompensate by making more oil when dry.

Sebaceous glands do not work like that.

[ParanoidAndroid]

I hate my oily skin. If I don't use any topical treatments or moisturizers, I barely have any oil on my face, but then I get bad acne and my skin looks like crap. I think I need a new moisturizer. I want to try that Murad Mattifier, but it's way too expensive for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for a moisturizer? I've been using Dan's new formula, but I think I need to try a new one.

i know it seems expensive, but it seriously lasts FOREVER and is worth it. what kind of skin do you have though? because mine is a combination of dry AND oily (lucky me, right?) and when i don't use a moisturizer it actually makes my skin wwaayyy worse, because if your skin thinks that its too dry, it'll try to overcompensate and even things out by releasing oil, which usually just makes things messier than they were to begin with. just try to avoid using harsh cleaners or rubbing alcohol or anything like those that will irritate and inflame things. if you want a cheaper moisturizer you can always go to your local drug store like CVS and browse their selection. wish i could be more help to you, goodluck finding something that helps.

I have the same skin type as you, and yes, if I don't use a moisturizer, my skin gets really bad. How much of the Mattifier do you put on?

Also, I wouldn't post anything about dry skin making oily skin worse. All you'll do is attract Bryan and DC, who only post condescending replies about how a 1958 study "confirmed" that it's not true (because that study is only 52 years old. It MUST be true.) They may be right, but when 99% of your posts are snobby comments about how much smarter you are than everybody else, you really shouldn't be posting anymore.

^ Oh, looks like I'm too late.

Edited by ParanoidAndroid, 15 January 2011 - 10:19 PM.

[holololy]

I hate my oily skin. If I don't use any topical treatments or moisturizers, I barely have any oil on my face, but then I get bad acne and my skin looks like crap. I think I need a new moisturizer. I want to try that Murad Mattifier, but it's way too expensive for me. Does anybody have any suggestions for a moisturizer? I've been using Dan's new formula, but I think I need to try a new one.

i know it seems expensive, but it seriously lasts FOREVER and is worth it. what kind of skin do you have though? because mine is a combination of dry AND oily (lucky me, right?) and when i don't use a moisturizer it actually makes my skin wwaayyy worse, because if your skin thinks that its too dry, it'll try to overcompensate and even things out by releasing oil, which usually just makes things messier than they were to begin with. just try to avoid using harsh cleaners or rubbing alcohol or anything like those that will irritate and inflame things. if you want a cheaper moisturizer you can always go to your local drug store like CVS and browse their selection. wish i could be more help to you, goodluck finding something that helps.

I have the same skin type as you, and yes, if I don't use a moisturizer, my skin gets really bad. How much of the Mattifier do you put on?

Also, I wouldn't post anything about dry skin making oily skin worse. All you'll do is attract Bryan and DC, who only post condescending replies about how a 1958 study "confirmed" that it's not true (because that study is only 52 years old. It MUST be true.) They may be right, but when 99% of your posts are snobby comments about how much smarter you are than everybody else, you really shouldn't be posting anymore.

^ Oh, looks like I'm too late.

i would say i put like a pea sized amount on each cheek, my forehead, and my neck. probably less, a little really goes a long way.

and sorry for giving wrong information i guess.. but either way i think that moisturizer is still better than no moisturizer. drying out our skin isn't the best idea, whether it makes you more oily or not.