Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin

Hi Everyone,

Finding Make up options for Oily-Acne prone is really not easy.It is extremely important to use oil-free,non-comedogenic makeup if you have acne-prone tendency,otherwise, it will clog pores and lead to more breakouts. This is a long pending post which I couldn’t do earlier, so better late than never right?I wanted review individual products so that,I can link them to give you guys much better idea of the foundation.I do hope I can make it happen soon.
These are a compilation of drugstore foundations which are non-comedogenic,oil-free and water-based foundations.So today I will be listing the Best Foundations for Oily-Acne prone skin,Both Drugstore+High end brands available in India and some my personal favorites. Hope you find this post useful.

1)L’Oreal Paris True Match Liquid Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This is all my favourite foundation which is perfect for oily-acne prone skin.It is a light-weight foundation covers all acne blemishes,hyper-pigmentation and flaws and gives the most natural look.It does not oxidise on skin or any accentuate pores/dry skin.Foundation is easy to blend, build-able and does not look cakey.It is suitable for daily wear as well occasions.It available in cool,neutral and warm shades so finding your shade is hassle-free.
Cost: 995  for 30ml. [ Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]
Finish: Matte.
Coverage: High.
Staying Power: 8+ hours.
Rating: 5/5

2)Maybelline Dream Mousse Liquid Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This is another budget foundation from Maybelline.It is oil-free,fragrance-free and has light airy texture which gives good coverage with air brushed finish.Like its sister brand-Loreal, Maybelline also has good array of shades for Indian Skin Tones.
Cost: Rs 625 for 30ml. [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]
Finish: Semi Matte-Dewy.
Coverage: Medium-High Coverage.
Staying Power: 6+ hours.
Rating: 4/5

3)Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This is matte version of foundation from Maybelline.It has very light,powdery texture and suitable for every day wear.It does not look cakey or anything.It gives a very natural look,so much better than the bb/cc creams available in the market. You can use your fingers or a brush to blend it out.
Cost: Rs.625 for 18grams. [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]

Finish: Matte.

Coverage: Medium.
Staying Power: 5-6 hours.
Rating: 4/5
 

4)Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This is super-light weight foundation and blends seamlessly.Availability in India,Cost factors and Shade options might be a problem with this foundation.
Cost: Rs.1480 for 30ml.  [Buy Online on Amazon.]

Finish: Dewy.

Coverage: Light-Medium
Staying Power: 5+ hours.
Rating: 4/5

5)L’oreal Paris Nude Magic Liquid Powder Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This is a new launch from Loreal.It is matte foundation which is almost of powdery texture and gives decent coverage.Suitable for daily use.
Cost: Rs.899 for 27ml [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]

Finish: Matte

Coverage: Light-Medium.
Staying Power: 5+ hours.
Rating: 4/5


Read detailed review of Loreal Nude Magic Liquid Powder Foundation HERE.


6)Chambor Sheer Delight Ultra Matt Oil Free Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
 
This is a yellow undertoned,matte finish foundation from Chambor which gives good oil control.Major problem with this foundations,it is only available in 3 shades and finding a match is really difficult but nonetheless a good daily /office wear foundation.
Cost: Rs.795 for 30ml [Buy Online on Flipkart ]


Finish: Matte.

Coverage: Light-Medium
Staying Power:5-6 hours.
Rating:4/5
 

7)Revlon Colorstay Make up Foundation For Oily/Combination Skin

One of the oldest foundations from Revlon available in two variants: 1) Normal/Dry Skin 2)Oily Skin.Coverage is pretty okay but availability and selection of shades is difficult.
Cost: 995 for 30ml [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]
Finish: Dewy
Coverage: Light-Medium
Staying Power:4-5 hours.
Rating:3.5/5
 

8)L’Oreal Paris Infallible 24h Liquid Foundation

Loreal recently relaunched this foundation.The formula is impressive with high coverage,transfer proof,matte finish which is all perfect for oily skin.A wide array of shades available as well.
Cost: Rs.1325 for 30ml [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]
Finish: Matte
Coverage:High
Staying Power: 8-10 hours.
Rating:4/5
 

9)Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Liquid Make up

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This foundation has 0.5% Salicylic acid,specially meant for oily-acne prone skin.Again the most expensive foundation in the list and definitely not easily available.
Cost: Rs1900 for 30ml [Buy Online on Flipkart and Amazon.]
Finish: Semi- Matte.
Coverage: Medium.
Staying Power: 4-5 hours.
Rating: 3.75/5
 

10)Inglot YSM Cream Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin
This more of a day to day foundation from Inglot.Foundation is easy to blend,decent coverage.But Inglot is one brand which is not easily available.
Cost: Rs.1100 for 30ml [Buy Online on MajorBrands and Nykaa.]
Finish: Matte.
Coverage: Light-Medium.
Staying Power: 3-4 hours
Rating: 3.5/5
 

11) Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Make up Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin

Another popular high end foundation is Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation.This is high coverage foundation which gives a very natural finish but costs a bomb.

Cost: Rs.3999 for 30ml [Buy online on Flipkart]
Finish: Dewy
Coverage: Medium-High coverage
Staying Power: 8+ hours
Rating: 4/5

12)Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Make up Foundation

Oil-free foundation from Clinique with Salicylic acid.It is also fragrance-free.


Cost: Rs.2450 for 10grams.

Finish: Matte
Coverage: Medium coverage
Staying Power: 6+ hours
Rating: 4/5

 

13)Clinique Even Better Make up Foundation with SPF 15

This is a moisturising foundation with sunscreen protection.It is also light-weight foundation.

Cost: Approximately Rs.2950 for 30ml
Finish: Semi-matte/Dewy
Coverage: Light-Medium coverage
Staying Power: 5+ hours
Rating: 4/5

 

13)NARS Sheer Glow Foundation

Best Foundations for Oily/Acne Prone Skin


This foundation suggestion comes from our reader Deepika.This is non-comedogenic foundation with yellow and pink undertones and caters to many many skin tones.It is light weight,medium-full coverage foundation.
Cost: Approximately US $29 for 30ml [Buy Online on Sephora]
Finish: Semi-matte/Dewy
Coverage: Medium-Full coverage
Staying Power: 5+ hours
Rating: 4.5/5


14)Maybelline FIT Me Foundation Matte + Poreless

Maybelline FIT Me Foundation (Matte + Poreless)


Maybelline launched foundation in 2 variations:dewy for normal-dry skin types and matte for normal to oily skin types.Super light weight foundation with matte finish.

Cost: Approximately Rs.2950 for 30ml [Buy online on Ulta]
Finish: Matte
Coverage: Medium coverage
Staying Power: 5+ hours
Rating: 4/5

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