Choosing Makeup For Oily Skin

Finding a makeup for oily skin can be confusing considering all of the products on the shelf.  If you suffer from acne prone oily skin, you want to make your face to look natural, removing the greasy, cakey makeup look that you might experience later in the day.  Using the right makeup for oily skin is particularly important if you suffer from constant breakouts.  Over doing it on the makeup can clog pores and make your skin much more vulnerable to blackheads and whiteheads.  The key to applying makeup is to use less than you think, but with the caveat that you need to be using the right products for your skin type.  Using oil based products will only make your face look even more oily.  The best makeup for oily skin is either water based, or powder based, and you should avoid any oil based moisturizers (even mineral oil).

In order for water based cosmetics to look their best, you need to prepare your skin daily before applying your makeup for oily skin.  Before you start any skin care program make sure you are sure of your skin type, by testing for either oily, dry, or combination skin.  Then, if you find you have oily skin, implement a consistent skin care regimen that includes washing your face 2-3 times per day with a glycolic acid cleanser such as Cetaphil.  Follow each washing with a non-oil based facial moisturizer.  Consistently moisturized skin will produce less oil, becoming more receptive to makeup for oily skin.

Types Of Makeup For Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, there is no one product that will solve all of your problems.  In order to apply makeup for oily skin that will last all day long requires a few steps.  Below are the steps that you should follow if you are having trouble keeping your makeup looking good.

• Use a powder primer underneath your foundation.  Powders that are color free, or un-tinted should be used to avoid the cakey look.  Any mattifying power such as the L.A. Minerals Oil Control will work.
• Use a powder foundation over top of the mattifying primer.  Powder foundations will help absorb oil and look good for 4-6 hours before needing a touchup.
• Some experts recommend applying a second coat of transparent primer over the foundation to further control oily skin.
• Apply a face powder that is ultra lightweight and sheer such as Stila Sheer Pressed Powder, or MAC Blot powder.
• Use Clean & Clear Oil-Absorbing Sheets throughout the day to control the oil.  Be sure to gently blot, not wipe or smear and your makeup for oily skin should only need superficial touch ups.

Removing Makeup For Oily Skin

Since your makeup is formulated with water based ingredients, removing it should be very easy.  Do not try and go without removing your makeup before bed.  Use your daily facial cleanser, or even a cleansing milk to gently wash away your makeup before exfoliating.  Again, be sure to apply a non-oil based facial moisturizer after washing off any makeup for oily skin.