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Makeup recs for oily skin
I have pretty oily skin and especially have a problem with darker eyeshadows creasing and my face getting all shiny and greasy by the end of the day. I currently just use drugstore makeup but I'm thinking it's time to invest in some better stuff. I'm looking to get a really good shimmery brown shadow that hopefully won't crease too bad; eyeliner--though my L'Oreal Infallible liner does work pretty good; and possibly a good foundation for oily skin. I'm ok with a heavier foundation, I'd like good coverage.
I do currently use Mary Kay eye primer, but it doesn't seem to do much. If you have a big problem with creasing has the much-talked-about UD eye primer worked well for you? FYI, I have brown hair, lighter brown eyes, and olive skin. Though I am not blonde, I really like the shade below, except probably in a warmer brown to go with my features.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Re: Makeup recs for oily skin
I have really oily skin as well. I have used Too Faced Shadow Insurance for the past year or so. I really think it does a great job from keeping my eye makeup from creasing or running. For the past six months I have been using Murad's Oil Control Mattifer on my face as a primer and I think it does a much better job of helping out with oil control. For touch ups I use Origins Zero Oil Instant Matte Finish.
You also may want to change your skin care routine. I have had a lot of sucess with using Purpose face wash, witch hazel toner, and Cetaphil Moisturizer with SPF.
I have fairly oily skin and have been using UD PP for years and it is the best stuff ever. I use it everytime I wear eyeshadow and have had no problems with creasing, even in the FL heat/humidity.
As for a shimmery brown e/s, UD Suspect is my favorite brown, I think its in the Naked2 palette, also in the Rollergirl palette. I also love UD 24/7 eyeliners, although I've used a L'Oreal pencil lately that has worked great, can't remember the name. I'm still on the hunt for a good foundation, had pretty good luck with Revlon ColorStay and MUFE Mat Velvet+.