My Skin Is Oily And Acidic, It Seems Every Foundation, Concealer I Am Using Is Blotting On My Skin, What Should I Do?

Jul 1, 2012

izahh I.

My skin is oily and acidic, everytime i use foundation and concealer it seems to blot, what kind of make up or primer should i use

Jul 1, 2012

Grace M.

You may need to find a foundation formula idyllic for oily skin types...try oil free, or at least mineral oil free. I have had oily skin issues in the past as well, and I love dryer (not too dry or it can look cakey) formulas...100% pure makes a fantastic foundation that is dry in texture...if you want that moist look of young skin without your foundation running off, I like the Inglot Foundation, but that is hydrated with coconut oil. Natural products work best in all situations imagineable I feel, as they are less gimmicky. Try a mineral veil, I like the Pumpkin & Poppy one, as it contains rice powder to absorb natural oil, and doesn't look ashey. :)

Jul 1, 2012

izahh I.

I'll try that..thanks

Jul 6, 2012

Ashley C.

revlon colorstay foundation. also use an oil blotting sheet after your make-up application. it will rid your skin of excess oil and make for a more matte appearance. then lightly apply a translucent powder. (elf has 50 blotting sheets for $1)

Jul 7, 2012

Lindsay M.

Ive heard milk of magnesia is really good for that. Yes... The stool softener lol.. I have really oily skin too and have been meaning to try this.. Youtube or google it. Ppl rave about it

Jul 11, 2012

Shelley W.

What kind of skincare program are you following? Its always best to treat the problem at its source first and then follow up with the blotting properties of cosmetics second. 

Jan 6, 2013

Annie K.

I thought it was crazy but I seriously have the oiliest skin in the world, even make-up made for oily skin would melt off in a few hours. I tried the milk of magnesia trick after seeing a few videos on you tube, I take a TINY bit and put it on a brush I don't care about much or a cheap cosmetic sponge and dab it on the oily areas (which is my whole face), wait for it to dry a few minutes, it might leave white chalky spots, but I either put a bit of primer over it or apply make up right onto (what gross make up artist says to do) apply powder with a puff and not a brush (another goes make up tip) and I doing even need a blotting paper the rest of the day, lasts about 9 hours without a bit of shine!!! that is unheard of for me. normally my face looks like an oil spill within an hour. look it up and give it a try.