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4.1

394 reviews

79%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: In each 5 mL tsp: Magnesium Hydroxide (400 mg) (Saline Laxative) Inactive Ingredients: Water Purified, Sodium Hypochlorite

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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11 years ago

Unfortunately, for me this isn't a miracle product which is what it seems to be for a lot of people (darn, maybe I just have really stubborn skin?), but I did notice a difference. I've always had...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel



5.0
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11 years ago

I got this product from the dollar store and even though skin isn't extremely oily I wanted to try it and my foundation stays put all day this is a life saver:)

About reviewer (17 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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11 years ago

Omg it really works. I'm so oily that blotties stick to my face and I go thru three at a time no problem makeup is always gone by the end of the day. Not anymore! I put what was on the cap on after...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

OMG. This is amazing. I have super super oily skin on my forehead and nose and this is a life saver. I apply about 2 drops of this to my forehead and nose, let it dry and turn all white, then apply...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

Definitely HG material. I really struggle with oily skin in the warmer months and had yet to find anything (affordable) that could combat the slick. I decided to try this after watching a video...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesGreen


4.0
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11 years ago

Only got this a week ago and only used it twice since and whoa! What a great product! I never thought I'd find a cheap solution to my oiliness but never say never because this product is a...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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11 years ago

HG product for spot treating pimples!! Dries out the pimple when I put it on at night and by next morning, the size is greatly reduced! I made the mistake of using it as a full face primer....

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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11 years ago

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE TRYING MILK OF MAGNESIA! IT'S GOOD FOR A ONCE IN A WHILE/EMERGENCY PRIMER BUT IT'S BASICITY HAS BAD LONG TERM...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

its a lot of product on one purchase..dint see much of a difference after using it in a hot humid weather with oily skin.. but its just like other primers... but it does create a smooth face to...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBlack


5.0
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11 years ago

Oh. My. Goodness. This stuff is a lifesaver. My face usually looks like a BP oil spill, but after applying MoM for the first time this morning, I am pleased to say that my face is mostly still...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

WHY has no one told me about MOM before??? I cleansed with my Mary Kay Timewise. Applied the day cream. Applied moisturizer. Applied a thin coat of MOM and massaged it in. SKIPPED...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

Okay everyone here is right: this product does keep your skin from becoming oily - not perfectly but pretty well. Here's something that's important to keep in mind: MoM is very basic and your skin...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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11 years ago

I get the unflavored brand from Dollar tree and I'm glad I gave this old school trick a try. As with any moisturizer or primer, you have to allow time to set & dry after each set. On very hot...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

OMG!!! This stuff is HG to me, no amount of powder or setting spray can come close to this. I always knew that Milk of Magnesia was used for oil control especially for brides on their wedding day...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I use this as a mattifying lotion on my face since I get really oily throughout the day. I use it after washing and wait till it dries and then put on sunscreen/moisturizer. I am not seeing oily...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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11 years ago

I have been searching for something to control the oil and shine on my face forever! I was so skeptical about using MoM but after reading all the reviews on here I decided to give it a try as it's...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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11 years ago

I wish I had discovered this product before yrs of spending money on high end primers and oil control make-ups! I have oily skin and live in a high humidity climate, really,bad.combo! I paint this...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

The idea of using milk of magnesia is quite intriguing and just like everyone else on this page decided to give this product a try to see if it really works. I must say that it does, but not for...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


1.0
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11 years ago

I also purchased milk of magnesia based on reviews. I have extremely oily skin- oil slick 30 minutes after cleansing and moisturizing. Make up never lasts an hour let alone an entire day. The milk...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

Hi guys, I'm new to this site but your reviews on MoM drew me here... My oily skin is really depressing me. I heard a lot about MoM so went and bought a bottle... I couldn't find the original...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown