After my delightful facial at Endota Spa, my beauty therapist threw in many sample sachets of the Oil Control Lotion for me to try out at home, enough to last me almost a month. I don’t normally buy moisturisers as my skin is oily and prone to breakouts, but I was tired of my yellow moisturiser, so I was ready to give this one a go.

Even before the month was over, I knew I had to get the full-sized bottle. I liked it that much.

Description:

Recommended for areas of excess oil production, Dermalogica mediBac Oil Control Lotion is a feather-light lotion containing microsponges to absorb oil on the skin’s surface, helping combat shine for a matte finish.

Dermalogica mediBac Oil Control Lotion leaves you feeling confidently shine-free all day thanks to microsponges which absorb excess skin oil. Using niacinamide, zinc gluconate, yeast extract, caffeine and biotin to purify and inhibit overactive sweat glands and salicylic acid to clear congested follicles mediBac Oil Control Lotion minimises future breakout activity.

Ultimately wanting to keep you shine-free for longer Dermalogica uses enantia chlorantha bark extract to control over-active oil glands, helping to reduce oily shine on the skin’s surface while the naturally-antiseptic camphor, balm mint and cornflower cool and calm inflammation.

Ingredients:

The moisturiser contains salicylic acid, which combats breakouts with its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it suitable for oily and breakout-prone skin.

The texture of the moisturiser was light. Very light in fact, which was great news for my oily, congested skin. The lotion absorbed very quickly, without leaving a hint of shine on the skin. It controlled the oilies very well. I barely needed to use facial blotters with this on. My skin didn’t break out at all, not even during that time of the month.

I’m glad to say that this is one of the best oil control moisturisers I’ve ever used. But as it’s very light, it’s probably not rich enough for night use, especially in a dry environment. I use this as my day moisturiser, and I’m very pleased with it. Will I repurchase? Heck yeah. This has easily become my holy grail of day moisturisers.

The Oil Control Lotion is part of the mediBac range for skin prone to acne and breakouts. Its RRP is AU$60.50 (59ml), although I did buy it from Strawberrynet for AU$50.50 😛

What I like about it: Light in texture, non-greasy, fantastic oil control.

What I do not like about it: Nothing