Best primer for oily skin

[Lavande]

I'm trying to find a primer for oily skin/large pores.

I kinda like MUFE's mat, although I was expecting more I guess? It almost dries me out.

I'm interested if anyone has tried UD's or Benefit's Porefessional or Two Faced Primed and Poreless?

I also tried Hourglass, but didn't find it too outstanding.

Thanks

 

[rockingmom]

I found Fresh freshface primer works well for my oily skin.

 

[MzzRach]

My favourite is Tease Zone by DermaDoctor.

 

[Lavande]

I found Fresh freshface primer works well for my oily skin.

Thanks - I haven't heard of that one. Does it work well for acne prone skin as well?

 

[Lavande]

My favourite is Tease Zone by DermaDoctor.

I've heard some others talk of this, although I am totally unfamiliar with the brand. What do you like about it?

Thanks !

 

[MzzRach]

I like the fact that it does not have an abundance of silicone like many/most primers have. In addition, it controls shine very well for me and has also never caused a breakout - many primers (because of the silicone) break my skin out.

 

[Pywackett]

Primed and Poreless liquid is pretty standard, not unlike Smashbox light primer, Laura Geller Spackle, Studio Gear Primer.

The powder version of Primed and Poreless is great underneath powder foundations, though. It really controls oil, but it wouldn't work under a liquid, of course.

 

[slick]

I use MAC Matte as an all-over primer and swear by it! It comes in a clear tube, and you have to ask for it since they usually don't have it on display. Its very reasonably priced ($18 for .75oz), and the tube last for a long time

 

[thiscarmen]

I really like the Pur Minerals green primer. Comes in a huge jar, and doesn't leave that weird silicone-y feeling that I get with a lot of other primers. It's green so it helps to counteract some of my redness, but it keeps my oil at bay as well.

You could also use something called Smashbox Anti-Shine, and it comes in a tube. Basically, you put it on before your foundation, and it definitely helps to minimize the appearance of pores and stuff. And totally mattifies everything.

 

[Lavande]

Thanks so much!

I really like the Pur Minerals green primer. Comes in a huge jar, and doesn't leave that weird silicone-y feeling that I get with a lot of other primers. It's green so it helps to counteract some of my redness, but it keeps my oil at bay as well.

You could also use something called Smashbox Anti-Shine, and it comes in a tube. Basically, you put it on before your foundation, and it definitely helps to minimize the appearance of pores and stuff. And totally mattifies everything.

 

[Lavande]

Thanks- sadly all MAC face products break me out.

I use MAC Matte as an all-over primer and swear by it! It comes in a clear tube, and you have to ask for it since they usually don't have it on display. Its very reasonably priced ($18 for .75oz), and the tube last for a long time

 

[Lavande]

What about Benefit's the Porefessional?

Mufe's Mat one?

Primed and Poreless liquid is pretty standard, not unlike Smashbox light primer, Laura Geller Spackle, Studio Gear Primer.

The powder version of Primed and Poreless is great underneath powder foundations, though. It really controls oil, but it wouldn't work under a liquid, of course.

 

[Lavande]

Great point. Not only do I not like the way silicone feels on my skin, it's also a no no for it. But it's pretty hard to find something without any in it.

Thanks!

I like the fact that it does not have an abundance of silicone like many/most primers have. In addition, it controls shine very well for me and has also never caused a breakout - many primers (because of the silicone) break my skin out.