Foundation for Oily Skin:


Makeup application begins with a foundation that blends smoothly and evenly, merging with skin color. When shopping for foundations make sure it matches skin color exactly. Avoid buying a foundation to alter skin color because in daylight or office lighting, it will unnatural.
Foundations vary with skin type. Which one to use depends on skin type (oily vs. dry), personal preference and affordability.

1. Oil Free Matte Finish Liquid Foundation: It has a smooth finish with no shine or dewy appearance. Effect lasts for few hours. Some of this product can look or feel dry.

Available Products in market: Clinique Stay-True Makeup Oil-Free Formula, Estee Lauder Equalizer Smart Makeup for Combination Skin SPF 10, Paula's Select Best Face Forward foundation.

2. Ultra-Matte-Foundations: This product have medium to full coverage that stay longer hours. They have liquid consistency but dry quickly on the skin. This foundation does not disappear with day or after exercise. Problem with them is that they have a very heavy appearance and hence look like mask. They leave skin dry and taught. They are difficult to remove.

Available Products in market: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF 10, Maybelline EverFresh Makeup SPF 14, Revlon Colorstay Stay Natural Makeup SPF 15.

3. Water Based and standard Liquid Foundation: These foundations look like thick liquid and pour slowly but easily out of the bottle. If you have oily or combination skin, this is not the foundation type for you.

4. Self-adjusting foundations: These foundations supposedly stop or claim to control oil
Production and also prevent moisture loss. They are good for oily skin.

5. Powder Foundation: These products soak up oil and leave a soft look.

Available Products in market: Bare essential powder foundation, Dual Finish by Lancôme,
Clinique Perfectly Real Compact Powder Foundation.

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