Q: Why does oily skin become dehydrated & dry during winter seasonal changes?
Change of seasons can wreak havoc on the skin, no matter if it's dry, combination, or oily. How many times have you had an influx in breakouts during the shift from summer to fall, or from winter to spring? It’s a fairly common occurrence, but can be prevented by switching up a few steps in your skincare routine.
A: Cold winter weather leaches humidity from the atmosphere, which is why skin tends to feel dry and tight while you’re outdoors. To create a comfortable temperature, most indoor buildings have central heating, which also removes moisture from the air. You may notice that no matter where you spend most of your time during winter, your skin always feels dry – even if it’s prone to being oily.
As winter approaches, these skin care tips can help your complexion stay in balance:
A: Cold winter weather leaches humidity from the atmosphere, which is why skin tends to feel dry and tight while you’re outdoors. To create a comfortable temperature, most indoor buildings have central heating, which also removes moisture from the air. You may notice that no matter where you spend most of your time during winter, your skin always feels dry – even if it’s prone to being oily.
As winter approaches, these skin care tips can help your complexion stay in balance:
#1 Rule: Be sure to moisturize, but use a product designed for your skin type.
Nothing sends skin into a frenzy worse than disruption in moisture levels. If skin is deprived of moisture, it recognizes its need for hydration, and begins pumping out even more oil than usual. This translates to clogged pores, breakouts, and generally confused skin. It often feels dry & tight, but looks extra shiny.
The majority of moisturizers on the market have a tendency to be overly emollient and thick. They rarely absorb fully into skin, leaving behind a sticky film that attracts environmental pollutants and prevents skin from feeling clean. What’s worse, they combine with foundation, forming a sticky mass that gets lodged inside of pores. Hello breakouts!
Nothing sends skin into a frenzy worse than disruption in moisture levels. If skin is deprived of moisture, it recognizes its need for hydration, and begins pumping out even more oil than usual. This translates to clogged pores, breakouts, and generally confused skin. It often feels dry & tight, but looks extra shiny.
The majority of moisturizers on the market have a tendency to be overly emollient and thick. They rarely absorb fully into skin, leaving behind a sticky film that attracts environmental pollutants and prevents skin from feeling clean. What’s worse, they combine with foundation, forming a sticky mass that gets lodged inside of pores. Hello breakouts!
Those with oily skin should always look for gel or serum moisturizers, which hydrate without contributing to excess oil production. Mattify’s Incredi-Gel and Stop-Zit light weight moisturizers for oily skin and acne prone skin have been formulated especially for those who have had bad experiences with traditional moisturizing products. Their aloe gel base is saturated with essential oils and absorbs within seconds, sending the medicinal properties of these plant oils deep into pores, destroying acne bacteria and balancing oil production – without adding any shine to skin, or disrupting makeup application.
If oily skin has you dead-set against using any type moisturizer during the day, at least use a moisturizing mask 2x weekly, or apply a regular moisturizer overnight.
Try the RE:P Bio Fresh Herbal Mask by Soko Glam. It contains all natural ingredients and provides a soothing dose of herbal moisture for irritated, acne prone skin. This way, you can hydrate, without having a layer of moisturizer on your skin all day.
Try the RE:P Bio Fresh Herbal Mask by Soko Glam. It contains all natural ingredients and provides a soothing dose of herbal moisture for irritated, acne prone skin. This way, you can hydrate, without having a layer of moisturizer on your skin all day.
Rule #2: Spot Treat!
If you’re using chemical based acne treatments, spot-treat each breakout individually, rather than applying the product to your entire face. Why? Most chemical acne products contain ingredients intended to dry out the breakout - so when they’re applied to your whole face, they can severely dehydrate skin, which leads to excess peeling and oil production. During harsh weather, that's the last thing you need!
If you’re using chemical based acne treatments, spot-treat each breakout individually, rather than applying the product to your entire face. Why? Most chemical acne products contain ingredients intended to dry out the breakout - so when they’re applied to your whole face, they can severely dehydrate skin, which leads to excess peeling and oil production. During harsh weather, that's the last thing you need!
