Foundation Primer for Oily Skin
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ebonyannette
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I hear good things about Smashbox Photo Finish but I havent tried it yet. They sell sample sizes for $15 at Sephora.
BlahWah
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I haven't tried the Prep & Prime by MAC, but the Mattifier did the same as Smashbox's Photo Finish on me - make me more greasy. The aim of the Mattifier and Photo Finish are to give a smoother surface for foundation application, but I didn't find it do anything towards mattifying grease-wise. MAC's Oil Control lotion didn't have much affect on me, which sucked. =( The best combination I've had so far is Vichy's Normaderm lotion, SFF, then Invisible powder to set (maybe it's in my head, but I like it better than loose blot). So basically, a good lotion and a good set powder should do the trick. La Roche Posay's Effaklar matte lotion wasn't too bad either, but Vichy had a promo so I bought that first. =P
Mind you, there are some people who have said the Mattifier, Photo Finish and Oil Control worked wonders on them... but my experience has been ... well, nothing. :shrug:
Mind you, there are some people who have said the Mattifier, Photo Finish and Oil Control worked wonders on them... but my experience has been ... well, nothing. :shrug:
MAC_Pixie04
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cosmedicine's medi-matte is a good oil control lotion if a primer still isn't keeping your oil at bay. really a primer's main job isn't to mattify your face, it's just to fill in pores and fine lines and make your skin a nice clean canvas for foundation. they usually claim to "control oil" because they cover your pores which theoretically would stop the oil from secreting onto your skin, but that's nto always the case. but the smashbox one is a really good one, it's more of a silicone gel-based primer, as opposed to the MAC one which is more like a lotion. but with a primer, a little goes a long way. if you're slathering it on, much like a shadestick or ccb on the eyelids, it's going to accumulate moisture and therefore make your skin look shiny instead of matte. dab it onto the skin and blend it in, don't rub it all over like you would a moisturizer.
MAC_Pixie04
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i wouldn't necessarily use studio fix powder if you have very oily skin, it's 5% oil (including mineral oil) and high in talc. and it doesn't claim to be non-comedogenic. try studio finish matte, it's amazing. IMO, better than studio fix fluid. it's not at all heavy, and a little goes a very very long way. i wore it all day saturday to work (an 8 hour shirt) and I didn't need to touch up at all.
| Originally Posted by MissChievous Studio Fix powder works well for this too, it's a matte finish. |
i wouldn't necessarily use studio fix powder if you have very oily skin, it's 5% oil (including mineral oil) and high in talc. and it doesn't claim to be non-comedogenic. try studio finish matte, it's amazing. IMO, better than studio fix fluid. it's not at all heavy, and a little goes a very very long way. i wore it all day saturday to work (an 8 hour shirt) and I didn't need to touch up at all.
MAC_Pixie04
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i didn't know NARS had one =(. My store doesn't carry the entire line, it doesn't have the blushes I want or the foundation I like from NARS. Grrrr.
| Originally Posted by kare31 Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer is specifically for oily skin types. I have combination skin, and have been very happy with NARS primer. |
i didn't know NARS had one =(. My store doesn't carry the entire line, it doesn't have the blushes I want or the foundation I like from NARS. Grrrr.
kare31
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http://www.narscosmetics.com/acb/sto...ategory_3.aspx
That stinks about your NARS store MAC_Pixie04! I'm living in the middle of nowhere now and have to purchase things sight unseen from Sephora. I really do love NARS primer. I also have smashbox's primer, but I've found that it is too heavy and pore clogging if i use it everyday. NARS primer has a thinner formula, and has been great for everyday use. I often just moisturize, NARS primer, conceal and powder, since the primer helps the powder to adhere more evenly to my skin.
I love NARS Balanced Foundation for when my skin gets dry in the winter.
| Originally Posted by MAC_Pixie04 i didn't know NARS had one =(. My store doesn't carry the entire line, it doesn't have the blushes I want or the foundation I like from NARS. Grrrr. |
http://www.narscosmetics.com/acb/sto...ategory_3.aspx
That stinks about your NARS store MAC_Pixie04! I'm living in the middle of nowhere now and have to purchase things sight unseen from Sephora. I really do love NARS primer. I also have smashbox's primer, but I've found that it is too heavy and pore clogging if i use it everyday. NARS primer has a thinner formula, and has been great for everyday use. I often just moisturize, NARS primer, conceal and powder, since the primer helps the powder to adhere more evenly to my skin.
I love NARS Balanced Foundation for when my skin gets dry in the winter.
MAC_Pixie04
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yeah i work at sephora, i never saw a nars primer, but i did see the laura mercier one. i have a list of things i need to check out in my store.
MsCuppyCakes
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By the way, how's the baby? You're due in like 5 days.
| Originally Posted by Nyla2120 Does MAC or any brand make a good foundation primer for oily skin? Most of the ones I have heard about are geared towards drier skin. |
By the way, how's the baby? You're due in like 5 days.
lilmzkimmylady
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Hey girlies! Yet another question from moi!
So I have insanely OILY skin... I mean SUPER oily. I use powders and blotting sheets, which help keep it at bay, but I'm contemplating trying a mattifying foundation primer (if such a thing exists).
I've already tried Smashbox Photo Finish (made me greasy and I broke out badly), Laura Mercier Oil-free Foundation Primer (once again greasy and pimples), and Mac Prep + Prime (greasy). But so far none of those have worked out!
Any suggestions ladies?
So I have insanely OILY skin... I mean SUPER oily. I use powders and blotting sheets, which help keep it at bay, but I'm contemplating trying a mattifying foundation primer (if such a thing exists).
I've already tried Smashbox Photo Finish (made me greasy and I broke out badly), Laura Mercier Oil-free Foundation Primer (once again greasy and pimples), and Mac Prep + Prime (greasy). But so far none of those have worked out!
Any suggestions ladies?
me_jelly
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I feel you girl, I have VERY oily skin and makeup slips offs in a matter of minutes after application...eww I know. I've tried TONs of mattifiers and primers (including MAC) but they either broke me out (my skin is acne prone and very sensitive) or didn't help with the oil at all. I finally found the perfect primer though...try lorac's primer - the texture is a refreshing gel and it applies extremely smoothly and makes makeup application a dream - it also helps a lot with oil control throughout the day - also it's silicone free (the silicone in the smashbox might have broke you out, it did me!)
Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed!
Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed!
lilmzkimmylady
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i have tried their oil control lotion and it didn't make a huge difference, but thanks for the suggestion! i have insanely oily STUBBORN skin. haha.
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Have you tried mac's oil-control lotion or there mattifer. I have used it on friends and they didn't look oily afterwards |
i have tried their oil control lotion and it didn't make a huge difference, but thanks for the suggestion! i have insanely oily STUBBORN skin. haha.
