There’s a fine line between dewy skin and an oil slick?and many of us who have tried to pull off the glowing look have asked ourselves “why the hell is my face looking so oily"”
Sometimes an oily face strikes even when you’re not trying out dewy makeup. You painstakingly apply your full face of foundation in the morning, but within minutes of walking out the door you’re super shiny?and not the good kind of shiny. Your pores naturally release oils that keep your skin from drying out, but when they mix with your makeup you can end up with a greasy mess.
To help your skin look fresh and shine-free all day long, we’ve got some of our best tips for how to deal with oily skin.
1. Cleansers
Be sure to check to make sure you’re properly cleansing your face in the morning. If you don’t have a cleanser with at least 2% salicylic acid and you’ve got oily skin, you should look into switching to one. Salicylic acid will break down the oil your skin produces without over-drying your face. Also, wash your hands before you wash your face to avoid putting oils from your fingers onto your skin. MORE: The 9 Best Primers for Oily Skin That Keep Shine at Bay All Day Long
2. Rubbing alcohol
Add a very, very small amount of rubbing alcohol to a cotton swab and swipe it over your T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin). This will help to take the shine away, but use this sparingly to avoid drying out your face too much.
3. Mattifying primer
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