Today we are going to be talking about oily skin: things to do, things not to do and general tips to keep in mind. Oily skin isn’t a bad thing! Obviously, it can get annoying to keep blotting and you may have issues with the way your makeup wears, but I believe it to be the lesser of two evils. If you’re working with dry skin, the makeup will not apply smoothly and as a makeup artist, it’s tough to exfoliate on the spot, especially if exfoliation is the only option. It is essential to be prepared for all situations. I always bring exfoliating facial wipes (they may not be ideal, but they will help reduce some flakiness), moisturizer and an amazing setting powder. Those three things can combat any and all skin concerns!
I suggest that my oilier clients bring a blotting powder or blotter papers with them, a few q-tips for little tiny fixes, and I ask them to avoid touching their face with their hands as much as possible. For dry or normal skin, I suggest the same things but I also suggest packing a little container of skin balm/moisturizer to lightly dab and rehydrate areas where they may start to flake.
Controlling Your Oily Skin
In terms of oil-controlling products: some work, some don’t. It may be the product that works or the skin it’s applied on. Dealing with tons of different clients and skin types, it’s next to impossible to know what will work for any specific individual. My rule of thumb is to ask your client their skin type, feel their bare skin with your finger tips, look for larger pores (as they are usually a sign of oily skin), gently pinch the chin or cheek and see if dry skin appears and flakes, then ASSES the situation thoroughly. Use the products that you feel best suit the skin type. Oily skin types tend to prefer a fuller coverage foundation as some struggle with blemishes or large pores. Don’t be afraid to use the product you believe will give the best result. Start with a clean hydrated surface (regardless of the skin type), wipe the skin clean, apply a moisturizer or primer and apply makeup as your normally would. I tend to use concealers through the T-zone (especially on oily skins), set and powder these areas well. Sometimes, I find products that are targeted toward a certain skin type don’t always perform the way I would like. I use my favorite go-to products for all my clients (varying on the type of look/finish they want). What might differ is the advice I give them to up keep the look for the rest of the day and the skin care advice I suggest.
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