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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


4.0
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12 years ago

This is an excellent product for everyone who has oily skin! I typically use milk of magnesium as a mask and every single time after I wash it off, my face feels EXTREMELY smooth! I felt that...

About reviewer (165 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue



2.0
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12 years ago

I was truly hoping this would help my oily nose, but it didn't. :-( who knows maybe I'm using it wrong lol. Anyway I'll keep trying since I bought a rather large bottle.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Olive, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

This product is... OK. I dunno, it didn't really work miracles for me like everyone else. Before I used this (for the first time), I washed my face with oatmeal. Oatmeal makes my face feel smooth...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

For reference: NW20 with normal / dry skin and rosacea around my t - zone. After 3 years or so of searching, I have done it. I have found my holy grail redness reducer, The best part? It costs a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

Best freakin oil control liquid or what ever u wanna call it, I am always super oily this helps tons you can't go wrong with this product. I use this as a primer then my garnier bb cream and i am...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I love MoM!!!!! I bought my bottle for a $1 at Dollar Tree because I wanted to see if it would react to my skin and if it would work. I did not want to spend around $6 for the Phillips brand if it...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

This is amazing! My skin would be an oil slick an hour after applying makeup, any time of year, with or without primer, etc. I'm 27 and it's embarrassing having more oil and acne than my freshman...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I have been using the Philips brand of MOM for about 5/6 months now as my skin was getting so oily it was ridiculous! I was having to blot about a million times a day, and by the end of the day my...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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12 years ago

This is my second attempt to make MoM work (first time was 2007, influenced by Paula B's blurb). It didn't work in 2007 but I was swayed to try it again in 2012 by the reviews on here. I have an...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this as a facial product! I use under my foundation and my skin looks flawless and pore less all day! Another thing I love is that it allows me the option to wear moisturizer under my...

About reviewer (177 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


1.0
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12 years ago

I'm so disappointed! I have super oily skin, its actually gotten worse in the last month or so, and I thought I would give MOM a try as I know its something of a cult product. And after only 2...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I have tried 6 chemists/shops in Ireland to get this product which used to be readily available but they are ALL sold out! When it comes back I,m going to stock up!

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

milk of magnesia has been a lifesaver for me. I used to suffer from extremely oily skin, especially my t zone area. A friend of mine recommended this to me and I've been using it ever since, it's...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

I've been using the Phillips brand milk of magnesia for a little over a month now & could tell it did reduce the oiliness of my forehead somewhat. I have combination skin but my forehead is an oily...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

After seeing the raves, I bought this right away yesterday from a local pharmacy and costs me 10€ (I live in Finland, so medicines are pricier here). I normally go on days with oil-slick face....

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

Listen up oily ladies! This is what you need in your life! Even though I have only used it for a a day, I'm totally sold. -Moisturise your face and allow it to set. - I apply it in the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

HairOther, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

This product works GREAT for my VERY oily skin. It's ridiculous how oily my skin gets. Without this product my makeup looks like a big mess after a couple of hours. I use the Phillips brand,...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

HG oil control! I used to be so oily and would have to powder and blot every hour! Now I don't even powder or blot through out the day!! With MOM I can use ANY foundation I want!! I am never...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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12 years ago

I was initially excited to try out this product due to the great hype! I tried it for a few days and there was no oil control for my skin. I changed nothing in my routine besides adding this, and I...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

Wow this is amazing. The best thing I have ever used for my very oily skin. I just apply a thin layer with a traditional foundation brush because I don't use it for anything else and it works...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel