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Soak up oil and reduce the look of pores with these shine-fighting formulas.
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Thankfully, plenty ofsheen-fighting productsare out there to add to youroily skincare routine, including the right face wash. Hadley King, M.D.
says beta-hydroxy acid is one of the best ingredients for the job.
Antibacterial tea tree oil is another good option.
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Theres even a touch ofvitamin E,aloe, and mushroom extract to soothe irritation.
It’s not as soft as a baby’s bottom but was pretty darn close in my opinion.
The formula uses a gentler form of AHAs calledpolyhydroxy acids(PHAs) to exfoliate skin without increasing sensitivity.
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During the testing period, her skin was noticeably softer and seemed more illuminated than usual.
It also felt softer.
This BHA helps dissolve oil and dirt while boosting cell turnover, revealing a more radiant complexion.
The foamy formula is also oil-free,noncomedogenic, and a favorite of dermatologists.
I think it compares to luxury products in terms of effectiveness.
Its very basic but reliable and gentle.
This luxuriously foamy option by ANUA does exactly that.
This gel formula has a thicker, heavier consistency that doesnt glide over skin like foam or oil.
It absorbed any gunky oils and grime from the day and effortlessly washed away grease and makeup.
With consistent use, our pores appeared smaller, and our skin looked cleaner and healthier.
The result is shrunken pores, and smoother, cleaner skin.
The gel textures feels thick and luxurious and effectively removed all makeupeven stubborn mascara residue.
It gently cleaned skin thoroughly without drying it out, with no signs of irritation or sensitivity.
I feel like this product left my skin glowing and softer after use.
It also contains zinc to reduce inflammation associated with acne and leave skin looking clearer and more even.
She noted her skin felt cleansed and hydrated without any tightness or irritation.
It did not leave any residue or a greasy feeling.
We just paired with a good moisturizer and our skin was clean, supple, and refreshed.
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It didnt irritate our testers sensitive skin whatsoever and it was gentle enough to use twice a day.
After rinsing, her skin felt refreshed, rejuvenated, and bouncy.
Any oiliness was gone and our complexion looked matte and refreshed.
Byrdie / Erinn Smart
This skin-brightening formula gently polishes rough, flakey skin patches, to reveal a buffed, brighter complexion post-cleanse.
Each time we used this cleanser, our skin looked noticeably brighter.
It helped remove excessive oiliness and ultimately reduced the breakouts we experienced during the testing period.
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Byrdie / Kyle Bahl
Kyle, tester with oily skin
A new favorite!
My face always felt cleansed and brighter afterwards.
It is a more expensive option, but we think the results are worth the splurge.
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Byrdie / Adam Groffman
Adam, tester with oily skin
It made my skin feel and look fresher.
I think it may have even helped reduce some redness in my skin.
Our skin felt clean and coddled, never stripped or dried out.
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Byrdie / Donna Freydkin
The foam is just glorious.
I wish they made this as a body wash.
It never made my skin feel stripped or dried out but it also made it feel really clean.
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This allows the ingredient to be in contact with your skin long enough to work.
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