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My skin drips with the oil. Both a blessing and a curse. Over the years I’ve tried many (and by many I mean manyyyyyy) foundations. None keep me matte all day long (even though some say they will) but they do last for several hours and some are definitely way better than others. For this weeks Top 10 Tuesday I’m excited to share with you the Top 10 Foundations for Oily Skin!
- IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation ($35.00 // ULTA Beauty). Far and away one of my favorites. There’s enough coverage so that I can just dust the powder on before I run out the door. You don’t need to spend 5 minutes on your face when it only takes 5 seconds 😉
- Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation ($43.00 // Sephora). I reach for this quite a bit, even on days when I don’t need to be HD ready 😉 It provides excellent coverage which is something I’ve desperately needed lately!
- Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup ($40.00 // Sephora). This is fabulous for medium to full coverage. It feels like but still hides everything I don’t want people to notice.
- Physician’s Formula Argan Wear Glow-Renewing BB Cream ($13.19 // Target). I never would have thought Argan Oil would be great for my oily face but Physician’s Formula has proved me wrong. This is one I use when I want a bit more of a dewy finish. Yes, us oily people can glow also. It’s not always matte 😉
- PUR Cosmetics 4-in-1 Liquid Veil Spray Foundation ($39.00 // ULTA Beauty). This is best used sprayed directly to a beautyblender and patted in. Coverage is buildable up to full. I always reach for this when I want to look particularly flawless or I have any extra redness.
- Lancome Dual Finish Versatile Powder Makeup ($38.50 // Nordstrom). My HG from WAY back. Like high school way back! I’ve used this for literally half my life. That’s saying a lot. Fabulous coverage for a powder foundation, even on it’s own!
- Neutrogena Nourishing Long Wear Foundation ($8.29 // Target). When I don’t want glowy this is the liquid drugstore foundation I swear by. It’s medium to full coverage and feels amazing. Making me feel and look amazing!
- MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation ($33.00 // Nordstrom). I wore this in the Summer time when I needed my face to remain in place for an extra long time. My skin is so oily it doesn’t stay on all day, but it held up really well, even in the 112 degree Las Vegas heat!
- NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation ($48.00 // Sephora). This is a love/hate for people, but if you’re oily and apply with a beautyblender, it’ll be a love. Trust.
- Milani Even-Touch Powder Foundation ($8.99 // CVS). This is the closest drugstore equivalent I’ve found to the IT Cosmetics Celebration Foundation. It doesn’t last quite as long but the coverage is good – basically it gets the job done well and the price is fabulous!
I’m also currently testing the new Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free ($55.00 // Sephora). So far I’ve only applied it one time and with a beautyblender. It was incredibly sheer and I needed to layer it on 5 times (!!!!!) to get the coverage I wanted. I’m going to continue to test it out this week to see what the best application method is. It seems to keep my oil at a minimum, which I like, so I want to give it several run-throughs before making my final review!
What is your favorite foundation? Let me know in the comments and also share what kind of skin you have, just in case someone with dry skin is on the hunt 😉 Click the icons below to see more blogger faves!
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Good oily skin foundations from the drug store I’ve found are the cover girl ready, set, gorgeous liquid foundation and the loreal infallible pro matter.
I just picked up the L’Oreal yesterday! I’m excited to try it out. I opened it up and swatched today and I may have grabbed a shade too dark but fingers crossed it’s not! I’ll check out the CG too! TY for the recommendation!
My favorite foundation of all time is by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics (which I hold up to all over brands) and then as the most affordable is the Maybelline True Fit Foundation in Soft Honey!! But I would like to try several brands including UD, Nars, Lancome, the new Neutrogena formula!!
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I wish the PUR Cosmetics 4-in-1 Liquid Veil Spray Foundation came in a pale enough shade for me! I want to try it.
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I have to opposite. Very dry skin, I’m always on the hunt for hydrating foundations. lol
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I have extremely oily skin so I know how you feel! I actually haven’t tried any of these but I will check them out. A great drugstore foundation that works pretty well for me is the Cover Girl Ready Set Gorgeous foundation.
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I have super oily skin so I’ll need to look into more of these!
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I’ve been looking for a new foundation!!
I’m the opposite of oily, but I do love the MUFE Ultra HD foundation. The stick version is great with BB cream too.
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Ohhh. Great round up. I have been looking for a new foundation.
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Thanks for sharing! This looks like a great list.
whats a great and informative post!!
xo,
Sandy
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thanks for sharing I am not good with makeup and never know what to buy!
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I have super oily skin as well and NARS All Day Luminous Weightless is one of my favourites, as also Cargo HD Liquid and Shiseido Sheer Mattifying. I’ve been eyeing Hourglass Immaculate. Good to know it’s sheer – I need more coverage for my acne.
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Hourglass is better for me if I smooth it on with my fingers then buff it out. But I did still need to layer twice. If you have acne you’ll probably want something more. I have some marks and have to use concealer to give those areas the extra coverage. The Sephora Bright Future Gel Serum Concealer is amazing!
Great reco’s. I used to have extremely oily skin but once I hit the fab 40s, it turned combination so wait for yours to metamorphose 🙂
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I can’t even handle my skin changing again lol I just got it all in order! It took 5 years! LOL
I have the worst luck with foundation. Will check these out.
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I have dry skin – I need to find something good for my dry skin.
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Although I have dry/combo skin, I also adore the NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation!
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I’ve always wanted to try the NARS foundations! Thank you for the recommendations!
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I have super oily skin too and I am surprised you have a lot on here that I have never tried and you do not have some of my HG foundations!
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Melody did oily too and I haven’t tried 9 of 10 of hers! I have a huge list now! LOL
The best “high end” foundation I have found for my oily skin is the tarte Amazonian clay fountain. Best drug store is Maybelline fit me matte and poreless.
Great roundup! My skin has always been on the oily side, I just need to learn how to even use foundation! BAHA
Awesome round ups of products… I think definitely a great selection.
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I didn’t know that Pur Cosmetics made that spray foundation. I prefer a Beauty Blender with a spray too. I’ve got to check it out to see how it is colorwise.
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It’s wonderful!
i really need to try makeup forever, they look like such a great brand!
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I have yet to try that NARS formula due to my pore situation and my refusal to layer on primer on the regular!
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I see a few of my favorites on your list! Love IT Cosmetics and the Urban Decay Naked Skin! I loved the Physician’s Formula Argan wear, I just wish there was a better shade selection.
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I’ve got super dry skin so I’ll make a note to avoid all of these 😉
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except I love the NARS Luminous All Day Weightless Foundation!
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What a great and comprehensive list of foundations for oily skin! This is awesome, Brooke!
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I love that MAC Nourishing Waterproof Foundation–it’s so great for summer!
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This is such a great roundup! Pinning for future reference! 🙂
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I have a lot of these on my list too; I guess we know what works!
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