My Favourite Foundations for Oily Skin

As many of you know, I have oily skin. It used to be the absolute bane of my existence but over the years I have learnt how to treat it correctly and how to use products that help to control the oil. 

Skincare and looking after your skin is of the utmost importance no matter what skin you have. It will really help in achieving a look that keeps the oil away. I use a variety of products including Vichy Normaderm, which really helps with the oils on my skin but time and time again, I always find myself going back to clean and clear. I use the blackhead removing scrub, the deep action creme wash and occasionally I will use the Double Action moisturizer, which keeps my skin very smooth yet controls the oils and helps to keep breakouts at bay. I think all in all, this costs me no more than £20 every 6-8 weeks. They usually have 3 for 2 offers on in Superdrug as well, which is a bonus.

There are of course other, more high end products that work amazingly well, for example Dr Nick Lowe products, available in boots, are supposed to be really good. I haven't personally used any of these products, as I find that if I change my products about too much, I do break out and so therefore I tend to stick to what I know works. Some people may find that these products would be too harsh on their skin, and this would definitely be true of somebody that has a dry skin. The problem with these drug store brands is that they work based on the assumption that all problem/spotty skin is oily, which is 9 times out of 10 the case. 

Anyway, I always make sure that I remove my make up before bed and cleanse thoroughly in the morning. I use my clinique repairwear laser focus serum both morning and nighttime and pair it with a good moisturizer. (See my post on the serum update). I will ALWAYS use a good primer. My favourites are MAC Face Protect primer, which is amazing at keeping the oils in my skin away, or Laura Mercier Oil Free, which doesn't have quite the same strength but is lovely too. 

My personal favourite foundations for oily skin are:

1. Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation -I couldn't be without this foundation. It has amazing coverage which covers up all of my blemishes on a bad day, and just like it says, it  stays on. It lasts well in heat and humidity and makes my skin look absolutely flawless. I literally only use a pea sized amount of this foundation as too much makes the skin look cakey. It has a setting agent in it which helps it to last and therefore, you have to work really quickly with it, as if you apply more over the top, it can look very ashy. The colours can also be quite difficult to work out so as ever, I would ask the Lauder assistant to help you, even if she just explains how the colours in Lauder work. 
2. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation - this is amazing. It doesn't have as much coverage as EL double wear but it still offers a good coverage with a beautiful matte finish. I swap and change frequently between the two. 
3. MAC Matchmaster Foundation - A beautiful matte foundation which doesn't offer as much coverage as the two above. I love this on a good skin day when I just need a bit of evening out. It has amazing staying power again and is perfect for those who don't want as much coverage! 

As always I would finish with a concealer and a powder. I tend to use a translucent powder but if I want more coverage, I use EL double wear powder, or MAC fix powder, both of which are amazing, but again can go cakey quite quickly. Just be aware that less is more and it's all about how you prep and look after your skin and you will definitely keep those oils at bay!