Finding a suitable foundation for oily skin (Hi, welcome to the club) could be close to an impossible mission. But if you turn your attention to a matte foundation, you’re closer to flawless skin with no annoying shine. Matte foundations are intended to get rid of excess shine, making skin appear less oily. And if it’s filled with ingredients that even absorb excess oil, you hit it big. Stay tuned, this article covers you!
The key to makeup that stays greasy-free throughout the day is a foundation that is designed for oily skin. Best foundations for oily skin must be infused with ingredients that balance sebum and leave the complexion with a matte finish without sliding off.
Why oily skin needs a matte foundation?
Matte finish has-it-all for oily skin because it has no shine, reduces the appearance of large pores, and tends to dry flat on the skin. And since coverage power, texture, and longevity are other factors to take into consideration when choosing a foundation, we cover all of them!
Jane Iredale Beyond Matte 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
From the very start, this foundation is non-comedogenic, a beau ideal for oily skin. A multitasker, acts like a primer, concealer, and foundation, all in a clean formula, infused with a blend of botanical extracts that keep your skin healthy. The semi-matte finish leaves a natural look, like your skin but better, no fuss, no shine all day long!
bareMinerals Loose Powder Matte Foundation SPF 15
Protect, correct, and shield against the suns’ rays with this loose powder foundation. Formulated exclusively with natural minerals, it’s safe for skin, naturally absorbs excess oil, and leaves your skin looking radiant. Basically, it has all oily skin needs, plus it’s super lightweight, so you won’t even feel like wearing it. How I like to call it, this one is a true skin fetish!
Dermablend Intense Powder Camo Mattifying Foundation
The oil-absorbing, non-comedogenic, and pore-minimizing formula provides coverage throughout the day, keeping that shiny look at bay, FR. With an ultra-blendable soft-powder finish, it feels weightless on the skin, leaving a feathery sensation and a matte finish that truly lasts. The mirror and sponge included allows for easy touch-ups during the day — your go-to pick on busy, long days!
NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation
Ya’ crave for an oil-free, liquid matte foundation with a breathable formula that acts like skincare too? Check on this one. Created with a blend of plants, hyaluronic acid, and micro-algae, it helps absorb excess oil while assures full coverage that’s transfer- and sweat-proof. And with all these 34 shades, impossible you won’t find your perfect match.
PÜR 4-in-1 Foundation Stick
PÜR created a captivating, creamy, velvety matte 4-in-1 foundation stick formulated with age-defying and skin-nourishing ingredients to conceal, contour and highlight. A combination of ginseng, green tea, ginseng, and vitamin B helps boost the skin’s natural defense system and restore your skin’s look. The result? Brightened, even skin tone, super hydration, dullness reduction, and minimized pores look. Oh, and it’s infused with skin-loving ingredients, such as retinol, squalane, ceramide, lactic acid, niacinamide, so with each wear, your skin is protected and nourished not only covered.
Make Up For Ever Matte Foundation
No denying, this is one of the best foundations for oily skin. The breakthrough powder formula absorbs excess sebum for a flawless look while the blurring technology smooths and mattifies, reducing pores for a natural look. Its incredible staying power resists long after the sun is down, and the best part is about to come: it includes a sponge which allows for sheer and full coverage as it follows: the white side for light coverage, and the black side provides full coverage.
Clinique Stay Matte Oil-Free Makeup
Use Clinique Stay Matte, so you’ll no longer have to worry about not having a velvety matte finish or the excess sebum messing up your entire look. Caffeine, aloe vera, and willow bark extract protect and nourish your skin, and the glycerin in its formula hydrates it nicely. Noteworthy: it’s oil-free, infused with zinc (awesome for breakouts), resists sweat and humidity, so you can stay matte all day!
Dior Forever Matte Foundation SPF 35
With a lightweight, water-based formula, this foundation blends effortlessly, delivering that natural, matte finish you want. It’s filled with high concentration pigments to create an ultra-fine, flawless finish, looking like your second skin, but beeetter. The featherweight fluid formula also assures SPF 35 protection; hear me out, you’d absolutely want to try this one!
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