If you are prone to having spotty breakouts or shiny outbursts, then foundations that are for oily skin will work wonders for your complexion and choosing the correct foundation will make such a difference to the way you look and feel.
With oily skin, you should be looking for foundations with a matte finish to them that will absorb the moisture. Pick a long lasting foundation, so there’s no need for reapplication which causes further imbalances to the oil on your skin.
Here is a few of the best foundations we have found for you to finally keep that shine under control.
Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Makeup
Liquid Formula is been packed with light diffusing properties. It has a light to medium coverage for a shine free natural complexion and is perfect for those who suffer from oily skin.
Clarins Ever Matte Oil Free Foundation
Perfect for oily skin as it instantly mattifies for all day protection. The formula hydrates by sealing in essential moisture, which gives the appearance of a translucent effect and a smooth finish.
Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup
Not only does this foundation tackle oily skin, it gives you great coverage. It works with your skin’s natural skin tones, so you’ll always appear fresh faced and flawless. Being air infused, it allows your skin to breathe so the result when applied is never cakey and thick.
Laura Mercier Oil Free Supreme Foundation
The liquid formula is easy to blend, lightweight and non drying; which is the answer to all your excess oil beauty anguish. Long lasting with a soft matte finish, this foundation is perfect to control that unwanted shine.
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation
A feather light liquid that blends effortlessly for a natural shine free control, that lasts all day and won’t feel heavy on the skin and will reduce the appearance of pores. The Stay Matte is made for those of you that have to use powder for touch ups throughout the day to fight against the shine.
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Long Wear Flawless Fluid
The Lumiere controls every detail to offer a tailor made perfect complexion with the fluid, with adjustable coverage for your desired results. It becomes one with your face, ensuring a second skin with a perfect hold of up to a staggering 15 hours.
No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation
This budget buy won’t break your bank, but will provide a shine free coverage that lasts up to 12 hours. It helps to minimise the appearance of pores, keep your skin in great condition with a matte finish.
Bobbi Brown Long Wear Even Finish Compact Foundation
A fuss free compact liquid foundation that will match your skin tone and texture. This will never cause you to look fake, which can sometimes happen with these kind of foundation. Being a portable compact with a sponge, you can look polished on the go wherever you go. Avoid using your finger, so no added oil is being applied and use a sponge or a brush to even out.
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundation
Lancome’s first 24 hour lasting liquid foundation will give you an even complexion with no need for touch ups. Provides a perfect flawless coverage and comes in a range of 22 shades. It is designed to reduce visible pores and imperfections whilst reducing the appearance of shine.
Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation
If you feel some of the foundations that are tailored for oily skins aren’t cutting it, then this one is for you as it’s made with 21% pigment. Not only does that mean full coverage, but it also means a little will go along way. As it says in the title, it covers so well it will even cover the sight of tattoos. With the formula containing natural polymers, this absorbs the oils in your skin which helps fight the shine and leave you with a matte finish.
