One of the most unfortunate circumstances when it comes to makeup application is taking the time to perfect your base—only to have it slip, slide, and melt away due to oily skin. Sound familiar? If you’re #TeamOilySkin, you’re likely accustomed to the pitfalls of what this means for your makeup. Aside from enhancing the appearance of your pores, oily skin can make your complexion appear shiny (and not in a good way). Plus, excess oil can cause certain colors and formulas to oxidize on the skin, says makeup artist Mai Quynh, whose celebrity clientele includes Ali Wong and Paris Jackson. For makeup artists—especially those who work the red carpet—this sounds like the ultimate nightmare. And while there are several products on the market that are formulated to stop grease in its tracks, many of them can cause the skin to appear chalky and cakey. To find out which oil-controlling products reign supreme on all fronts, we turned to red carpet makeup artists (who have warm lights and high-definition cameras working against them) to guide us. Below, find out the best makeup products to combat oiliness and keep shine at bay.
If oily eyelids are a concern and eye primers just aren’t cutting it, try Violette_Fr’s Yeux Paints. These eye paints come recommended by Quynh, and pack a one-two punch of both color and longevity. “I love how these eye paints wear—they don’t budge once they dry, plus they stay on for hours,” she says. Available in both “matte” and “twinkling” textures (both of which will complement oily skin), there are several bold shades in the collection as well as more subtle neutrals. And because they’re so high in pigment, you’ll reap intense color payoff no matter how you plan on wearing them (whether as an all-over lid color or eyeliner).
Blotting sheets like Tatcha’s are handy for taking with you on the go; unlike a powder, they don’t require a brush (or even a mirror) to apply. “I give these to all of my celebrity…
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