Skin Care products

So here is list of some of the skin care products that I use. My skin in quite oily and I'm not a huge fan of looking like a grease ball all the time, so most of my stuff is gonna be geared towards oil control and acne. I always get breakouts on my chin and cheeks.

For a cleanser, I've been using the Clinique Acne Solutions bar of soap thingy. I think they have a cleanser in the Acne Solutions line that's liquid, but I like the bar. I just lather it up, massage it into my face, and rinse off. It even comes with a little soap dish thing complete with a lid. I think it runs for about $13.50, which is really pricey for a bar of soap, which is why I haven't bought a new one. I don't think I will either. I think there are some good drugstore brands, such as Puropse, that I want to try. Although, I have heard that the liquid facial cleanser from Purpose of better than the bar of soap because it's less drying. We'll see. I've already purchased the bar and it's sitting in my shower. But yeah, the Clinique cleanser was all right, but I still had some pimples. It definitely helped the large, nasty deep-in-the-skin pimples, but my face wasn't completely clear.

Now, for a toner, I've also been using the Clinique Acne Solutions product twice a day after cleansing with a cotton ball. Once again, it's ok, but I don't think I'll be repurchasing it. I think I'll shoot for a drugstore brand next, but I need to do some research because I don't want one that's got alcohol in it.

As for moisturizer, I've kinda been weening off the Clinique Acne Solutions and using the stuff from Boots (which I got a Target for like, $5) and it's called Expert Shine Control lotion. I like it. I apply it after the toner. I think it's helped to reduce little bit of shine overall on my face, but I'm definitely not matte. It hasn't seemed to break me out so that's a plus, but then again, my skin isn't terribly sensitive or anything.

About once a week I like to use a mask. It's by Origins and it's called Get Down. It's pore-cleansing clay mask that works really well. I can also be used as a cleanser. My skin always seems just a little bit clearer after every use. I like to leave it on for about 5 minutes. I haven't purchased it in a really long time but I know it's available online. I know it runs for less than $20. It also has little thingies in it that help exfoliate the skin.

About once or twice a day I'll also use oil blotting sheets. I've found that they are the cheapest when you get them from E.L.F. They are very similar to the Boscia green tea blotting linens, which I also like. I use these all over my face but mostly concentrate on my nose and forehead.

At the end of the day I like to use Neutrogena's Oil-free eye make up remover. I've tried the generic Target brand and it's not as good.

That's about it. I'm still trying to find what works best for me. I really want to try Proactiv. I've heard a lot of good things about it and some bad things as well. It seems to be a "hit or miss" kind of product, so I'd like to give it a shot. I've also heard some great reviews about the Clarisonic, which I totally want, but really don't want to dish out the money for. But yeah, that's all. Ttyl.

M