Are Primers Really Necessary For Oily Skin?
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Sep 23, 2013
Berke K.
Girls I have oily skin.are primers really necessary? I mean is there a huge difference or not.I just use my hydra matt moisturizer before makeup but my foundation melts off after like 4-5 hours.I touch up with oil absorbing tissues and powders.I am curious if a primer will make a big difference.
Sep 23, 2013
Anupa M.
A primer formulated for oily skin does help. It keeps the oil from readjusting and blotching up your make up. Have you considered adding a setting spray to your routine to make it last a bit longer? (ps. a silicone based primer is ideal for oily skin because it doesn't add to the oilyness)
Sep 23, 2013
Shauna S.
I've been asking myself the same question. If I don't use a primer my face is very shiny after about 3-4 hours. I've started using Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer for a few weeks now and it kind of makes a difference. It does not keep me matte, however my face definitely isn't as greasy looking and I find it does make my makeup stay on better throughout the day. The only time I wear a primer is if I'm out for a whole day or if I'm at work. By using primer I find I rarely touch up with powder. I would recommend trying it and see how you like it. Personally I'm not a fan of my Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer because of the price. For $60 it's definitely not worth it. If you have oily skin try using milk of magnesia.
Sep 23, 2013
Gabby C.
For me it's does make a difference. Also using a setting spray. It is not necessary, but your makeup glides on better and looks better than without.
Sep 23, 2013
Isabella K.
Yup. It will control the oil and keep your makeup frpm looking oily.
Sep 23, 2013
Kitty K.
A really good primer for oily skin is milk of magnesia. It helps control oil just like a primer.
Sep 23, 2013
Berke K.
Then which one do you suggest?
Sep 23, 2013
Mariam A.
A really good primer is mill of magnesia
Sep 23, 2013
Berke K.
Milk of magnesia is not an option for me unfortunately I could not find it where I live any other suggestions?
Sep 23, 2013
Shauna S.
Really? Where do you live?
Sep 23, 2013
Berke K.
turkey
Sep 23, 2013
Shauna S.
I heard Smashbox primers are good, I haven't tried them myself.
Sep 23, 2013
Berke K.
Yes I have heard that I am considering to try too faced prime and poreless one or smahsbox but I can't decide.
Sep 23, 2013
Jaime T.
Milk of magnesia did not work good for me with my oily skin. It made my makeup look horrible. I followed all the steps of applying etc. Anyway, I suggest Hourglass' veil mineral primer. I got mine in the travel size duo because it's cheaper and I didn't know if it'd work. It works extremely well, and there's none of the face melting happening at all. Even after 7 hours! Also, your skin routine and diet plays a role in your oily skin. Good luck! :)
Sep 23, 2013
Titilayo A.
I suggest the püare minerals hydrating primer!! Kept my face completely oil free for 6 hrs all night
Sep 23, 2013
Titilayo A.
**** püare
Sep 23, 2013
Sharon A.
I find that some primers are designed to control oil, and some of them are designed to just make your makeup look nicer, and of course the best primers do both. I like benefit porefessional for keeping my t-zone less oily throughout the day and laura mercier's oil free primer for smoother foundation application.
Sep 24, 2013
Bridget A.
Yes you need a primer BUT after the primer out some MILK OF MAGNESIUM in parts where you get oily let it dry up then put the foundation!! 😌
Sep 24, 2013
Pamela W.
I have extremely oily skin and primers make a huge difference. I wear my usual Laura Mercier or Smashbox primer and then add Milk of Magnesia on top of it. Yesterday I applied my makeup at 1pm and took it off at 1am. I had such a small amount of shine (above my brows) and it was around 11pm. The trick with applying makeup is allowing every layer to settle into your skin. If you don't it'll look a mess.