It's best to prevent acne in the first place. During your morning and/or evening routine, apply Mattify’s The Exfoliator in slow circular motions, to remove dead skin cells that can trap debris inside of pores. Once the scrub has been rinsed away, use a face wash to which you've added Mattify’s Essential Oil Treatment for Acne Prone, Oily Skin. The plant-based ingredients in this additive help to balance oil production, rather than stripping skin of moisture, as some harsh soaps can do when used alone. The formula also deters acne bacteria, so you end up with fewer breakouts.
Following these simple steps can make all the difference between irritated breakout-prone winter skin, and fresh glowing skin!
EXTRA TIP: To amp up your glow another notch, apply Mattify’s Powder Highlighter onto cupid’s bow, tip of nose, upper cheekbones, and under brows!
EXTRA TIP: To amp up your glow another notch, apply Mattify’s Powder Highlighter onto cupid’s bow, tip of nose, upper cheekbones, and under brows!
Guest Post by Ashley Bergin of Hub Pages
In the world of makeup, there’s a list of hyped up vocabulary currently circulating that’ll cause cringe for any oily-skinned girl. Think hashtags such as: Luminous, Glowy, Reflective, Prism, Creamy, Radiant, and the atrocious “Dewy Dumpling”. For those of us who fight tooth and nail to prevent shine, we can’t imagine purposely applying a full face of makeup that appears to amp up oil levels!
In the world of makeup, there’s a list of hyped up vocabulary currently circulating that’ll cause cringe for any oily-skinned girl. Think hashtags such as: Luminous, Glowy, Reflective, Prism, Creamy, Radiant, and the atrocious “Dewy Dumpling”. For those of us who fight tooth and nail to prevent shine, we can’t imagine purposely applying a full face of makeup that appears to amp up oil levels!
Om...
NO!
Many popular products sprawled all over social media actually contain ingredients that can spell disaster for oily and/or acne prone skin. Let’s take a look at some…
BAD #1
Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrushed Finish Powder
The main ingredients are Talc, Mica and Dimethicone! These are 3 very unfriendly ingredients for oily, acne prone skin.
Talc and Dimethicone create a thick paste that clogs pores, the effects of which are intensified if the user has oily skin. Mica only adds shine to the skin, and should be reserved for eyeshadow and appropriately placed highlighters. In addition, this powder contains Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax. While we give them props for using a plant-derived ingredient, it’s still a rubbery wax that’s likely to clog pores.
Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrushed Finish Powder
The main ingredients are Talc, Mica and Dimethicone! These are 3 very unfriendly ingredients for oily, acne prone skin.
Talc and Dimethicone create a thick paste that clogs pores, the effects of which are intensified if the user has oily skin. Mica only adds shine to the skin, and should be reserved for eyeshadow and appropriately placed highlighters. In addition, this powder contains Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax. While we give them props for using a plant-derived ingredient, it’s still a rubbery wax that’s likely to clog pores.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrushed Finish Powder
When freshly applied, this powder looked nice and had even coverage, but it didn’t control shine for more than an hour. At a price point of $34, it seems like a whole lot to pay for burying your skin in less than stellar ingredients and not controlling shine.
BAD #2
La Mer’s “The Powder”
Nestled among some unpronounceable synthetics, along with a few high-quality natural ingredients, we find the same offenders: Dimethicone and Mica. Plus, I can’t really figure out why such a pricey brand would add synthetic colors like Red 7, Red 30 and Yellow 5.
La Mer "The Powder"
I actually sampled some of this at Nordstrom’s, wanting to find if it would truly provide the flawless finish it promises. Admittedly, it felt silky and gave me a poreless finish, but this was oh-so-temporary. I was wearing my usual water-based Dinair foundation, but skipped powder so I could see the genuine effect of La Mer’s brand. After I used the sample, I wandered around the store, browsing and trying on some shoes. Around 2 hours later, I checked my complexion in a dressing room mirror and was disappointed to see oily breakthrough and ACCENTUATED pores! I’ve used drugstore Cover Girl Powder that has a longer lasting finish than this bizarrely expensive product.
