Makeup suddenly doing this?

[Almost30s]

Hello! Throughout my life, I’ve had normal skin with a dry, sometimes flaky nose. Around 2-3 years ago, I started having symptoms of PCOS/ENDO (now both treated) and ever since my skin has steadily become an oil slick.

It wasn’t too bad - I used my regular foundation but just added setting powder to my t-zone. However now, even setting powder won’t stop the oil from shining through. Makeup has started separating too, so not only does my head look like a disco ball shining in the night, it looks patchy too.

even when not wearing makeup, my face actually feels wet by the end of the day 🤢

Is there a way I can reverse this or do I have to go buy all new matte foundations/concealers?

Few points:

• I moisturize every 2 days because I found daily made this issue worse
• This is what my foundation looks like after 3-4 hours.
• It’s not a primer/foundation base issue. Both my primer & foundation are water based, so there’s no incompatibility there
• My PCOS & ENDO have been treated so whatever is happening seems to be here to stay

The exfoliation I use is MooGoo Exfoliating Powder which is made with Rice Bran Powder, Saclicylic Acid & Bentonite Clay so it’s not as abrasive as the typical ones like St Ives or even Boots brand. I’ll switch the Hyaluronic acid to the morning - all I do in the morning is wash, SPF, light day cream & primer before makeup.

I’ve used my regular foundation for about 1.5 years now, so still relatively new. It worked brilliantly for ages, even as my skin got oilier and oilier, but now the oil has completely overpowered it

All my products are water based, even my SPF, to make sure it all meshed together well. It was working fine up until a few months ago, when I noticed I was having more oil towards the end of the day, but now the oil is just instant. Thank you, I might test out some oil based products and see if a difference is seen.

Re the gel cleanser - do you reckon a gel moisturizer might do any good? No7 have a brilliant one in their hydraluminious range

I would definitely try a Niacinamide product, The Ordinary do one!

I would also use a moisturiser for oily skin something La Roche -Posay Effaclar Mat, all their products are very good for sensitive skin and then you'll be able to use it every day.

I don't quite understand why you are using products for dry, very dry skin when your skin is oily - surely that's going to make it worse!

Dr Sam’s skincare and double wear foundation I have oily skin and that’s what I use

Look up dr Sam’s I don’t rate the ordinary personally

For me being dehydrated was what was making my skin produce more oil than usual. Once I increased my water intake, it decreased significantly.

I think you should change your moisturizer to something lighter? I notice certain moisturizers kind of "sit" on top of the skin instead of absorbing into it and can leave your face feeling greasy.

I would try using a setting spray for your makeup, I have to use one since I have oily skin too and it helps a lot. Also a foaming cleanser that is gentle but effective without stripping your skin of moisture. I find the ones in a pump are usually not that harsh. I notice if I only use oil or cream based cleansers my skin breaks out and pores get clogged. I switched to a foaming cleanser and my skin is smoother, less spots, and isn't as dull. It helps to remove the excess oil sitting on the skin. I have to use it every night and if I don't there's buildup. In the mornings I only use a soft cloth and warm water. I used to avoid using foaming cleansers thinking they were too harsh and would make my skin more oily but I have to use one.

Blotting sheets are brilliant.

I would try easing off the exfoliating if you have sensitive skin with rosacea. Have you tried one of the creams aimed specifically at rosacea? I think La Roche Posay or Bioderma do one.

I agreewith this. I found my skin has been less oily woth makeup since I started moisturising morning and evening.

Honestly, send a photo of your skin to skin & me and get a personalised prescription. It's worked wonders for me.

Gel cream for moisturiser like the neutropenia one and milk make up primer in the black tube