Over the summer, my skin became a little more oily than normal. A friend suggested that I try out a line from L’Occitane called Riz Rice that is meant to help control oil throughout the day. I was a little hesitant at first because I have rather sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts, but I went for it since I already use a number of other L’Occitane products without a problem. After using this line for a number of months with some success, I thought it was time to write a review.
1. L’Occitane Foaming Rice Cleanser
At first, I started off with the L’Occitane Foaming Rice Cleanser. I used it in the morning and then in the evening, and it smells great—which does help! I use a clarisonic skincare brush at night, and this cleanser worked well with the brush. The cleanser didn’t leave my skin feeling dry at all, which I was sort of expecting. Actually, I had been imagining that it would leave my skin super dehydrated and tight, a feeling that I loathe. But after patting my face dry, my skin felt soft with no noticeable tightness whatsoever.
2. Purifying Rice Toner
However, I also didn’t notice any remarkable oil control until I paired the cleanser with the Purifying Rice Toner. I used the toner in the morning, and this is when I began to see a reduction in oiliness throughout the day. Again, the toner, like the cleanser, didn’t leave my skin feeling stripped. My skin still felt moisturized but instead of getting oily in the afternoon, it stayed closer to normal after a few weeks. Be warned: a little of the toner goes a long way. I put a few drops on a cotton swab to apply it and then added my regular moisturizer/sunscreen once it dried.
3. Rice Ultra-Matte Face Fluid
Toward the end of the summer, I attended an all-day wedding. The temperature was high, near 104F, which made me dread even trying to apply makeup for fear it would slide off an hour into the event. Normally, I wear a primer when I want my makeup to last but decided to give this item a try instead: the Rice Ultra-Matte Face Fluid. And, no, I didn’t try it out in advance. I planned to, but then life got in the way. So I can tell you, I was thrilled to find that it worked so well. By the time I checked my makeup in the late evening, it was still in place and there was little shine to my skin. This isn’t a product that I used everyday over the summer but it was perfect for when I knew I was going to be going for 12+ hours.
As the summer ended, my skin began to dry out again and while I am still using the cleanser everyday, I began to use the toner on an “as needed” basis. My friend, who suggested the line to me, said the same thing—it’s great for when you need help with a bout of oily skin but it can definitely be too drying unless your normal skin type is oily. Since my skin type is combination the majority of the year, using all three products together, too often, isn’t necessarily a good idea. But when summer rolls around again, I’ll have this regime to fall back on.
Thanks for reading! If you’ve used any of the products mentioned in this post, or have other tips for oily skin, please share your thoughts in the comments!
