Having covered the best foundation for oily skin in a previous post, there is still the issue of the best makeup for oily skin. Oily skin is a problem with makeup as eyeshadow works it’s way into the crease, wears off of other places, eye liner slides from where it’s supposed to be, all leading to raccoon eyes at the end of the day or too many touch ups.
To give eyeshadow the best staying power, it’s best to start with an eyeshadow primer. This helps reduce the spread of oil and gives eyeshadow the best staying power. Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time Eyelid Primer serves as a neutral, oil-free base for any eyeshadow. It keeps shadow from creasing as well as allowing the true color of the shadow to shine.
Bare Escentuals eye liner powders may be daunting to some. However, the company provides a kit with all the tools you need and instructions on how to make the line eyes to perfection. By being a powder it has a better staying power on oily skin than waxy pencils and is easier to learn than a liquid. Also, liquid eyeliners can promote the spread of bacteria around the eye so a powder is more sanitary. These powder liners can be put on soft and smudged or intense and defined, giving unlimited versatility. When combined with Bare Escentuals Weather Everything the liner powders are able to be turned into a liquid liner with staying power that is second to none.
The key to a good eyeshadow application is professional brushes and a high pigment color. Bare Escentuals offers both in a kit for any occasion. Their kits give instructions on application along with high quality brushes and shadows. While there is a learning curve due to the fact that many people don’t often work with loose powders, a little practice with the clear instructions will leave anyone able to apply like a pro. There’s the added benefit to loose powders, oil from the skin will not be transferred onto a pressed powder palliate and left to ruin the makeup and cause the spread of bacteria.
To round out the look, a little color should be applied to the highlights of the face. Bare Escentuals offers a selection of rich, powdered face warmths to highlight sun kissed spots, even if no sun actually kissed the skin. With their loose powder form they can be applied very light to stronger as suits the individual and the powder form promises not to clog up pores and helps to absorb oil from the skin.
The best makeup for oily skin will not slide, crease nor clog pores. These products meet those requirements and go above and beyond in color selection and feel against the skin. Remember, with oily skin it will be necessary to clean the brushes often with soap and water to prevent a build up of oil and reduce the spread of bacteria.
I use the eye liner powder from Bare Escentuals and I love it. There is a little bit of a learning curve involved when you first start using it, but after that the results are amazing. My eyes look “fresh” all day long.