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Makeup for Oily Skin
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items These products will mattify your face and help you combat oily skin! I personally have oily skin in the center points of my face, so I use most of these products daily. As a bonus, mattifying products last longer than those that leave a dewy finish!
Sections
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Moisturizers/ SPF/ Primers
Complexion
Concealer/Contour
Setting/ Face Powder
Bronzer/ Blush/ Highlighter
Moisturizers/ SPF/ Primers
This is a great primer/moisturizer for someone with oily skin. Since it is a gel formulation, it is oil free BUT still provides amazing hydration. Perfect starting point for your makeup routine! Price: $49.00
Confidence In A Gel Lotion Oil-Free Moisturizer - IT Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Great gel moisturizer for oily skin! You are going to love how this wears under makeup and keeps you hydrated without the oily, greasy feeling. Price: $43.00
Glass Skin Water Gel Moisturizer - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
I recommend this for anyone who is very oily. This will hydrate your skin but won't leave your skin feeling uncomfortable. It's a nice medium for those with oily skin! Price: $16.00
Level Up Balancing Moisturizer - Bubble | Ulta Beauty
Weightless, hydrating, soothing. Your skin will be refreshed and ready to go for the day! It is perfect for oily and sensitive skin. Price: $55.00
Calm Water Gel Moisturizer
I don't often recommend Proactiv products, but this is a must-have sunscreen for someone with oily and sensitive skin. It won't clog pores and is formulated without fragrance! It does give a matte finish, so dry skin peeps beware! Price: $24.00
Clear Skin SPF 30 - Proactiv | Ulta Beauty
Welcome to your new favourite sunscreen! I have been using this sunscreen for years and always have it in my pro kit as well. It is ideal for sensitive skin as it is formulated without any harmful ingredients. It does have hyaluranic acid included fo...
Elta MD UV Daily SPF 40 Broad Spectrum Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz
This is simply just one of the best sunscreens on the market. It is suitable for every age, skin type and goes well with other products. You will seriously love this one! Price: $23.00
Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ - COSRX | Ulta Beauty
You're going to want this for oily skin! This is my favorite primer to use to mattify and smooth out client's skin before applying any complexion products. I recommend applying this after your moisturizer and SPF! Price: $38.00
Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Makeup Primer
This is going to blur and smooth out your skin to perfection! It does well with absorbing shine and giving you that airbrushed look to start your makeup routine. My oily client's love this! Price: $58.00
Vanish Airbrush Primer
A lightweight, oil-free primer that will protect your skin and give you a nice base for your makeup routine! I don't reach for this one all of the time, but I do have clients that request this frequently. Great for oily skin! Price: $42.00
The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Oil-Free Primer - Smashbox | Ulta Beauty
A primer loved by everyone! This is an affordable option compared to the famous Milk Hydro Grip primer. It is a very sticky primer that will lock your makeup in, ready to last all day or night. I recommend using this before a pore filling/smoothing p...
Power Grip Primer - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
Complexion
You'll want to have a foundation that will prevent your natural oils from showing through! These are my favorite matte/semi matte complexion products I have used.
This is a beautiful, oil-free tined moisturizer. BUT- new shades need to be added for darker skin tones. It is a matte finish and has oil controlling properties in the formula. Since this is a tinted moisturizer, the coverage is light, so it is perfe...
Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 20
Disclaimer: I would not use this foundation if you have any kind of textured skin! I have loved this foundation for many years, even when they reformulated it. It is a very natural, light coverage but it is a gorgeous skin-like finish. You just can't...
Backstage Face & Body Foundation
I love this matte foundation because it feels so comfortable on the skin while providing a good amount of coverage. One of my favorites to use on clients! Price: $57.00
Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation
Your makeup isn't going anywhere when you use this! Your skin will still look natural even with this full coverage/buildable foundation and you'll have a beautiful matte finish. When I have a client that is oilier than most, this is my go to! Price: ...
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
This foundation from Chanel is worth every penny! I have used this on all skin types across the board and have never had issues. It's all in the skin prep! If you are oily, this is a matte finish, so moisturize, prime and set as normal and you'll lov...
ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation - CHANEL | Ulta Beauty
This is a great affordable option for oily skin! It's an oil-free, water-based formula that provides a natural-matte finish. It controls oil to an extent and has pretty good longevity in wear time. They also have a pretty decent shade range! Price: $...
Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Great for oily skin! I was impressed when I tried this for the first time, as it lives up to what it promises. It is quite “bulletproof” when controlling oil and shine, AND it locks onto your skin providing a very long wear time. I ended up putting t...
Can't Stop Won't Stop Foundation - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Powder foundation is a great way to go if you have oily skin. This one is my favorite! It is a natural finish, leaning more towards the matte side but still provides a decent luminous finish. You can use this on its own for lighter coverage days or s...
Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15
I love this powder foundation for setting makeup for extra coverage and a matte finish, but it is also great on its own for a soft, natural-matte look! It is buildable so you can achieve the coverage you want by building up the product in your applic...
Matte Perfection Powder Foundation - SEPHORA COLLECTION | Sephora
This powder has amazing skincare ingredients that will give your skin a beautiful appearance! I love using this on my mature skin clients but have also used it on my oily skin clients that need a little extra brightness to their complexion. It works ...
4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - PÜR | Ulta Beauty
This is a more affordable option for powder foundation that works well in setting your makeup for a full coverage, matte look, or wearing it on its own! I have personally gone through a few of these in my personal makeup routine and it always provide...
Infallible 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Concealer/Contour
If you have an undereye that is more prone to drier skin, then shop my “Makeup for Dry Skin” list for hydrating concealers! These concealer and contour options are great for those that battle with oily skin!
My favorite concealer to cover blemishes and hyperpigmentatio! It is also great for oily skin given its soft matte finish. I like to let this completely dry down before applying any products over top! Price: $32.00
NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer Pot | Sephora
A long-wearing & crease-proof concealer that is going to give you a flawless matte finish! It is medium to full coverage so you can be assured any problematic areas can be completely covered. Price: $31.00
#FauxFilter Luminous Matte Buildable Coverage Crease Proof Concealer - HUDA BEAUTY | Sephora
Full coverage, lightweight, natural finish and long wearing! A little goes a long way with this concealer. The smallest amount will cover your entire under eye area. Price: $33.00
Skin Full Cover Concealer
This is going to smooth your texture like no other (and it's great under the eye too!). It is long wearing, medium-to-full coverage that will control the oil as well. I love to apply this lightly because it is a little thick! My pro tip is to put som...
Turn Up the Base Butter Silk Concealer
This is a very long wear, matte concealer. I love using this for concealer under the eye, to cover hyperpigmentation, and to prime the eyelids for eyeshadow! It is going to give you great coverage that won't crease. If you are oily, set this as norma...
Pro Longwear Concealer
Full coverage, long wearing yet lightweight! This is a great affordable option for people with oily skin as it is a drier-matte concealer that is a quality product. Price: $9.50
Can't Stop Won't Stop 24HR Full Coverage Matte Concealer - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
An oldie but a goodie! If you have oily skin, this will be a life saver for your concealer routine. It is a full cover, smooth finish that won’t crease and is bullet proof from all conditions. A little product goes a very long way! Price: $31.00
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer - Tarte | Ulta Beauty
This contour stick is a cream-to-powder formula with a matte finish (formulated without oils) making it perfect for oily skin. The shades in this range are the perfect undertones for contouring. Pro tip: blend this product out with a sponge opposed t...
Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
A contour stick that dries down to a matte finish but is easy to blend out! The shades are the perfect tone for contouring so you won't deal with a muddy, orange complexion. It also has a blending brush attached to the end for your convenience! Price...
SoftSculpt® Shaping Stick
These are hands down my favorite contouring powders in my PRO kit! They blend gorgeously and have an amazing shade range. You get three different shades, 2 for bronzing and 1 for sculpting. These are multi-use powders as I like to use them for the fa...
Made for Shade Bronze & Sculpt Trio Palette
Setting/ Face Powder
My favorite loose powder for oily skin! This is a true all day wear, shine control product that gives your skin a smooth, matte finish. This is the most bullet-proof powder I have tried and I use it on long shoot days when I need makeup to be LOCKED ...
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
This powder has stood the test of time! It has been on the market for years and years, and pros still use it for a reason. It is a lightweight powder so it won't be too heavy on your skin, but still controls your oil and shine for hours! Price: $43.0...
Translucent Loose Setting Powder
I like this affordable option for a loose powder. It has a sheer color pay off, smoothing and oil controlling properties, and it is lightweight so it won't be heavy over your cream products. It also is formulated with sensitive skin in mind! Price: $...
Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder - Maybelline | Ulta Beauty
Soft, smooth, matte finish that will control oil overtime. In my experience, this is one of those powders that gets the job done without caking up or sitting too heavy on the face. This does have a light-medium coverage, so you can wear this on it's ...
Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder
This controls your oil and has skin balancing qualities so you won't lose your moisture! Even when you have oily skin, it is important to retain moisture too. It has a soft-matte finish and looks amazing over other products! Price: $39.00
Skin-Smoothing Talc-Free Perfecting Powder
The best blotting powder! It's purpose isn't to initially set the face, but to use throughout the day to extend your makeup wear without adding heavy powders to touch up your shiny areas! It is one of the best products I have in my kit because I can ...
Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
This is a budget friendly translucent powder that can be used throughout the day to control oily areas. They also offer yellow and green shades for “color correcting” dark spots or discoloration. It is lightweight and won't cause your makeup to cake ...
