Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser

Why I chose this product: As I have said before I have always suffered with oily skin and I can honestly say that this moisturiser is invaluable in my quest for shine free skin. I have used oil free moisturisers in the past but wanted to try one that claimed to balance the oils in my skin. My experience of this product: From the day that I started using this moisturiser I noticed a considerable difference in my skin. When applied, my skin immediately feels more 'matte' than usual and the product provides an excellent base for makeup as well as being great for foundation free days. Another advantage to this moisturiser is that it contains zinc which is meant ...  Read the complete review

I have tried various moisturisers in the past and have found that the Simple range is the best. Currently I use the oil balancing moisturiser as I have spot prone skin and wanted a moisturiser that was not going to aggravate it. I think it does work, my skin stays oil free for much longer when I use this than when I don't use it. It includes the active ingredient Zinc PCA which is supposed to 'gently absorb excess oil' and it has a natural antibacterial which 'helps reduce blemishes'. Also it does not have perfume in it which can sometimes upset sensitive skin. Since I have been using this moisturiser, I have not noticed any dry patches on my face ...  Read the complete review

As mentioned in my earlier review for the facial wash, Simples blue, oil control range is a little harder to come across than the other Simple products have been. Although quite widely available online, I finally found it for sale in a large Boots store for £3.79. For only 75ml it is a little more expensive than most of their moisturisers, but still nothing outrageous. I bought this to use in conjunction with the 'Oil Controlling Facial Wash' as I had been finding that my face was becoming slightly more oilier than usual. It uses Zinc PCA to absorb the excess oil, Natural Antibacterial to reduce blemishes and Pro Vitamin B5 to keep skin smooth and supple. It ...  Read the complete review