Tag: oily

Wet n’ Wild Face Primer

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Filling up pores and creases is important when doing editorial work. And also when you have oily skin. I would like to recommend Photo Focus Primer In Matte for photo-shoots and also for everyday usage. Clean your skin with your favorite cleanser. And then towel dry your skin. Apply the primer slowly to the face. Working from in to out towards the hair line. Let dry for 5 minutes.Then apply your foundation of your choice. The primer will even out your skin tone while filling in pores and blurring imperfections. This lightweight creme acts as a primer to seamlessly create a smooth base for any foundation.

And since it works wonderfully on oily skin. This gorgeous matte finish helps to keep shine at bay, so you only ever look your best. When you start with a quality primer like this, it’s easy to reduce the risk of makeup cracking, fading, or creasing. While other face products tend to dry out the skin or leave it feeling greasy, this weightless formula utilizes the power of Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to help keep the skin feeling fresh. I loved working with the primer. But beware everyone some users report experiencing dry skin or irritation after use, especially those with dry skin. If you experience this effect immediately wash face with a gentle cleanser.

Does Oily Skin Need Moisturizing

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Knowing your skin type can make all the difference to how long your makeup lasts. A lot of my clients think when they have oily skin that there is no need to moisturize/prime, this is far from the truth! Our natural environment can dry out the skin so if it has no protective layer the dryness can produce even more oil because your skin is trying to fix the problem, therefore you can end up getting even oilier.

It all depends on what you use – opting for a light weight moisturizer will soothe the skin and protect it, creating a lovely canvas for foundations and concealers. I love the Clinique Moisture Surge because its a gel like form and absorbs right into the skin. Refreshing oil-free gel-cream penetrates deep, lasts 100 hours. Locks in moisture for an endlessly plump, dewy glow. Use morning and night on clean skin or use over makeup as a dewy highlighter. Can also be used as a 5-minute mask. Skin feels soothed with hydration in 3 seconds, and it keeps on glowing. Provides a smooth canvas for makeup application. Safe for sensitive skin.

In regards to primer use one for your skin type. Its okay to use different primers on different areas of the face for those who are more combination…for example if you get an oily t-zone but dry cheeks use a matte primer in the oily areas and a hydrating one on the rest of the skin. My next entry will be about primers.