Best Way To Apply Makeup To Oily Skin

 I remember as a teenager, I was blessed with somewhat normal skin. What I mean by somewhat normal skin is that I got some acne but for the most part, I had fairly clear skin. It wasn’t particularly oily, not like a couple of cousins. It seemed like their makeup always looked wrong until they learned to apply it properly. From that point on, their makeup began to look flawless.

The first step is to clean your face in the morning before starting to apply makeup. When you clean your face, you are prepping your face so the makeup has a better chance of staying in. In fact, some people recommend that you clean your face using micellar water as it lifts dirt, oil, and residues off the skin without rinsing. If you decide to use micellar water, simply pour some on a cotton pad and slide it across your skin.

Next, hydrate your skin with a moisturizer specifically formulated for oily skin. In addition, make sure it has hyaluronic acid and vitamin c since both ingredients provide long lasting hydration without the extra oil or shine. It is important to do this prep before you begin applying your makeup.

The first step in applying makeup is to begin with primer. When you apply primer before using anything else, you stand less chance of having your makeup melting down by lunch. A good primer will smooth and blur any skin imperfections while helping your makeup last all day long.so as soon as you finish applying your moisturizer, apply the primer either all over your face or on only the oily parts. The primer has a matte finish so your face will not shine.  Furthermore, don’t forget to apply the primer to eye lids and lips for the proper look.

For a foundation, look for one with a matte finish rather than one that makes you look radiant because the radiant look can make your skin appear oily due to the shine. Instead, look at using a matte finish powder foundation. A powder foundation offers the same type of coverage as a liquid foundation, retains its matte finish, while providing a sponge to apply it. Using a sponge means you touch your face less often so it won’t get as oily.  If you do not like a matte finish, look for a long wearing foundation which will help keep your foundation on.

Once you have all your makeup on from foundation, to eyes, to lipstick, use a setting spray over your whole face to ensure your makeup will remain in place the whole day. The last step is to add a few blotting sheets to your purse. This way, you can remove any oils that have built up over the day.

Now in between times, treat yourself to a clay mask to help draw out any imperfections, oil and dirt as a way of reducing shine.  Do this about once a week to help your skin. Follow these steps to make your makeup last longer while looking awesome. Let me know what you think, I’d love to hear.  Have a great day.