Best Makeup for Oily Skin

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Dec 082011
 

Every girl dreams for that perfect skin for every season, but not all of us have such luck. Even though makeup has come to us as our savior, but finding the right makeup for oily skin can be a struggle that many of us go through in order to look our best. Most of the time, checking for oil-free products, stocking up on blotting paper, and worrying about getting pimples can be so tiring. Now one good news for people having oily skin is that it doesn’t show early signs of skin aging. But even that good news can’t be. There are occasions when you have to use makeup and applying the right ones is the key here.

Oily skin is nothing but excess oil produced by the sebaceous glands, which cause the skin to have large pores, acne, whiteheads and blackheads, oily appearance, and dullness. The skin tends to be shiny, thick, and has embarrassing blemishes. The oils tend to ooze out from the enlarged pores. The causes of oily skin can be heredity, hormone levels, pregnancy, humidity or hot weather, birth control pills, or certain cosmetics.

What is the Best Makeup for Oily Skin?

Before finding the best face makeup for oily skin, let’s see how you can use some easy home remedies to get that beautiful skin. First of all, it’s important to drink at least 8 glasses (8 ounces each) of pure water daily. This helps keep the skin hydrated and will make it shine less. Second of all, applying cucumber juice or witch hazel on your face helps maintain the pH level of the skin. Also, you should avoid using water-based foundations and keep blotting paper for oily skin care. When you follow these tips, you can be sure that your skin is being well taken care of.

Best Foundation Makeup for Oily Skin
There are cosmetic companies that make skin-tone specific foundations. Make sure to get a high-quality foundation makeup for oily skin that doesn’t aggravate or clog your pores, and the appearance of your skin is even. Here are some tips that will help you pick the best foundation makeup for oily skin.

Foundation Sticks
Always buy foundation that is one tone lighter than your skin tone. This will give a natural look to your makeup. Foundation sticks cover the blotchy look and can hold for long hours.

Mineral Foundation
While using mineral makeup for oily skin, there are certain guidelines you should follow. Don’t use mineral foundations during winters. This season is generally dry and the mineral foundation will make your skin look dry and oily at certain areas. Liquid foundations with mineral powder can be one way to escape from such issues. The foundation should be 100% pure minerals.

Foundation Powder
Instead of using a liquid foundation, powder foundations are much more effective. They stay in place and absorb excess oils from the skin. Plus, with powder foundation, you can apply as many applications as you want, only after washing and cleansing your face.

Foundation with SPF
If you choose to go with any liquid foundations, check the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) on the label. The number indicates how many hours the SPF lasts. There are many foundations with SPF 15 and SPF 30 available in the market. That is a big bonus for foundations because it provides maximum coverage for your skin. Choose which works best for oily skin tone.

Check for full-coverage matte foundations, rather than light or medium coverage foundations which won’t last long for oily skin. Check the ingredients on the foundations that says “For oily skin”. Don’t use your fingers to apply the foundation, only use a make-up sponge. This will prevent from spreading more oil onto your face.

Tips to Selecting Makeup for Oily Skin

Buy foundations that contain titanium dioxide, a natural sun protector.
Avoid products that have alcohol in them, especially SD40.
Kaolin clay used in foundations will prevent excess oil formation on your face.
Zinc oxide foundation is the best makeup for acne-prone skin, as it is anti-inflammatory.
Make sure it contains sericite, which reduces the appearance of large pores and helps to absorb excess oil.

Make sure to talk to a dermatologist, before starting any skin regimen or selecting the right makeup for acne prone skin that’s oily. Accutane or topical retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A, that have been proven to lessen the amount of oil the skin produces.

At-home Remedies for Oily Skin Care

Apply as little makeup as possible; your skin needs to breathe properly.
Cleanse your face daily with cleansing milk, at least twice a day.
Moisturize with an oil-free lotion that contains SPF 30.
Use blotting paper to absorb excess oils. You can also use it, while you have makeup on.
If you must use a soap to wash your face, use sulfur soap.
Avoid eating too much oily foods.
A diet rich in proteins, plenty of green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.

Knowing how to take care of your skin and which products to use will not only be beneficial for now, but also in the long run. Use as little foundation makeup for oily skin as possible, it will last longer and won’t look heavy as if it’s caked on. If you are confused about how you should go about finding the right makeup for yourself and which products will suit your skin type, consult with your dermatologist. Only you can take the initiative to having a healthy skin.

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Make-up Must Haves for Working Women

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Dec 062011
 

Women without make-up are like Men without… well let’s not get into that! But it can be safely said that make-up is an important thing to most women (let’s leave out the one’s who do not even know how to use an eye pencil). So quite obviously I am talking about make-up here. Let’s say on an average a workingwoman spends 10 hours at work, after which she would either go home to her family or if she is single, she would like to go socialize with friends or go on dates to change her single status. These socializing working-women don’t have the time to go home, doll up and then go out…they’d much rather go directly from work.

Now come important questions like what to wear, what accessories and what make-up? What to wear part is easy. On the nights you are going to be socializing, why not wear a nice top like a halter and combine it with a jacket to be appropriately dressed at work. The jacket can come off when you leave work. For accessories, hoops in the ears and bangles in the hands are you are good to go. This brings us to the topic of make-up; it’s not possible to carry your entire make-up box to work in anticipation of a night out.

Every woman must have some basic items that can be used to create any look, be it romantic, seductive, classy or glamorous. A woman can either carry these make-up items with her in a small pouch or store them in her desk drawer if she’d rather not carry them around. So before setting out on a night in the town all you have to do is whip out your make-up, just seven basic items and you are ready to look your best and have a blast.

Remember that before you apply make-up you need to wash your face and moisturize it, so carry a face wash and moisturizer if possible.

Make-up Must Haves

Concealer – as much as we would like to believe that we have perfect skin, let’s face it, we do not. We all have certain problems on our face, acne, wrinkles, pigmentation or scars, instead of using foundation and looking cakey why not use concealer. Just remember that concealer needs to be patted on the skin on just the area needed, never rub it in the skin because that is not going to make any difference.
Compact powder – shiny is in, but a shiny oily face certainly isn’t. a little compact or loose powder goes a long way to prevent that greasy look. It also helps to set the concealer that you may have applied.
Blush – whether you desire the sun-kissed look, or rosy look, you definitely need a little blush. Carry a small blush kit in a color that suits your skin tone and make sure it comes with a nice rounded brush. Avoid flat brushes; these do not help in application.
Eye shadow – dress up your eyes, either naturally or with a more dramatic smoky look depending on your mood and the occasion. Carry an eye-shadow kit that comes with basic colors like bronze, white, pink and black. It may-be difficult to come across this combination but you can come close to it.
Eye pencil – an eye pencil or kohl pencil is a must. You can create a basic look or a dramatic look for your eyes using just a basic black kohl pencil. Make sure that the tip of the pencil is sharp and pointy to avoid a messy thick look.
Mascara – add drama and oomph to your eyes with mascara, a single or double coat of mascara can light up even the most tired eyes. Mascara is a must even if you skip out on the eye pencil.
Lipstick or gloss – whether you prefer lipstick in matt or a nice shiny gloss, some form of lip-color is essential. It adds color to your face. If possible, get a lip color palette that comes with 4 colors and a lip brush, this gives you more variety. And if you have misplaced your eye shadow, these lip colors can even be used as eye shadow.

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