What makeup foundation works best for oily/greasy skin?

Question

I have medium skin, and it is sort of oily, not terribly, but it is still there. The foundation that I have now is from the makeup counter at lancome, and by the end of the day, it feels greasy on my skin. I don't want to use liquid foundation, but I need to know if a different brand would better suit my skin's needs. Thanks!

Answer 1

It isn't the brand of foundation thats the main problem but the type.

If you want a good finish on your skin stick with liquid foundation, but to help with that oil used a loose powder with your make up routine. like a primer. The powder will soak up most of the oil. Than in the day time when your out get a pressed comapct powder and apply it to your most oily spots. You don't have to necessarily wait until your face is oily but after your done eating or after a longtalk session. Where your face is "working out"

You can get a powder the same colour as your foundation or a transparant one.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

If you can get your hands on the NEW bee luscious Mineral Photo Touch Foundation OMG you will be floored. Because I am a makeup artist I was able to sample this product and it is OMG better than airbrush.

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Answer 3

I know how you feel - aghh liquid foundation feels so nasty! and after scouring through all the liquid foundations, I finally tried to go onto powder formulas to tame my oily skin. I tried M.A.C studio fix powder foundation, and though it was okay, it was just sooo heavy and cakey. Then i tried on some more powder foundations but found they all looked cakey. I was about to try cream foundation and mousse foundation, but when i sampled those, they ended up being waaay too greasy for my skin. Then FINALLY, i tried MINERAL FOUNDATIOn, and absolutely fell in love. I really like bare minerals foundation, and it simply works with any skin type, espcially oilier skintypes. It just glides on and sets - plus it stays put even after you've sweat, so no more touch ups throughout the day. Give it a try - its a bit more expensive (about $36 in canada), but if you are not satisfied with it, you can simply return it within 60 days guaranteed. you got nothing to lose right?  

Answer 4

You should use mineral foundation.

It doesn't clog pores and reduces shine on your face.

ELF sells cheap. like. 5 bucks. :]

Answer 5

cover girl aqua smooth compact. its my fav foundation if applied with a brush.

Answer 6

I am a huge fan of Bobbi Brown's makeup line.  All her stuff is really light and natural, great for your skin type.  Plus, they have a ton of shades.

I think it's being marketed at either Macy's or Nordstrom's right now, just have the girl at the counter match you to your type.