astronaut
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Oily Skin makes my foundation/blush orange/darker!
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pixichik77
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In my experience, fighting the oiliness of my skin (I'm a greasy Mexican woman) just makes the skin oilier. I haven't used oil control stuff in years.
flowerhead
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Hmm, maybe you should try using an extra pale foundation and a paler pink blush? That sounds really annoying...dont forget powder!
pixichik77
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I wouldn't use paler stuff... are you using any sort of primer?
flowerhead
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Yes, but the paler foundation would oxidize into her actual skintone.
Originally Posted by pixichik77
I wouldn't use paler stuff... are you using any sort of primer? |
Yes, but the paler foundation would oxidize into her actual skintone.
astronaut
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I've tried using the smashbox primer, didn't help as far as the oil goes. As long as I excrete oil, my foundation will change ;\ When I apply my foundation in the morning, it's perfect, but then a couple hours later the oil will start to come through then it oxidizes into a different colour, so if I use a pale foundation, it will remain pale for the first hours...
ExquisiteImages
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Have you tried MAC's Oil Control Lotion? I've been using it recently, and noticed that it really works! My skin doesn't get as oily.
Artemis
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I have the same problem with my studio tech. It starts out all nice and then I turn into a umpaloompa. I mix it with this revlon foundation to make it light but then the revlon fades and leaves me with a less but still orangey complexion but still..I don't like it. I am thinking of trying a paler foundations and blending it into my face and hopely it won't turn orange.
Taj
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My foundation used to go yellow in a bus-ride's time, but not anymore =)
The secret is moisturize and powder ! ! ! Moisturize your face enough. Put on your foundation when you can still feel the moist. You may also mix some moisturizer into your foundation to make it stay on put longer. Lastly but very importantly, POWDER your face sufficiently. Its ready to go ONLY WHEN you don't feel the stickiness. Partial re-application to areas where oil secretion is severe. If you are not lazy, powder again midday. One drawback is powder intensifies all lines !
The secret is moisturize and powder ! ! ! Moisturize your face enough. Put on your foundation when you can still feel the moist. You may also mix some moisturizer into your foundation to make it stay on put longer. Lastly but very importantly, POWDER your face sufficiently. Its ready to go ONLY WHEN you don't feel the stickiness. Partial re-application to areas where oil secretion is severe. If you are not lazy, powder again midday. One drawback is powder intensifies all lines !
MACaholic76
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What type of foundations are you using?
I've had great luck using MAC's Oil Control Lotion w/SFF. That stuff stays put and doesnt turn. I set with an itsy bitsy dusting of loose powder since my skin is dehydrated on top but oily under.
I've had great luck using MAC's Oil Control Lotion w/SFF. That stuff stays put and doesnt turn. I set with an itsy bitsy dusting of loose powder since my skin is dehydrated on top but oily under.
pixichik77
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Yes, in theory. But then she needs to stay at home sweating to the oldies until she oxidizes to her liking, or walk around for a few hours looking undead. And what if the paler foundation doesn't get dark enough? or too dark? Vicious cycle... No one should wear foundation intentionally the wrong shade.
I repeat what I said before. The more you fight oil, the worse it gets. Someone further up says it too; MOISTURIZE, properly. (astro, I'm not saying you are not moisturizing, I just stress to be sure you do it enough) I don't like Oil control stuff (congrats to those it works for, it always made me oilier in the long run) but I do like promers. Smashbox doesn't make the only one, keep looking. I like Philosophy's skin protectant... Oxidizing used to be a HUGE problem for me. One thing that really helped for me was to severly lessen up on the amount of powder I wear.
| Originally Posted by flowerhead
Yes, but the paler foundation would oxidize into her actual skintone. |
Yes, in theory. But then she needs to stay at home sweating to the oldies until she oxidizes to her liking, or walk around for a few hours looking undead. And what if the paler foundation doesn't get dark enough? or too dark? Vicious cycle... No one should wear foundation intentionally the wrong shade.
