There’s a scenario that all oily skin types face. You go through your morning routine of cleansing, moisturising and mattifying your skin for the look of perfection. Then, by the time you reach work and enter the doors, your skin looks like it’s slowly trying to escape your face.
For those of you that have an oily skin type, the main problem is finding products that work for you. That magic powder everyone goes on about slides off your T zone in just a few hours. So what do the glistening faced girls do? You should continue reading, as we’ve gathered and tested makeup oil controlled products that really do work.
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends Translucent Oil Control Powder
This powder illuminates your face for a beautiful natural look. It uses multi-vitamins and botanical conditioners, but will also soften and smooth skin. A light product that will control extreme cases of oily skin and still leave it looking like you have no makeup on, with the added bonus of staying shine free.
Maybelline New York Shine Free Oil Control Loose Powder
Works as well as the expensive products with a smaller price tag. Will help make your face look matte and smooth. Will deliver an oil controlled, no shine look that will last all day. As well as not clogging up your pores that causes those nasty blemishes, the Maybelline comes in 2 fantastic shades.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
This is a must have for those of you that have oily eyelids. It will brighten your eyeshadow colour and will keep it in place all day without creasing. Once you start using this product you’ll see how smoothly it glides onto your lids, you won’t want to live without it. It dries invisibly too.
Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup
This product has a vast range of shades. The colour stays true without looking greasy or fading and lasts all day. Gives a great natural coverage and leaves you looking flawless.
This is worth the price tag it has, as it goes onto the skin lightly and won’t get shiny after a whole day of wear.
Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
These little sheets are not only cheap, they’re handy and soak up the skin’s oils without taking off your makeup. You’ll love these sheets as they’re compact and portable, great to throw into your handbag. If you don’t fancy touching up your makeup during the day with powders, these are a great alternative for fixing those oily patches and keeping your face fresh during hot summer days.
The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream
This moisturiser doubles as a primer and is great value for money. It’s hydrating, moisturizing, lightweight, absorbs quickly and most importantly, prevents oiliness. The cream has a gel like texture to it and it balances out excess sebum which leaves you with a matte, shine free finish.
MAC Blot Powder Pressed
A must have for those of you suffering with oily skin. It will give a matte finish and banishes oil for good. A unique powder that has been designed for shine control, without adding any noticeable colour or texture. Sets your foundation and finishes faces perfectly. Great for touch ups too.
Origins Checks & Balances Frothy Face Wash
This face wash definitely strikes the perfect balance between reducing oil and shine without drying your skin out. It lathers up and gives you a deep clean whilst smelling divine. Sucks up an excess oil and washes straight down the drain. Your skin will feel refreshed and comfortable after giving it a good old cleanse.
Boscia Fresh Blotting Linens
Blotting linens are a great inexpensive way to get rid of your shine when you’re on the go. A little pricier than the ones found in your local drugstore but don’t let that put you off these as you do get more than you do with the drugstore brands and these are twice the size too.
Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash
Branded as one of the best cleansers ever. Its cheap, cleans well and doesn’t dry out skin. Removes all dirt, oil and makeup without that feeling of tightness left to the skin. Acne prone skin users have said that this product also helps with breakouts and keeps them at bay. High-end results without the high-end price tag.
Arbonne Makeup Primer
If you don’t believe in primers, then this one will make you wonder why you have never used it before. It will keep your T zone free of shine all day and it has a texture of liquid silk that is super smooth. Will almost give you an airbrushed look by filling in lines and eliminating large pores. Wear it on its own, to control your oily skin.
Thanks to these products, you can flaunt your amazing face without a worry. These are just some of the best beauty products that will suit those who have oily skin. Say goodbye to oily skin ladies and hello flawless makeup.
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