Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation from Rimmel London is an oil-free matte foundation that has a weightless mousse texture, perfect for oily to combination skin types.

Flawless foundation for oily skin does exist. If your face tends to feel slick all over, blend Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation onto skin, starting from the centre of your nose, chin and forehead, and blending outwards. The light, air-whipped formula absorbs oil while leaving the most natural finish.

The type of finish you prefer for your foundation depends on your personal preference. While many people with oily skin may lean toward a matte look to prevent oiliness, there are foundations for oily skin that can provide a more natural or satin look, like Luminess Air Ultra Dewy Finish Foundation.

Acne can also come hand-in-hand with excess oiliness, so a foundation that's matte or oil-free will work well too.

Thanks to the thicker, more opaque formulation, matte foundations are great at hiding acne, pores, hyperpigmentation, redness, and tattoos. “They are also great for clients with oily skin who have complaints about their foundation not lasting as long,” Talias says.

“Powder is ideal when choosing a foundation for oily skin. Powders are better at absorbing excess oil and have a matte finish. However, non-comedogenic, matte liquid formulas can be used if more coverage is desired.”

Neutrogena Neutrogena Clear Coverage CC Cream This CC cream is specially formulated with acne-prone skin in mind, containing niacinamide to help reduce inflammation and acne. One GH editor says, "It blurs my imperfections and doesn't cause breakouts.”

BareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15 If it feels too powdery, be patient: The mineral pigments will settle in place (without clogging pores) and leave you with a radiant, even-toned complexion in a few minutes. It's the best foundation for oily acne-prone skin you can find.

What are the types of Foundation for Oily Skin?

• Liquid Foundation:
• Powder Foundation:
• Serum Foundation:
• Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte-Poreless Liquid Foundation.
• Lakme 9 to 5 3-in-one Primer + Matte Powder Foundation Compact.
• Faces Canada Second Skin Serum Foundation.

• Best Overall. IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Oil-Free Matte with SPF 40.
• Best Budget. Catrice Cosmetics HD Liquid Coverage Foundation.
• Best Drugstore. CoverGirl Clean Matte Liquid Foundation.
• Best Splurge. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Liquid Foundation.
• Best Powder.
• Best Full Coverage.
• Best for Acne-Prone Skin.
• Best Matte.

Look for a lightweight foundation that is water-based and formulated with hyaluronic acid that can help keep your skin hydrated. ✔️ Formula: "Avoid heavy formulas, as they tend to cause buildup and congestion in pores," says Dr. Shirazi.

Top Foundations for Acne-Prone Skin in 2023

• Best Gel-Cream: Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation.
• Best Liquid: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation.
• Best for Oily Skin: BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream.
• Best for Mature Skin: Mac Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation.