If you have oily skin you’ll know the struggle, your makeups a 10/10 in the morning but by mid day it will look like you’ve just done a round of circuits – I get it. Over the past few months I’ve started discovering more products that actually work for my skin and keep it looking fresh throughout the day.
To prep my skin for makeup I moisturise ideally half an hour before, this way it has more chance to sink into the skin. Shock, but I don’t actually use a primer! I’m still yet to find something that works for me so instead I spritz the Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray £22 and let that sink in for 2-3 minutes. I find it works well as a starting and finishing touch to my makeup, my foundation sits well over the top and I definitely notice the difference in how long my base lasts when I use it.
In terms of foundation I tend to switch that up depending on the coverage, but my choice of concealer has been pretty consistent. The Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer £22 has quickly made it’s way to holy grail status. This is a creamy, full coverage concealer that is so highly pigmented it really does cover any redness or blemishes on my skin – better still, it lasts all day long!
Another makeup bag staple is the Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder £29. It’s so finely milled it manages to set my makeup without looking cakey or too matte, my base literally won’t budge when I use this. I think for oily skin loose setting powder is a much better option, I used a pressed powder for years and it just doesn’t have the same effect.
When I wear eyeshadow a primer is essential. My favourite is the Urban Decay Primer Potion £16, not only does it stop my eyeshadow from creasing and fading throughout the day, it also helps the shades appear more pigmented – this stuff is raved about for good reason! Another product I’ve found great for my oily eyelids is gel eyeliner, unlike a liquid or pencil a gel lasts much long without smudging or fading, my favourite is the Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner £7.99.
Lastly the most inexpensive product that anyone with oily skin needs… Blotting sheets! Again something I’ve only discovered in the last few months, these little sheets do wonders as they take away any oil on my skin before I do any touch ups with powder. Using the product mentioned above it’s actually rare I need to touch up, but if I’m out longer than 7 hours then these really do come in handy.
Although I like to switch up most things in my routine, these products are here to stay and I use them pretty much everyday… What are your everyday essentials for your oily skin?
Have you ever used the Hourglass primer? I think it's my favourite of all time, it feels amazing! I love the NARS eye primer as well, possibly even more than the urban decay one!Lynnsay xwww.sartorialscot.com
I haven't actually, I'll try and get a sample at some point. I have heard good things about it though 🙂 I've heard Vivianna from the anna edit mention that too! x
I love this post!I have an oily skin type, but I have only recently started to adjust my skin to neutralise it rather than just powdering through the day like a crazy woman. For me the Benefit Porefessional Primer has been a life saver, I love it!Danielle xxhttp://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/
So glad you liked it! My mum has oily skin and swears by porefessional but it just doesn't seem to work for me, it seems to be the cult products for oily skin! I might have to give it another go! x
I love all these tips Jodie, I swear by blotting sheets so easy to use1Parie xClass and Glitter
Aw so glad you like them! I know I can't believe I haven't used them until recently, they're fab! x
Even though my skin isn't particularly oily, I really enjoyed reading this post! I always try to have a substantial amount of time between my skincare and makeup routine, but, if I can't do that, I like to only use a serum, I find that their sticky finish really agrees with foundations and bases in general! http://fannyanddailybeauty.com
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes that's such a good tip, I haven't tried that but I'm definitely going to give it a go the next time I'm in a rush x
The Urban Decay setting spray and primer potion are both products I really want to try, they sound amazing! xKate// itskaterose.blogspot.com
They're fab, especially the setting spray! x
I don't have oily skin but there are some of favourites here! I'm a huge fan of the NARS concealer and the All nighter setting spray. I really want to try the LM setting powder. It sounds so nice xxLPage Beauty
Yeah it's so nice, doesn't look cakey or at all obvious! Glad to hear the Nars concealer works well for you, I wondered how well it would work for other skin types, the coverage is just unreal! x
The UD setting spray is such a game changer when it comes to the lasting power of my makeup. I really want to buy a travel size of it to throw in my handbag. xwww.beautylifebecca.blogspot.co.uk
I only ever buy the travel size because it comes everywhere with me! So good isn't it x
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I don't have oily skin but i do tend to get oily eyelids and the UD primer potion is great for making eyeshadow stay on all dayRonniewww.veronicabizzarri.blogspot.co.ukxx
Fab isn't it! Don't think I could do my eyeshadow without it now! x
Wow, I've never thought to put a setting spray on as a first layer! Hmm, may have to try that. { Katie Actually }
It works really well for me! 🙂
Love the NARS concealer and the Urban Decay setting spray – some really lovely recommendations Jodie! :)Ambar x | Her Little Loves
So glad you like them Ambar! They're both fab aren't they, I'm still yet to find a concealer I love more than the Nars one x
I use the same setting spray every day… it's so fab isn't it. It's so hot in Australia, this helps keep all my makeup on my face :)MeganDenton & Lou
Thank you for commenting and reading my post, amazing to have people from Australia finding my blog! I bet it is a life saver, I love it for when I go on holiday too! x
My skin is not very oily except for my nose area, I think all my sweat is accumulated there haha. I love powdering that area and actually avoid applying too much makeup there as well so it won't look too cakey. | http://www.noirettediary.com |
Ahh atleast it's only in one area, much easier to control! Yeah I'm the same, blotting papers throughout the day are a life saver! x
I have pretty oily skin, but annoyingly have very dry patches around my nose so its all a bit of a struggle – the nars creamy concealer is something I've wanted to try for a long time!Lucy | Forever September
Combination skin is a nightmare isn't it, I'm the same! The Nars concealer is fab, I know someone with normal/ dry skin that loves it so I think it covers all bases 🙂
I absolutely agree that a loose powder is so much more effective than a pressed one. I really want to try that Laura Mercier one, looks like a right gem!The Makeup Directory
It really does make a different! It's fabulous, can't believe how flawless it makes my skin look without being too cakey or matte – and the staying power it adds is unreal! x
This is a dream post for me. I work in a stuff office which also doesn't help with my oily skin! Thanks for the recommendations 🙂 xoeditionemmagrace – Beauty & Lifestyle
I love hearing your detailed makeup routine. I agree that maybelline gel liner is amazing and loose powder over pressed :)xo, Yasminhttp://www.iamyasmin.ca
Ah! I personally have combination / oily skin. Sadly it means I can't win either way! I definitely think id try out Urban Decays Primer Potion and see where that gets me!Alexis xoxo | http://www.alexisanneofficial.comInstagram: @lexxianneTwitter: @AlexisAnneBlog
Seriously these are all the things I'd love to have (but don't own any). UD setting spray is on the top of my listxo Honey – blog Royal Lifestyle – Twitter – Instagram
I have combination skin but I tend to get a really greasy t-zone by midday and a decent primer does it well enough for me, I've been using a L'oreal studio primer recently and it's done a fantastic job!Mel ★ http://www.meleaglestone.co.uk
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