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Makeup for combination / oily skin
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items Makeup products that help control shine and keep makeup looking flawless. From oil-free foundations to lightweight powders and primers, these picks make sure your makeup stays put without feeling greasy or heavy
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Foundations & Concealers
Contours & Blushes
Primers & Setting sprays / powders
Foundations & Concealers
This is a holy grail if you have oily slin and want to blur it. A light application, especially in the T-zone, will keep you matte almost all day without feeling heavy or cakey. It’s perfect for touch-ups and is a real lifesaver if you tend to get sh...
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Tinted Primer & Foundation
It gives a flawless, matte finish. The formula is lightweight but offers full coverage, blurring imperfections and evening out the complexion beautifully. It also controls oil throughout the day, sweat & transfer proof. The foundation feels breat...
NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation
This is NO.1 foundation for anyone with (super) oily skin looking for high coverage and long-lasting wear. It offers full coverage that evens out the skintone, covers imperfections, and gives a matte finish & since it's high coverage you don't ne...
Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Longwear Foundation
My favourite foundation, as someone with combination skin, it gives a beautiful, radiant finish. It provides a buildable medium coverage that gives your skin a smooth, natural glow without looking too shiny. It has a lightweight texture that feels br...
Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation
It gives full coverage like a foundation but feels much lighter, blending seamlessly into the skin. Unlike many matte formulas that can feel heavy, this one is lightweight, controls shine while still looking natural and smooth. It contains Air Licium...
It Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation with SPF 40
Unlike many tinted moisturizers that can feel too dewy for oily skin, this one controls oil while still keeping the skin hydrated and fresh-looking. It evens out the complexion without feeling heavy or cakey, making it a great option for everyday wea...
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Oil Free Blurred Matte SPF 30
A great choice if you want a long-wearing, matte foundation that stays put all day. It has a lightweight, serum-like texture that blends easily and sets quickly, so it doesn’t feel heavy or cakey. What makes it stand out is its durability—it’s waterp...
Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation
It is a classic for a reason—it provides great coverage while still looking natural on the skin. The formula is creamy but not too thick, blending easily without settling into fine lines or feeling heavy. It has a soft, radiant finish that brightens ...
NARS: Radiant Creamy Concealer with Medium Coverage
If you’re looking for a foundation that lasts all day, the L’Oréal Infallible Foundation is definitely worth checking out. It has full coverage but feels super lightweight on the skin. The finish is matte, but it doesn’t make your face feel dry or ca...
L'Oréal Infallible Foundation
Contours & Blushes
Buildable blush that gives a natural, soft flush without looking patchy or fading throughout the day. The formula is infused with Amazonian clay, which helps control oil and keep the blush in place, making it perfect for oily and combination skin
Tarte Amazonian clay 12-hour blush
It is a unique cream-to-powder blush that gives a soft, blurred matte finish while feeling weightless on the skin.
One of the standout features of this formula is how it transforms from a balm into a powder upon application, giving a natural flush o...
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed - Matte Color for Cheek & Lip
A classic matte blush with a smooth, finely milled formula that blends effortlessly into the skin. It has buildable pigmentation, so you can start with a soft flush and layer it for more intensity without it looking patchy or heavy.
It has a true mat...
MAC Powder Blush
It provides a matte finish that helps control shine throughout the day. The formula is designed to blend easily and stay put without fading, making it perfect for those who want a blush that won’t require constant touch-ups. It’s not overly pigmented...
Fit Me Blush - Maybelline
Primers & Setting sprays / powders
It works wonders at controlling shine, keeping your makeup locked in place for up to 16 hours, and providing a true matte finish without leaving your skin feeling dry or tight.
What makes it stand out for oily skin is its powerful ingredients. Witch ...
One Size Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
My favorite setting spray! It prevents smudging, fading, and excess shine without feeling heavy or sticky. The formula dries down quickly to a smooth, natural finish, making it a great option for both setting and priming the skin before makeup. It ke...
Milani Make It Last Original - Natural Finish Setting Spray
The NYX Matte Setting Spray is a solid budget-friendly option, especially for combination skin, helping to control shine without making the skin feel too dry. It has a lightweight feel and sets makeup well, keeping it in place for hours.
For oily sk...
NYX Matte Finish Long Lasting Setting Spray
Matte version is a lifesaver for anyone with oily skin. It does an amazing job at controlling shine without making the skin feel tight or overly dry. The formula is weightless and refreshing, and once it sets, makeup stays locked in for hours—no slid...
Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Matte Makeup Setting Spray
Unlike many hydrating primers that feel heavy or greasy, this one gives the perfect balance—deeply moisturizing but still lightweight. It preps the skin beautifully, smoothing out texture and helping foundation glide on evenly without settling into p...
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base Moisturizer & Primer with Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid
It has a lightweight, breathable formula that keeps makeup locked in place without feeling heavy or cakey. When applied, it instantly mattifies the skin, blurs imperfections, and helps foundation stay fresh for hours, even in heat and humidity. One o...
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Setting Powder
Defenetly a top choice when it comes to setting powders for oily skin. What makes this powder stand out is its lightweight, silky texture that doesn’t leave a heavy or cakey finish. It absorbs oil, especially in the T-zone, and keeps makeup in place ...
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder