If you have oily skin like me and you need a foundation that stays put all day (which feels nearly impossible), this post might be just what you're looking for! I hope it helps anyone else with oily skin out there. It's so frustrating to check your makeup before 6pm and find it's already fading because of oil, right? Ugh, so annoying. So, here's how I get my base makeup just right.
How I perfect my base:
First up: Skincare. Always start with skincare—never skip your serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen before applying foundation and everything else.
Step 1: primer
I use a matte, pore-filling primer, and my go-to is Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser. I want a smooth base before layering on foundation. A primer helps keep everything in place, even if it's past bedtime.
Step 2: loose setting powder
Don't freak out, but hear me out. I know it sounds weird, and it's against the beauty rule, but it works!
I have been putting powder over foundation for quite some time now and I'm not changing my routine no more. So the order goes like this: powder > foundation > the rest of the step. I use Silkygirl No Sebum Mineral Loose Setting Powder, but Catrice Nude Illusion Loose Powder is great too. Just dust it lightly all over your face and you're set.
Step 3: matte foundation
Next up is foundation. Anything labeled 'matte' will be your best friend. I'm obsessed with Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + Poreless Foundation (shade 220 Natural Beige). It's amazing! But you can use any matte foundation you like. Applying it over the powder gives a bit more coverage, and it's fantastic.
Step 4: concealer
I've talked about Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer before, and I'm saying it again because it's that good. The Medium and Sand shades work great to cover redness, dark circles, and blemishes. Sometimes I switch to Tarte Shape Tape, but Age Rewind is my current fave. And I blend everything with my trusty beauty blender—it's my must-have tool. Now, onto the final step.
Step 5: loose setting powder, again
After finishing steps 1 through 4, lightly dip your beauty sponge into loose setting powder and set your foundation and concealer. Be gentle! Don't bake it or it'll look cakey and patchy. Just a light touch will do.*Some links used are affiliated links, which allows me to earn a commission when you buy the product using my link. No commission is earned through clicking links. I'm not being paid to mention any brand in this post. Thank you for supporting the content that makes my blog possible.
I prefer using BB or CC cream which is low coverage & produce less oil, but still I wanted to wear foundation, other than maybelline fit me, ada foundation lain tak yang matte?
ReplyDeleteYou can opt for Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte, Revlon Colorstay for Combo/Oily Skin, Rimmel London Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation & Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse :) Ni je yang senang cari kat drugstore hehe.
DeleteThis is interesting. I'm a noob about anything make up so my steps are simpler than yours. I use matte foundation, sometimes concealer, compact powder and setting spray. All of them from Maybelline (because I'm a cheapskate, hehe!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Farah. Appreciate it ^^ Nothing's wrong with using all drugstore products though, in fact a lot of my products are from Maybelline because I think the price point is reasonable with its quality and they're easy to find! :D
DeleteSekarang tengah guna Sendayu Tinggi Matte BB Cushion Oil Control SPF50. Kemasan matte, tapi dalam masa yang sama bagi kulit muka glowing (yang ala-ala fresh gitu) . Aduhhh tak reti nak explain macam mana. Hehehe :D
ReplyDeleteTapi rasanya macam kena pakai something la sebab Fatin perasan muka akan nampak bercapuk sikit. Mungkin sebab kulit Fatin kadang-kadang berminyak, kadang-kadang kering.
Ada apa-apa suggestion tak macam mana nak atasi masalah ni? TQ Lenne :)
I guess your bb cushion has a semi-matte finish. Dia matte tapi bukan flat matte. Bb cushions memang known with they're dewy, semi-matte finishes though.
DeleteActually bercapuk tu normal if kita tak moisturize, tak apply sunscreen etc before apply foundation. I'd say skincare first, then baru makeup. Lenne pun pernah je experience benda yg sama but bila apply serum, moisturizer and sunscreen, dah kurang dah masalah bercapuk ni :)
But bila dah apply skincare apa semua pun dia still bercapuk, it might be the foundation itself. Mungkin formula tak berapa best ke, or just memang tak ngam untuk kulit muka kita.