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Pressed powder for oily skin. The list of what I have tried is impressive.

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Dinnertime22 · 09/02/2021 14:22

I have tried Charlotte Tilbury, Mac, Bobbi Brown, Bare Minerals, Too faced, Clinique and Urban decay. I use BB matt primer and a setting spray. I do wear Clinique foundation.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. My skin is clear, but oily on the t zone.

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JMAngel1 · 09/02/2021 14:42

Pressed powders often have waxed which can make skin look more oily after a few hours.
What works for me - vitamin c powder from the ordinary mixed into my sunscreen - the powder almost acts like kaolin to absorb the oil
Thick mattifying primer - w7 original is fantastic
Then a loose powder rather than pressed. Keep a small pot of loose powder in your name bag with a retractable brush to use throughout the day.
I use Laura Mercier but tbh, any loose translucent powder works well.

greenemerald · 09/02/2021 15:10

ByTerry loose powder is fab

Ponks · 09/02/2021 15:30

IT Cosmetics powder is great for mattifying. I think it's called Bye Bye Pores. An alternative is Revolution hydramat powder.
Also Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot pressed powder compact for touch ups in the day.

saffire · 09/02/2021 15:39

Bareminerals original loose powder is fab.

Dinnertime22 · 09/02/2021 15:44

Thank you. It looks like I need to try loose powder.

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CandleWick4 · 09/02/2021 15:53

The Fenty loose powder is lovely. It’s got a strong perfume but the powder itself is really good and you can buy a smaller version of the full size which has plenty in

Unicorndragon1421 · 09/02/2021 16:06

Vichy setting powder is very good it's the only one that I find helps with my oily skin the rest of them make my skin look cakey and dry.

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