Does This Really Work

Does This Really Work? Charcoal Face Cleanser

By Sandra Mariscal | 01/28/2010 - 18:00 | 1 Comment

If your afternoon glow is more like an oil slick, it’s probably time to invest in an oil-controlling cleanser. I just tried Lush Dark Angels Facial Cleanser ($10.95 for 3.5 oz, lushusa.com) made of charcoal and rhassoul mud to help absorb oil overload. It also has...

Does This Really Work: Oil Blocking Powder

By Sandra Mariscal | 01/14/2010 - 17:00 | 0 Comments

If you were to check the cabinet where I keep all of my makeup products you would probably find more than a dozen powders claiming to be mattifiers. I've tried them all, but never managed to find one that actually controls my oily T-zone.

Since I’m not one to give up easily, I figured I’d give it another shot with Black Opal Invisible Oil Blocking...