Everyone wants to look good and have a spotless and blemish-free clear skin. But our modern fast-paced lifestyle, changing diet and polluted environment take a toll on our skin. This results in dull and lifeless skin. After a certain age, our skin starts to lose its elasticity and its natural moisture. By adopting a healthier lifestyle, proper exercise, balanced nutrition and good sleep, you can get over the problems of your skin and get healthy and clear skin.
Minor imperfections or blemishes on the skin can be covered by the use of a good foundation. Not all skin types are the same, each having its own challenges. Hence not all skin products are applicable to everyone and hence care has to be taken to match your skin product and practices to your skin type. A large section of our country’s population has an oily skin type. Since oily skin has its own sets of care and challenges, hence care should be taken to choose products that suit the skin that produces extra oil. Today we have shortlisted for you some of the best foundations for oily skin.
So let’s get to the list of the best foundations for oily skin available from some of the top brands in the Indian market.
List of Top 10 Best Foundations for Oily Skin
1. Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte with Poreless Foundation, 30 ml
Description
This is a lightweight foundation which gives a matte look and redefines the pores giving a natural and seamless finish. This foundation is enriched with micro powders which control oil on your skin and blur the pores. This Maybelline foundation is 25% anti-shine perlite to soften the unnatural shine and blur the pores of your skin.
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Brand
Maybelline
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2. Lakme Absolute Skin Natural Mousse, Ivory Fair 01, 25g
Description
This foundation is great for oily skin as it is lightweight and non-greasy which gives a smooth and radiant complexion. It stays for up to 16 hours and makes your skin spotless. It has SPF 8 which helps to protect from harmful UV rays.
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Brand
Lakme
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3. Lakme 9 to 5 Complexion Care Face Cream, Beige, 30g
Description
This foundation protects your skin from harmful UV rays as it contains SPF 30. It helps to keep your skin moisturised and conceals all the dark spots, blemishes, uneven skin tone and helps to keep it glowing and smooth.
Brand
Lakme
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4. Revlon ColorStay Makeup Liquid Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin, 30 ml
Description
This foundation gives a long lasting and full coverage up to 24 hrs. It has a matte finish. This foundation is specifically formulated for oily skin to provide a flawless skin by controlling the shine all day. It has SPF 15 which protects your skin from the harmful UV rays.
Brand
Revlon
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5. L’Oreal Paris Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation, 27 ml
Description
This can be worn as an everyday foundation. This foundation is best suited for oily skin as it is applied like a liquid foundation but settles down like a powder. This foundation is oil-free and is non-comedogenic. It helps to protect against harmful radiations as it has SPF 18. This foundation is invisibly perfect and perfectly invisible. It gives a new sensation with lighter than water formula and giving a non-greasy zero makeup look.
Brand
L’Oreal Paris
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6. Garnier Skin Naturals Instantly Perfect Skin Perfector BB Cream, 30g
Description
This BB (beauty benefit) cream from Garnier is an all in one cream which can be used for a daily application. It moisturises your skin and instantly beautifies it by spreading evenly to give a flawless skin. This BB cream helps to smoothen, brighten and lighten the skin.
Brand
Garnier
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7. Oriflame Very Me Peach Me Perfect Skin Glow, Light Shade, 30ml
Description
This foundation from Oriflame gives your skin a peachy glow with its tinted gel. This lightweight gel easily blends with your skin and gives an instant radiant and a smooth finish. It helps to cover all the dark spots, blemishes, dullness and uneven skin tone.
Brand
Oriflame
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8. Lakme Perfecting Liquid Foundation, 27ml
Description
This foundation from Lakme is oil-free and lightweight which easily blends with the skin giving an even skin tone. It gives good coverage for all skin imperfections like dark spots, dark circles, blemishes giving a flawless looking skin. It is enriched with Vitamin E and Silicon, and it is water resistant.
Brand
Lakme
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9. Lakme Absolute White Intense SPF 25 Skin Cover Foundation, Ivory Fair 01, 15ml
Description
This Absolute White Intense Foundation has a water-based formula to give a spotless, flawless and fairer looking skin instantly. It is enriched with Vitamin B3 to give a smooth and flawless skin for hours. It protects your skin from harmful rays as it has SPF 25.
Brand
Lakme
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FAQs
How Can I Choose The Best Foundation while Buying?
Tips to Choose the best foundation for your skin:
- Choose a foundation which is suitable for your skin tone- Before selecting any makeup product always go for the one which suits your skin tone and skin type. For people with oily skin, liquid or powder foundation (with matt finish) goes well with their skin, as it helps to remove excess oil from the skin, making your skin look fresh and more radiant.
- Try a foundation which lasts longer on your face- If you can get to test before buying, apply a small amount of foundation on your face and keep it for a while to check the actual effect. If you are satisfied with the end result, then only go for it.
- Check the Ingredients before buying- It is good to check for the ingredients before buying any makeup products to ensure whether it is suitable for your skin type. Eg: If you have an acne prone skin then it is good to go for a foundation which contains salicylic acid. If your skin is dry, then serum based foundation is apt for you as it helps to keep your skin hydrated. Go for a foundation with SPF if you have to go out in sun and you don’t want to wear sunscreen.
- Oil-free and dermatologically tested product- Always check the label of the product to ensure that it is dermatologically tested and people with oily skin should always opt for an oil-free foundation.
- Choose the correct shade- It is very important to choose the correct shade of foundation which should match your skin tone. Your foundation should match your complexion and hide the imperfections and help you to look more natural. If you want a fairer look then choose one shade lighter than your skin tone.
How to Put Foundation for Oily Skin?
Before applying foundation on oily skin, you need to prepare your skin so that your foundation sits well and stays whole day long without giving a greasy look. Let’s follow the step by step procedure on how to apply foundation on oily skin:
- First and foremost you need to have a clean base for applying foundation. Using a cleansing brush clean your face to ensure no dirt or grime stay on your skin.
- Wash your face with an oil-free cleanser or if you want to avoid using a cleansing brush then you can use an exfoliating cleanser.
- It is equally important for people with oily skin to moisturize your skin otherwise it can dehydrate your skin, resulting in more oil production by the oil glands. Go for a water-based moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.
- Use a blotting paper or a facial tissue to dab your T-Zone to remove any extra oil on these areas for a smooth look.
- Apply a primer on your face before applying foundation, so as to even out your skin tone and get a smoother finish.
- Apply a foundation which is similar to your skin tone by dabbing it well on your skin and blending it well using a makeup sponge, brush or your fingertips. You can use a beauty blender to get an even and a matte finish.
- Finally, apply translucent setting powder so that your foundation sets well and stays longer. Always go for translucent setting powder rather than the shiny one as it tends to make your skin more oily.
Which Kind of Foundation Is Preferable for Oily Skin- Powdered or Liquid?
If your skin is oily go for a powdered foundation as it gives a matte and velvety finish. It helps to remove excess oil from the skin and gives it a fresh look.
Is Mousse Foundation Good for Oily Skin?
Mousse foundation or whipped foundation as known by some brands is a good option for people with oily skin as it gives a matte finish and it is weightless, so easily absorbed by the skin.
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