The 18 Best Foundations for Oily Skin

Dr. Howard Sobel, dermatologist and founder of DDF Skincare, suggests looking for the ingredient salicylic acid as an oil absorbent. This Clinique offering not only neutralizes any redness, but treats blemishes simultaneously. As for other ingredients to seek out? Hyaluronic acid and Sodium PCA which "bind water to the skin without clogging pores and helps make-up go on nicely and more smoothly," says Sobel.

If it's good enough for Rih, it's good enough for me. This super matte formula not only has a wide range of shades, but is full coverage and stays put all day without developing a film of shine.

This has become my all-time favorite foundation for day-to-day wear because it's buildable. It's not so matte that none of your natural dewiness will come through, but it definitely keeps the grease-prone T-zone in check.

I have never tried a foundation that looked as untraceable as this unique cream-to-powder compact. It feels ultra moisturizing on the skin but dries down with the most natural, glowy finish. "I can't stop staring at your skin," is a real thing someone once told me when I was wearing this.

This weightless foundation covers up all my redness, acne scars, and minimizes pores, allowing for a fresh canvas for a full face beat.

If there's anyone who knows what makes a reliable foundation, it's a mega beauty influencer like Huda Kattan. Like the name suggests, this foundation conceals imperfections so well it looks as if you have an airbrush filter over your face.

Even on the longest of days, this full coverage foundation leaves skin matte with no touch-ups required. The tube may seem tiny, but trust–a little goes a long way.

I can go through the whole day sans touch ups using this all-time popular foundation for oily skin. Its innovative liquid-to-powder formula not only evens out spots, but also reportedly improves acne scars, pore size, and decreases oil production altogether.

Celebrity makeup artist Beau Nelson suggests this lightweight, creamy foundation from L'Oreal that offers full matte coverage and doesn't budge the entire day. 

Another favorite of Nelson, this formula has "good coverage and lasts for ages." It promises up to 15 hours of shine-free wear, even through heat and humidity. The makeup artist adds that no matter what foundation you wear, skin prep is key for controlling oil. His first step is using a base like Laura Mercier's oil-free primer.

Sometimes you pump out a tad too much liquid foundation and have no choice but to cake it on—but not with this product. The cushion foundation, popular in beauty mecca South Korea, ensures you'll get just the right amount of product with a sponge-like dispenser that gives you powdery, light, and long-lasting coverage.

Let your skin breathe with this lightweight, loose powder foundation that gives the most natural-looking coverage.

Keep oil at bay with this powder foundation you can apply both wet or dry. It leaves a velvety, matte finish that convincingly passes for bare skin.

Get a silky (not shiny!) looking medium to full coverage finish with this foundation made for diminishing the appearance of pores. It contains lemon and papaya extract for astringent properties, anti-inflammatory olive leaf extract, and skin-nourishing vitamins A and E.

There's a fine line between luminous and greasy skin, but those with oily skin can achieve the former with Charlotte Tilbury's foundation. You get full coverage without the heavy feeling along with a host of other benefits, like boosted collagen production.

Becca Shine is packed with a microfine powder that works to absorb oil on your face all day so you stay shine free. The bonus vitamins E and A provide antioxidants.

You'll look airbrushed IRL with this hydrating oil-free foundation that dispenses the liquid product with a dropper. The result is a veil of buildable, medium coverage that feels light on the skin and subtly minimizes imperfections.

Amazonian clay is what your matte makeup dreams are made of. The formula provides full coverage without the heaviness and allows your skin to breathe.