Oily skin? The easiest and most common thing you’ll be told to do is load up on powder, but is that really the best? In my opinion, it’s not. I have many issues with powder, it can often look unnatural on the skin, it can emphasize texture, oxidize and react into a sticky mess on oily skin. Whether you are oily or dry you can still run into problems with powders, but thankfully in this day and age there are many other variations of products on the market that can help to increase the longevity of your makeup and keep you matte free! Hooray!
*Murad Blot Effect
One of the most innovative products I’ve come across, the Murad Blot Effect is liquid cushion compact filled with an amazing thin liquid which instantly absorbs oil and gives skin a matte effect. You can use it both under and over makeup for a smooth, velvety instantly matte effect.
*Cover FX Mattifying Spray
In the grand scheme of things, setting sprays are pretty new
to the makeup world but they’ve quickly become a must have. The Cover FX
Mattifying Spray is an oily girls dream, but it should be used with caution.
The formula at times can border on sticky and if too much is used it can make
the skin look overly dry and lackluster.
Use it sparingly and reap the benefits!
Murad Oil-Control Mattifier
Another favourite of mine from Murad, this is a product
which has been around for a touch longer than others, but it’s also one that
has been in my makeup bag for quite some time. A moisturiser, primer and
sunscreen in one, this is a fantastic product to use underneath makeup.
Drugstore Variations
If you’re after fantastic oil control, you’re going to struggle to find something incredible at the drugstore. Either make the splurge or aid the use of primers, setting sprays and oil blotting sheets (My preferred drugstore setting spray is the Rimmel Insta Fix and Go)
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