The achieve perfect matte makeup for oily skin, use a mattifying face primer, foundation & powder. People who have oily skin end up with oily break-through very quickly if matte products are not used. If you’ve ever wondered how celebrities appear to have flawless, shine-free skin, follow these steps to find out!
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1. APPLY A MATTIFYING FACE PRIMER FOR OILY SKIN
Begin with clean, dry skin. If you typically use toner, make sure it is alcohol-free. If you wear moisturizers or sunscreens, be sure they are oil-free. If applicable, apply toner, then moisturizer or sunscreen, then primer.
POWDER PRIMER:
These work best, as they are very matte and do not add any oiliness to the skin. An excellent one to try is Mattify Cosmetics ULTRA Powder ($13), because it is very light weight, highly oil absorbent, and will not promote breakouts or clogged pores. Brush it on your entire face, using a fluffy powder brush.
LIQUID PRIMER:
If you insist on a liquid primer, try Korres Silicone Free Primer ($28). It is one of the only cream primers in existence that does not contain irritating dimethicone (silicone). Apply it with your finger tips or a concealer brush.
IMPORTANT
**Those who are breakout prone and/or have oily skin should NEVER use a primer that contains dimethicone (silicone). This ingredient is in almost all gel & cream face primers, including Smashbox, Too Faced, Benefit, Cosmedicine, and Monistat Chafing Gel (often recommended for use as a primer). Dr Brand’s Pores No More also contains dimethicone, although the nasty side effects are lessened because the product contains antiseptic Tea Tree Oil as well.
Watch out for dimethicone, because it will clog the heck out of your pores, make oiliness worse, and can cause massive acne breakouts. It is essentially the same ingredient a construction worker would use to calk the base of your bathtub and toilet, in order to prevent water leakage. Why anyone would want to put that on their face is beyond me!
2. USE THE RIGHT TOOLS WITH YOUR LIQUID FOUNDATION
To get the most even & natural finish, a brush or sponge should be used to apply liquid foundation. Your liquid makeup should be labeled as either “matte” or “semi-matte” and should not contain oil.
FOUNDATION BRUSH:
When using a foundation brush, apply foundation by working 1 section at a time and using downward strokes. It’s very important to sweep downward to avoid tiny hairs on the face from standing up. Dab the foundation brush into the makeup and sweep onto skin. After each section has been applied, dab with a sponge to even out any streaks.
To apply liquid foundation with a sponge, first dampen the sponge and squeeze out excess water. Dab the tip of the sponge into foundation and sweep onto sections of the face using downward motions. Pat (don’t rub) makeup into place until desired level of coverage is achieved.
The most important step to achieving a matte look for oily skin is to use a mattifying face powder and foundation. People who have oily skin end up with oil break-through very quickly if matte products are not used.
3. USE AN OIL ABSORBENT SETTING POWDER FOR OILY SKIN
LOOSE POWDER:
This is the best type of powder for oily skin, because it is light & airy, gives an airbrushed finish, and usually provides optimal absorption. It can be applied using swirling motions to blend, with a fluffy powder brush, kabuki brush, angled brush, or powder puff. Mattify Cosmetic’s ULTRA Powder (the same one used as Primer in step 1) multi-tasks as a transparent loose setting powder. Dust it on over your foundation to create a perfectly matte complexion that will stay fresh for hours. It can be re-applied throughout the day, without adding coloring to the complexion, and without looking cakey.
If you prefer a loose powder with some pigmentation, try Mattify Tinted Powder ($15) or Coty Airspun Powder ($7). These are both up to the task of absorbing oil while setting makeup for long wear.
PRESSED POWDER:
Pressed powder is less than ideal for those with oily skin. Here’s why:
When the powder puff is used to pat the powder onto your skin, the oils transfer from your face to the powder puff. When you place the puff back into the pressed powder contaner, the oils transfer onto the powder. This coats the top of the pressed powder with skin oils, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. Also, pressed powder can look un-natural and heavy – as opposed to loose powder.
If you must use pressed powder, be sure to use blotting papers to soak up excess oil before re-powdering, and wash your powder puff once every 2-3 days. Some companies such as MAC and Mark Cosmetics have come up with a solution to this, by creating a larger compact that houses the puff in a separate chamber with air circulation. Even with this system, it is wise to wash or replace the puff once a week.
Viola! You’ve created the perfect matte complexion. Now you’re ready to walk the red carpet…or at least to make an enviable entrance into your next event!
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