Best Oily Skin Makeup Tutorial

Just because you've got oily skin, that doesn’t mean you have to forever forego makeup. It's a matter of knowing what works with your skin type.

These eight ideas, from a makeup artist and a dermatologist, are expert solutions for wearing makeup if you have an oily complexion.

Always prime your skin first.

When you have an oily complexion, using a makeup primer helps everything stay put,

Prep your peepers.

To cut down on eye makeup creasing, avoid priming your lids with concealer, something that Warren says many women with dark circles or redness do.

Don't overdo powder.

It sounds like the right thing to do to pile on the face powder. But going overboard could backfire by making your pores push out more oil.

Carry blotting papers.

No matter how flawless and matte your makeup looks in the morning, if you’re prone to oiliness, you’ll spot shine by midday.

Go oil-free.

Since your skin naturally produces more than enough oil, invest in makeup products (especially foundation and blush) that are oil-free and noncomedogenic, which means they don't clog your pores.

Also, use face cleansers and toners that are infused with glycolic acids, which cut down on excess oil,

Look for "long wear."

Water and oil can do the same things to makeup: make it smear, smudge, or slip. That's a reason to stick to eye products that are waterproof, water-resistant, or long-wear.