And never swipe, as the whole point of the primer is to fill in and stop pores from producing too much oil. Using quick patting motions only on areas where you oil up the most is all you need - no need to go overboard. The best performers are from the more high-end brands, and I think they're definitely worth splurging on if you want-slash-need heavy duty performance. Like any other primer, knowing the best way to apply them is key to making them work and to keep them from pilling. I personally wear these primers regularly depending on what I'll be doing and how long I expect to be out.
#2018 best primer for oily skin skin#
This is a decent primer if you have combination dry-normal skin and want a cheaper alternative to Benefit POREfessional but don't expect it to help your makeup last longer. It definitely failed its 8-hour claim as this only held up for a good 5 to 6 hours. After 7 hours, oil is very obvious on my cheek and nose area, and makeup also starting to look cakey. I feel it performs like Benefit’s POREfessional during the first 2 hours: it does give a fresh and flawless finish but can look too matte up close, so that it looks like you piled on too much makeup. But when you’re contending with clogged pores, excess shine and foundation sliding off your face by midday, it can be trying to remember the positives.
#2018 best primer for oily skin plus#
On the plus side, it will generally age slower than other types, retain its volume and resist signs of ageing, including wrinkles, over time. Even when freshly applied, there's a bit of shine on the cheek and nose area. Oily skin can be a blessing and a burden. It did not help in minimizing pores but gives that velvety texture. This also feels very lightweight on the skin. This product is “a skin-perfecting primer that can be worn alone or under makeup to create a perfect matte complexion that controls shine for up to 8 hours.” The texture is a white cream type like Murad, but this one feels more silicone-y and has that faint glue smell. Rimmel London Stay Matte Primer (P495 at BeautyMNL) Whether you use a dewy or matte foundation, it keeps the makeup intact with minimal fading even after 8 hours! So if you have extremely oily skin, this might just be your answer. I find that it can even be used alone if you want a little hydration and just want to mattify your face sans makeup. This is the most longwearing oil-control primer I have ever used. Shine is also tolerable in the cheek and forehead area. It's worth the effort though because it makes my foundation look airbrushed and flawless! After 7 hours, my makeup is still intact with minimal fading. This did not help in creating a smooth skin texture though, so you will need to use a separate smoothing primer to help makeup blend seamlessly, especially if you have dry skin. It feels surprisingly lightweight and quickly absorbs into the skin, giving an instant matte feel. The smell fades soon after blending on the face though. Murad Oil Control Mattifier SPF 15 PA++ (P2,050 at Rustan's)Īdvertised as part of their hydration collection, this is a “shine-reducing moisturizer that creates an immediate matte surface and controls oil for up to 8 hours.” It has a consistency that honestly reminds me of Elmer’s Glue, and has a strong paste-y scent as well.