I may be a true minimalist with my wardrobe, but I can't say the same with my beauty routine. Skincare, specifically, is not a department I slack off in, so you can find me in my bathroom for at least 20 minutes washing my face and applying my myriad of elixirs (sorry, to my roommates!) twice a day. Now that it's summertime, however, my combination skin needs extra attention to handle the heat—and all the sweat that comes with it. Thankfully, I've got my summer skincare routine locked down so I can keep oil at bay.
It's taken a long time for me to get my skin in a place where I'm comfortable going outside makeup-free. My nose, cheeks, and forehead look slick by midday, while the rest of my face feels dry and rough. It hasn't been easy to find products that offer lightweight hydration, control sebum production, and won't clog my pores. But after testing hundreds of clarifying cleansers, exfoliants, and moisturizers, I can confidently say this lineup works beautifully for combination skin.
