Sunday, December 13, 2009

What facial powder is best for people with oily skin?

I currently use Lancome and it is a combo powder with foundation but my skin gets oily within a few hours. Does anyone know of what compact powders work best when you have oily skin?What facial powder is best for people with oily skin?
Totally agree with the no compact pressed powder. Before you even begin to apply make up, make sure you're washing your face with an oil wicking wash. Neutrogena clear skin wash (the orange gel looking one) with salicylic acid will totally dry you up. Then instead of using a light moisturizer like you might use any day, on make up days, opt for a mattifying primer with SPF such as the amazing one Smashbox makes. Its usually good enough to wear alone, but if your not satisfied with the coverage, apply a quick face sweep of a loose powder. Make sure its very light of a sweep or your gonna get blotches. I know its clich茅, but bare esscentuals, the one we see on the info mertials, really is ideal for all skin types. And if you don't want to spend bookoo bucks on the entire kit, just go down to the store, find your shade, and buy just the foundation powder alone which is twenty bucks, which is about how much you'd spend on a decent powder anyways.What facial powder is best for people with oily skin?
mark. has a product called MATTE-NIFICENT oil-absorbing powder ($8). The shades are ivory/nude, buff/natural, honey/golden, or almond/mocha. It really doesn't deposit a lot of color, it is primarily to absorb oil and even tone.





Make sure to use a foundation that is oil free, which all of mark.'s are.





You might also want to try a product from their new skincare line called Matte Chance ($15). It is a moisturizer that smoothes and mattifies and is perfect for oily skin. I love this lotion- it is oil and fragrance free.
In general, avoid compact powder... they have tiny traces of oil that helps to bind the powder together.. hence the shine never lasts long and frequent touch ups are always required.





Opt for loose tinted powder.. give ur face a nice shine-free glow.


good luck :)
Try puritycosmetics.co.uk. It is really good!
I have used Sally Hansen Cornsilk Matte in No Color for YEARS with no problems. I also use blotting sheets when necessary before a powder touch up.

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