Hello friends,

I’m back with another post! How are you guys doing? Today, we would be talking about how to prevent an oily face after applying makeup. No matter what your skin type, most of the time your skin tends to become oily after applying makeup. Oil on the skin can melt your makeup, clog the pores and also trigger the appearance of pimples on the skin. Generally, makeup oxidizes on your skin which in turn produces oil on your skin. So, if you want to prevent an oily face after applying makeup, then here are some easy ways to do so.

1. Primer is a Must:

You should always apply a primer on your face first in order to prevent oily skin. A primer can help to soak the excess oil on the skin and also hold your makeup in place for a long period of time. If not everywhere on the face, you should be using primer on the nose, forehead and the chin. Applying primer on the oily T-zone area can help to keep your makeup on your face and prevent the production of oil as well. You can use the Covergirl TruBlend Face Primer for Oily Skin^[1].

2. Use More of Oil-Free Products:

If you have oily skin, you should use more of oil-free products. Using oil-free products can help to prevent oil secretion on the skin and also help to keep your skin hydrated. For people with oily skin should use products which are specially produced for oily skin. It can not only make your face look refreshed but also prevent oily face after applying makeup.

3. Always Use a Loose Powder:

Finishing your face with loose powder is another trick that can help to keep your face oil free. Take a small amount of loose powder and spread it across the face using a brush. Make sure you apply powder on the oily T zone area so that it does not make your skin produce more oil. If you feel you have oily eyelids, you can apply powder on the eyelids as well. You can use Natio Mineral Crystal Loose Foundation^[2] for best results.

4. Absorb the Oil with Blotting Paper:

Blotting papers work as saviours for people with oily skin. You should be using blotting papers which can help to soak the excess oil from the face and also keep your makeup in place. You can complete applying the makeup and then run blotting paper on the face lightly. This will help to remove the excess makeup and also blot away the excess oil from the skin. You should be using something like the The Face Shop Oil Blotting Paper^[3].