10 Reviews: Best Quality Foundation for Oily Skin (Apr 2024)

Looking for a low-cost option? MAYBELLINE’s best-selling foundation meets nearly every criterion for oily skin-friendly foundation: It’s oil-free, non-comedogenic, and dermatologist-approved, with micro-powders that perfectly control shine and minimize pores. This light foundation mattifies and refines pores while providing a natural, smooth finish. What’s not to like, anyway?

I like this foundation because it is not too thick not is it to watery, its a watery creamy texture. Easy to apply, and for a great price! Highly recommend this product!

by Brittle20

Look no further than L’Oréal Paris’s Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation, which is available at your local drugstore for a low price and won’t aggravate acne-prone skin. This foundation performs equally as well as more costly alternatives. What’s more, the product is oil-free and has a demi-matte finish, giving you the ideal combination between a dewy and fully matte appearance.

This is my go to foundation. It last and spreads evenly on the skin (always use a primer). I have oily skin so I do have to set with setting powder but it looks just as good as the high end products a lot of women waste their money on. ??‍♀️

by DeSha McCurdy

If you prefer a powder foundation, NYX’s Professional Makeup Stay Matte But Not Flat Foundation is a great alternative. For less than $10, the pigmented pressed powder provides customizable coverage. For oily skin, this matte powder formula is excellent. Sweep a powder brush softly over the face for light coverage or to set makeup. Use the provided sponge for greater coverage; dampen sponge for maximum coverage.

I really like the nix matte powder. It goes on super smooth amd silky but does not look dusty or flat. My skin is oily and its the perfect texture and gives my face a nice clean look.

by Florida Sungarden

If you find that layering skincare and makeup makes your face feel greasy and heavy, it’s time to try this stunning BAREMINERALS powder foundation. This formula is actually recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation as an excellent broad-spectrum sunscreen. It contains skin-conditioning lauroyl lysine as well as oil-absorbing silica and calcium silicate. The end result is a buildable, smooth, poreless matte finish that easily controls excess oil.

applies easily and quickly. blendable and buildable. sweat resistant if blotted and not wiped.

by Ruthee

A good foundation should be able to properly match your skin type and tone. This matte foundation is available in a staggering 50 distinct shades. So, although it skillfully replaces shine with a gentle matte finish, it also fits well with your skin tone and undertone. It’s also non-comedogenic, feels weightless on the skin, and is sweat and humidity resistant, so it can serve as your go-to foundation in any setting.

I think I finally may have found the best matte foundation for me. I have very oily skin and foundation tends to always wear off very easily on my t-zone because of how oily my skin is. this foundation lasted so long on my face and didn't make me look super oily at the end of the day. I love it!

by Lesliev

This multi-purpose BB cream can be used in a variety of ways. Try using it alone if you like a no-makeup makeup look. It primes, moisturizes, and provides medium buildable coverage that perfects and mattifies the complexion without concealing its natural radiance. For a more airbrushed look, use this as a smoothing primer before applying your favorite foundation for an extra boost of skincare benefits and coverage.

works great with the powder foundation that I have. not too oily

by Asato

The Studio Skin range from SMASHBOX is meant to keep your skin looking smooth, matte, and perfect in any light for up to 24 hours. Kaolin clay and bamboo powder absorb oil and keep you shine-free even when exposed to water, sweat, or humidity. It also has a plethora of skincare benefits: It’s oil-free and non-acnegenic. It also includes antioxidants, vitamin E, and hydrating hyaluronic acid. Fantastic!

So good to my skin! And looks amazing! Yes, I would recommend to a friend

by Mrsaal84

You’ll definitely love Shiseido’s Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30 for its buildable coverage, 24-hour wear time, and 30-shade range. The oil-free foundation is also waterproof, noncomedogenic, and smudge-proof. Simply swipe it over your face to create the illusion of a clearer complexion in seconds. Additional layers can be added to get the required amount of coverage.

The texture of this foundation is perfect. It is not oily, not sticky, not heavy. It feels light but it gives good coverage. I want to try it under hotter weather to see how it holds, but so far so good.

by Monica

This liquid foundation has a smooth, dewy finish which can be used by those with oily skin. Instead of employing oils to promote shine, the dewy finish of this solution is derived from plant and fruit extracts. Hyaluronic acid offers weightless hydration, while niacinamide aids in the regulation of oil production and the reduction of redness. With a buildable formula that can provide medium to full coverage, this foundation is an excellent foundation for almost any look or event.

This is now my favorite foundation! It goes on easily and blends in so well. It’s light and silky and gives me the coverage I desire.. especially being 63.... I use medium but will probably get the next shade darker for summer!
Thanks Wander , Julie

by Julie A.

Laura Mercier’s skin-perfecting secret for a flawless, demi-matte look. This multifunctional skincare and makeup combo controls shine while also providing a little touch of coverage. This product is ideal for those with normal to oily skin. This lightweight, ultra-sensorial water-break cream combines the advantages of cosmetics, skincare, and SPF in a single application. Let’s not forget how color-true it is, helping your skin look healthier with each application.

This product is perfect. It blends in with your skin tone perfectly, and gives you the best glow. I definitely give it a 10/10!

by teew5