{"id":23536,"date":"2026-07-31T21:13:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=23536"},"modified":"2026-07-31T21:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T16:13:42","slug":"6-best-foundations-for-oily-skin-according-to-makeup-artists-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=23536","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Foundations for Oily Skin, According to Makeup Artists 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you love a full-beat, Charlotte Tilbury has you covered with this Airbrush Flawless Matte Foundation. It has a proprietary anti-aging peptide complex to soften, plump, and blur lines, plus moisturizing ingredients to keep skin looking fresh and dewy (but not greasy) all day. The viral base makeup is a favorite because it\u2019s humidity-resistant and completely sweatproof, perfect if you tend to get extra oily on a hot summer day. It\u2019s long-lasting, too, and won\u2019t crease from the minute you put it on in the morning to when you wash it off at night.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<h2><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"apply\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>What is the best way to apply foundation for oily skin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For those of us in a constant battle with acne and oil, there is a list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to keep in mind with makeup, and that starts with how your canvas is prepped. Pro makeup artist <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raul0tero\/?hl=en\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raul0tero\/?hl=en&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raul0tero\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Raul Otero<\/a> recommends using an oil-controlling moisturizer and mattifying primer before any makeup application. Not only will it help your makeup last longer but it&#8217;ll keep your skin grease-free. Meaning, a grippy makeup primer does just that by gripping foundation to your skin so it won\u2019t melt as the day goes on.<\/p>\n<p>Another pro tip from Ventre, use a mental \u2018heat map,\u2019 of your face of where you get oily, and focus in on those areas when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/how-to-apply-primer-on-your-face\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">applying primer<\/a>. \u201cAreas around the nose, center of the forehead, upper lip, and chin typically generate more heat and oil, so they require different preparation than the perimeter of the face,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"ingredients\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>What foundation ingredients should you look for if you have oily skin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Get familiar with the ingredients that will deliver the coverage, longevity, and shade you desire. \u201cI look for silicone-based ingredients (like dimethicone) because they do a good job at blurring fine lines and pores,\u201d says Spickard. Additionally, foundations that have oil-absorbing ingredients (like charcoal, silica, or clay), active ingredients (like salicylic acid, a beta-hydroxy acid) to prevent breakouts, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/gallery\/best-face-sunscreens\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">SPF<\/a> to prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/gallery\/best-products-for-hyperpigmentation\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">hyperpigmentation<\/a> are ideal. For those battling extra-oily skin, <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamiemakeup\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamiemakeup&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamiemakeup\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie Greenberg<\/a>, a celebrity makeup artist based in Los Angeles, suggests \u201cformulas that contain silica powder, Moroccan lava clay, and Canadian colloidal clay, [which] are some of the most beneficial.\u201d These ingredients absorb oil and shine, giving skin a matte appearance.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"last\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>How do you make foundation last on oily skin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The secret, contrary to popular belief, isn\u2019t to add more powder, says Ventre. \u201cSebum is constantly mixing with foundation throughout the day. As those oils begin changing the balance of the formula, foundation naturally starts separating,\u201d she says. Instead, focus on blotting the formula into the skin and follow with a light layer of powder and a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/gallery\/best-setting-sprays-tested\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text link\">setting spray<\/a>, like the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/yummy-skin-liquid-blurring-balm-mattifying-setting-spray-P516894?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2892396&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_17791296877___2892396__9198132_c&amp;country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17798721731&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb0qBVgXSaH2aKIBLtMNYjusw&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1IHTBhAaEiwA4AYNFr9k7tWFNvFbInwK69X5IH1jod0WHKVq4K3xjT-1twQigKaIPmnzlhoCz_QQAvD_BwE\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/yummy-skin-liquid-blurring-balm-mattifying-setting-spray-P516894?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2892396&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_17791296877___2892396__9198132_c&amp;country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17798721731&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb0qBVgXSaH2aKIBLtMNYjusw&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1IHTBhAaEiwA4AYNFr9k7tWFNvFbInwK69X5IH1jod0WHKVq4K3xjT-1twQigKaIPmnzlhoCz_QQAvD_BwE&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/yummy-skin-liquid-blurring-balm-mattifying-setting-spray-P516894?country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;skuId=2892396&amp;om_mmc=ppc-GG_17791296877___2892396__9198132_c&amp;country_switch=us&amp;lang=en&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17798721731&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb0qBVgXSaH2aKIBLtMNYjusw&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1IHTBhAaEiwA4AYNFr9k7tWFNvFbInwK69X5IH1jod0WHKVq4K3xjT-1twQigKaIPmnzlhoCz_QQAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Liquid Blurring Balm Mattifying Setting Spray<\/a>, or the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/oil-sucker-liquid-blotting-paper-touch-up-spray-P522546\" class=\"external-link text link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/oil-sucker-liquid-blotting-paper-touch-up-spray-P522546&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/oil-sucker-liquid-blotting-paper-touch-up-spray-P522546\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">One\/Size Oil Sucker Blotting Spray<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"outline:none\" id=\"evaluated\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<p><strong>How we evaluated foundations for oily skin<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We started by taking a look at ingredients, textures, and longevity in expert-recommended foundations. The ones we landed on featured oil-absorbing ingredients and hydrating additives that did a good job of soaking up oil without leaving our skin stripped or dry. We also found foundations that had lightweight and non-cakey textures that still provided the coverage we wanted without making our skin look heavy and greasy. Our top picks also lasted all day long and didn\u2019t crease, crack, or break down throughout the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you love a full-beat, Charlotte Tilbury has you covered with this Airbrush Flawless Matte Foundation. It has a proprietary anti-aging peptide complex to soften, plump, and blur lines, plus moisturizing ingredients to keep skin looking fresh and dewy (but not greasy) all day. 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