What's the best primer for oily skin?
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Dec 2, 2012
Victoria B.
I have oily skin and make up just slips off my face, how do I prevent this?
Dec 2, 2012
Veevs T.
I absolutely love Bare Minerals Prime Time. I have very oily skin :)
Dec 2, 2012
Pamela H.
make up forever for sure
Dec 2, 2012
Brittany S.
Murad oil control mattifier.
Dec 2, 2012
Rebecca S.
I've had good luck with Smashbox and Sephora
Dec 3, 2012
Erika C.
smashbox "light" primer, oil-free
Dec 3, 2012
Blythe J.
laura mercier oil free primer. laura mercier created primers.
Dec 3, 2012
Nessa Z.
Make up forever HD primer! Try to use a primer that's more liquidy instead of really thick feeling (like the smashbox one)
Dec 3, 2012
Holly B.
Proactiv primer works well for me and I have combination skin. I only use it when I have blemishes tho.
Dec 3, 2012
Erica L.
MAC Natural Radiance
Dec 3, 2012
Brooke M.
I agree with Erika. The smashbox light primer is amazing
Dec 6, 2012
Monie M.
If you have super oily skin try milk of magnesia. I know it sounds crazy and may not work for everyone but thats one of the best things that helped control my oil. Its only $5 if that so its worth a try. I also tried clinique's primer for a teeny tube for $18 and it did nothing for me :o/ so try whatever works for you :o)
Dec 6, 2012
Kimberly H.
Smashbox light primer is good. I also love smashbox anti-shine. My perfect primer is a mix of the 2.
Dec 6, 2012
Pamela W.
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Primer! The best I've used so far.
Dec 6, 2012
Carlee B.
Smash box has a great primer
Dec 7, 2012
Leah W.
Neutrogena has an oil control primer
Dec 7, 2012
Jennifer M.
Smashbox camera ready bb cream hands down it has an oil control to it
Dec 7, 2012
Bryanna G.
You should try smash box! They have primer for oily skin and it works very well!
Dec 7, 2012
Ashley T.
Mill of magnesia definitely works, almost too well! MOM helps give a very, very matte finish with lasting power.
Dec 7, 2012
Twana B.
milk of magnesia works great
Dec 7, 2012
Ischka F.
Benefit porefessional absorbs excess oil on the skin and leaves a matte finish x