I'm always surprised by the amount of women who claim not to wear liquid foundation due to their oily, acne-prone skin. I have naturally oily skin, the kind that looks like a shiny mess by noon. But the right liquid formula absorbs excess oil and keeps my foundation intact. The trick is to stick to foundations that are matte and oil-free. Fortunately, there are plenty of options!
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One of the biggest mistakes oily-skinned girls like myself make when it comes to buying foundation, is choosing formulas that are meant for dry complexions. If it has a dewy or glowy finish to it, chances are you're going to look shiny in just a matter of hours.
I've tried out quite a few formulas that don't just keep my makeup in place all day. They also don't break out my acne-prone skin. Check them out and thank me later!
Fenty Beauty Foundation leaves skin with a perfect matte finish.
This foundation is everything everyone has raved it to be. The coverage is amazing, the formula glides on smoothly, leaving skin flawless without the access oil or unwanted shine. Did I mention it also comes with 40 shade options? Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation ($34).
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation is life.
It covers every single imperfection while also minimizing the appearance of pores. I'm obsessed! Too Faced Born This Way Foundation ($39).
Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation works wonders.
It absorbs oil, reduces shine but still leaves skin soft and moisturized. The price point is a plus, too! Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation ($6).
Neutrogena Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup was designed for acne-prone skin.
It's formulated with Microclear Technology and salicylic acid to not only absorb access oil but treat and banish acne all at the same time. Pretty genius, no? Neutrogena Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup ($15).
The L'Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Foundation absorbs oil without making you look flat.
It leaves skin with a nice, matte finish but without looking dull or flat. The formula also stays put for hours. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Matte Foundation ($11).
For the oily-skinned girl who doesn't like a matte finish.
This illuminating formula lives skin dewy without the shine or the oilyness. You'll have a radiant complexion all day without looking like a glazed donut. Clé de Peau Beauté Radiant Fluid Foundation ($125).
The Clinique Superbalanced Makeup balances skin and controls oil.
It provides adjustable oil-free, silky coverage without leaving skin looking oil-slick. It's pretty awesome that way. Clinique Superbalanced Makeup ($26).
The Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer is perfect for the girl who loves BB creams.
This oil-free formula is as lightweight and breathable as a tinted moisturizer but provides as much coverage as a liquid foundation, leaving skin with a matte but radiant finish. Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer ($44).
The Lorac POREfection Foundation leaves skin poreless.
It's formulated with vitamin A and E, olive leaf and papaya extracts. It leaves skin smooth and effortlessly ageless-looking. Lorac POREfection Foundation ($38).
The Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation is a game-changer.
This full-coverage foundation hides everything from acne to dark spots and absorbs access oil without leaving your skin looking caked. Score! Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Matifying Foundation ($41).
