Makeup Tips To Help You Keep Your Skin OIl & Shine Free

Although Oily skin does have its benefits when it comes to pre-mature aging, it can be a drag to deal with when wearing makeup, especially in the hot smoldering heat of the summer time. Melting makeup, running off your face is uncomfortable and not a good look. Here are some key steps & tips to prevent a total makeup melt down.

1) Start with a three step skin care system infused with glycolic acids, which cut down on excess oil.  After cleansing and toning use an oil free moisturizer.  Although you have oily skin, you should never skip this step.

2) Prep your skin with a mattifying gel primer, this will minimize pores, absorb excess oil and control oiliness throughout the day.  I recommend our Camera Ready face primer .Apply a small amount to clean skin, it minimizes the appearance of fine lines, smoothes skin texture, keeps oil and shine at bay and keeps foundation in place, leaving you with a matte, silky smooth finish. 

3) Cut down on eye makeup creasing, by using an eye primer designed to make your eye shadow last.   I recommend Urban Decay Primer Potion.  Apply before your eye shadow for more vibrant crease free color that lasts for 24 hours.  Keep the application light and simple, avoid heavy eye liner and stick to waterproof mascara.

4) Invest in makeup products (especially foundation and blush) that are oil-free and non-comedogenic, which means they don't clog your pores.   Stick to long wear, waterproof, water resistant makeup especially when it comes to the eyes.

5) Use a translucent powder to blot excess oil and to set makeup to leave a soft matte finish.  However don`t overdo the powder, as it can backfire and make your pores push out more oil, which will then cause your makeup to oxidize and look darker than it is as well as make it look cakey. Another great way to stay fresh is to use blotting sheets to blot access oil throughout the day.  Blotting sheets can be easily popped into any bag and ready to go. Having a clean makeup sponge on hand as well, can be used to smooth out any creasing that may happen as the day goes by. 

I hope these tips and techniques will help you beat the melting makeup battle this spring/summer.