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Not to mention, Scibelli says its formula gets bonus points for being infused with broad-spectrum SPF 40.
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Plus, its finish is more satin than matte, so you retain more dimension.
Clocking in at a whopping 56 shades, theMisty Copeland-approvedformula doesn’t givedarker skin tonesa grayish tint.
(That makes it especially good for combination skin in addition to oily types.)
It protects against pollution and is vegan- and cruelty-free.
“This one is gentle enough for blemish-prone skin,” Koestline adds.
On top of that, this oil-free formula is also packed withperliteandsilicato absorb excess oil and mattify.
Then Scibelli says to grab Dior’s Forever Matte Foundation, stat.
The drugstore staple comes in 40 shades, is fragrance-free, and oil-free.
Salicylic acidis another key ingredient to look for in a foundation, according to both Dr. Gohara andKing.
Hydrators likehyaluronic acidand glycerin are not only okay, but actually helpful.
This way, less water escapes, according to Dr. Gohara.
What formulas or ingredients should you avoid for oily skin?
In terms of specific ingredients toavoid,King calls outmyristyl myristate, a waxy emollient found in some foundations.
Also off the table are certain oils.
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