Thanks to Instagram, the “dewy dumpling” look (using La Mer’s Powder) is trending, which is horrifying to those with oily skin. There’s a fine line between spot-highlighting for a slight glow, and covering your entire complexion in a powder that coats you in shine, yet does nothing to control oil. All for $110 no less! Let’s leave this one for the dry skinned ladies.
Thanks to Instagram, the “dewy dumpling” look (using La Mer’s Powder) is trending, which is horrifying to those with oily skin. There’s a fine line between spot-highlighting for a slight glow, and covering your entire complexion in a powder that coats you in shine, yet does nothing to control oil. All for $110 no less! Let’s leave this one for the dry skinned ladies.
We’re not just here to target overpriced powders...there are also drugstore brands and lower cost items that underperform.
BAD #3
E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder and Mineral Pearls
While I'm a fan of quite a few E.L.F. products, these two powders were some of the worst for I ever tried on my oily skin. Not only do they have zero oil-control, they add an unwanted sheen to the complexion. These are especially bad to use when you might be photographed, as they contain mica, which reflects light and adds shine.
E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder and Mineral Pearls
While I'm a fan of quite a few E.L.F. products, these two powders were some of the worst for I ever tried on my oily skin. Not only do they have zero oil-control, they add an unwanted sheen to the complexion. These are especially bad to use when you might be photographed, as they contain mica, which reflects light and adds shine.
E.L.F. Halo Glow Setting Powder
These E.L.F. Mineral Pearls are popular among people who want to achieve a glowy all-over complexion without using a separate highlighter. Sadly though, this powder just makes skin look greasy and oddly colored. I'm not even convinced this would look good on dry skin - it's just too glossy. Perhaps if a small tapered brush were used to apply it only to upper cheek bones and maybe under brow bones, you might have success with this product.
E.L.F. Mineral Pearls Powder
BAD #4
Bare Minerals Original
I practically have PTSD when I think of this brand.
About 10 years ago before I really started researching makeup ingredients, I got suckered in by one of those mall kiosks sales people. They sold me the Mineral Veil Loose Setting Powder, and Orignal Foundation, after a lengthy tutorial on the back of my hand. The makeup seemed soft and silky, plus it gave a nice finish that didn’t feel heavy. I was heading to a party that night, and couldn’t wait to try my new makeup!
Bare Minerals Original
I practically have PTSD when I think of this brand.
About 10 years ago before I really started researching makeup ingredients, I got suckered in by one of those mall kiosks sales people. They sold me the Mineral Veil Loose Setting Powder, and Orignal Foundation, after a lengthy tutorial on the back of my hand. The makeup seemed soft and silky, plus it gave a nice finish that didn’t feel heavy. I was heading to a party that night, and couldn’t wait to try my new makeup!
Bare Minerals Original Powder Foundation
About 1 hour into the party, my face began to itch horribly. I scampered to a bathroom, and found that my face had turned orange like an Oompa Loompa! I called my salon-owning friend in, practically hyperventilating, and asked if she had any makeup I could use because I needed to wash my face ASAP. It was from her that I learned all about oxidation! She said that she swore off Bare Minerals because it will often merge with skin oils and actually change color – hence the giant orange stain on my face. In addition, she said I was probably allergic to the Bismuth Oxychloride in the product, and that caused the itching. She had 2 other friends who had the same reaction!
I don’t know how anybody with even slightly oily skin uses this powder. It’s a relatively popular brand, but with my excessively oily skin it did NOT work! I did end up being brave enough to use the transparent Mineral Veil again, after seeing that it didn’t contain the dreaded Bismuth ingredient. It was just “ok”, but didn’t control oil enough to justify the hefty price tag. As for the powder foundation – I’m not really sure what caused it to oxidize, as I have tried a couple of mineral powders from different brands, and they did not do this. I think it just didn’t have enough ingredients to control oil, so once it mixed with the oils from my skin, disaster ensued.