HD Finishing Powder Pressed Setting Powder - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
Bronzer/ Blush/ Highlighter
This is great for all skin types but I love this for combo-oily skin because of it's matte finish. They have the best shade range out of any of their competitors for bronzing powder. You will find your perfect shade no matter your skin tone! It is a ...
Sun Stalk'r Instant Warmth Bronzer
The OG powder bronzer that has stood the test of time! I have had this bronzer at all times since I first started wearing makeup and once I became an MUA, I added every shade to my kit. This is so blendable and you can easily diffuse this to have the...
Hoola Bronzer
I have had this product in my kit for a very long time and I always repurchase it! One of the best bronzing powders on the market. Easy to blend and apply. And the packaging is very sleek so it won't be clunky in your makeup bag. You won't be disappo...
Laguna Talc-Free Bronzer Powder
Must-have bronzer! This is a very smooth and easy to blend out. It has amazing ingredients infused in the formula and it gets the “clean beauty” stamp of approval. Great for sensitive skin as well. Price: $19.00
No Limits Matte Bronzer
One of my favourite products from one of my favourite brands! You don't want to miss out on this bronzing duo from Julia's Place. Shades for everyone and very easy to blend/apply. Plus, you get two shades for a very resonable price! Price: $20.00
Bronzed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
This is a cream bronzer but it is the only one I'll use on oily skin. While it is a cream, it has a silicone but powdery feel to the consistency. In my experience with this product, I have found it to contribute to any excess oil. If you have oily sk...
Beautiful Skin Sun-Kissed Glow Cream Bronzer
These lean towards the affordable side of the spectrum, and it is a quality powder bronzer that has great lasting power. They also have a great shade range for a drugstore product! Price: $15.99
Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
Yes, this is pricey, but it is worth it! It is a cream-gel bronzer that has a blend of waxes and powders. Truly the most beautiful bronzer you can own. It blends very easily with a fluffy-dense brush or sponge! It is suitable for all skin types due t...
LES BEIGES
These are great powder blushes, for beginners to pros! They have an amazing color range and provide great pigment. I recommend going in with a light hand and build up the color to your liking at first! Price: $14.00
Sephora Colorful® Blush
Benefit has had their blush range for quite a while now, but they remain to be some of the best! These are very loved by pros for their opaque color and versatility. Even if you are a beginner with makeup, you will love these! Price: $31.00
WANDERful World Silky-Soft Powder Blush
I recommend these blush trios to everyone! This one palette comes with everything you need for the perfect cheek. You get the cream blush, the matte blush to set, and a sheen topper for the days you want a glowy look. They are great for all skin type...
Cheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette
This have been (and probably always will be) some of the best powder blushes in the makeup world. They have a diverse line of shades that are insanely pigmented, you don't need much product to achieve a pop of color. I recommend shopping on the NARS ...
Blush
Stop what you're doing and add these blushes into your makeup routine! These pack a punch with their vibrant color. I recommend going in with a light hand at first to see the opaque nature of these blushes. Price: $18.00
Blushed Duo - Juvia's Place | Ulta Beauty
MAC has great powder blushes that have amazing color payoff and are dermatologist tested so you can ensure they are safe for sensitive, acne-prone or oily skin. I have used these for so many years on myself and on clients and they never fail. I recom...
Powder Blush - MAC
These are the best powder blushes that have come to the drugstore! At an affordable price, these blushes have amazing color pay off and lasting power. The formula is also geared towards people who have skin sensitivies, so it won't clog pores! Price:...
Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
A cream-powder hybrid formula, perfect for those who want the finish of the cream highlight but prefer a powder! I use these in my kit and have used them on all kinds of skin types and tones. This unique formula can be applied lightly for a natural g...
Golden Hour Highlighter Duo
Great cream highlight sticks for oily skin! These are a cream-to-powder formula so it will apply like a cream and dry down to a powdery finish (while still giving the look of a cream). If you want a softer look, I recommend warming it up with your fi...
Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick
Some of my favorite highlighters! Bobbi Brown did an amazing job with these, as they are buttery and smooth on the skin. It is a gel and powder fusion so it looks natural-but amplified. Price: $54.00
Highlighting Powder
These baked highlighters are not only affordable but the perfect product to get a natural (but a little bit amplified) glow! I use these almost everyday in my own makeup routine. The baked formula makes it so smooth and buttery on the skin! Price: $1...
Baked Highlighter - Milani | Ulta Beauty
The MOST AFFORDABLE highlighter out there! And it is great quality. They are definitely bright, so they aren't for the natural-lover, but they also are smooth and blendable. Price: $6.99
MegaGlo Highlighting Powder - Wet n Wild | Ulta Beauty
This Hourglass highlight powder will always be my favourite! It will give you the “glow-within” look that is most natural. My #1 recommended highlighter! Price: $54 (full size) $28 (mini size)
Ambient® Lighting Finishing Powder