What do you ladies use for skin care products?

I have combination skin and just can't seem to get it clear. Lately I've been using the Clean & Clear Advantage system. It's helped but I still break out quite a but. Any suggestions?

After trying everything on the planet I finally shelled out the money for proactiv. It works great. Even during my period I rarely break out. I find that since I have combo skin too that it is too drying to use twice a day, so in the morning I use clean and clear or plain dove. This also makes it last so long it ends up being pretty cheap....

Eh i've used proactive but my results weren't that great after a year of using it. I actually have 2 boxes left over unopened, if you want to give it a try i can sell you a box for cheaper then the tv price.
Ortho-tri-cyclen worked and cleared me up 100%, but i am no longer on it because it gave me bad side effects.

Right now i use Clinique products.

Mary Kay has a wonderful skin care line for combination and oily skin. They also have additional products for acne control. The best part is that all products are guaranteed so if you are not happy, you can exchange or get a refund.

I second that one. Mary Kay makes a great line. I can't always get ahold of it, so I'm using Biore unclogging scrub and the Dove bar. The Biore stuff works really well and doesn't upset my sensitive skin.

I love Aveeno foaming face wash. It's very mild. And I use Aveeno clear complexion daily moisturizer as well. I love them both! I've never really liked any one product before. This time I had to go cheap and buy clean and clear and it feels like washing my face with acid, PLUS it's making me break out, what's the point in the acid wash if it doesn't do anything??

I use SpectroJel for combination skin.... So far it's the only thing I've found which can control the oil without making my skin really really dry. Clean and Clear has never done jack for me.... funny that they're so popular yet seemingly so ineffective.

I'll third the Mary Kay suggestion. I use the Timewise line. They also have a great microdermabrasion kit that's been my saviour this winter.

What all products would you suggest from Mary Kay? Any guess as to how much $$$?

My sister has tried proactiv and she wasn't happy with the results either so I'll have to pass on that one.

I had no idea clean and clear was so ineffective. I thought my skin was just stubborn!

The Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub works really well for me. It contains salicyc (sp?) acid, but is still pretty gentle.

I've tried *everything* for blackheads, they're more of a problem for me than pimples. The only thing I've found to work is going to the dermatologist and getting a prescription for a retinol cream. It's pretty rough, and even then the results are only temporary, at least for me. Although I could see how in milder cases some of the OTC blackhead scrubs might work.

I like the Timewise line of products, targeted for "age fighting." They have a 3-in-1 cleanser that works well for me. It's $18. I think the moisturizer is $22.

If you're interested in looking at all of the products and their prices, you can look at my Mary Kay lady's website (http://www.marykay.com/dlawrimore). I've tried just about every product they've got (I don't sell the stuff, but I know a few folks who do), so, if you've got questions, I'd be happy to answer them!

I'm a huge fan of Origins skin care line. Great fresh scents, and my skin looks and feels better than it ever has!