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Oily skin tip from a longtime acne fighter!✨
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items I think there’s nothing worse than touching your face and feeling the oil. I’ve struggled for a long time with acne-prone and oily skin, so here’s one of my recommendations for products that have really helped me.
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CLEANSERS
TONERS
MOISTURIZERS
PRIMERS
FOUNDATIONS
SETTING POWDERS
CLEANSERS
When it comes to cleansers, it’s really important for me that they remove all the oil from my face while still not drying it out completely.
This cleanser is really amazing — it truly cleanses the face deeply without drying it out.
Tatcha Cleansers | Sephora
It’s a very gentle face wash, made with natural ingredients, and perfect for everyday use.
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser - Youth To The People - Sephora
TONERS
A toner is a must-have in my routine because I have very enlarged pores and need something that will minimize them and make them almost invisible.
If you also struggle with enlarged pores like I do, I really, really recommend this toner. It visibly minimizes them, almost makes them disappear!
Paula's Choice Toners - Sephora
A toner with niacinamide works perfectly for my skin type, oily skin. It minimizes pores without drying out my face.
Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum with Niacinamide - Fenty Skin
MOISTURIZERS
When it comes to creams, it’s a really tough choice. I need creams that will hydrate my skin without leaving it oily or dry.
These are the creams that have proven to be excellent for me.
It hydrates really well and contains niacinamide. It feels so light on the skin, almost like I’m not wearing anything at all.
The True Cream Aqua Bomb with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide
This cream is really perfect for oily skin. It has excellent ingredients and works exactly as described. I definitely recommend it.
Cold Plunge™ Pore Remedy Moisturizer with BHA/LHA - Sephora
PRIMERS
When it comes to face primers, it’s really important to me that they don’t clog my skin in any way. For example, I want my foundation to go on smoothly without flaking or leaving patches. These are my top two primers for oily skin.
Milk Cosmetics is amazing in every way, and this primer is no exception.
The most important thing is that it controls oil and blurs texture.
Pore Eclipse Non-Comedogenic Mattifying + Blurring Primer Stick
It’s excellent for mattifying, and foundation applies really well on it. Suitable for acne-prone skin.
Photo Finish Control Mattifying Face Primer - Smashbox - Sephora
FOUNDATIONS
Because I have acne-prone skin, it’s important for me that my foundation provides good coverage and mattifies. These are my favorites.
This foundation is truly full coverage with a matte finish.
Definitely my recommendation.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation - Estée Lauder - Sephora
This foundation is truly made for oily skin and does its job perfectly.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Foundation | Sephora
SETTING POWDERS
After foundation, it’s really important to have a good setting powder to keep everything in place and prevent oil from showing throughout the day.
It’s excellent, really perfect for oily skin. Your makeup stays put all day, so you don’t have to worry about shine at all.
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder - Sephora
Great if you want something more mattifying.
Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder - HUDA BEAUTY
EXTRAS (optional but helpful)
Extra’s are always welcome.
Here are a few of my recommendations for them.
To be honest, at first I was a bit afraid to try The Ordinary serums because I thought they might be too strong, especially since I have sensitive skin. But with this one, I’ve had such a wonderful experience!
Because I have oily skin, this serum wor...
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
These strips are amazing because they remove all the oil from your nose and surrounding areas, and afterward, your pores look much smaller.
Peace Out Oil-Absorbing Pore Treatment Strips - Sephora