Foundation Primer for Oily Skin

X4biddenxLustX

X4biddenxLustX

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Re: Help me find a make up primer that is not silicone based

Hmm, this will be a tough one lol. Do they ship to Finland? If so maybe you could possibly (not sure if it'll work or not) write Sephora an email explaining your situation to them and ask for recommendations for silicone-free primers?

Are there any makeup/skincare brands that have counters and stores in Finland? Cause I was going to say that you may have to go out and do a bit of hunting and asking and checking out products at different places. I was going to suggest just trying an oil absorbing moisturizer instead of a primer. There are ones out there that are light enough to even use on top of your regular moisturizer. These oil absorbing moisturizers usually give off a smooth and matte finish just like primers do.
 
alka1

alka1

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Re: Face Primer for oily skin

I've been using MACs Prep+Prime Skin (not the SPF 50 one) and i'm really liking it again. Out of all the primers i've used, this one actually feels like it's holding on to my m/u. My skin seems to be liking it much better this time around.

Smashbox's primer is good, but to me it is way too similar to Monistat chafing gel.

the MUFE HD one didn't impress me either
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It was way too runny and pretty much absorbed into my skin as soon as I applied it.

I've heard good things about Laura Geller's spackle so i'm planning on trying that out soon. I'll try and get it once it is back in stock at QVC.com. They have a supersize 4 oz version for $27!
 
caramel_geek

caramel_geek

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Re: Face Primer for oily skin

I have combo skin (oily t-zone) and I used to use prep + prime. but my nose will look like an oil bomb after 3 hours. ugh...

now i'm using smashbox photo finish light (not the regular one). it definitely helps. now i'll only start seeing the oiliness after around 5 hours.

HTHs.
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shadowaddict

shadowaddict

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Re: Face Primer for oily skin

I also tried Smashbox Photo Finish Light and it still didn't work as well as I'd hoped. I got oily pretty fast. I heard that Smashbox Anti-Shine is realy good. I got a sample of it at Sephora and the girl was quite generous with it. You have to work with it fast as it will start to dry, and only use an itty bit, then let it dry good before foundation. I am still playing with it but so far it's the best I've tried and I have tried so many products by so many brands. I read on makeupalley that some people use this and after it dries they put a primer all over and then foundation. You should get a sample of it, better yet take a friend with you and have her ask for one also. I just thought of that because when I was in Vegas last year with my sister I was getting a sample of Laura Mercier's oil free primer and the girl asked my sister if she wanted one too. My sister said yes and I knoew she wasn't going to use it and when we walked out she handed it to me. She said in case I liked it I'd have more before I had to buy. But sadly it didn't do it for me either.
 
allthatgl1tt3rs

allthatgl1tt3rs

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Re: Face Primer for oily skin

I use GOSH Velvet Touch Foundation Primer - it works so well and is supposed to be a cheaper dupe for Smashbox's Photo Finish!

I recommend though, that you invest in an oil mattifier too, which is to be applied before primer application but after moisturiser. I use Mary Kay's and it helps control the oil and then the primer works to create a barrier between the oil and my make up = no more blotchy oily yuckiness! Yay!

After 8-9 hours I am a little bit shiny again, but nothing compared to what I used to be. I touching up of my foundation tends to be enough to correct it though
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MissResha

MissResha

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Re: Face Primer for oily skin

just wanna say that Smashbox's Photo Finish primer and MAC's Matte gel are the EXACT SAME THING.
 
Heiaken

Heiaken

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Re: Help me find a make up primer that is not silicone based

Sephora doesn't ship internationally but we do have other make up counters and stores in Finland obviously
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I have never heard of Milk of Magnesia, what is that?
 
macaholic2912

macaholic2912

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Help picking a face primer for oily skin

My skin is oily, especially on the t-zone and my pores have suddenly bcome huge
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Im looking for any advice on a primer that will help keep my make up in place, cover my pores and stop my face from being shiny.
Im also prone to spots so I need one that wont block my pores.
Any suggestions?xo
 
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mdjmsj

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Re: Help picking a primer

Fyrinnae's gel primer is EXCELLENT for oily skin IMO. Just be careful not to apply too much, or else it'll dry in white streaks. Once you get the hang of how much you need to apply though, it is awesome stuff.
 
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anita22

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Re: Help picking a primer

I think you'd be best off with an oil control lotion (MAC has a very good one). Primer basically hydrates the skin and creates a nice, smooth surface for the makeup, it's not really meant to stop you from being oily or shiny. It may have some effect in terms of helping your makeup to last longer, but if oil is your main problem, I think you'll find a mattifying lotion of some sort to be more effective.
 
gildedangel

gildedangel

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Re: Help picking a primer

I use MAC's Prep 'n Prime SPF 50 primer. It isn't magic in a bottle, but I have oily skin and it does a great job of mattifying my skin and keeping my makeup on longer.
 
blindpassion

blindpassion

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Re: Help picking a primer

Make Up For Ever white primer
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With a little bit of smashbox photofinish over your large pore areas.
 
caramel_geek

caramel_geek

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Re: Help picking a primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light

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I have oily t-zone and the pores on my nose are large. This one works really well for me. Get the LIGHT one...not the normal one tho.
 
Tahti

Tahti

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Re: Help picking a primer

I've got an oily t-zone and I use GOSH primer of Chanel lumiere... but I use Milk of Magnesia before them, it's insanely good for controlling oil, my nose doesn't get shiny all day!
 
jillo

jillo

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Re: Help me find a make up primer that is not silicone based

OCC (obsessive compulsive cosmetics) makes a airbrush primer that is natural. They don't believe in using silicone or any animal products (vegan!).
I've used it when airbrushing, but never by sponge/brush/fingers. But it is very nice.
 
ForgetRegret

ForgetRegret

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Re: Help me find a make up primer that is not silicone based

Hey OP! I'm really ridiculously oily, and prone to breakouts, too...if you can find it, CoverFX makes a primer called Clearprep FX Matte...it's a mattifier that also has salicylic acid in it to help keep from getting new breakouts, and heal what you may already have. I've been using it for a while and although it doesn't keep me as matte as I'd like (I'll be honest, though, nothing has ever kept me as matte as I'd like to be all day), but it certainly helps a lot, and I haven't really broken out...with the exception of one mini-breakout...but I think that was more because I decided not to take my makeup off that night.
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GL in your search, and I hope you find something that works for you!
BTW, I've used MoM before, and it works fairly well, you just have to be REALLY careful with how much you use (make sure you shake the bottle REALLY well every time you use it), otherwise you could end up looking like you rolled your face in chalk powder.
 
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