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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: dinosaur1 on August 16, 2009, 07:59:09 PM

Title: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: dinosaur1 on August 16, 2009, 07:59:09 PM

http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY22356/PROD7531/Mens/Skincare/All_Mens_Skin_Care/index.tmpl

I have been using HeadLube Lotion Matte - 8 oz for about a year now, but my wife bought home a sample of this Clinique product which is great....downside....it's only 1.7 oz, vs the Headlube which is 8oz.

Can anyone recommend another oil control hydrator that you use but a bigger size?  I can't see spending $22 for the Clinique product.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: Antimidas on August 16, 2009, 09:31:19 PM

Is it oil control you are going for or the matte finish?

Have you tried the Matte for Men, or the matte finish Headlube?  My MFM should be coming this week.  I don't really have a problem with oil, but I want to reduce the mirror effect and even out the skin tone with the Matte for Men supposedly does.  I am highly prone to freckling.

And remember that some oil is good.  Keeps the skin from drying out and flaking.

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: ycartt on August 21, 2009, 08:42:25 PM

My skin is very oily so nothing I use really helps control oil.  By mid-day I'm an oil slick.  However, this week I tried not putting any moisturizer of any kind on my head.  After my shave I just use Head Clear and nothing else.  I made it further through the day before the oiliness got really bad.  I think if you got oily skin you really don't need a moisturizer...you got natural moisturizer.

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: GaryT on August 23, 2009, 08:06:12 AM

I agree with you 100% ycartt! BUT, if I don't use anything for a few days I do still end up with flaking! Fine line between too oily and too dry.

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: dgleadbetter on August 28, 2009, 05:35:14 PM

I use Jack Black oil control lotion ... I tried the others and nothing kept my head oil free ... this stuff works awesome. Downside? It's pricey, about $17 ... you can get it at Nordstrom's or Sephora.

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: Antimidas on August 28, 2009, 07:59:03 PM

In the interest of helping others, do you feel that the various wipe products help with oil control?  I am often shocked at the amount of dirt and oil they remove in the afternoons when I use them.

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: parksie on August 28, 2009, 08:53:12 PM

The baldguyz headwipes are excellent for a quick refreshing.  O0

Title: Re: Oil control hydrator-Clinique
Post by: dinosaur1 on August 30, 2009, 08:55:18 PM

I think I might just stick with the headlube matte.  Alot of great stuff here guys.