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Shine-free Essentials: Top Makeup Recommendations for Oily Skin ✨️
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items For oily skin, the key is to use makeup that controls shine and lasts well throughout the day.
Sections
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Primer
Foundation
Concealer for Oily Skin
Setting Powder for Oily Skin
Setting Spray
Primer
A reliable primer that instantly mattifies and helps makeup grip to the skin all day. Especially great for very oily T-zones.
Photo Finish Control Mattifying Face Primer - Smashbox
A lightweight gel primer that blurs pores and keeps oil at bay for hours. It feels cooling on the skin and extends makeup wear noticeably.
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Matte Pore Minimizing Primer
Foundation
A cult classic for a reason—this foundation offers full coverage with a matte finish and incredible longevity, even in heat and humidity.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - Estée Lauder
Affordable and effective, this foundation keeps shine under control and smooths the look of pores without feeling heavy
Maybelline New York Fit Me®, Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation ...
Concealer for Oily Skin
Full-coverage and long-lasting, this concealer hides everything from blemishes to dark circles and stays put on oily skin.
Shape Tape Concealer | Tarte Cosmetics
Creamy but matte, this drugstore gem provides high coverage and doesn’t crease or fade throughout the day.
Concealers
Setting Powder for Oily Skin
A silky powder that sets makeup flawlessly, blurs imperfections, and controls shine for a natural matte finish.
Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Laura Mercier
A budget-friendly staple that reduces shine instantly and keeps oil at bay for touch-ups on the go.
Stay Matte Pressed Powder
Lightweight, blends smoothly, and keeps shine under control. Gives a natural matte finish without looking cakey. Great for everyday use and budget-friendly!
Maybelline New York Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder ...
Setting Spray
Locks in makeup for hours with a weightless mist that resists sweat, oil, and humidity—an essential final step.
All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray - Urban Decay
It’s a lightweight, budget-friendly setting spray that does an impressive job at controlling shine and locking makeup in place for hours. The finish is truly matte without feeling drying or tight, making it a go-to for oily and combination skin types...
Matte Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup Canada