I repeat what I said before. The more you fight oil, the worse it gets. Someone further up says it too; MOISTURIZE, properly. (astro, I'm not saying you are not moisturizing, I just stress to be sure you do it enough) I don't like Oil control stuff (congrats to those it works for, it always made me oilier in the long run) but I do like promers. Smashbox doesn't make the only one, keep looking. I like Philosophy's skin protectant... Oxidizing used to be a HUGE problem for me. One thing that really helped for me was to severly lessen up on the amount of powder I wear.
eowyn797
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i've got seriously oily skin as well and the only thing that really makes a difference is skincare - washing, toning, moisturizing...i also use Philosophy's The Present Clear Powder which seems to help quite a bit with keeping the oil at bay. i put it on 15-20min after my moisturizer/sunscreen and 10 minutes before my foundation.
my foundation/blush tends to change color too, but usually it just makes it look more natural so i don't mind.
my foundation/blush tends to change color too, but usually it just makes it look more natural so i don't mind.
SnowWhiteQueen
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Hey, I have really oily skin too. The only thing that has ever worked for me personally is carrying around MAC's blot powder in my purse at all times. I'm a pale NW15 as it is, but I feel that my foundation gets darker throughout the day too. In which case I use some powder and try to fix it. I find that it does a great job in getting rid of oilyness and also makking my skin look back to normal!
I also use clinique's 3 step for skin type number 3. I know that it is certainly not for everybody though so I would check and see if they had some samples floating around at the cosmetics counter before you'd buy. So far that has helped me. But everyone's skin is different! I wish you luck on your quest, i can sympathize with your woes!
I also use clinique's 3 step for skin type number 3. I know that it is certainly not for everybody though so I would check and see if they had some samples floating around at the cosmetics counter before you'd buy. So far that has helped me. But everyone's skin is different! I wish you luck on your quest, i can sympathize with your woes!
martygreene
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What skincare are you using? What foundation and primer? this information will help determine what to suggest.
It's finding the right combination of skincare, primer (maybe), foundation, & powder. It's not easy to find the combination that works for you & what works for someone else may, or may not, work for you. You have to try one step at a time. Cleanser (I use Mac Cleanse Off Oil to get off the makeup, Cremewash to cleanse my face), toner (Lancome Clarte or CL #2. My face likes some alcohol.), moisturizer (CL Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel or Cosmedicine Medi Matte Oil Control Lotion), primer (Shiseido Matifying Veil SPF17), foundation (Mac liquid foundation works best for me. Select Tint, Select SPF, Studio Fix Fluid), powder (Mac Blot is the only thing for me) & Clean & Clear Blot Sheets (or toilet seat covers). I have tried a lot of combinations & every now & then I have to change something, but these work for me & don't break me out. You just need to experiment. Not easy, I know.
greatscott2000
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I have super oily skin too. I found that Kiehl's blue astringent took all the oil away for a few hours. I prep my skin with it and then apply Studio Fix with a big brush. I think this would help..
astronaut
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Let's see for my skincare, I use biore astrigent, then I use Lancome mattifying moisturizer, (used to use smashbox primer here but it didn't do much so I stopped after it ran out), and Everyday Minerals.
It might be the mineral foundation?
Also, the only time I have oily skin is when I use makeup. If I don't have makeup on, my skin doesn't get oily at all and it's pretty normal...
It might be the mineral foundation?
Also, the only time I have oily skin is when I use makeup. If I don't have makeup on, my skin doesn't get oily at all and it's pretty normal...
Kiseki
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I have oily skin and it has oxidized some foundations, like Clinique's and Mac's Studio Tech.
However, Makeup Forever's Mat Velvet has never oxidized on me.
A good primer for oily skin?
Makeup Forever's "All Mat".
If you have oily skin, I'd stay away from MAC's mineral powder and foundation, you're gonna look like you've rubbed your face in cooking oil in less than an hour.
However, Makeup Forever's Mat Velvet has never oxidized on me.
A good primer for oily skin?
Makeup Forever's "All Mat".
If you have oily skin, I'd stay away from MAC's mineral powder and foundation, you're gonna look like you've rubbed your face in cooking oil in less than an hour.
