My skin is so shiny and my pores look so large?

[Anonymous]

Lately my skin looks really bad - my pores are huge and my skin is shiny af. It doesn’t FEEL bad - my skin feels hydrated and soft to the touch.

But what's the point if it looks bad? How can I fix it?

I have combination skin. I'm usually oily in my forehead and nose, relatively normal in my cheeks and chin, although my skin is dehydrated. I'm acne prone, but my skin isn't overly sensitive.
A lot of my skincare in the routine below is new skincare and I will point it out with a *

Morning skincare routine:
• Wash with cold water (may use my Garnier Oil Infused Micellar Water with half a cotton round to cleanse if I wore an oil to bed)
• On the other half of cotton round I use *One Thing Niacinamide 10% to tone my skin
• I'm using up a sample of Rovectin *LHS Blemish Ampoule (don't think I'll purchase the full product when it's done)
• Tony Moly Ceramide Mocchi Toner (use my hands to pat it in)
• Tony Moly Ceramide Mocchi Cream
• BioMedical SPF 30

After my sweat session:
• Tony Moly Ceramide Mocchi Cleanser
• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream

Nighttime routine:
• Tony Moly Ceramide Mocchi Cleanser
• COSRX BHA Blackhead Liquid OR *Isntree AHA 8% Essence (apply with fingers to face)
• Tony Moly Ceramide Mocchi Toner
• Using a sample of *Klairs Rich Moist Soothing Cream (may buy full product after)
• Bio Oil (my face needs an oil at night otherwise it over compensates the next day)

Products I haven't used yet but they're sitting on my shelf:
• Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner
• iUnik Tea Tree Relief Serum

I know that was a lot, but if anyone can give me pointers what I'm doing wrong that my skin is freaking out like this and how I can fix it, please let me know!

[Anonymous]

That is a lot. If you're using that many products for quite some time then maybe it isn't working for your skin type. Try going to a professional who can suggest to you the appropriate skincare for yourself.

i used to use many products too because i have oily skin and huge pores before but then i went to an aesthetician/derma she told me to cut back on the skincare products because theyre all chemicals and may react differently on different skin types and also it's bad when you mix them up too much. She also told me to let my skin breathe by cutting on those chemicals and makeup. I've started to just wash with moisturizing soap like dove or cetaphil then i would exfoliate my skin twice a week with an organic oatmeal and cinnamon scrub i bought then i would use sometimes a kaolinite face pack. Then i only use mild products if i want to go heavy on makeup but i often just put on some sunblock, mascara, lipstick, blush, powder, eyebrows. Oh and dont forget to wear sunblock everytime you go out. Also eat healthy and less oily food and sleep well. This worked for me but really ask a professional what will work for you.

[Opinion Owner]

Alsp since you have oily skin, make sure not to use oil-based products. And just clean your face gently but thoroughly every time.

[unkissme]

Your skin sounds a lot like mine before I simplified my routine. I think perhaps there is too much going on in your routine and even tho they’re all good products, it’s too much product. Good complexion starts with consistency and continues with simplicity.

Morning and night, I use:
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate cleanser
Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% bha toner
Missha Time Revolution treatment essence

And with this simple routine, my face is balanced, clear, and not dry or irritated or oily. It’s doing great which surprises me every day since I’m not used to having a consistently nice complexion. Hope this is helpful to you!

[Lizzzzz288283]

The issue may be that you’re using too much product which is in turn clogging your pores. I’ve also noticed my skin has been pretty bad especially in my cheeks with acne and such that I never usually had before due to my face mask. Make sure you wash your face masks, and throw away the reusable ones instead of reusing those several times (I know so many people who keep reusing theirs which is nasty) or cut down on all of the products and stick with only a couple just for a week or so to see if u notice any changes

[Sheyhoney]

There’s no need for all of that I promise. Just use some Cerave cleanser and some Egyptian magic moisturizer. That’s all you need your face will look better and feel better !

[Danny_dan92]

What is your diet like?


Your skin is a direct reflection of your health

[Lizzzzz288283]

Not true. Hormones play a huge role

[Danny_dan92]

Diet is important as well

[sassyindiangirl]

Try rice water toner from face shop. Its awesome

[Iron_Man]

Shiny skin is better than dry skin