If you’re anything like me, you will find that oily skin canbe a real problem when looking for a long lasting foundation that offers agreat coverage. I found this difficult back in the day. I had my first MACexperience when I was 21. Late... I know, but before it I was only usingmineral foundation. I had never used liquid foundation before in my life(tinted moisturiser doesn't count).

MAC is a great brand to turn to for oily skin. It is one ofmany brands that offer products for oily skin. Now when I say products, I meannumerous products from skincare to make-up.

MACs skincare line is not the most popular but they do havesome products that can really help ensure a long lasting finish without anyinterruptions if you know what I mean. So I am going to show you the MACproducts I used for my oily skin and explain why I like them so much.

MAC like to ensure that the oil in your skin doesn't mess upthe make-up you have on your skin, even if it may be oil free. MAC Oil ControlLotion is made to control how the skin creates oil and to make sure it helpswith the make-up instead of ruin it. This lotion can be used without make up ifyou want to ensure a matt yet moisturised look to your face. It goes on quiteoily but finishes matt and after that it is ready for make-up. Also with thisproduct, I have noticed that touch ups are unnecessary. I never feel the needto touch up my make-up any more. This product is £12.50 for 30ml. It also comesin 50ml for £21.50.

A preparatory step that MAC have that I believe is workingwell for my oily skin is the MAC Prep +Prime -Skin Refined Zone Treatment. It is a light, oil-free emulsion that helpscloak visible pores while controlling oil and shine. It goes on wet but whendried it is very matt. Make sure it is dry before applying make-up. You canalso just use this on the T-zone if you wish but I use it all over my skin.This product is £15.50 for 15ml of product.

Now when it comes to make-up, MAC is the go to brand forquality products. Holding its place as market leader ensures us that they aredefinitely doing something right, and having amazing make-up artists who areinternationally known use their products backing up these products allows us toachieve the same look that they give to others (we hope). Concealing is veryimportant. Especially for oily skin, its the oil that causes the breakouts. Agreat concealer is the Studio Finish concealer. I use NW 35 and NW40. I have adarker shade to assist with grey patches that may occur and also to help withcontouring my cheek bones. Use your finger to apply it to the skin. Make sureyour hands are super clean first. A little goes a long way just one dab canhide the most stubborn of blemishes and dark spots. A little additionalinformation- it has an SPF 35, you get 7g of product and can last you a longtime.

Moving onto foundation, the most popular oil-free foundationthat MAC have for high coverage is (drum roll) Studio Fix Fluid. I have to say,it is one of my favourite foundations ever. The coverage is amazing. Only smallamounts are needed. Skin glows with this product. It is beautiful. I use NC43.5. MAC is thebest at colour matching. They will do is so precisely that it will astonishyou. It is why they lead in foundations in comparison to other leading brands.

Now of course if you have oily skin, you are going to need apowder. It is crucial. Otherwise that make-up will just melt off your face andit won’t last all day. You have to lock that colour in there. Please make sureyou use a primer. Otherwise the make-up will go into your pores to cause spots.Back to the powder, use MAC Blot Pressed Powder. I use the medium/dark one. Itcomes with an awesome puff that can keep good coverage and keep it looking natural.It’s a fantastic product. It is a wonderful product to keep in your purse. Ihonestly have never had to touch up anyway so you don’t need to carry it. But itdepends how oily you are.

So these are your essentials. There are other products but Ithink these are all you really need. MAC have the ability to cater to all skintypes. It may not be blemish fighting or anything but it’s the best it can befor professional standards.

I've recently started seeing a dermatologist, and have been put on a skin care regime. It was recommended that if I must wear makeup, that it should be non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic or non-pore clogging. (Not to be confused with oil-free, hypoallergenic, water-based, or dermatologist-tested -- which are apparently all words to fool you. *shrug*)
I currently use MAC Studio Fix, Select SPF 15 foundation, Select Cover Up concealer, Select Sheer loose powder and Select Sheer pressed powder (not all at the same time, of course!). Does anybody know if these are non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic? I don't see anything on the website descriptions that make any mention of this. Also, same question regarding their blushes as well...
Thank you!