How can I get foundation to stop looking oily on me?

[kayteex023]

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[makeupbysarab]

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Originally Posted by kayteex023 For some reason, my skin produces a lot more oil than usual if I use foundation or even just powder. I haven't experimented much with foundation, so far just a tinted moisturizer and MAC F&B, both of which looked greasy on my face after 3 hours. I tried using Murad's Oil-Control Mattifier and it didn't work for me. I'm debating on whether or not to return it and get MAC P+P but I really don't want to spend the money and effort keeping my face not oily... I also really don't want to return my foundation but what can I do to make it work?

Have you already try to setting the foundation with translucide power. For me works. And because is translucide, dont change the color of the foundation.

 

[Meisje]

Do you moisturize? I find if it skip it, even though I have oily skin, my skin gets even oilier!

 

[kayteex023]

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[BabyGirlB]

I use a silica translucent powder to set my makeup and it works great for me! It's the same stuff as the MUFE HD powder but I got it from Coastal Scents for waaaay cheaper!

Coastal Scents: Silica Powder Spheres

 

[LittleMaryJane]

I use silica powder too. This step has been the most important for me for keeping oil at bay. On really hot days, I still need to touch up but no where near as often as if I don't use a setting powder.

 

[Meisje]

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Originally Posted by kayteex023 I did use the mattifier with and without moisturizer and my skin was equally oily. I use one of the Olay spf15 ones... maybe I'll buy a gel moisturizer? What do you use?

I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock in SPF 55.

 

[dmcgeo]

I agree with the silca powder suggestions. I've also heard great things about MAC's blot powder.

 

[YLQ]

Rub on a thin layer of Milk of Magnesia and let it dry before you apply your foundation. And Rimmel Stay Matte Powder is quite wonderful in the event a touch-up is needed. HIH

 

[Senoj]

I use Mac's Oil Control lotion. Just got it this week and it works wonders! No oil at all. I also keep Elf's Shine Eraser sheets $1 with me for touch ups.

 

[Meisje]

Also, I need to moisturize both morning and night after cleansing, or my oil production goes crazy. I use the Neutrogena (which is also sunblock) in the daytime, and at night, I use Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Moisturizing Gel-cream.

 

[tinawenders]

You need to use MAC prep prime - skin face on T-zone and skin protect on other areas, then apply liquid foundation, followed by MAC blot powder. It works on me! Before using these great products I like wearing oil on my face starting from noon!

 

[PlatinumV]

Moisturising is not creating oil on your skin. Nourishing cream contributes to oily skin. Moisturising cream only removes the problem of dry skin. So, pay attention to your cream: moisturising is ok, nourishing is not.
In this season, a good suggestion could be using a powder foundation. It better controls oily skin problems!

 

[berryLOVE]

Hey,

I have really oily skin and I use Face & Body. After I use Face & Body I set it with a powder. It helps me.

Hope this helps

 

[Lebellabeauty]

Yeah I have the same problem. I recently started using Makeup Forever HD Foundation and I do like it but it looks super oily on skin right from the get go. I set with powder and I have used silca powder and it doesn't always seem to last and I moisturize every morning and night. It's been almost 100 degrees here though for a while so that doesn't help.

 

[bell21]

After a lot of messing with my makeup routine (going between MAC Face & Body, Select SPF, MUFE HD Foundation. Using my MUFE HD #4 Primer, MUFE HD white primer, MUFE HD Elixar) I finally decided it must be that my skin has decided it's going to be oily instead of being dry like it has for the past 26 years. I had a friend that's a independent MUA suggest I try MAC's Prep + Prime Face Protect and the Pressed blot powder with my regular routine. I picked them both up today I'll try them for work next week, hopefully they help because this oily thing is super annoying!