Why the shine comes back by afternoon
Oil glands keep producing through the day, and heat makes oil spread and show. A harsh foaming wash in the morning strips the surface, skin feels tight, and many people skip moisturiser because they are oily — both make the afternoon shine worse.
The morning routine that lasts
Gentle wash, a niacinamide serum on damp skin, a thin layer of light moisturiser, then a matte sunscreen. Let each layer settle for a minute so the sunscreen does not slide.
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| Step | What to use | Elluvi option |
|---|---|---|
| Wash | Gentle gel wash, lukewarm water | Brightening Face Wash Rs. 849 (glycolic, use once a day) |
| Treat | Niacinamide 5–10% | Hydra Glow Serum Rs. 1,149 |
| Moisturise | Light gel or lotion, thin layer | Hydrating Moisturiser Rs. 1,249 |
| Protect | Matte or gel sunscreen, SPF 30–50 | Primer Gel Sunscreen, launching 24 October |
In the afternoon
Blot with blotting paper or a clean tissue, pressing rather than wiping. If you are outdoors, reapply sunscreen over the top. Do not wash your face again at work just to remove shine.
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FAQs
Oil production continues through the day and heat makes it show. A harsh morning wash or skipping moisturiser makes it worse. Gentle washing, niacinamide and a light moisturiser help; blot rather than rewash.
A light gel or lotion applied thinly. Elluvi's Hydrating Moisturiser (5% niacinamide, 120 ml, Rs. 1,249) is non-greasy, but it is not oil-free and it contains fragrance; if you want strictly oil-free, choose one labelled so.
Niacinamide at 5–10% helps many people with oiliness and the look of pores over 4 to 8 weeks. Hydra Glow Serum has 10% niacinamide with 1% zinc PCA; if your skin is sensitive, start every other day.