What's the best foundation you've found for oily skin?

Question

My skin is very oily and begins to shine after only a short while. I'm going to need a really good matte foundation for my wedding day. Suggestions?

Answer 1

Congratulations on your upcomming Wedding!
For really oily skin, Estee Lauder makes a great matte foundation that keeps oily at bay called Estee Lauder Double-Wear. But this is not a good foundation to use on your Wedding Day. This foundation will refract the light from photographs on your Wedding Day and it will give you that "White Face" appearance.

M.A.C. makes a perfect foundation that's matte and great for your Wedding Day pictures called, Studio Tech. This is perfect for your Wedding day pictures. This is what I use on my Brides.

Here's what you need to do to start helping your face beat the greesies. Start with a good line of skin care to fight the oils.
I personally love Estee Lauders Skincare line.
Sprakling clean fash wash(it's in a green tube) it actually brings out the oils and washes your skin smooth and fresh.
Follow with the toner. The bottle is green and will have a white powder settling on the bottom. These are elements that will obsorb the oils. Give the bottle a good shake shake and apply with a cotton ball. Allow your face to dry and you'll see and feel the difference! Then follow with a good moisturizor. Yes..even though you make plenty of oils, we still need a hydrator. It's called, Clear Difference Oil Control Hydrator. And it too, comes in a small green bottle. It feels cool when you apply it and boy does it make your skin radiate! I use all of these products and then when I apply my makeup, my face looks soft and the greesies are at bay much longer than if I just didn't do any of this.

I am a freelance makeup artist with M.A.C. and run my own Wedding bridal makeup artistry on the side. If I was your makeup artist, I'd apply this for you and one of my practices is....I will not leave your side until your photos are done with and your off to your reception. I'm an (on location) makeup artist, I'll go to you, and make you beautiful, stay throughout your wedding ceremony, because I know my brides will cry tears of joy at the alter. When your ceremony is over, I'll be there to touch up your makeup, re-freshen your look. Your personal servant. I usually do all of this, until my bride is off to her Reception...so when she walks into her room...she is PERFECT!

Good luck to you and your beautiful day! I hope your day comes together with much love and happiness for all the day's of your life. God Bless your union.

Answer 2

Clarin's Multi-Matte Foundation and Compact Powder to set it are your best bets. I have INCREDIBLY oily/combination skin, and this foundation works great for both areas. It's light so you don't feel cakey, yet also provides good coverage. It also happens to be good for your skin, and not just another make-up product.

When you're trying out foundations (which I believe is your most important make-up product and the item you should spend the most on) make sure you find the shade that is suitable to your skin color, most visibly, your neck. It's not a good look having a white face with a darker neck.

I did my friend's make-up for her wedding and used the Clarin's foundation and powder and she was flawless. I think she only required a quick touch up for the whole night! And I was thrilled that I didn't come out looking like a grease monkey in the pictures.

Oh, by the way, MAC shouldn't be used when taking pictures. Yes, Studio Fix provides great coverage, but it washes out your face in photos. FYI.

You can get samples at the Clarins counter and I bet you'll love it!

Answer 3

My skin is really oily too, but it got better when I switched from a creme foundation to Laura Gellar Balance and Brighten powder foundation. Use a foundation primer on clean skin and then dust the powder on over your whole face (the primer makes the powder stay put - may I suggest Benefit Cosmetics' 'Dr FeelGood'??). Be sure to practice with it a couple times first b/c it's got a lot of hues mixed into it, but it's GREAT!

Have a wonderful wedding! :)

Answer 4

Try Maybeline Pure Makeup which is water based and goes on light without clogging your pores. I personally use this and have found it gives the right amount of coverage without feeling heavy on the face. I have also heard Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation is good for oily skin. I also have tried Benefit Dr. Feelgood which is no color matte cream for the face. I believe you can wear this with or without foundation. I use this on days I do not wear makeup and love it. Skin looks naturally fresh and clean.

Answer 5

Mary Kay Medium Coverage Foundation ($14) It's great for combination and oily skin. I use it all the time and I love it!

Answer 6

everydayminerals .com has a make-up for oily skin and since it is a powder already this helps absorb the oil. I get the semi-matte for combo but the have one made for just oily and it is very affordable/ compares in quality to bare minerals ( but I think it applies better and gives you more coverage)

Answer 7

Mmm,,,, in Splomm all of us use the oil from an unique tree said as the vomm'it, we use that to make positive that the oil wallet are loose from each and each and every of the garbage we fly into even as we vacation around the area dropping our sleepy dirt.

Answer 8

Try Black Radience Matte Souffle ($5 drugstores). It's an oil-adsorbing foundation and reduces shine.

Answer 9

maybelline foundation works best for my skin.

Answer 10

matte-it from body shop as a base and then l'oreal airwear