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Best Mattifying Moisturizers & Powders for Oily Skin – No Shine All Day!
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items If you have oily skin that just won’t stay matte for more than an hour, I feel you. I’ve spent years testing products – from high-end to drugstore – and let me tell you: price doesn’t always mean quality. Some of the best products I swear by cost les...
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Moisturizers That Hydrate Without Adding Grease
Primers That Lock Everything in Place
Best Foundations & Powders
The Final Step – A Setting Spray That Locks Everything In
Moisturizers That Hydrate Without Adding Grease
If you think oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer – you’re wrong. I used to avoid hydration, thinking it would only make my skin oilier, but this product changed my mind. It’s lightweight, absorbs instantly, and keeps my skin balanced without clogging ...
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA - The Ordinary
If I had to choose only one moisturizer for oily skin, this would be it. The first time I used it, I noticed a difference – my skin felt soft but matte, without any tightness. It controls oil throughout the day while still keeping the skin hydrated.
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Effaclar Mat Mattifying Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Primers That Lock Everything in Place
Before using this, my foundation would slide off my face within hours. This primer grips onto makeup like glue (but in a good way) and keeps it fresh all day.
If your foundation disappears from your T-zone halfway through the day, try this primer – ...
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
Some days, I just want a matte finish without layers of makeup, and that’s when I use this. It literally absorbs oil before it even appears and can be worn alone or under foundation.
Why I love it: Because it instantly mattifies and keeps shine away...
Shine Killer - Mattifying Face Primer - NYX Cosmetics
Best Foundations & Powders
This is the best drugstore foundation for oily skin – hands down. I’ve tried expensive options, but this one always gives me a smooth, matte finish without feeling heavy. It blurs pores, evens out skin tone, and controls oil for hours.
If you want a...
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation
I swear by this foundation because it gives me a flawless matte finish without feeling too heavy. I’m talking all-day wear, even on those super-hot days when my skin tends to get greasy. It’s lightweight but still gives me full coverage, and that’s s...
L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Foundation Makeup
I recommend this foundation because it’s so lightweight but still manages to provide full coverage. When I want to look flawless without feeling like I’m wearing a ton of makeup, this is my go-to. Plus, it has this airbrushed effect that blurs everyt...
HD Liquid Coverage Foundation – www.catricecosmetics.com
I don’t leave my house without this powder in my bag. Whenever my T-zone starts to shine, I do a quick touch-up, and my skin looks fresh again. It’s lightweight, doesn’t look cakey, and sets makeup beautifully.
If you need a foolproof setting powder...
Can't Stop Won't Stop Mattifying Pressed Powder
I didn’t believe a $5 powder could be this good – but it is! It’s my go-to for a natural, shine-free look that never feels heavy. It keeps everything in place for hours, and for this price? An absolute steal.
If you want a budget-friendly yet effect...
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder Transparent 1
I swear by this foundation because it’s absolutely amazing for long-lasting wear. This is my go-to when I need something that won’t melt off halfway through the day. It’s full coverage, waterproof, and does an incredible job of keeping my face matte ...
Can't Stop Won't Stop Coverage Foundation - NYX Cosmetics
The Final Step – A Setting Spray That Locks Everything In
This is not just any setting spray – it’s magic in a bottle. When I use this, I know I won’t have to worry about shine all day long. I’ve tested other setting sprays, but this one actually prolongs my makeup and keeps my skin matte without making it ...
All Nighter Ultra Matte Setting Spray Mist - Urban Decay