Oily and dry skin, how can you find the right foundation? Options

[AimeeLynn]

basically what it says in the top

[Jennifer]

Well some foundation's have recommendations, like for oily or dry skin or combitnation. Although most don't, I think.

I used to have really bad skin and I couldn't find a suitable foundation, so I just used a tinted moisturiser
Also my skin can get oily at times, so I use a powdered mineral foundation.. it helps, absorbs shine. Somehow..

[Peanups]

I personally use Cover Girl Clean Makeup.

I think it works pretty well...

if you have oily skin you might want to focus on facial cleansers and lotions,,,

I think Clean&Clean works WONDERS and the lotion that is oil-free hydrates the skin very well.

As for dry skin,, I suggest using a facial lotion before you apply any makeup. I again use oil-free lotion because though my face is dry, I don't want it to go back to being super oily.

[demolished]

You can buy a right foundation if you reduce the oiliness of the skin. this will make your skin to normal/dry. You go find one that goes for normal skin.

you can apply moisturizer on dry skin to get oily-looking skin, and find one that is for oily skin.

[pinayprincess]

"oil free"

[*Moderator*]

I'd say you stay away from the oily ones and go to the oil-free as the member above me said. I know there's something from clean and clear that adds moisture before applying the foundation.

[Gigi]

Oily - When using liquid foundations, look for oil-free kinds. Although, powder foundation is suitable for oily skin. If shininess is a real problem, try using a matte-ifying lotion (MAC has a good one here), and always, ALWAYS follow up with a sheer loose or pressed powder to set your foundation. Carry around oil-blotting sheets.

Dry - Don't even think about putting on foundation without using a makeup primer, or a heavy-duty moisturizer with SPF. You'll know if you need this if your foundation often comes off in flakes from your skin. I'd say to use a liquid foundation, although if your skin is extremely dry, you can try dabbing a foundation brush in moisturizer, then dipping it in your liquid foundation and applying it to your face in downward strokes.

[*jeanna*]

my skin is dry yet oily at the same time so im screwed. i have bought bare minerals but it makes my skin orange