Oily skin can be a tricky condition to treat, the biggest misconception is that it should be stripped of its precious oils, through the use of astringent products. Whilst initially these ingredients may appear to get results, what is actually happening is that the skin will work overtime as it tries to balance itself out, ultimately over producing oils on the surface.
Harsh products can also lead to irritation and inflammation under the surface causing inflammation and breakouts that is often associated with an oily face. For this reason you should opt for using natural oils instead, that will help to keep secretions on the surface balanced and work in harmony with your skin.
Another myth is that moisturizer should be avoided, but using a lightweight oil free moisturizer is an important step in your beauty routine helping to protect the skin and control oil on the skins surface.
Primer: Makeup for oily skin will not be complete without this amazing product. Primers help oils to evaporate off the surface so that you makeup has longevity. The silicones in primers help to even out rough texture and give the skin a matiffying appearance, creating a smooth even base and preparing the skin for foundation.
Foundation: Your skin already produces enough oil so avoid using formulas that are oil based. It is easy to make the mistake of thinking matte powder is the right choice, helping to absorb oil off the surface of the skin. However the problem with powder is that it is just too different from the normal texture of your skin and it can look patchy in places. Also the oils on the surface of the skin can make the powder look darker in areas.
Another common mistake people make when using a powder is that they have a tendency to cake on the product, which looks really unnatural and can end up drawing attention to rough texture and imperfections.
Ideally the best mineral foundation formula for an oily skin is going to be an oil free liquid or a cream base that offers medium coverage. Nothing to thick because any uneven skin tone or imperfections should be covered with your concealer.
A great makeup tip for creating a luminous smooth finish is to use little blotting powders before you set your powder. This won’t upset your finished look and will eliminate shine helping your makeup to last the day.
Powder: To give your skins a long lasting finish apply loose powder to set your base in place. The best technique is to use a velour puff and work across the skin in a rolling action pressing the powder into the skin. Complete this step by using a light second coating across the Tone, and then lightly dust any excess of ff with your makeup brush. Don’t worry your skin won’t look to matte because once the makeup settles, the natural oils in the skin will help your base to look dewy and moist.