PCOS skin is a whole different challenge. We deal with excess oil and hyperpigmentation, and need a makeup routine that will actually last. This is the full coverage matte routine I use to manage both. Everything here is built to blur, grip, and stay...
This goes on before the Blurring Balm and helps the whole base last longer. It has a unique water-to-powder texture that controls oil without drying out the skin.
Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
A professional-grade setting spray used by makeup artists. It locks everything in place without leaving a sticky or heavy finish. It's great for long days when you need your makeup to actually stay.
Fixing Spray | Kryolan - Professional Make-up
NYX Face Glue as a setting spray is a hack worth knowing. It grips your makeup to your skin and works especially well over powder products to prevent creasing.
The Vegan Face Glue Setting Spray | NYX Professional Makeup
This setting powder is specifically designed to blur pores and control shine without looking cakey. It's one of the best options for oily PCOS skin, it sets everything to be matte without flashback in photos.
Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder | ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr
A drugstore setting spray that genuinely holds, it's a little more accessible than the Kryolan. Just hold your breathe before you start spraying!
L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray
NYX Face Glue primer is a great drugstore gripping primer. It creates a tacky base that grips everything on top, foundation, concealer, powder, and keeps it from sliding off oily skin.
Face Glue Gripping Makeup Primer - NYX Cosmetics
An absolute game changer, Blurring Balm blurs pores and sets the skin in one step, not to mention it's buildable for coverage .Pair it with the Water Powder Serum first.
The liquid version of the Blurring Balm, used as a setting spray to melt everything together and give a seamless finish. It's what takes the routine to the next level.
Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Setting Spray
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is a classic for a reason.. This is my essential for covering PCOS-related dark circles and under-eye hyperpigmentation.
Under Eye Concealer Makeup - NARS Cosmetics
Juvia's Place formulates specifically for deeper skin tones, which matters when you're dealing with hyperpigmentation. This concealer gives full coverage without looking ashy or settling into fine lines.
I Am Magic Concealer for Dark to Light Skin - Juvia's Place
I've found that my prescription skincare can sometimes make my skin dry. This is a priming solution that hydrates while still creating a gripping base for long lasting makeup.
Oui Cherie Hydrating Gripping Makeup Primer - The Beauty Crop
A good pressed powder is just as important as a loose setting powder, and this Maybelline is a cult classic for a reason.
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Powder Foundation Makeup - Maybelline