Best Oily Skin Primer, please!

Feb 13, 2014

Cindy-Joy R.

The title says it all! Help! I tried many, including Porefessional, and I'm still not happy.

Feb 13, 2014

Cindy-Joy R.

I've tried one by Revlon, one by Hard Candy, & the one from Benefit. Tbh, the first 2 were way better (at least for me) than the Benefit one.

Feb 13, 2014

Ivette H.

Milk of magnesia works great for my oily skin.

Feb 13, 2014

Lexi K.

Try the MUFE all mat primer.

Feb 13, 2014

Kyraa D.

I second milk of magnesia :3

Feb 13, 2014

Shauna S.

Milk of Magnesia is horrible for your skin and will make it worse over time and can cause bad breakouts and clogs pores. People who use Milk of Magnesia should only use it once in a while and not everyday. Check out a sample of the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. It works very nicely on my oily skin, if you get the smaller bottle it's only $20 and it lasts for months. Most people rave about it as their holy grail primer.

Feb 13, 2014

Alma M.

When looking at primers you have to look into the purpose of finish you want.So many think all primers are the same but that is not the case.Some can be to moisturizing and can counteract with certain products and make your face look like a melting pot and some are Anti-shine matte finish with just enough smoothness to not go against your skin.It sounds like you need a primer like my personal fave Sephora collections Base Zero brilliance Anti-Shine primer, A Pro is it mattifies instantly while absorbing excess sebums.That's a huge plus for oily skin.I hope that this bit of information helps you and also a quick fyi make sure all products share a common importance so they do not play against each other.( common ingredients and purpose) Have a great day :)

Feb 13, 2014

Gabby W.

Also you could try the Murad Oil-Control Mattifier. It's not a primer but greatly reduces oil throughout the day. Buy it through amazon though because it's cheaper online.

Feb 14, 2014

Laura D.

Elf cosmetics! They do 3 types of primers for the one which suits you best! And really helps absorb oil try the clear one if your not sure which one or the green one if you have redness or blemishes.

Feb 14, 2014

Emily P.

Paula's Choice Shine Stopper! Works like a DREAM. My skin gets oily within an hour of applying makeup which is such a nightmare and this really helps delay the oil.

Feb 14, 2014

Diana T.

I like the mattifying primer by cover fx, also I find that setting makeup with powder helps get that matte look - either powder foundation or a mattifying setting powder (again I like cover fx)

Feb 14, 2014

Diana T.

Also alma is right I try to use oil free or water based products that all have a mattifying effect or matte finish - like oil free n matte moisturizer, liquid foundation, and setting powder and all of them combined keep me matte all day long!

Feb 14, 2014

Cindy-Joy R.

Thank you everyone! You all are amazing!

Feb 14, 2014

Shehani B.

Try Becca mattifying primer or hourglass mineral veil!! =] good luck on your hunt!

Feb 14, 2014

Annmarie K.

Rimmel Stay Matte