Make-up tips for oily skin: Here are some hacks that you should know

Having oily skin has vants as well as disvants. Talking about vants first, if a person has oily skin, it is said that chances of developing wrinkles are less. However, oily skin requires a lot of care because, in a short time, face starts oozing out oil from pores, which is t attractive. When doing a make-up, a person with oily skin has to put in more efforts to avoid looking 'caked '. Here are some of great hacks one must kw while doing make-up for an oily skin.

Use right primer

If a person wants ir make-up to stay oil-proof entire day, a mattifying primer will prove to be very essential. A mattifying primer will soak up excess oil on skin and keep it smooth. It is important to choose right primer, as many primers are oil-based. If a person with oily skin uses such primers, chances are he/she would appear greasy and unattractive. Some primers contain oil-absorbing ingredients like salicylic acid and hazel, which will help in minimising shine throughout day. Water-based or silicone-based primers would prove helpful as it helps in softening appearance of large pores and scars.

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Find  ultimate foundation match

Choose a foundation as per skin . formulas of a foundation will have ingredients to specifically suits only a certain skin . For oily skin, choose a matte finish, long-lasting foundation so that it does t affect skin. Always ask for a tester before buying an oil-free foundation because y often oxidise and turn yellow or orangish by end of day. Find a good mineral foundation that mattifies on skin. To see a glow on skin, mix a glow enhancer with foundation to get a riant look.

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Use a blotting paper

For oily skin, us of blotting papers can prove to be magical. se oil-absorbing papers assist in mattifying skin and recreate midday shine. Many blotting papers have ingredients such as green tea and witch hazel, which may help in controlling oil. Gently place paper over skin so that it can absorb oil. Avoid wiping so that oil does t spre around face. 

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