Got oily skin and want the glass skin effect minus the grease? We’re with ya. Finding makeup for oily skin can seem tricky, but thankfully we’ve got just the makeup tricks and tips to combat oiliness.
In this guide, we’ll spill the tee on the best makeup for oily skin, from foundations to primers and more. Then, we’ll go through how to pack them into a makeup routine for oily skin that keeps shine under bay, so your natural glow can… well, GLOW!
Makeup for oily skin: Key takeaways
- Oily skin needs the right makeup, as most standard formulas are designed to boost shine rather than control it, leading to a slippery, separated finish by midday.
- NYX's Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation offers a 24-hour, matte finish, making it a go-to for controlling oiliness throughout the day.
- Start your routine with NYX's Shine Killer primer, which uses charcoal to mattify and centella to hydrate, giving you the perfect base for oily skin.
- NYX's Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Contour Concealer camouflages imperfections without dulling your natural glow, lasting up to 24 hours.
- You no longer have to choose setting powder over spray if you have oily skin. NYX's Makeup Setting Spray - Matte holds your look for up to 16 hours, giving you the same mattifying benefits in mist form.
- For a summery glow minus the shine, NYX's Matte Bronzer delivers a natural-looking finish that won't tip your look into oily territory.
Do you need makeup for oily skin?
First things first, let’s deal with the obvious question: do you actually need different makeup for oily skin?
In short, yes, you 100% do. Using makeup for oily skin is important for a couple of reasons:
- Oily skin breaks down makeup faster. Most makeup is made of oil and waxes, and when these come into contact with excess sebum, they emulsify and break down, leading to a shiny, separated finish that no one wants.
- Most makeup is designed to boost and enhance shine, not keep it under control. If you’ve got oily skin and go for a foundation or setting spray designed to boost shine, your skin can end up looking oilier than ever.
The best makeup for oily skin
Oily skin baddies, your skin needs something a little different. We’re talking shine control, mattifying and sebum regulation. Here’s a quick runthrough of our best makeup for oily skin, from our fave matte foundations to oil-fighting setting sprays:
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The best foundation for oily skin
Foundation’s the bedrock of any good makeup look, and if you’ve got oily skin, you’ll need one that not only matches your skin tone but mattifies oiliness and blends seamlessly. Luckily, NYX has just the thing.
Our Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation is one of our best products for oily skin. Designed to provide a 24-hour, full-coverage, matte finish, it’s ideal for combating over-shininess on oily skin throughout the day.
If you’re looking for something a little different, you can also try:
Both of which offer long-lasting matte finishes, making them some of our most effective and best makeup for oily skin.
The best concealer for oily skin
One of the hardest parts of picking the right makeup for oily skin is balancing the need to mattify oiliness without dulling your natural glow.
But with NYX’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Contour Concealer, this won’t be a problem. Available in 24 shades, its matte formula camouflages imperfections and brightens your face with a finish that lasts up to 24 hours.
The best primer for oily skin
If you’re wondering how to prevent your face from getting oily when applying makeup, then a great first step is a mattifying primer.
NYX’s Shine Killer – as the name suggests – is the perfect primer for this. Using charcoal to mattify and centella to hydrate skin, it mattifies any excess shine making it the perfect first step in a makeup routine for oily skin.
The best setting sprays & powders for oily skin
When it comes to setting spray vs setting powder, people with oily skin have traditionally had to opt for powders regardless of their preference. But no more!
With NYX, that choice is up to you. We have setting sprays and powders in our range of makeup for oily skin, so you can pick between:
- Makeup Setting Spray - Matte: Sprays don’t have to be dewy, and our matte-finish makeup spray proves that. Formulated to hold your look in place for up to 16 hours, it keeps makeup steady and skin looking less oily.
- Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder: Another part of our Can’t Stop Won’t Stop range, our setting powder provides a long-lasting, mattifying finish on top of your makeup in 6 unique shades.
The best bronzer for oily skin
If you want to add a lil bit of summer shine without looking shiny, then our Matte Bronzer is your go-to. One of our best makeup products for oily skin, it offers a fresh and natural finish that tops off your look with a summery glow.
The best makeup for oily skin: At a glance
Makeup Type NYX Product Benefits Primer Shine Killer Combats natural oiliness, perfect base for a matte makeup look. Foundation Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation Mattifies oiliness, provides 24hr full coverage. Concealer Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Contour Concealer Matte look camouflages imperfections for up to 24hrs. Bronzer Matte Bronzer Matte-look finish and glow. Setting Spray Makeup Setting Spray - Matte Locks makeup in place for up to 16hrs with a matte finish. Setting Powder Can't Stop Won't Stop Setting Powder Locks makeup in place with matte powder finish.
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How to create the best makeup routine for oily skin
Now that you’re an oily skin makeup pro, let’s look at how to prevent your face from getting oily with our makeup routine:
- Step 1: Start your routine with our Shine Killer. It’s the perfect matte base for any makeup that comes next, combating natural oiliness with a seamless finish. Apply the primer to the centre of your face and blend outwards using gentle circular motions, making sure to cover any area where you’ll apply foundation.
- Step 2: Next, it’s time for foundation, and for this we’d recommend our Can't Stop Won't Stop Full Coverage Foundation, one of the best makeup products for oily skin. Apply easily using its built-in applicator. Put small dots of foundation on your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin, and blend in a circular motion.
- Step 3: After foundation, if any stubborn blemishes are still poking through, apply a touch of our Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Contour Concealer. Add concealer directly where it’s needed and blend it into your skin using circular motions.
- Step 4: Next, add a touch of Matte Bronzer for a natural-looking summer glow to finish your look. Apply bronzer to the edge of your face and under the cheekbones, and blend well with your favourite makeup brush.
- Step 5: Finish your routine with Makeup Setting Spray - Matte, which locks your matte makeup look in place for up to 16 hours.
Discover the best makeup for oily skin with NYX
Whether you’re after a mattifying primer to give your makeup a perfect oil-free base, or a concealer that’s easy to use and doesn’t add any unnecessary shine, NYX has you covered.
Our makeup for oily skin mattifies without dulling your natural glow, making it the perfect choice for oily skin baddies!
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