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Oily Girl Essentials ✨
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items If you’re an oily girl like me, these are the products I reach for when I want less shine, a smoother-looking base & makeup that lasts. ✨ From skincare to primers, powders & setting sprays, these are my oily-skin-approved picks.
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🧴 Skincare
💄 Makeup
🧴 Skincare
So good if you have acne prone skin!!!
Effaclar Skincare for Acne and Oily Skin
I love this when my skin is feeling extra oily or congested. It helps wash away excess oil without leaving my skin feeling super stripped, and the salicylic acid makes it a great choice for keeping pores looking clearer.
Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser Acne Face Wash
A simple everyday cleanser that gets rid of oil, dirt and makeup without making my skin feel tight afterward. I’d reach for this when I want something effective but gentle enough for daily use.
Foaming Facial Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
One I’d recommend for oily, acne-prone skin because it helps cleanse away excess oil while gently exfoliating. It’s especially nice when my skin is feeling congested or my pores are looking extra noticeable.
Salicylic Acid Cleanser - 150ml
I love a good gel cleanser for oily skin, and this one leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed without that squeaky-clean, stripped feeling. Great for when I want something lightweight for my morning routine.
COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
Molvany Hypoallergenic LHA CIS Gel Cleanser
This is one I personally reach for! 💕 It gives my skin that really clean feeling without being overly harsh, and I love it for helping with the oiliness and congestion that can build up throughout the day.
Best Sellers - Molvany
Especially for girls with Cystic Acne!
PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Wash 5.5oz
I love this for when I want a gentle cleanse without feeling like I’ve completely stripped my skin. It leaves my skin feeling fresh and clean, which is exactly what I want before makeup.
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | Beauty of Joseon Official Store
Such a nice lightweight toner for oily skin. It gives my skin hydration without that heavy or greasy feeling, so my skincare layers don’t feel like too much.
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Deep Cleansing Foam
A good one to have when you’re dealing with excess oil and visible pores. I love lightweight serums like this because they give my skin something without making it feel more oily.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum
This is one I’d recommend when clogged pores and blackheads are your problem. It helps exfoliate inside the pores, so it’s especially nice for oily, congested skin.
Paula's Choice SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Exfoliant
This is exactly the type of moisturizer I’d look for when my skin gets shiny easily. It’s lightweight but still gives you the hydration you need without feeling greasy.
Oil Control Gel-Cream Moisturizer for Oily Skin
I love a good gel moisturizer for oily skin, and this one feels so lightweight. It gives hydration without leaving my face feeling like I’ve put a thick cream all over it.
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel Hydrating
An oily-girl-friendly SPF that doesn’t leave me wanting to immediately powder my face 😂. I love lightweight sunscreens that sit nicely under makeup instead of making my base extra shiny.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+ for Oily Skin
Another little purse essential for when the T-zone starts getting disrespectful. 😭 Quick, easy and perfect for blotting before doing a touch-up.
2pcs e.l.f. Essential Shine Eraser 1706 Shine Eraser
I would literally keep these in my bag 😂. They’re perfect when you get shiny during the day and don’t want to keep piling powder onto your face.
Clean & Clear Oil Control Film, 5 Pack (300 Sheets)
💄 Makeup
A great option when you want more coverage from your powder. I love having a powder foundation around for days when I want to keep things quick but still want my complexion looking put together.
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
It helps control shine while still keeping my skin looking fresh and natural, not flat or overly powdered. Such a good one when I want my makeup to look polished but still skin-like. 💕
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
I love the Danessa Myricks Blurring Balm for giving my skin that soft-focus, filtered look! 🤎✨ It helps blur the appearance of pores and texture while controlling shine without making my skin look flat. I especially love it when I want a smooth, per...
Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder
I love this for helping my makeup actually stick to my skin. It gives my base that tacky grip and helps everything stay in place longer, which I really appreciate when my skin starts getting oily throughout the day. 🤍
Power Grip Primer | Sticky Gel + Hyaluronic Acid
This is one I reach for when I need my makeup to survive the whole day. 😭 It really helps keep my makeup looking fresh and intact for hours, even when my skin starts getting oily.
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
✨ It helps melt all my layers together while keeping my makeup looking smooth and fresh throughout the day. Perfect for finishing off a full glam look without making my skin feel heavy. 💕
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray
My pick for touch-ups when I’m already wearing makeup and the shine starts creeping through. It helps mattify without adding a heavy layer of powder on top of my foundation.
Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder
I love using this to set the areas where I get the most shine, especially under my eyes and around my T-zone. It helps give my makeup a smoother, more polished finish without making it look overly cakey. ✨
Revolution Double Baked Loose Baking Powder
If you need your makeup to NOT MOVE, this is the girl. 😂 It gives a much more locked-in finish and is especially good for long days, hot weather and oily skin.
On 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray - ONE/SIZE by Patrick ...
One of those powders I’d reach for when I really want to set my makeup down. It helps control shine and gives the under-eyes and complexion that smooth, polished finish.
EASY BAKE LOOSE POWDER Banana Bread
A great everyday powder when I want to take down shine and make my skin look smoother. It gives the complexion that soft-matte finish without needing a ton of product.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
This is perfect for keeping in your bag for touch-ups. It helps take down shine and makes the skin look more polished without needing to completely redo your makeup.
Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder: 2 Medium
A classic for a reason! I’d reach for this when I have a long day ahead and need my makeup to hold up. It’s especially useful when I don’t want to constantly worry about touching up.
All Nighter Waterproof Natural Finish Setting Spray with ...
If I need my foundation to REALLY hold up, this is the type of formula I’d reach for. It gives a more polished finish and is a great option when longevity is the priority.
Double Wear Stay-in-Place Longwear Matte Foundation | Estée Lauder
If you want that blurred, filtered-looking skin, this is one to try. I love powders that can control shine while making the complexion look smoother at the same time.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
I love this for days when I want a soft-matte complexion without looking completely flat. It’s especially nice when I know my natural oils are going to show up later.
Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
I love this for setting the complexion without making it look overly heavy. It’s especially helpful around the areas where I know shine usually comes through first.
Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Setting Powder
This is one I’d recommend when you want a fuller-coverage, matte base that can handle a long day. It’s especially good when you don’t want your foundation getting super shiny quickly.
Can't Stop Won't Stop Coverage Foundation | NYX Professional
A budget-friendly option that I think oily girls should definitely try. It gives you that matte, more refined look without having to spend a ton.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation Makeup
This is such a good option when I want coverage with a matte finish. It helps give that smooth, perfected complexion that oily skin can sometimes make difficult to maintain.
Soft Matte Complete Foundation