What's your makeup routine for oily skin?

Mar 31, 2015

Kailey L.

Skincare: First of all I should mention that I am on the EXTREMELY oily side of the skin type spectrum. Because of that, I do most of my skincare routine at night, I've found that I get too oily if I use anything but cleanser before I put makeup on. So at night, I remove all of my makeup with a cleansing cloth. I then take a cotton pad soaked with rose water as a toner. After that dries I use my Clarigenics hyaluronic acid serum. Serums, in my not at all expert opinion, are better for oily skin as they absorb a little deeper. Most people use a moisturizer after the serum but I stop there. I also use eye cream and lip treatments but I'll leave that out. In the morning I use my Dermadoctor Ain't Misbehavin cleanser (my holy grail) and then my skin is ready for makeup.

Makeup: I prep my skin with a primer (currently using elf) and let it sit for a couple minutes. Then I apply my foundation (revlon colorstay) with a damp sponge. I then use a setting powder (currently covergirl professional loose powder, but honestly it's just okay) and with a kabuki brush I press it into my skin. It's important to press it and not rub it, so it doesn't disturb the foundation. After my whole face is done, I use a setting spray (currently Urban Decay's setting spray, but the nyx matte finish spray is great if you're on a budget). I hope this helps!

Mar 31, 2015

Sisi S.

Ok so skin care: first I use bioderma just to remove any sweat, dirt or the oil that was made on your face during the night. Then I moisturise my T-zone with a cream agains oil forming. After that, I apply day cream with vitamins onto my whole face. I use Matt primer just to keep the shine away. As a foundation I use Mac Machmaster mixed with true match by loreal. I am using sponge to apply it. I build up the coverage on the areas suffering from horrible acne. (Or use concealer) then I apply transparent loose powder and a pink blush.
That's my skin / foundation routine BUT what's your skin routine for night? That's very important as well!
I though you may want to know. :) so first I clean my skin using bioderma again. Then I apply a cream. I let the cream set on my face for a while and then I wash my skin with toner. (Toner is essential in skin routine for people wearing a lot of make up or having oily skin). Then I use the cream for Tzone again. Finally I apply a blue gel that is keeping the bacterias away from my acne and it heals the acne perfectly. I let the blue gel set on my face until the morning. Also, consider using make up that won't get into your pores if you know what I mean. That causes acne as well! :) good luck

Mar 31, 2015

Ella M.

Also apply foundation and concealer with a brush, there will be less oil and dirt from your fingers on your face

Mar 31, 2015

Ella M.

Every morning and night I wash my face with the yes to face wash.

I start my makeup with an oil controlling primer (elf primer) and then I use a mattifying foundation ( maybelline fit me) then I use a powder ( covergirl clean for oily skin)

I carry around a powder compact in my purse to touch up, and I keep oil blotting sheets if I'm not wearing makeup.

Mar 31, 2015

Jenna L.

If you suffer from oily skin like myself, and acne too please tell me your full face routine for skin care and makeup. I know I have good products but maybe I'm not applying them the right way (with the right tools) or in the right order.