My skin is very oily to the point where my makeup fades away before midafternoon. I use the Bare Escentuals products, but I don't think they're working for me anymore. Lately, I've been breaking out but because I'm running out of my Obagi skin care system. It's too expensive to keep purchasing. Can you recommend a cleanser, makeup, and even a moisturizer that will help me control my oily face? I've been looking at some of the Avon products, but sometimes they suddenly discontinue their products and it's back to square one.

Back when I had oily skin, I used a relatively generic brand called "Purpose." It was very mild, and helped with my acne. I also used an astringent, but it may not be for everyone, as some with sensitive skin can get irritation.

Try using st ives apricot scrub, that usually works for me, its reasonably priced and really works

I also have oily skin and I use http://www.acne.org/images/products/neutrogena-acnewash-large.jpg, neutrogena oil free acne wash. I was my face twice a day and it seems to keep the oil under control. I use powder cover up instead of liquid which isn't as oily. There's also some cover up sticks that contain benzoic acid that I use on blemishes.