

So what sort of formulations would be best? "Water-based, oil-free, matte formulas not only wear longer and control excess oil production, but also help to minimize the look of pores by absorbing light and visibly ‘flattening’ areas with an uneven texture," he said.Īs well as looking for the words ‘oil-free’ and ‘long-wear’ on the bottle, also be sure to scan the ingredients list. You will also want to steer clear of formulas that are heavy in oils-once they mix with sebum, they can leave skin looking patchy, shiny and uneven. He says, “Oily skin has its own natural glow, so you don’t need foundations that are light reflective. How to choose the best foundation for oily skinįor Warren Dowdall, Bobbi Brown Senior PRO Artist, it’s all about balance when choosing the best foundations for oily skin. It does have a much smaller shade range though, which is a disappointment. It's super gentle, and should leave you feeling as though you have no make-up on at all. Enter this loose mattifying powder, which still retains the creaminess of the original, but now minimizes pores into the bargain without ever looking flat or cakey. The only criticism was the slight shimmer it left behind, which is magnified on oily types.

If you’re a fan of pressed powder foundations, give their mineral foundation compact a go it’s great for touching up on the go, making it a festival-season essential.Bareminerals Original Foundation is already a runaway hit with acne sufferers as it contains no additives, binders or fillers, which can rile sensitive skin. It gives a natural-looking matte finish and has SPF15, too.Ĭover FX do a really good range of foundations for oily and problem skin. This oil-control formula is really good if you’ve got an event or need your makeup to stay in place under pressure. I like this foundation for photo-finish flawless skin – touch up with a loose powder for a long-lasting matte look that is red-carpet ready. Highly pigmented to mask imperfections and touch up dark circles, this oil-free foundation creates a medium to full matte coverage that will help to even out skin tones.Īs you’d expect from the title, this foundation gives skin a soft, creamy finish that looks as creamy as Burberry’s signature cashmere.

Laura Mercier Silk Crème – Oil Free Photo Edition Foundation

Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless FoundationĪ lot of long-wear foundations are really heavy, but this Bobbi Brown foundation gives oily skin a natural-looking matte coverage that still lets skin breathe.
