The Best Mineral Makeup for Oily Skin Types

The Best Mineral Makeup for Oily Skin Types

Makeup can be irritating for those with oily skin.  It puts extra shine on the wearer’s face, clogs up pores, makes the face look cakey, and is hard to remove. The best mineral makeup for oily skin should result in clear, smooth, and flawless-looking skin minus the sticky feeling of foundations and creams and the extra shine.

The best mineral makeup for oily skin should not contain wax fragrance oils, and paraben preservatives.  They must contain vitamins and chemicals that reduce excess oil for a nice finish and make skin look younger.  It would be preferable if the makeup contains SPF for sun protection.

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.