If you have oily skin, this is probably an all too common scenario: You leave the house with your foundation flawlessly applied. Just a few hours later, it’s melting and moving around— and not just during the summer. Yes, oily skin is hereditary, but some foundations can actually exacerbate the situation by clogging pores and triggering even more oil production. That’s why using one of the best foundations for oily skin can keep your base in place and T-zone in check.
We spoke to two beauty experts and celebrity makeup artists, Jillian Dempsey and Neil Scibelli, to get their recommendations on the best foundations for oily skin along with application tips and tricks.
What to look for in the best foundations for oily skin
“Dimethicone, a silicone derivative, is a key ingredient in a lot of mattifying makeup and skin-care products,” Scibelli says. “It creates a sealant quality over the pores, which helps to slow down the production of oil. It also fills them in to create the appearance of a smoother canvas.”
There are also ingredients you should steer clear of if you have extremely oily skin or even an oily T-zone. Dempsey recommends avoiding ingredients like mineral oil, heavy waxes, lanolin and
We spoke to two beauty experts and celebrity makeup artists, Jillian Dempsey and Neil Scibelli, to get their recommendations on the best foundations for oily skin along with application tips and tricks.
What to look for in the best foundations for oily skin
“Dimethicone, a silicone derivative, is a key ingredient in a lot of mattifying makeup and skin-care products,” Scibelli says. “It creates a sealant quality over the pores, which helps to slow down the production of oil. It also fills them in to create the appearance of a smoother canvas.”
There are also ingredients you should steer clear of if you have extremely oily skin or even an oily T-zone. Dempsey recommends avoiding ingredients like mineral oil, heavy waxes, lanolin and
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