review: OCEight mattifier

i have an oily face. seriously oily and i need help.


my dermatologists said that i can use oil control lotions, but we have to treat my acne first. 


just when i have to attend some event, i'm having problems with my oily face. make up drips off my face :C


so i use mattifier just when i need to.


the first one, and only one that i used, so far is OCEight.

i dunno where OCEight is available locally, try asking it in your skin clinics.

i actually tried mostly half of the contents of the product before making this review. this is to make sure that i am truthful to my statements and not overwhelmed with what the product promises. sadly, i don't have pictures accompanying my experience. (sorry)
moving on, this is more than a purchase review.


the product.

ingredients:

Directions:

it's a 20ml tube containing the gel. nice and clean packaging.


the gel was a bit watery than i expected. a bit more like moisturizer consistency than of a gel that makes it easier to apply. 
a little of the product really goes a long way.


it needs a good 1-2 minutes before being absorbed by the skin..  or maybe just to my skin, because i'm oily.


the mattifier is applied after sunblock and moisturizer and before your foundation. it was also written in the package that you can reapply if necessary.
so, it works like a primer...


the result...


OCeight is true to it's promise of oil control... 

oil control lasted for hours! 5hrs almost to me. (the product promises up to 8 hours of matte skin)
i'm still pleased.


i'm on a love and hate relationship with this product.


LOVE


mattes my skin...maybe it will last longer if i'm staying on a cooler place or airconditionded room without anything to do. it may work on formal events without dancing, a dinner or movie night maybe.


loving the super cool feeling upon application. so refreshing!


works well with liquid and mineral foundations


HATE


this product costs me quite a fortune (1000+)... super steep! and super small...

not for superhumid country like the Philippines. sad


when the gel dries, it looks almost like thin skin layer. so puting on cake foundation might remove the gel that looks like peeling skin.








this is an investment for me.


but if you're not bothered with your face in terms of its oil, i suggest for you to skip this.


and if your face is not that oily and you want to control it, oil control lotions are highly recommended as primer.




i'm still looking for a oil control lotion suited for me.
i wish to try oil control lotions from MAC, MaryKay, and any other brands out there.


i want to try other mattifier also... i read from other blogs that urbandecay works well. i want to try avon make up fix and MaryKay's as well...




i really need some help.... :(