How Do You Stop Make Up Sliding?

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Sep 23, 2013

Alice D.

I have combination skin, which features an oily t-zone. When ever I do my make up base it looks good for a while but a couple of hours and the makeup is sliding (the oil breaking through) on particularly my nose and chin :'(

has anyone got any tips to prevent this?

I have tried using various primers and foundations + setting powders and sprays but it seems to always happen. I have a big party to go to so need to find a solution...  Thanks

Sep 23, 2013

Ashley V.

Add a bit of corn starch to your foundation

Sep 23, 2013

Axita S.

Rub ice cubes on oily area... it helps me..

Sep 23, 2013

Cecilia A.

Try bloting sheets they remove the oil and not the makeup

Sep 23, 2013

Regina B.

I have the same issue. Aside from the steps you are already taking try this tip from Wayne Goss. After applying your moisturizer or primer, peel apart a piece of tissue or kleenex and gently press it against your face in your oily zones. This will absorb the excess oils so. Do this after applying your foundation as well. This will help mattify (?) your foundation. Also try Urban Decay Deslick line of setting sprays and powders. Hope this helps!

Sep 23, 2013

Faith R.

Great tips everyone I have horribly oily skin also.

Sep 23, 2013

Alice D.

There were some really good suggestions... I'm going to try the blotting (between primer etc) and blotting paper to see if it makes a difference

Sep 23, 2013

Kenzie L.

Do you actually need foundation on that part of your face? foundation is to only be used on areas of discoloration (redness mostly). if you're skin is actually clear and just oily there I would skip the foundation in that area altogether. are you using a toner?

Sep 23, 2013

Meechi S.

Milk of magnesia as a face primer :D

Sep 23, 2013

Alice D.

I use a cleanser/toner at the moment (think it's peppermint and tea tree)... and I tend to like the coverage foundation gives as I have a fairly uneven skin tone

Sep 23, 2013

Kenzie L.

Try spritzing your toner on your face whenever you start feeling muddy/cakey. and maybe try a mineral foundation? I have oily skin and I use bare essentials pressed foundation and finish of my look with their mineral veil. they help to absorb excess oil and help keep the skin looking matte.

Sep 23, 2013

Isabella K.

Try a translucid powder. If that doesn't work, try a setting spray and primer.

Sep 25, 2013

Karin M.

Use a primer ( benefit 16hr primer), powder (rimmel stay matte) and a setting spray ( urban decay all nighter)