Q&A for How to Apply Makeup on Oily Skin

When you have oily skin you should use oil-free makeup, especially foundation. You should also avoid cream blushes and eyeshadows; they will crease or wear off quickly.

The best powders for oily skin are lightweight and oil-absorbing. Rice powder works wonderfully on oily skin.

Mineral or powder foundation can be a good choice for oily skin but can sometimes cake over time. Using an oil-free liquid foundation over an oil-reducing primer will give the best, longest-lasting coverage.

Murad and Proactive both make effective kits for treating acne and oiliness. When trying new products, always start with sample sizes to ensure that they work well for your skin before investing in full-sized products.

You should experiment with different primers, because everyone is different. People can give recommendations, but only you know what works best.

Wash your face with a face wash twice a day. To get rid of acne scars, use a honey and lemon mask once a week.

The same way as anyone else. There is a section in this article on concealing blemishes, and if you want a more in-depth guide, take a look at How to Cover Up Blemishes . Try to use oil-free, noncomodegenic makeup products to avoid making the problem worse, and use a clean makeup sponge or brush to apply the makeup. To control oiliness, you can use some powder at the end and/or use blotting sheets to absorb excess oil, but it would be even more helpful to establish a good skin care routine. If you don't use a good enough moisturizer, your skin will overcompensate by producing excess oil.

Yes, BB cream can be useful for oily skin, especially if it is non-comedogenic (doesn't block pores) and formulated specially for oily skin. You can use a mattifying moisturizer and/or mattifying primer prior to applying it, and the best and most long-lasting results occur when it is all set with powder too. If you have it on for a long time, remember to bring oil blotting sheets out with you. (If you don't have those, you can blot your face by separating the layers of a piece of toilet paper and using one layer to blot your face.)

You can also use concealer to cover up bags under your eyes or any redness or discoloration, but it is not mandatory. For your oily skin, just use a good face soap and moisturizer.

I have oily, acne prone skin, and Clinique's Acne Solutions foam face wash has given me incredibly clear skin! The downside is, it's $20. As for moisturizer, I use Neutrogena's oil-free moisturizer with SPF.

A liquid concealer will cover your blemishes without clogging your pores. You can apply this product in thin layers to achieve the level of coverage that suits your needs. Avoid using greasy cream concealers.

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There's a few things you can do to reduce the appearance of your pores. Exfoliating your skin regularly and using a good moisturizer are a couple of important steps. You can also use a primer under your makeup to make your skin look smoother. There are some primers made specifically for this purpose, like the POREfessional by Benefit and Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser by Maybelline.

You can read the ingredients on the concealer or ask the employees that work in the makeup section about the product.

Use a good primer under your foundation. A heavier foundation along with concealer should help with the spots

Not really. Touch up every few hours.

Just keep your face as clean as you can and make sure to wash it morning and night. Charcoal face masks work well, too.

I'd recommend using a primer underneath your makeup and/or using a setting spray after you apply your makeup.

Only wash your face twice a day, maximum. If you can, clean your face once when you wake up (before breakfast) and once at night (either before or after dinner). When you wash your face twice a day, use a face wash and moisturize. If you feel tired or your skin is looking a bit dull in the middle of the day (and you're not wearing any makeup), splash your face a couple times with cold water, but there's no need to cleanse it again during the day.

Unless you are going to extract zits afterwards, cold water is fine for oily skin. if you are going to do extractions, wash with warm water, extract, then splash cold water on your face.

Not at all, primers are great for oily skin, try avoiding oil based and pore filling ones or try oil-free hydrating ones.

Use a foundation or concealer with a satin or matt finish. This will absorb the oily shine. Then, set your face with a lightly dusted layer of loose setting powder, applied with a fluffy brush. This will do a big difference in keeping your face matt and shine-free. During the day, you can re-apply the powder or use blotting papers to absorb the new oil.

Lightweight and water based formulas are good. The ingredients should also say if it is suited for your skin type.

Yes. Just look for ingredients that say it’s lightweight, matte or oil free.