12 Best Products for Oily Skin

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No. 12: Prescriptives Virtual Matte Oil-Control Makeup, $32.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: Readers say this foundation "helps to control the oil," even with "extremely oily skin." It also "doesn't get shiny after a whole day of wear or a night of partying," one reader says. Another adds: "I highly recommend you try it out if you have combo skin or oily skin."

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i might try the avon, maybelline and clean n clear product because its the cheapest 3...debating which one first though...

by ruby_chang Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:54AM Report as inappropriate

I would have to agree on Smashbox Photo Finish Primer! I simply love this primer. It's silky smooth on my skin, while giving me such a pretty clear finishing layer. Using this under my make up creates a nice textile on my skin. This primer doesn't break me out, too! I have oily/dry skin. But when spring/summer hits, my oily skin is out of control. This nice primer controls the oils on my skin. Lastly, a little goes a long way :)

by Sprinklesugars Monday, December 26, 2011 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

I agree, the Clean n Clear sheets are awesome. My new favorite is the mineral Ultra powder from Mattify Cosmetics, it works amazingly well. My skin is seriously the greasiest mess you’ll ever see and this helps me stay oil free until about 11am before oil starts poking through. It doesn’t make my skin feel all itchy either like Bare Minerals does. I’ve tried the MAC Blot and hated it. My skin looked cakey and dry after the third application, and worst of all it didn’t even soak up the oil for more than an hour so I had to use it too frequently. Boscia makes some great products for oily skin. I swear by their Purifying Cleansing Gel and just ordered their Black Mask and Black Pore Purifying strips yesterday. Can’t wait to try them out!

by sandra_verochi Friday, December 2, 2011 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate

I love Arbonn'e FC5 Mattifying Powder. It absorbs oil, gives you a flawless finish and doesn't build up on your skin. Also helps to tone down red tones.

by sandy_lawson Monday, November 28, 2011 at 07:51PM Report as inappropriate

I love Arbonne's primer!

by kristina_langlais_wood Monday, November 28, 2011 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate

Not my favorite.. I buy this after reading this.. but I don't love it, I don't stay matte too long, but it's true it doesn't dry my skin. Clinique Stay-Matte works better for me, the coverage is lighter but I like it better.

by LiLing Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 03:06PM Report as inappropriate

Information like this give me idea what to do, really its hard to manage this type,products of some kind would be great. ;)

by selle_lou Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 04:05AM Report as inappropriate

got to try one of these.. i have combi.. so its kind of hard to find thats soothes your skin type..

by Mssaralee18 Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 07:32AM Report as inappropriate

I second the Clean & Clear sheets - they truly are a blessing!

by tarynone Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate

Clean and Clear Oil absorbing sheets are a must have! After using one i feel so much better, clean, fresh, and CONFIDENT!

by nickyycee16 Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

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