combination skin - skincare and foundation advice please!

[Pixilicious]

Hi, I'm looking for some tried and tested advice for my greasy nose please! I'm 43 and in the last few years I have developed a really greasy and red nose. I have tried a variety of different skincare products and nine of them seem to to the trick.

I am also looking for a foundation that won't slide off by lunchtime, ideally I prefer a Matt finish/mineral/powder. I'm currently using smashbox halo hydrating and their photo finish primer, I was hopeful that this would work but I am sat here with a shiny nose so I'm guessing not!!

[theladylovescupcakes]

I'm going to lurk, I'm greasy too, forehead particularly, so keen to see product recommendations.

[saggyboobs1]

Me too

[Stripeybeachhut]

Try using neutrogena oil free moisturiser which also works as a primer and clarins everlasting foundation, or Estée Lauder double wear, followed by a translucent powder to set and if you look too matte then dust some sort of highlighter all over your face or just on the forehead cheeks and nose.

[Stripeybeachhut]

I have also found that after removing my make up in the evening then nip and fab dragons blood cleansing pads are great as a second cleanse and toner in one ( that's how I use them). Because my skin doesn't really like moisturiser I have started using clarins lotus oil at night which has really balanced my skin out. I use just 3 drops.

[Pixilicious]

Ooh thanks, I'll get the dragons blood and neutropenia. Just spend £76 on the foundation and primer so I'll need to stick with those for a bit but hopefully the other recommendations will help.

[vanillabeauty]

m.boots.com/h5/cat_hub?path=%2Fen%2FClinique-Anti-Blemish-Solutions-Liquid-Makeup-30ml_1042730%2F&colId=Cashew&unCountry=uk This foundation is amazing on my combination skin. I moisturise leave it to sink in for 15 mins, blot face with a tissue to remove any product not absorbed, then apply. I don't use primer (they always seem to 'ball up' with me), but this lasts all day.

[saggyboobs1]

Pixilicious, why don't you try going to a Clarins counter, explaining what you need and ask for a sample? No point spending £27 if it isn't going to work for you. I use that foundation and I like it - I've always found the Debenhams ladies very generous with testers!

[Pixilicious]

Good thinking saggy, I'll get a sample first (why haven't I thought of that??)