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• Part 1 of 3: Prepare your skin
• Tips
• Warnings

If you are prone to oily skin, applying makeup is all about fighting excess oil. You can win this battle with grease-free, mattifying moisturizer, foundation and powder while you are using it. During the day you will have to combat unwanted shine with the help of so-called "blotting paper" and compact powder.

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Part 1 of 3: Prepare your skin

1. Clean your face. When applying makeup, it's good to start with a clean, moisturized face. Before washing your face, you can pre-wash your skin. Rinse your face with warm water to remove dirt and oil from the surface of your skin. Apply a mild cleanser to your clean, damp face. Rinse off the product and pat your face dry with a clean towel.
   • Resist the urge to wash oily skin several times a day. This strips your skin of its natural moisture and causes your sebaceous glands to produce far too much fat. Wash your face only in the morning and at night.
2. Use foundation for oily skin. Powder foundation gives an even tone and at the same time fights excess fat. Before you buy foundation, read the labels carefully - make sure the product is grease-free, mattifying and non-clogging (for the pores). Apply a thin, even coat of powder with a powder brush. Make circular and dabbing movements with the brush.
   • If it needs to cover even more, apply a second coat of powder with a clean damp sponge. Make circular and dabbing movements with the sponge.
   • If you don't like powder foundation, get a mousse or a water-based liquid foundation.
3. Apply a face mask for oily skin. Treat yourself to a face mask for oily skin once or twice a week. Choose a mask with kaolin or bentonite clay. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face. Let it harden for 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse it off with warm water.
   • Kaolin or bentonite clay absorbs oil and soothes irritated skin.

Tips

• Wash your hands before applying makeup.
• Blotting paper works really well for blotting up excess fat during the day, and it is available at drug stores.
• You can also blot up excess fat with a coffee filter.
• Blotting paper also works to blot excess oil from your skin.

Warnings

• If you use primer, make sure it is grease-free.