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Let's start off with the new kid on the block - Benefit Cosmetics Porefessional Matte Rescue*. Quick bit of background information, unfortunately the original Porefessional and I don't really get on that well. What this means is I was pretty hesitant of this product from the get go. Something about the original Porefessional's texture just slips and slides on my skin, sometimes making me even oilier.
The Porefessional Matte Rescue however, total different story. The formula is similar to a thin moisturiser, has a cooling effect and actually sinks in straight away. It doesn't leave my skin feeling slippery at all and makeup actually sits really nicely on top.
So how I use this product? After my face has been cleansed and moisturised, this is the next step. I then go in with a primer and carry on with the rest of my makeup routine.
Does it work to help prevent oil? I really do think so! The times I have used this product, I still get oily. I mean, nothing is a miracle worker and I do have extremely oily skin, but this definitely does help.
On the go touch up photos (on ze train to show convenience)
Especially look around my t zone & nose
Left: before | Right: after
Next up, a product that I have already fallen in love with. Benefit Cosmetics Agent Zero Shine Powder* was one of my favourite products of last year. I had a little sample and used it up. Before this product and when it ran out, I honestly would carry a translucent powder and massive powder brush with me, everywhere. Even if I only had a small clutch, I'd somehow make it work. I'm definitely the one you might see in public giving my face a quick blot or run over with powder, so this product is honestly sent from the heavens. It now definitely saves me from embarrassment and extreme spillage from large powders on public transport.
I have seen some negative reviews of this online suggesting its cakey, but the only reason for that I think is maybe that those people weren't oily enough. Maybe if you have sorta oily skin, this might not be for you. But if you are an oily skin battler, needing something to carry with you during the day, this is definitely up your alley.
When I apply my makeup at the beginning of the day, I still prefer to use a translucent powder because there's more product in there and it doesn't have to be handy. During the day when I'm out, I will 100% reach for this.
It does have a slight colour to it but I found that once I applied it, you can't really see it and it does blend in. That might be because I'm quite olive and tanned, so if you're paler than me, maybe pop instore to see how it shows up on your skin.
As you can see from the photos, you unwind the top and that's your little product dispensing area. Unwind the bottom and a brush is revealed. The brush itself is pretty good and I find that it disperses the product well and not all in one bunched up spot.
All in all, I really love these products and cannot recommend them enough if you have oily skin.
What do you use to combat oiliness throughout the day?
Have you used any of these Benefit products before?
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I personally found it almost impossible to find a perfect foundation for my incredibly oily skin for a good couple of years, especially from the drugstore. I know that when you tell people you have oily skin they recommend you foundations like the Estee Lauder Double Wear, but nothing really from the 'drugstore' or something that is affordable. I have tried quite a few different foundations and these two are definitely the cream of the crop.
Both the Revlon Nearly Naked and Covergirl Tru Blend foundations are my holy grails.
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- YSL Fusion Ink Foundation* is intended to provide 'flawless matte coverage'
- Comes in 14 shades and is SPF 18
- The shade that I have is #BR50
- In Australia it is $85 for 25ml of product
- It is available from Mecca Maxima, Myer and David Jones
For starters I of course have to mention the gorgeous packaging. The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation comes in a stunning glass bottle with a gold cap. It is very simplistic, but I think that's what makes it so gorgeous.
When it comes to application, you can see from the above photograph that this product does not come with a pump and is not just a bottle that you tip upside down. The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation infact uses the YSL Touche Eclat Pen Applicator.
The formula of this foundation is very very very thin and watery, has a slight fragrance and a little amount goes a long way. I know that $85 is on the expensive side for a foundation, but I believe that because of this formula and using such a small amount, this product will last you quite a while without running out.
The first time I used this foundation, I applied it with my fingers as suggested. The coverage was light to medium. The second time I used this foundation, I used my trusty beauty blender and the coverage was more in between medium and full coverage.
How does this foundation feel on my face? Incredibly light weight. Once it sinks in (which is quickly), it feels silky and smooth. I was very lucky because the shade BR50 matches me perfectly.
Did I use a powder? No! And guess how long this baby was matte on my face for? An entire 6 hours with no shine... You heard me right. In summary, this a perfect foundation for anyone with oily skin. This foundation does cling to a few of my dry spots, so if you do have very dry skin this might not be the foundation for you. I've been told by a couple of my blogger friends that they have dry skin and this worked wonderfully for them because they used a really good moisturiser and primer - so don't cancel it out! Just make sure you get a sample before you fork out the $$.
Have any of you tried the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation or any other YSL foundations?
What is your current favourite foundation?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.
When it comes to application, you can see from the above photograph that this product does not come with a pump and is not just a bottle that you tip upside down. The YSL Fusion Ink Foundation infact uses the YSL Touche Eclat Pen Applicator.
The formula of this foundation is very very very thin and watery, has a slight fragrance and a little amount goes a long way. I know that $85 is on the expensive side for a foundation, but I believe that because of this formula and using such a small amount, this product will last you quite a while without running out.
The first time I used this foundation, I applied it with my fingers as suggested. The coverage was light to medium. The second time I used this foundation, I used my trusty beauty blender and the coverage was more in between medium and full coverage.
How does this foundation feel on my face? Incredibly light weight. Once it sinks in (which is quickly), it feels silky and smooth. I was very lucky because the shade BR50 matches me perfectly.
Did I use a powder? No! And guess how long this baby was matte on my face for? An entire 6 hours with no shine... You heard me right. In summary, this a perfect foundation for anyone with oily skin. This foundation does cling to a few of my dry spots, so if you do have very dry skin this might not be the foundation for you. I've been told by a couple of my blogger friends that they have dry skin and this worked wonderfully for them because they used a really good moisturiser and primer - so don't cancel it out! Just make sure you get a sample before you fork out the $$.
Have any of you tried the YSL Fusion Ink Foundation or any other YSL foundations?
What is your current favourite foundation?
*Products marked with an asterisk have been provided for editorial consideration. For more information, please read my disclaimer.
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