The oily skin girls understand the pain of shiny T-zones.
If you relate to the struggle and want to achieve that perfectly matte, budge-proof base and you haven’t tried out powder foundation then look no further.
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Picture this, you’re on a night out, wearing your favourite party dress. Having spent hours perfecting your base, you look in the mirror only to be met with oil, shine and more oil. Night. Ruined.
Believe us, we get it, and we’re here to help. Having oily skin means that there are some tricks of the trade to add into your makeup routine that will make a world of difference when it comes to long-lasting looks.
Powder foundation is lauded as being the best hack for those of us with oily skin to ensure our base stays flawless all day long. They can come in pressed or loose forms and provide all of the ranges of coverage depending on your style.
The great thing about powder is it has oil-absorbing abilities (without clogging pores thank you!) and is super easy to reapply should the shine come through.
Other helpful tips that can help with a long-lasting base include:
- Prep your skin to ensure you don’t end up with a dry, flaky base by moisturising using a lightweight formula that also won’t leave it looking greasy.
- Use a primer that will hold the makeup for longer and control oil.
- Opt for powders over creams when it comes to your base, or at least set creams using a similar shade powder.
- Finish with a setting spray specifically for oily skin to keep your base on all day and all night long, it also helps to bond the powder together so you don’t feel to powdery or cakey.
Have we convinced you to join the powder foundation fan club? Below are some of our top picks to try for oily skin, you can thank us later.
The best powder foundations for oily skin in 2023
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r soft matte foundation, $59, Sephora
We can all thank the makeup god (Rihanna) for understanding our beauty woes and creating this coveted powder foundation that offers coverage without the cake and won’t leaving you shining bright like a diamond during the night. Not to mention Rih has done her due diligence and it comes in every shade under the sun.
Benefit Hello Happy velvet powder foundation, $54, Myer
Achieve varying levels of coverage with this buildable formula that is super lightweight and smooth to the touch. It includes extracts of shea-butter that make it feel extra creamy all day long yet it will stay put well into your day. Also can we talk about the packaging…
M.A.C Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus foundation, $59, Adore Beauty
If there is a brand to trust to deliver good quality makeup that lasts, it’s M.A.C. It adds coverage, banishes shine and oil and leaves behind a fresh, flawless base. It comes in not only a range of hues but also undertones which is great for those that switch between.
L’Oreal Infaillible 24hr longwear lightweight foundation, $36.99, THE ICONIC
L’Oreal have infused this powder with an ultra-fine adhesive pigment that will ensure your base doesn’t budge without looking too much. You can use this as an all over powder foundation or a high coverage touch up and setting powder.
Airbrush Flawless Finish, $70, Charlotte Tilbury
This powder is a cult product for beauty lovers and as whatever Charlotte Tilbury touches turns to gold, we can understand why. This is an award-winning powder that uses micro powders to create a flawless base that doesn’t leave you feeling too powdery while blurring pores and imperfections. It is more of a light coverage powder foundation or setting powder.
Nude by Nature Natural Mineral Cover, $42.95, Myer
Nude by Nature are the Australian brand that know mineral makeup. It’s super light on the skin yet will even your skin tone, cover redness and blur pores using lush ingredients like Kakadu Plum, Kaolin Clay and Jojoba Esters.
Tarte Amazonian Clay blurring powder foundation, $64, Sephora
Packed with hyaluronic acid for some much needed hydration in your powder foundation, this will leave you with flawless skin for up to 16 hours. It’s talc-free, a natural soft matte with blurring properties.
Inika Loose mineral foundation, $59, Adore Beauty
This 100 per cent natural mineral powder foundation is ultra-lightweight and with leave your skin looking flawless. It’s comfortable enough to wear all day long and can be touched up well into the night.
Chi Chi Clean Minerals loose powder foundation, $19.95, Myer
Affordable, lightweight, naturally derived and pore blurring, what more could you want? This loose mineral powder is great for packing on with a sponge for more coverage days or lightly sweeping across the T-zone for a natural finish.
Mirenesse Skin Clone mineral face powder, $66, Adore Beauty
This mineral powder is great for building coverage while still being breathable and comfortable. It includes SPF 15 (but definitely still apply your sunscreen with your skincare and reapply throughout the day) and is free of alcohol, parabens, mineral oil, fragrance and talc for those with sensitive skin.
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