Put the Brakes on Oil with Mally Beauty Face Defender

Put the Brakes on Oil with Mally Beauty Face Defender

I’ve had the Mally Beauty Face Defender as a staple in my stash for years. I was first introduced to it by the lovely Angela from Beautyandthecat, who thought it might help with my very oily skin. It’s a beauty balm mostly made up of silicones that I apply over my makeup. It definitely clears up my oil outbreaks without…

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Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask

Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask

Skin Profile: Oily, acne scarring, large pores.  Now if you look at the second photo, this clay mask looks like heaven. And guess what? It might just be. Valentia Skin Detoxifying Clay Mask

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COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol | Review

COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol | Review

Greetings! Today I want to talk about the COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol. I have been using this for nearly three months and I am happy to report that I like it. COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol

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Daiso Japan Natural Pack Charcoal Peel Off Mask Review

Daiso Japan Natural Pack Charcoal Peel Off Mask Review

I have pretty big pores… almost offensive. Well, they are offensive to me because how dare they be visible! So when I came across this Daiso Japan Natural Pack Charcoal Peel Off Mask, which I am going to call the charcoal mask going forward, I was intrigued. Before I get into this I want to show you all the product,…

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Battle of the Blotting Papers

Battle of the Blotting Papers

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Battle of the Blotting Papers

Battle of the Blotting Papers

Contenders: TATCHA Japanese Beauty Papers Boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens Boscia Bamboo and Willow Bark Extract Blotting Linens Palladio Rice Paper Blotting Tissues Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets Contestant #1: TATCHA Japanese Beauty Papers ($12.00) Of all of the blotting papers, these are the largest. I have extremely oily skin and most of the time I need to use two…

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Back to Basics: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Back to Basics: Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque

Every month, without fail my body goes through hormonal changes and my skin will start to break out. Ladies, I’m sure you know what I am talking about. I try to pay close attention to my skin around this time before I get actual pimples. Since I have super oily skin, I usually apply some kind of mask, or make…

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BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector Review

BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector Review

On my quest to keep my skin from looking like a bucket of grease, I wandered into Sephora to find primer. I have tried many and they mostly just clog my pores and cause me pimples. So annoying. So 97% of the time I go into Sephora, I know exactly what I want. This time however, I required assistance. As…

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With Love, From TATCHA

With Love, From TATCHA

In the midst of my battle of the blotting papers, I purchased TATCHAs online . I was pleasantly surprised at what I received in the mail.

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Mally Beauty Test: Evercolor Poreless Face Defender

Mally Beauty Test: Evercolor Poreless Face Defender

I am currently doing a test on my skin to figure out what combination of products keeps my oily skin under control. If this product doesn’t break me out, which is the last part of this test, it is likely that I will purchase it for myself ($40)! The product in question is the Evercolor Poreless Face Defender by Mally…

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Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle- 12% Glycolic AHA Cream

Alpha Hydrox AHA Souffle- 12% Glycolic AHA Cream

I have been really good about consistency in my skincare regimen. I have very oily skin– always have. Strangely, I didn’t notice it as much when I lived in South Florida. Now that I live in a place where there are four seasons, somehow it seems as if my skin has gotten even more oily, if that’s possible. I have…

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