I don’t know how anybody with even slightly oily skin uses this powder. It’s a relatively popular brand, but with my excessively oily skin it did NOT work! I did end up being brave enough to use the transparent Mineral Veil again, after seeing that it didn’t contain the dreaded Bismuth ingredient. It was just “ok”, but didn’t control oil enough to justify the hefty price tag. As for the powder foundation – I’m not really sure what caused it to oxidize, as I have tried a couple of mineral powders from different brands, and they did not do this. I think it just didn’t have enough ingredients to control oil, so once it mixed with the oils from my skin, disaster ensued.
BAD #5
Revlon Colorstay 16hr Powder for Oily Skin
Ok so I absolutely LOVED this face powder after trying for the first time. It goes on silky smooth and provides an amazingly flawless finish, plus provides added coverage. It appears to erase pores, gives an overall uniform look, and the illusion of perfect skin. The bad part? It does not last for more than 2 hours on oily skin and refuses to control oil.
I kept it in my bag so I could test how it would function with touch-ups after my skin inevitably got oily. The result was not good. After I applied the second layer it felt heavy, and after about an hour, my skin was thick with makeup. I could see tiny cracks in the powder around my eyes and mouth. It looked like a beige film on my face – not natural or flattering at all. Then, I researched ingredients, and found out why…
Revlon Colorstay 16hr Powder for Oily Skin
Ok so I absolutely LOVED this face powder after trying for the first time. It goes on silky smooth and provides an amazingly flawless finish, plus provides added coverage. It appears to erase pores, gives an overall uniform look, and the illusion of perfect skin. The bad part? It does not last for more than 2 hours on oily skin and refuses to control oil.
I kept it in my bag so I could test how it would function with touch-ups after my skin inevitably got oily. The result was not good. After I applied the second layer it felt heavy, and after about an hour, my skin was thick with makeup. I could see tiny cracks in the powder around my eyes and mouth. It looked like a beige film on my face – not natural or flattering at all. Then, I researched ingredients, and found out why…
Revlon Colorstay 16hr Powder
This powder contains both Talc and Polyethylene, which are notably thick, heavy ingredients that do not meld well with oily skin. Talc does absorb oil to some degree, but when it becomes overly saturated, will create a thick paste. Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that creates a film over skin, which potentially could prevent sebum from surfacing. However, this could cause breakouts, as skin is smothered by the product and oxygen is not able to circulate. In addition, severely oily skin will simply ignore this barrier, and sebum will surface regardless. For these reasons, Colorstay Powder is not good for touch-ups. When you continually layer a Polyethylene product over itself, it will become cakey and sticky as it mixes with skin oils.
On the up side, this powder does contain Kaolin and Corn Starch, which are highly absorbent to skin oils. However, these 2 promising ingredients do not make up for the lousy effects of Talc and Polyethylene. If you’re going to use this product, use it 1x only, after freshly applied foundation. Then, switch to a transparent matte powder for touchups.
On the up side, this powder does contain Kaolin and Corn Starch, which are highly absorbent to skin oils. However, these 2 promising ingredients do not make up for the lousy effects of Talc and Polyethylene. If you’re going to use this product, use it 1x only, after freshly applied foundation. Then, switch to a transparent matte powder for touchups.
Now, a few suggestions for powders that actually DO work on oily skin...
Best Pick #1
Ok, so it’s no big surprise that I’m including the Mattify brand of powder for a post on their website – but the reason I became involved in guest posting for this brand is because I absolutely adore their products for my oily skin! This ULTRA Powder was the very first one I found that would control oil, and did not make me break out.
Every morning, I use this powder under and over my foundation, plus for touchups throughout the day. It doesn’t feel heavy or cakey. I love that it can be used as a primer and a setting powder, because my skin needs all the oil control it can get, without having a thick layer of color sitting on top of my makeup.
Ok, so it’s no big surprise that I’m including the Mattify brand of powder for a post on their website – but the reason I became involved in guest posting for this brand is because I absolutely adore their products for my oily skin! This ULTRA Powder was the very first one I found that would control oil, and did not make me break out.
