Which foundation is best for oily skin to choose?

Oily skin tends to shine and sometimes has imperfections. Foundation can be a great ally to alleviate these little hassles. But be careful not to suffocate the skin! It is essential to choose your product carefully and prepare the skin with appropriate care. Ready to glow?

What is oily skin?

Oily skin secretes excess sebum. We also talk about hyperseborrhea. Our hydrolipidic film must in principle protect our epidermis from external aggressions by acting as a skin barrier.

But, produced in excess, sebum causes some inconvenience. This overproduction can be linked to various exogenous factors: stress, pollution, a diet that is too fatty, salty or sweet, lifestyle, or even care that is not adapted to the needs of the skin.

Do you think you have oily skin? To be sure, check the following points.

Oily skin has typical characteristics and is expressed by:

1. the apperance of pimple,blackheads or whiteheads
2. an acne enlarge or blocked pores
3. shine,especially on the T-zone of the face,on the bose,chin and forehead.

Finally, the oily appearance of oily skin tends to get worse as the day goes on.

Not to be confused:

oily skin should be distinguished from combination skin, which has areas of skin that are both oily and dry or normal. Indeed, on combination skin, only the T zone is affected by excess sebum.

Are you not sure if you have oily skin? Carry out your skin diagnosis online first, in order to determine your skin type and choose the appropriate treatments.

Have you noticed it? Applying and maintaining a foundation is more difficult in cases of hyper seborrhea. While we are specifically looking to hide our imperfections with a foundation… What can we do in this case?

Fortunately, solutions exist to regulate excess sebum, cleanse the skin and better prepare it for makeup. The use of a foundation suitable for oily skin is strongly recommended.

How to choose a foundation for oily skin?

First, we avoid stimulating the development of sebum with oily or, on the contrary, overly drying products.

Makeup must be non-comedogenic so as not to suffocate the epidermis.

Choose a mattifying foundation, to the light, non-greasy texture which evens out the complexion, reduces imperfections and hides areas of shine. The prior use of a foundation has both a protective and moisturizing effect. The foundation plays a barrier role between the epidermis and the foundation: it prevents contact of makeup with sebum and consequently, an alteration of the complexion. It improves the hold of makeup and its uniformity.

Have you found your moisturizing and mattifying foundation? Now here’s how to apply it on oily skin.

How to apply foundation on oily skin?

Cleansing and moisturizing are the key to healthy, glowing skin. Oily skin, particularly exposed to skin defects, has every interest in following this preparation phase before applying makeup.

An oily skin care ritual includes deep cleansing, purification and elimination of impurities,hydration and cellulr oxygenation.

Then apply the primer, just after the moisturizer and before the foundation. Its advantage is that it fixes makeup and tightens pores.

Tips for applying your foundation for oily skin

For medium coverage, apply a small amount of foundation to the forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Then, smooth towards the outside of the face, preferably with a brush, otherwise using a sponge with fining with your finger. For high coverage, repeat the application.

Finalize the makeup with a mattifying powder. Ourloose powder mattifies the complexion, blurs imperfections and sets makeup. This powder is also practical for touch-ups throughout the day.

A foundation that beautifies oily skin without suffocating it or dulling it is possible. You just need to adopt the right actions and choose the appropriate treatments. It’s up to you to shine… with a thousand lights!