Oil Be Gone: A Foolproof Makeup Routine for Oily Skin

“Chehre pe tel nahi, style chahiye!” — every oily-skin girl after 12pm.If your makeup slides off faster than a Delhi metro in rush hour, this one’s for you. Oily skin isn't a makeup curse — it's just... high maintenance. With the right moves, your glam can stay intact all day without turning into an oil painting 🎨

TL;DR 🧴

• Oily skin needs mattifying + non-comedogenic products.
• Stick to gel-based primers and lightweight, oil-free foundations.
• Layering and setting powder = non-negotiable.
• Blotting sheets and setting sprays are your mid-day heroes.
• Avoid creamy or dewy finishes. Let your skincare do the glow work 💁‍♀️

Why Oily Skin Needs Its Own Makeup Manual

Oily skin is not just about unwanted shine — it’s hormonal, genetic, and linked to overactive sebaceous glands. Translation?

• Larger pores
• Frequent breakouts
• Foundation slide-offs

But, before you curse your glands, remember this: oily skin ages slower than dry skin. So yes, it’s greasy now, but wrinkle-free later. 💅

Pre-Makeup Skin Prep for Oily Skin

Your makeup is only as good as your base. So no, skipping moisturizer won’t “control oil” — it’ll just dehydrate your skin, making it produce more oil. Ugh.

Bonus tip: Rub an ice cube before makeup to shrink pores. Desi jugaad, but effective 🧊

Step-By-Step Makeup Routine for Oily Skin

Step 1: Use a Mattifying Primer

Primer is your personal bouncer that blocks oil from crashing your foundation. Choose one with ingredients like silica or dimethicone.

Pro tip: Press the primer into your skin. Don’t rub.

Step 2: Go For Oil-Free Foundation

Liquid? Yes. Dewy? Big no.Look for terms like “matte finish,” “long-wear,” or “non-comedogenic.” Powder foundation works too — especially for touch-ups.

Step 3: Blend With Damp Sponge

Brushes can drag product. A damp sponge gives an even layer without disturbing texture or triggering oil glands.

Step 4: Apply Concealer (Only Where Needed)

Don’t layer too much — especially under the eyes or on blemishes. Use a high-pigment, oil-free concealer.

Step 5: Set With Loose Powder

Focus on the T-zone. Use a puff or brush and press — don’t swipe.

“T-zone pe powder thoda extra lagao, taaki tel daaru banne se pehle control ho jaye.” 😜

Step 6: Matte Blush + Contour

Cream blush? Not today, Satan. Use powder or gel formulas. Same rule for contour.

Step 7: Long-Wear Eye Makeup

Go for waterproof eyeliner, smudge-proof kajal, and matte eyeshadows. Prime your lids to avoid that icky oily crease.

Step 8: Set It All With Setting Spray

Your final shield. Pick a matte-finish mist that claims “oil control” or “shine-free.”

Extra Tips for Oily Skin Babes 💡

Makeup Products That Work Best for Oily Skin

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using rich, creamy moisturizers thinking it’ll give “glow” 🙅‍♀️
• Skipping sunscreen (even gel-based ones)
• Over-powdering = cakey finish
• Not blotting — and reapplying makeup on oily skin

Makeup Removal Musts

Don’t let your clogged pores become party crashers. Double cleanse with an oil cleanser followed by a gel face wash. Add a toner to close those open invitations (aka pores).

FAQs 🤔

Q. Should I use moisturizer before makeup if I have oily skin?

Absolutely! Use an oil-free gel-based one to balance sebum production.

Q. Which foundation is best for oily skin in humid cities like Mumbai or Chennai?

Go for powder or air-light liquid foundation with a matte finish.

Q. How do I keep my makeup from melting after 4 hours?

Layer right: primer + foundation + powder + setting spray. Also, carry blotting papers.

Q. Can I use highlighter on oily skin?

Yes, but sparingly. Go for powder highlighters and apply only on high points — skip nose if it gets oily.

Final Word: Shine On (But On Your Terms)

Oily skin may be extra, but so are you 💁‍♀️ With the right steps, your makeup can stay smudge-proof, sweat-proof, and selfie-ready. Whether you’re battling Delhi humidity or doing full glam in a shaadi function, these steps will keep you fresh — not fried.

And if DIY fails? Book a pro at-home glam sesh with The Monsha’s — because tel toh aayega, par makeup bhi tikega 😎