Every morning, I use this powder under and over my foundation, plus for touchups throughout the day. It doesn’t feel heavy or cakey. I love that it can be used as a primer and a setting powder, because my skin needs all the oil control it can get, without having a thick layer of color sitting on top of my makeup.
Mattify ULTRA Best Powder for Oily Skin
Unlike most colored setting powders I’ve used, I only need to retouch 1x per day when I’m at work. This seriously lasts 4 hours before re-powdering is necessary, and even though I’ve used it for the past 7 years, I’m still in awe every time I look in the mirror and don’t see a hideous gloss all over my face.
For anybody who is 100% against mica, silicone (dimethicone), talc, pearl powder, bismuth oxychloride, and artificial ingredients, this will be their holy grail. I’m incredibly acne prone, but this stuff is so gentle and light weight that I’ve barely suffered from any breakouts all the years I've used it.
For anybody who is 100% against mica, silicone (dimethicone), talc, pearl powder, bismuth oxychloride, and artificial ingredients, this will be their holy grail. I’m incredibly acne prone, but this stuff is so gentle and light weight that I’ve barely suffered from any breakouts all the years I've used it.
Best Pick #2
This is probably the lightest weight tinted pressed powder I’ve ever used, and I’ve tried 30+ from high-end to drugstore brands. For some reason, when tint is added, many pressed powders look heavy. Add that to any fluctuations in heat or humidity within your environment, and it can quickly start to feel like you’re wearing an actual mask.
Kosas’s Cloud Powder is aptly named, because it goes on soft and fluffy. It also comes in a variety of shades, from warm to cool undertones. Blending is a breeze, but I’ve found that it’s best to use this immediately after applying foundation, for a poreless look. If you are using it to retouch, be sure to use a blotting technique rather than long sweeping motions, to avoid streaking your makeup.
This is probably the lightest weight tinted pressed powder I’ve ever used, and I’ve tried 30+ from high-end to drugstore brands. For some reason, when tint is added, many pressed powders look heavy. Add that to any fluctuations in heat or humidity within your environment, and it can quickly start to feel like you’re wearing an actual mask.
Kosas’s Cloud Powder is aptly named, because it goes on soft and fluffy. It also comes in a variety of shades, from warm to cool undertones. Blending is a breeze, but I’ve found that it’s best to use this immediately after applying foundation, for a poreless look. If you are using it to retouch, be sure to use a blotting technique rather than long sweeping motions, to avoid streaking your makeup.
Kosas Cloud Set Pressed Powder for Oily Skin
Best Pick #3
This is one of the few tinted powder variations I've found that has super oil-control abilities. If you prefer tinted over transparent, this brand is an excellent choice. It feels light, and since it’s loose powder it has superb blendability, plus creates an airbrushed finish. The puff it comes with is firm - great for pressing the powder onto your T-Zone, without smudging foundation.
Palladio Loose Powder for Oily Skin
The ingredients in this are minimal, they don't load it up with unnecessary fillers or chemicals. The rice starch is a great oil absorber, which helps foundation last longer and prevents streaking. It does contain talc, so if you have known sensitivities to that ingredient, you’ll want to avoid this one. I've found that I only have a bad reaction to talc if it's included with other pore clogging ingredients, like dimethicone (which Palladio's formula does not contain). If it's one of those days where I need light weight extra coverage over my foundation, this is my go-to choice.
The people of TikTok are masters at makeup! Cold Girl Makeup Looks are trending for chilly weather months, and we’re betting this glowy look will last for seasons to come.
Here we'll show you how to dupe #coldgirlmakeup looks using these 4 vegan products from Mattify Cosmetics! After your favorite foundation has been applied, follow the map below to achieve a warm winter glow.
Product Check-List for a Cold Girl Makeup Look:
Follow the guide in the picture above to see where to apply products!
- Rosy Blush
- Sparkly White Eye Shadow
- Soft Highlighter
- Pink Lip Gloss
Follow the guide in the picture above to see where to apply products!
