If You Have Oily Skin, Mineral Makeup Formulations Can Be for You
If you have oily skin, makeup can irritate it. It can add oil to an already oily face, clog your pores, make your skin look “cakey,” and be very difficult to remove. However, good mineral makeup specifically formulated for oily skin can leave your skin looking smooth, clear and flawless, without feeling sticky or oily.
If you have oily skin and you want to use mineral makeup, make sure it doesn’t contain paraben preservatives or wax fragrance oils. Look for mineral makeup that has chemicals and vitamins added to reduce excess oil; it can also make your skin look younger. Mineral makeup itself naturally has an SPF factor of 15 and can also absorb a lot of oil because of the materials it’s made of. Mineral makeup specifically formulated for oily skin may also have extra oil absorbing ingredients added, or extra vitamins or other substances added to both help the skin and absorb more oil.
If, aside from oiliness, one also has sensitive skin or are prone to acne and rosacea in particular, watch out for bismuth oxychloride, a chemical compound that gives makeup a shimmery and pearlescent quality in addition to a powdery white texture. This type of lead arsenic is commonly found in most mineral makeup products and can cause mild skin irritation.
One of the best mineral makeup for oily skin is the Bare Escentuals RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment. This expensive $60 loose powder product absorbs a lot of excess oil and comes in many different shades, including a colorless one. Its mica base provides it with a lighter texture than mineral makeup with a bismuth oxychloride base.
Another must-try product is the Jane Iredale PurePressed Pressed Minerals SPF 18 at $48. Compared to loose powder makeup, this product is easy to use and not so messy. Its SPF is a good mix of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, not to mention that its matte finish is strong without the cakey appearance.
Next on the list is Monave Loose Mineral Foundation. This is available in a sample jar that costs just $25, so you can try out different shades with just a little “sheen.” It’s highly absorbent so that you can wear it for hours without any color changes in the makeup itself, and it’s also ideal for covering skin discolorations.
A fourth good choice on the menu is Prminerals Mineral Loose Translucent Foundation. Its dry and silky texture has a soft sheen, good for oily skin, and it won’t change color with wear or clog pores. Its active ingredient is silica, which absorbs oil well and does not cake up as other products might.
As with all cosmetic products, choose the best mineral makeup for oily skin by reading labels and deciding what you look for in your makeup.