combination skincare

The recent influx of question on combination skincare has led to the creation of yet another, what to do article.  If you think that you're the only one with a face that's partly oily and partly dry, think again. You've got combination skin and there are several ways to care for you skin without damaging other parts of it.

• Cleanse: Use a mild cleanser on your entire face up to twice a day.
• Moisturize: Use a good moisturizer on the dry areas only.
• Balance: Look for toning products that normalize your skin, such as those that contain alpha hydroxy acids or the vitamin A derivative retinols.
• Control: Use oil-absorbing makeup on oily areas to control shine.
• Protect: Use a sunscreen daily (mimimum SPF 15).

Skincare Regime: The best skincare line for those you you with combination skin is Repechage. They've formulated a simple, yet effective line of products for those suffering with combination skin.  The T-Zone Cleanser, Toner & Moisturizer are absolutely fabulous.  They really do a great job balancing out the skin.  For the occasional blemish, nothing else will do, but the Clear Cleansing Drying Lotion. 

Makeup Lesson:  Without a doubt, Urban Apothecary's new Supernatural Mineral Powder is hands-down, the best foundation for those with combination skin. It's an amazing foundation/powder in one with buildable coverage- that's absolutely great for your skin!  Think miracle multi-tasker. Powder. Foundation. Concealer. Sunscreen. SPF 8. We invite you to experience the Supernatural phenomena.

To cover any blemishes or redness you'll need to use a concealer. Urban Apothecary's Undercover Concealer is yellow based, so it matches almost every skin tone. The trick is to perfect coverage is to mix a dab of foundation with the concealer and apply with a brush. Fingers do not apply with even coverage. They also harbor bacteria, so use a brush!  Most people tend to apply concealer first.  By applying it last, it gives you extra control and more polished look.  Finish with a light dusting of Supernatural Mineral Powder to set the concealer.