The 7 Best Foundations For Oily Skin

Do you have an oily skin and need the best foundations for oily skin? Having oily skin and looking for makeup that lasts all day can become quite an odyssey. For this reason, we show you the best makeup bases for oily skin, analyzing their value for money and always paying attention to the opinions of the experts (the users).

Having oily skin and looking for makeup that lasts all day can become a DRAMA. If you have already tried an (indecent) number of foundations and still notice how your makeup base melts, giving rise to unwanted shine on the skin, we will show you the best makeup bases for oily skin.

All the selected bases are long-lasting, with a natural-matte finish, a light or ultra-light texture and are suitable for all skin types. In addition, they have the plus of being bases that professional makeup artists recommend to people with oily skin.

The Best Foundations For Oily Skin

Why do you have oily skin? When sebum is produced in excess, it generates the dreaded oily skin, which brings excess shine to the skin, open pores, blackheads, and the presence of inflammatory lesions. To combat the effects of oily skin, it is essential to clean it well twice a day and use an exfoliant (without exceeding its frequency, of course), which will help to remove excess sebum from the skin.

You can also opt for facial masks, the best one is green clay, which helps to remove excess sebum from the skin.

In the same way, we advise you to opt for astringent-type cosmetics, since they contain antiseptic properties that help balance fat levels, which helps reduce pimples and blackheads on the skin.

4 Tips For Applying A Foundation On Oily Skin

Apart from knowing how to choose the ideal makeup base, it is very necessary to know how to apply it and that its effect is more lasting. With a sponge, brush or fingers? Always do it with a dry sponge and never with your fingers, as this prevents the natural grease from your fingers from integrating into your makeup.

In addition, it is advisable that:

• Deeply cleanse and hydrate your skin. Avoid products that dry out the skin and opt for cleansing milks.
• Use facial serum whose ingredients include niacinamide, vitamin C, retinol, azelaic acid or salicylic acid.
• Apply the foundation with a dry sponge. It is expert advice. If you have oily skin, it is best to apply the foundation with a dry sponge. Never do it with your fingers or with a damp sponge.
• After applying the foundation, always set it with a mattifying powder. So the effect will be long lasting.

After knowing 4 fundamental steps before applying a makeup base on oily skin, we show you the 7 makeup bases that are perfect for oily skin. We will list them from the cheapest to the most expensive:

1. Fit Me Matte + Poreless by Maybelline New York

Maybelline is a cosmetic firm that has thousands of followers for its products that are as good as they are cheap. In fact, its best-known flagship product (dark circles concealer) is an essential in the cosmetic bag of many influencers and YouTubers. But, the New York firm also gives us one of the best foundations for oily skin: Fit Me Matte + Poreless.

This foundation is characterized by having a light coverage and by providing a smooth and natural texture. In short, it is a base that mattifies, refines the pores and adapts to the skin tone, leaving a very, very natural finish. That makes it one of our favorites.

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The best thing about Fit Me Matte + Poreless? Its 24 shades and an incredible price-quality ratio it has. If you haven’t tried it, you’re already taking time!

2. Revlon Colorstay 24H

A low, low and super low cost option! Revlon offers us a make-up base that covers imperfections such as acne, blackheads and that hides small scars and expression lines very well. It is long-lasting and ideal for combination skin that tends to be oily.

So that there is not a very heavy finish, it is advisable to apply it little by little with a clean and dry makeup sponge.

Cons: We do not recommend this foundation for yellow skin. The Revlon Colorstay Whipper shades tend to be rather light tones.

3. Infallible 24H Fresh Wear by L’Oreal

Is it possible to have an inexpensive foundation for oily skin that blends into the skin without leaving the dreaded mask effect? Yeah! L’ Oreal’s Infallible 24H Fresh Wear could not be missing from this list. In fact, we have to confess that it is our favorite foundation.

What can we highlight about L’Oreal’s Infallible 24H Fresh Wear? It is a long-lasting foundation, maximum coverage and with a very natural matte finish. Its texture is velvety, which will provide you with skin without blemishes or shine. In fact, it is the Amazon’s Choice of the moment.

Of course, it is very necessary to moisturize and tone the skin before and after using this base.

4. LA Girl PRO-Matte

This LA Girl foundation has incredible coverage, in true Huda Beauty style, as it minimizes the appearance of blemishes, leaving a flawless, shine-free face. In fact, after applying it, a soft and light texture is immediately perceived. This base is ideal for brown skin.

The best? Its finish is matte and long-lasting. For a natural result, apply with a sponge instead of a brush. It has a wide variety of shades, is reasonably priced, and leaves the skin very beautiful.

Cons: It is somewhat heavy with the passing of the hours.

5. Pro Longwear Foundation

Mac’s Pro Longwear Foundation is one of the makeup bases for oily skin that best suits this type of skin. With maximum coverage and a super mattifying effect, this foundation does not dry out or crack. In addition, it is ideal for skins that are very porous.

Cons: Sold out in almost all stores! 

6. Double Wear Nude Water Fresh by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder‘s is a long-lasting makeup base that corrects even the largest imperfections. Its Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF 30 is ultra-light and has a very high degree of durability. The best thing is that you have a large number of shades that will adapt perfectly to your skin tone.

In addition, this foundation contains hyaluronic acid and is made up of a triple mix of light, oil-free gels, so it adapts very well to highly porous skin. Why choose her? It has SPF30 protection! They say that if you try it, you fall in love with it.

7. Clinique Beyond Perfecting

Clinique dedicates us a make-up base that is two in one! On the one hand, it works as a concealer for dark circles and, on the other, as the makeup base itself. It is high end but not excessively expensive.

Rather, it is a base that does not contain oils, which leaves a natural finish on the matte side and has a super light and moisturizing texture. The best? You have it available in 20 different shades!

Tips To Take Care Of Oily Skin

• Always remove make-up from your skin, because this way you prevent the pores from becoming clogged. The best are cleansing milks. Always avoid those cleansers that foam, even those of vegetable origin, because they can be aggressive with your skin.
• Use specific products for your skin. In other words, a non-oily and very light base moisturizer to avoid shine. If you opt for one that contains glycolic acid, much better. All products must be oil-free!
• If what you want is to show off a more natural skin, you can opt for the CC Cream, which are colored creams for porous skin. They hydrate and mattify at the same time. 
• Try not to exfoliate your skin excessively, as this could be counterproductive since excessive cleansing increases sebum production.

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