I Could Use Help

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

I have stated before I have extremely oily skin, I always choose foundations for oily skin (not that it helps). Anyway I always burn in the sun, I'm not sure if I'm considered fair or light. I must be puchasing the wrong shades, I usually get cool toned foundation, maybe I should get a neutral tone? I constantly blot the oil on my face, I'm thinking this my take off some of my foundation. I also use pressed or loose powder in translucent or a light shade. All of this makes me look very pale, I'm wondering if I'm better off leaving my face untouched and leave the oil? Tomorrow I'm going foundation free as I don't think my skin is as oily without foundation. I have decided to skip using primer on my face as I feel it is a step I don't need ( using sunscreen and foundation).

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Jordan2

Have you tried the oil blotting papers? They also make them powder infused. Are you using products to dry up the oil? I have read that only causes your face to produce more oil. Hope you find an answer.

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@monicakm wrote:
@Jordan2

Have you tried the oil blotting papers? They also make them powder infused. Are you using products to dry up the oil? I have read that only causes your face to produce more oil. Hope you find an answer.

@monicakm the oil blotting papers don't have anything on them. I'm not really using products to dry up the oil, just foundations for oily skin not anything additional.

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@Jordan2 I have oily skin too ! I've had success with finding my color match through Mineral Fusion brand liquid foundation- it is sold at Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon dot com. The shades are cool, warm, neutral and olive and then there's a number 1 to 3 next to each color category. I've finally found my perfect match for my fair ivory skin that has yellow warm tones and a hint of olive to it- my shade is Olive 1 in this brand. I used this foundation today and topped it with setting powder and my makeup has lasted until tonight and still looks good. Have you tried Mattify Ultra Cosmetics setting powder? That stuff works really well. Etude House Zero Sebum setting powder is really great and about $7 on Amazon.

I stopped using Niacinimide since it was making my skin even more oily than it already was. I use Tony Moly Mochi Ceramide moisturizing toner every morning under my face sunscreen and that helps moisturize my skin and reduces the oil. Oily skin has some bonus sides- its helps with aging and I don't have to use as much highlighter!

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@SportyShorty07 thank you for your recommendations, I will look into all the products you mentioned. One good thing about having oily skin is I'm not terribly wrinkled!

SportyShorty07 · ‎04-15-2014

@Jordan2 You're very welcome, Jordan2 ! The Mineral Fusion liquid foundation is a matte finish with buildable coverage and I put it to the test yesterday and did a high intensity aerobics VHS tape and my makeup still looked great once my sweat dried down. You're so right about the anti-aging benefits of oily skin! Another benefit of oily skin is the fact that we don't have to use as much highlighter to get a glowy makeup look .

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@Jordan2 I have a few suggestions: 1. Are you open to using a primer that will blot up some oil? It will matte your skin before foundation. 2. Also be sure you're not just using a loose powder but rather a setting powder that also prevents oil from coming through. 3. Check the ingredients in your skincare that you're not using something adding too much oil. There is specific skincare for oily skin.

Good luck and hope you find a solution.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

Have you considered amending your skincare? When you use products marketed to diminish oil, they can actually be drying to the face. Consequently that sends a message to the brain to send more oil and you're in a vicious circle. On the other hand, like dissolves like so I'd try using a good cleansing oil and maybe even a few drops of a nice treatment oil. Give it time to balance everything out. And, BTW, don't use hot water on your face either.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

@JeanLouiseFinch That is good advice!

@Jordan2Look up theoilcleansingmethod.com (if it still exists). For oily skin, it is recommended to use castor oil as part of your mix.

Minimilist Beauty also talks about which oils are best for which skin types - oleic v. linoleic acids, etc. You want to stay away from the ones w/ high oleic acid. Garden of wisdom lists the composition of oils at their website.