If you have oily skin, before applying make-up first apply astringent lotion and wait for 5 min then do make-up as you like.

Consider makeup that is a shade lighter than your skin. The reason is because makeup tends to turn a shade darker once it mixes with the skin's natural oils. This point even hold true if you are going to spend time outside where you will sweat. Sweat has sebum which again turns foundation dark. (I once used a pink based foundation, by evening I was looking orange - You don't want to do that)

Stick to foundations with a yellow base, even if you have rosy cheeks. Yellow base tends to suit Indian skin better. Besides, you can reclaim the rosy cheeks with a blush, but there is no undoing an entire face that looks like you are dying of a sun-stroke.

Use powder or compact to soak up the oil. A good option is Maybelline's White stay UV Compact or their dream mousse matte foundation (This offers thicker coverage)


Take care

Good tips. I used to have oily skin, and a good astringent cleaning lotion was a life saver for me and my face. I'd use it several times a day, definitely before applying any makeup. It helped to remove the oil and let the skin "breathe." It also prevented it from getting oily again for a few hours.

Thank for the idea I get my face damp first, either that or take a shower.. that way the makeup doesn't start to come off

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Wow, a very nice post! I have oily skin and I have noticed that the foundation darkens at the end of the day. My friends tell me about it LOL. I am not good in choosing the right foundation actually. I am currently using oriental shade, and it doesn't make my face look darker at the end of the day :-) I believe lol

That's interesting.. I've never had mine darken before. Either that or maybe my friends don't tell me

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