How do I stop oily skin under foundation??

Question

The foundation looks greasy by about 2pm!! ewwww. Help!

Answer 1

Avoid the oil based foundation, you can buy water based foundation for oily skin. I have the same prob, you have to use a foudation powder over the top of the foundation when you first put it on and use the powder again in the afternoon, problem solved. I have found the loose powder is far better than the compressed powder.

Answer 2

I agree with KATE B, avoid oil base foundations. Use powders through out the day to minimise the oily look. You should look at trying to dry your skin out with a toner with alcohol, or methylated spirits to dry out the skin. And that may solve your oily problem all together.

Answer 3

use a primer. if you live in the UK, go to superdrug and try the primer by GOSH (it may be only available at larger superdrug stores). it is the BOMB!!

Answer 4

Your skin is oily because the ph level is

incorrect.  This means that your skin is

dehydrated and produces extra oil as a

result.

I suggest you drink more water and you need

to use a hydration cream which is non- oily

and switch to an oil free foundation.

It is important for you  to invest in a foundation

base.... or.... setter...which you apply before foundation,

which (a)  makes foundation lasts longer

(b) foundation does not slide .

make sure that your toner or cleanser is not too strong

because it will also dry out your skin causing it to

produce more oil or shine .

Answer 5

Use a matte primer, MAC has one and a bunch of other brands.  Then use a lighter foundation like a mineral powder over it.  There are also oil controlling foundations in the Nuetrogena line.

Answer 6

Get a foundation for oily skin. For example, Mary Kay have a range of normal skin, medium, oily and dry. That is the brand what i use but I am sure others have the same. Also use a moisturizer and face wash for oily skin. Good luck!

Answer 7

Also a foundation primer may help you.

Answer 8

SHEER COVER MINIRAL MAKE UP! lol

i sware if that stuff had a dress i would marry it :D x

Answer 9

1. Use a moisturizer for oil control or meant for oily skin. This may be hard to find and I use a $40 one from Prescriptives, but if you look hard (I couldn't find one at any drug or grocery stores) maybe you can find a cheap one from Neutrogena or similar.

2. Use a foundation primer, also for oily skin. I use Smashbox's Photo Finish Light primer, but like I said, if you look around, you can probably find a cheaper one.

3. Make sure to use an oil-free foundation... most quality brands carry them.

Answer 10

i have a clinque foundation for oliy skin and its really good =]

Answer 11

get a cream for oily skin that mattefyes it, and get a foundation for oily skin.

a little helper for on the way is mattefying paper - this soaks up the shine / oil.