Mattify Cosmetics Strawberry Wine Matte Blush: A cool pink blush to create the "W" formation under your eyes and across the bridge of nose. You can amp up your cold glow by also sweeping on upper lip and bottom of chin.
Mattify Cosmetics Long Lasting Eye Shadow in "Snow Bunny". Use this sparkly white eye makeup for inner corners of eyes. For extra shimmer, you can also apply this to the direct center of eye lids.
Mattify Cosmetics Strobing Highlighter: A shimmery pink and rose-gold illuminator for your best faux glow ever! Use this under brow bones, center of forehead, and on tip of nose.
Mattify Cosmetics Lip Gloss Pot in Cranberry Glaze. A berry pink gloss for cold-weather lips with high shine. This nourishing gloss also helps combat dryness and peeling caused by cold winter weather!
Check out these expert TikTok Makeup Tutorials for Cold Girl Makeup Looks:
Oily Skin Hack
Dealing with oily skin and wanting to look glowy, not oily? Apply Mattify ULTRA Powder underneath foundation as your first line of defense against oil!
This oil-control blend provides a satiny, blurred finish while preventing foundation from being ruined by facial oil.
Best of all, it's talc-free, silicone-free, and does not contain mica; which means no fear of clogged pores.
TO APPLY:
BEFORE applying foundation or eye shadow, use a fluffy powder brush to apply Mattify ULTRA over your entire face (including eye lids!) This powder is transparent, so it will not interfere with your other makeup products. It becomes invisible upon blending.
Proceed to apply foundation, eye shadow, blush, and highlighter as usual. The ULTRA Powder acts as an oil-control primer base, allowing all makeup to be longer lasting.
BEFORE applying foundation or eye shadow, use a fluffy powder brush to apply Mattify ULTRA over your entire face (including eye lids!) This powder is transparent, so it will not interfere with your other makeup products. It becomes invisible upon blending.
Proceed to apply foundation, eye shadow, blush, and highlighter as usual. The ULTRA Powder acts as an oil-control primer base, allowing all makeup to be longer lasting.
Oil-Control Makeup Solutions, for Your Best Wedding Makeup Looks
Oil-Control Makeup Solutions, for Your Best Wedding Makeup Looks
Trends come and go, flying faster than you can scroll TikTok – but some classic makeup mainstays are here to stay, and with good reason.
When you’re looking to achieve a perfect wedding makeup look, it can be challenging if you have oily skin. Not only does a greasy complexion look reflective in photos, but it also ensures that your makeup will streak, fade and transfer. You can prevent this tragedy, by using a quality setting powder as your base, and finisher.
Why Should Mattify ULTRA Powder for Oily Skin be a Staple in Your Wedding Day Makeup Bag?
#1
First off, Mattify ULTRA functions as both an oil-control primer AND a setting powder. This means you get double the oil control from 1 singular product. Not only will it help prevent makeup from streaking and smudging, it also protects pores from clogging due to heavy foundations and concealers.
#1
First off, Mattify ULTRA functions as both an oil-control primer AND a setting powder. This means you get double the oil control from 1 singular product. Not only will it help prevent makeup from streaking and smudging, it also protects pores from clogging due to heavy foundations and concealers.
PRO TIP: Avoid liquid primers if you have oily, acne prone skin. The common ingredients (especially dimethicone) are intended to create a smooth finish - but they end up trapping dirt, oil, and makeup deep inside pores. This inevitably leads to blackheads and acne in the following days. Don’t let your wedding makeup trigger mass breakouts for your honeymoon!
#2
Second, ULTRA Powder blurs pores without smothering them, for a fresh natural matte finish. It adds no color or texture to your skin, as to not look heavy or thick, since it contains no Talc. Applied with a fluffy powder brush, it will give you the airbrushed finish of your dreams!
#3
Third, ULTRA Powder is long lasting and does not become saturated by skin oils quickly. With specialized ingredients designed to absorb 3x its weight in oil, you will see a noticeable difference using this product VS common face powders that claim oil control. Very oily skin types report having to blot within ½ hour of using other transparent powders, but with ULTRA Powder can go nearly 2 hours before shine even begins to peek through.
#4
Fourth, ULTRA Powder does not cause photo flash back! Long a nightmare of brides and bridesmaids, ULTRA Powder will not cause you to have an obnoxious blotchy-white complexion. The ingredients which cause flash-back are Titanium Oxide and Zinc Oxide. They are often found in sunscreen, and have a thick white consistency. While ULTRA Powder does contain Titanium Oxide, it is only present at the dispersion of 3%, not nearly enough to cause flash-back. In addition, the formula is finely milled and sifted, resulting in a light weight face powder.
PRO TIP: For added resistance to makeup-meltdown, especially if your wedding will be on a hot day, apply a makeup setting spray once all of your makeup is in place. Professional makeup artists never skip this step, especially for big events! We are a distributor of Ben Nye Final Seal, which is used by theater production companies whose clients spend all day under hot makeup-melting lights. It feels light weight, dries quickly, and helps makeup last for 8+ hours. An alternate makeup setting spray to try is Urban Decay Ultra Matte, which is also good for oily skin types.
So after all this, who should NOT use ULTRA Powder on their wedding day? Those with very dry, patchy, or flaky skin. You instead will want to look for hydrating cream foundations, and apply only a very light dusting of tinted powder, rather than transparent, for the most natural look. Makeup setting sprays for dry skin are out there as well! Try MILK Hydro Grip Spray or Urban Decay All Nighter Extra Glow.
ADDED BONUS:
Even men in the wedding party can use ULTRA Powder if they are worried about shine in photos! This powder goes on clear and is completely undetectable. It acts as invisible shine control for anybody with oily skin!
ADDED BONUS:
Even men in the wedding party can use ULTRA Powder if they are worried about shine in photos! This powder goes on clear and is completely undetectable. It acts as invisible shine control for anybody with oily skin!
The Secret of Targeted Shine.
Just because you want shine control for your wedding makeup look doesn’t mean it has to be boring!
Sometimes matte powder can look a bit flat, and for the best pictures, you want to add angular definition to your face with highlighter and contouring bronzer. This can include lifted cheekbones, a more slender nose, a shorter forehead, and a defined jaw line. Don’t forget to add some sparkle to the center of your eye lids, for a shimmering glow.
You can search online to find specific contouring tutorials based on your face shape, but this image below serves as a basic guide.
Some people with oily skin also suffer breakouts, often on the forehead or chin. If this is the case, NEVER place highlighter on top of a breakout! It will only accentuate the bump, calling attention to what you are trying to hide.
PRO TIP:
To hide a blemish, strategically place a tiny dot of concealer (1-2 shades lighter than your skin tone) directly under the blemish. Pat until blended. This conceals the shadow created by the raised blemish, and in turn makes it look smaller.
*After your foundation is in place, never place concealer directly on top of an acne breakout, as it will only make it stand out.
How to Hide Acne Breakouts with Concealer
Wedding Makeup Looks by Season
Different shades and tones to match the season are important for your perfect wedding makeup look! Here are some ideas, based on seasonal backdrops.
Wedding Makeup Look for Fall
Wedding Makeup Look for Fall
Bronze kissed eyeshadow and blush, meets carmel toned lipstick; a perfect choice for autumnal themes and rustic weddings.
Wedding Makeup Look for Spring
Wedding Makeup Look for Spring
Spring is all about warm peachy tones. This ivory beaded dress perfectly complements shimmery warm eye shadow and glossy lips.
Wedding Makeup Look for Summer
Wedding Makeup Look for Summer
Rosy pink blush a and delicate lace dress make for a light and bright look in a summer wedding.
Wedding Makeup Look for Winter
Wedding Makeup Look for Winter
If you prefer a perfectly matte complexion, try this one – especially popular for winter weddings! Reddish highlights and a burgundy lip stand out beautifully against a white snowy backdrop.