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• Always use skincare products that are suitable for your skin type. If you suffer from combination or oily skin then make sure you invest in skincare products that will help balance out the oils in your skin. It is vital that you always apply moisturizer to your skin even if it is oily/combination as its important to keep your skin hydrated helping it look smooth and even. Use an oil-free moisturizer if you have oily skin.
• A mattifying oil-free base is a good investment to have if you have oily skin as the particles keep the shine at bay. Apply a small amount after you have rubbed in moisturizer.
• Wear as little makeup as possible. If you try to cake on makeup it will look blotchy and patchy as the day wears on as the oil on your skin changes the appearance of your foundation. If you feel comfortable enough, just wear concealor on areas that need it, less is more when it comes to wearing a make-up base on oily skin. Don’t attempt to apply concealor as you would foundation as this defies the point.
• If you really feel the need to wear a bit of foundation then best to splurge out on an oil free foundation, as this will contain ingredients to help absorb the oil. Powder foundations work well at producing a mattifying affect. If you opt for a liquid foundation then use a transparent shade of mattifying powder. Use a brush to apply the powder instead of a puff so it doesn’t look as caked on.
• Carry oil-blotting tissues in your make-up kit, these are great at absorbing access oil through-out the day and should stop you from applying more powder. Another idea to try is blending rose water and ice water together, applying to the face 2-3 times a day with a cotton pad, this helps control oiliness too.

Star buys

Collection 2000 Shine Away Compact Powder , £3.99
No7 Shine Free Make-Up Base, £10.75
Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation, £5.99