While the right amount of oil gives your skin a natural glow, too much can leave your face looking shiny or greasy and prone to breakouts.
So, if you struggle to wear makeup all day without washing it off, or wrestle with greasy T-zones, investing in a good foundation will help deal with any excess shine by creating a more matte finish.
But with so many great foundations on the market, how do you which ones are the best? To help you out, we've listed some of the best foundations for oily skin.
Best foundations for oily skin
1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation
Packed full of kind to skin ingredients, not only does this premium foundation offers a full coverage finish whilst replenishing the skin; it also leaves you with a striking natural matte finish without looking dry. Where has this been all of our lives?
Find the perfect shade for you with over 40 shades to choose from, we can't help but love the opaque and rose gold glass bottle either.
Price: £34, Cult beauty - buy here now
2. Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation
This is a great low-cost foundation made with micro-powders that help to absorb shine in oily skin types. With over 35 shades to choose from, there's truly a shade for everyone.
Price: £13.27, Amazon - buy here now
3. Laura Mercier Silk Creme Oil Free Photo Edition Foundation
Laura Mercier products have long been a beauty insider favourite, and this oil-free foundation is no exception.
The long-wearing formula (it lasts up to 12 hours) gives a matte finish so you won't have to worry about unnecessary shine and it's long wearing,
At £36 it's one of the pricier bottles on the market, but with this premium formula a little goes a long way.
Price: £36, Space NK - buy here now
4. Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup
Another great one if you have combination skin as it controls oil breakthrough that can happen after a few hours of wear.
The gel cream texture also helps keep the drier areas of your face hydrated too.
This is a premium formula foundation that will be long wearing at work and through your evening out.
Price: £25, Amazon - buy here now
5. MAC Studio Fix Fluid
This popular MAC foundation comes in a full shade range and the oil free formula means it is great if you're prone to looking greasy.
The lightweight, medium to full coverage is easy to build and won't leave pores clogged or blocked. Teamed with great setting spray, you're good to go shine-free all day long.
Price: £22.95, John Lewis - buy here now
6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear
The lauded foundation has been raved about by beauty bloggers, make up artists and beauty editors far and wide - and for good reason.
From its inclusive shade range (there are a whopping 50 foundation shades in total) to its soft matte, medium to full coverage formula. It's a winning foundation that leaves a velvety finish that won't leave you shiny.
Price: £27, Boots - buy here now
7. BareMinerals Original Foundation
The powder formula of this foundation buffs onto the skin easily giving you a nice silky finish.
It's also great for absorbing additional oil and moisture on oily-prone skin without looking clumpy or cakey.
Whether you just want to be sheen free at the office, or you're hitting the town later - you can rely on this foundation with little to no touchups.
Price: £28, Feel Unique - buy here now
