Foundation Primer for Oily Skin

lilmzkimmylady · 05-11-2007, 05:50 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Hey girlies! Yet another question from moi!

So I have insanely OILY skin... I mean SUPER oily. I use powders and blotting sheets, which help keep it at bay, but I'm contemplating trying a mattifying foundation primer (if such a thing exists).

I've already tried Smashbox Photo Finish (made me greasy and I broke out badly), Laura Mercier Oil-free Foundation Primer (once again greasy and pimples), and Mac Prep + Prime (greasy). But so far none of those have worked out!

Any suggestions ladies?

greentwig · 05-11-2007, 06:02 PM #2 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by lilmzkimmylady

Hey girlies! Yet another question from moi!

So I have insanely OILY skin... I mean SUPER oily.

Any suggestions ladies?

Same here I dont know what to do either.

Sorry

slvrlips · 05-11-2007, 06:09 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Have you tried mac's oil-control lotion or there mattifer. I have used it on friends and they didn't look oily afterwards

me_jelly · 05-11-2007, 09:57 PM #4 (**permalink**)

I feel you girl, I have VERY oily skin and makeup slips offs in a matter of minutes after application...eww I know. I've tried TONs of mattifiers and primers (including MAC) but they either broke me out (my skin is acne prone and very sensitive) or didn't help with the oil at all. I finally found the perfect primer though...try lorac's primer - the texture is a refreshing gel and it applies extremely smoothly and makes makeup application a dream - it also helps a lot with oil control throughout the day - also it's silicone free (the silicone in the smashbox might have broke you out, it did me!)

Give it a try, you won't be dissappointed!

Michelle3 · 05-11-2007, 10:04 PM #5 (**permalink**)

The lorac aqua prime is great for oily skin. I wont break you out either. get a sample form sephora see if it works for you!

lilmzkimmylady · 05-11-2007, 10:04 PM #6 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by slvrlips

Have you tried mac's oil-control lotion or there mattifer. I have used it on friends and they didn't look oily afterwards

i have tried their oil control lotion and it didn't make a huge difference, but thanks for the suggestion! i have insanely oily STUBBORN skin. haha.

lilmzkimmylady · 05-11-2007, 10:05 PM #7 (**permalink**)

thanks me jelly & michelle! i'm definitely going to try the lorac primer! =D

Simply Elegant · 05-11-2007, 10:27 PM #8 (**permalink**)

You could try milk of magnesia on a cotton pad. It works well for really oily skin.

BinkysBaby · 05-12-2007, 02:48 AM #9 (**permalink**)

The best is Becca Mattifying Primer and Becca Loose Powder to set your foundation. I have really, really acne prone skin too so much that I can not use MAC Studio Tech because it's a breeding ground for pimples on my face. I'm serious, Becca has the BEST mattifying primer. I've tried MAC Matte, MAC Oil Control Lotion, MAC blot sheets...none of it works. It could also be your foundation too. Estee Lauder Double Wear is great for what you're describing. You should give that a try too.

dmenchi · 05-12-2007, 03:16 AM #10 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Simply Elegant

You could try milk of magnesia on a cotton pad. It works well for really oily skin.

totally agree! It works magic even as a mask. I've tried soooo many products and this plus the the new prep+prime spf 50 is genius.
to find out more about skincare you could visit:
cosmeticscop.com This is an awsome (i never use this word- so it must be great lol) site for info on skin and ingredients. i love all of paula's book as well & once you know all the ingredients and how chemicals work ,you'll be able to make much more informed choices. if you have blackhead and other stuff that comes with oily skin, i recommend her body treatment with 2% bha. it worked wonders, close to retin-a prescribtion stuff . ( just for your info i live in Florida , hatting the humidity...it makes everything just melt away ,just from walking from my car to the mall)
Milk of magnesia is also calming for your skin= anti-inflamatory.
Paula's reviews don't go well with alot of people because ,many believe all the cosmetic's industry advertising/claims, but nobody can deny chemistry!!!

lilmzkimmylady · 05-12-2007, 03:35 AM #11 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by BinkysBaby

The best is Becca Mattifying Primer and Becca Loose Powder to set your foundation. I have really, really acne prone skin too so much that I can not use MAC Studio Tech because it's a breeding ground for pimples on my face. I'm serious, Becca has the BEST mattifying primer. I've tried MAC Matte, MAC Oil Control Lotion, MAC blot sheets...none of it works. It could also be your foundation too. Estee Lauder Double Wear is great for what you're describing. You should give that a try too.

Thanks for the suggestion! My sister uses Becca products and says it works pretty well for her... but the lucky butt doesn't have really oily skin... =P

lilmzkimmylady · 05-12-2007, 03:37 AM #12 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by dmenchi

totally agree! It works magic even as a mask. I've tried soooo many products and this plus the the new prep+prime spf 50 is genius.
to find out more about skincare you could visit:
cosmeticscop.com This is an awsome (i never use this word- so it must be great lol) site for info on skin and ingredients. i love all of paula's book as well & once you know all the ingredients and how chemicals work ,you'll be able to make much more informed choices. if you have blackhead and other stuff that comes with oily skin, i recommend her body treatment with 2% bha. it worked wonders, close to retin-a prescribtion stuff . ( just for your info i live in Florida , hatting the humidity...it makes everything just melt away ,just from walking from my car to the mall)
Milk of magnesia is also calming for your skin= anti-inflamatory.
Paula's reviews don't go well with alot of people because ,many believe all the cosmetic's industry advertising/claims, but nobody can deny chemistry!!!

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll check out that site because I hate when I buy something because the packaging description makes it sound so great then you go home and it doesnt work that well. I've tried retin-a before and it was too intense for my skin. It made it burn too easily.

I've heard others suggest milk of magnesia, but I'm not sure what it is? and where to purchase it? =D

Taj · 05-12-2007, 06:08 AM #13 (**permalink**)

should try smashbox anti-shine anti-brillance as base and touch up with compact anti-shine. Works wonder for oily skin at extreme heat and humid weather.

prplgrapesmakup · 05-12-2007, 09:12 PM #14 (**permalink**)

My top recomendation for a primer is Makeup Forever's Matte Primer. I use it on set and it works excellent. Keeps everyone matte, espically if their under hot lights or on location outside. So I think you should look into that. I have both Smashbox, Vincent Longo, and the Lola primers in my kit, but I rarely use them.