MAKE UP TIPS FOR YOU

Diana says:

there are foundations that are for oily skin that will be good in ur case, and for eye make up use all the waterproof make up it will last longer.
Nivea has a product to control oily skin, and control the shine, u can use it as a base before applying ur make up.
and i suggest you use a medictaion at night, that can make your skin less oily so u can have a better skin by time.

26*utley ♥ says:

i went through this same problem. everything seemed to make my face glow, too much. and it happened the most in school. i started to get some sun in my face and stopped using foundation all together. i completely skipped that step, and used a powder from covergirl that was one shade darker than my skin color, then applied a light dusting of bronzer on my nose, eyes and all over my cheeks then applied a tiny bit of rosy blush to my cheeks. mascara is always key. try maybeline XXL in very black. no lie, in one week after starting my new routine, not only did my oil calm down, so did my breakouts!! keep a few paper towels around too. they blot out oil better than tissues! best of luck

baymast13 says:

Start with very clean skin. Use a cleanser made for oily skin (such as Neutrogena), rinse very well, pat dry with a clean towel, and follow with a good astringent (like Sea Breeze for sensitive skin), or plain old Witch Hazel. The key is to not use anything harsh, that just makes your skin produce even more oil to protect itself!
How clean are your hands and tools? Make sure you thoroughly wash your hands before starting, and do not apply hand lotion until you are finished. Hands are oily and germy, you don’t want them on your face unless they are clean. How clean are your tools? Make-up brushes should be washed at least once a month. They get dirty, oily, and germy, too! Use shampoo for oily hair, or plain old dishwashing liquid (that’s what I use) and warm water. Make sure you thoroughly rinse, blot dry with a towel, shape the bristles with your clean hands, and lay flat on another clean dry towel on the counter to air dry. Try washing your combs and hairbrushes the same way while you’re at it. You can use a clean, unused (or clean old) toothbrush to get between the teeth of your combs and the bristles of your brushes. I keep one around just for that purpose! It’s good for cleaning jewelry, too.
Make-up sponges are disposable, but if you’re frugal, just wash them the same as above, but at least once a week. You’ll get more mileage from them and save a little money. Most powder puffs nowadays are glued together and will fall apart if you try to wash them. If they are stitched together, you can do it. Otherwise, just toss the old one once a month or when it starts to look dirty and use a new one. You can buy multi-packs of puffs right where you get your make-up sponges, the health and beauty aisle of any place. They only cost a couple of bucks, at the most.
Use an oil-absorbing foundation, or maybe try Neutrogena Mineral Make-up (or Bare Minerals, if you have money and want to splurge). Since it’s a powder, it may help absorb the oil. Corn Silk powder absorbs oil, it’s very good, and widely available. Or a powder with a corn starch base, instead of talc. Always use a loose powder when you can, instead of pressed powder. They use oil to make pressed powder stick together! Press the powder onto your skin, rather than rubbing, then use a fluffy brush to whisk away the excess. Use an eye shadow primer, and waterproof mascara and eye liner. A layered approach to your blush might be best. Try using a bit of gel stain, blend well, then powder, then powder blush. It should last longer that way.
Whatever you use, make sure your foundation and lipstick/gloss/balm, or lip primer has an SPF of at least 15, or higher. Also, no matter how oily your skin is, use a bit of moisturizer just under your eyes, and on your neck. Something light, such as Olay beauty fluid for sensitive skin, would be a good choice. Let it fully absorb before applying your make-up.
Another good thing to do is at least once a week, preferably twice, is to use a mud facial mask. Queen Helene makes a good one, available almost everywhere, but any mud mask for oily skin will do you good. Before applying, press a very warm washcloth to your face, to help open the pores. If you use a scrub, use one for sensitive skin, and no more than once weekly. It seems counter-intuitive, but you want to treat your skin very gently. Harsh cleansing will worsen the problem.
If you can’t get your make-up to stay for anything, you could go for less, not more. If your skin is in decent condition, just use mascara, eyeliner, lipcolor, and a bit of blush or bronzer. Dust with powder, and you’re all set. Then all you have to re-do is powder, blush, and lipcolor. Easy! Just make sure your eyebrows are impeccably groomed, there will be more focus on them. That is all the make-up I generally wear in the summer, anyway.
If all else fails, schedule a visit with a dermatologist. They see these sorts of problems all the time, and can probably recommend or prescribe something that will help.
Hope my suggestions help some. Good luck!

Lexi says:

Don’t you hate that, I have had oily skin all my life still hasn’t balanced out and im 24, I have controled it a litle though by not using products with extra oil. In the summer I steer away from Full coverage foundations. I do use a Prep + Primer by M.A.C it helps prevent oil breakthrough and I use Select Sheer / Loose Powder to Set. These products usually last most of the summer for me and I can wear them to the beach. Yes, I am one of those girls .LOL

ashley4frogs says:

I agree about the mattifier. I use a gel one from the Body Shop. Ive seriously NEVER had ANYTHING work for my oily t-zone until I tried a mattifier gel! I use that and a translucent powder and it works! Give it a try.