Oily Skin? These 18 Concealers Belong on Your Radar
December 29, 2022
If you have oily skin, chances are you may struggle with finding the right concealer. You need an option that won’t slide around, will stay in place throughout the day, and ensure that you’ll stay matte — never shiny. Whether you’re looking for high coverage or a lightweight finish, the right concealer for your oily skin type is out there, with ingredients that can help absorb excess oil. Here, we’re sharing how and where to apply concealer on oily skin, plus the best eighteen concealers to try that will leave your skin looking matte, fresh and shine-free.
How to Apply Concealer
Applying concealer on oily skin is easy if you have the right products. Instead of rubbing concealer onto shiny or blemish-prone areas, apply a few dots of the product on places you want to cover and tap them in with your ring finger. The tapping motion will help the product sink into the skin and will more easily conceal pimples or large pores. Once tapped in, apply loose setting powder onto the area with a small fluffy brush — we love the Dermablend Translucent Loose Setting Powder to lock everything in place.
Where to Apply Concealer
If you have oily skin, you’ll want to apply concealer on any areas you get excess shine or oil — which may be on the T-Zone or around the nose. You can also apply it on areas you might have breakouts, like on the forehead, cheeks or jawline.
Best 18 Concealers for Oily Skin
Here, we’re sharing 18 mattifying concealers that are perfect for oily skin.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer
Infused with skin-loving ingredients, this multi-use concealer provides up to 24 hours of hydration with a natural matte finish. The precise tip applicator targets dark spots, blemishes, and redness without settling into fine lines or creasing.
Urban Decay Stay Naked Concealer
A lightweight, full-coverage formula like Stay Naked is sure to keep oily skin happy. We love this formula because it’s long-lasting, has a real-skin finish and comes in 25 shades.
Dermablend Cover Care Concealer
Cover Care is as friendly for oily skin as its name suggests — there won’t be slip or slide in sight when you use it. It’s highly pigmented and will keep your look lasting for hours, shine-free.
NYX Professional Makeup Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Concealer
For an affordable formula for oily skin, try this under $10 pick. A little of this product goes a long way, and it can be used for super matte high coverage or contour. The best part? It won’t cake throughout the day.
IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Breakout Concealer
If you suffer from oily and acne-prone skin, this concealer will be your saving makeup grace. It’s packed with witch hazel and tea tree oil and will help deliver flawless-looking skin with just one use.
Giorgio Armani Beauty Power Fabric Concealer
We love this concealer for oily skin because it will help keep your skin looking smooth, shine-free and matte. It has a second-skin finish that conceals the look of acne scars and hyperpigmentation with a few swipes.
YSL Beauty All Hours Full Coverage Concealer
For a non-comedogenic option, opt for this full-coverage, blurring concealer. The creamy matte finish will give you a soft, smooth appearance without excess shine for up to 16 hours.
L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer
This foolproof concealer means business: it won’t crease, crack or smudge for up to 24 hours. It covers all types of pimples, and is totally fade-resistant, making it a great choice for oily, acne-prone skin.
Milk Makeup Future Fluid All Over Cream Concealer
For a buildable concealer that can be used on its own without foundation, opt for this pick. It has a hyaluronic acid complex to keep skin hydrated, plus caffeine and aloe vera to soothe and brighten the skin, but it won’t leave you looking greasy or shiny.
Thrive Causematics Buildable Blur HD Creaseless Concealer
Blur large pores with this creaseless concealer option. It’s completely waterproof and works to diffuse the look of pimples and uneven texture. It also contains vitamin E and coconut emollients to make sure your skin won’t look or feel dried out.
Kulfi Beauty Main Match Concealer
This concealer prides itself on the ability to self-set, with no need for a powder to apply on top. It has a medium-coverage, buildable finish that cancels out redness and blemishes in a snap. It won’t crease throughout the day, either, and comes in a variety of shades that keep your skin's undertones in mind.
Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Buildable Coverage Crease Proof Concealer
For a matte concealer that’s lightweight but still effective, try this pick. It helps reduce the look of blemishes, excess shine, and conditions the skin with vitamin E and sweet almond oil.
Natasha Denona Transfix Matte Concealer
This mattifying concealer helps give you a smooth, clarified look. It won’t crease throughout the day but will still keep your skin hydrated and fresh with hyaluronic acid.
Nudestix Nudefix Cream Concealer
Lightweight and easy to apply, this cream concealer absorbs excess oil and shine throughout the day thanks to its powdery-gel technology. It also contains botanical extracts and hyaluronic acid for a plumped, smooth finish.
Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Concealer
For a sweat-proof and shine-proof option, try this weightless, full-coverage concealer. It helps brighten the skin and conceal any imperfections, not to mention it comes in a myriad of shades.
Pat McGrath Labs Sublime Perfection Concealer
Creamy and mattifying, this concealer contains diffusing pigments that help give the skin a soft-focus effect. It also contains a vita-serum complex to help moisturize, plus a flex-form finish that will smooth out uneven or rough texture.
e.l.f Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer
A drugstore fave amongst many, this concealer does exactly what its name suggests: camouflages breakouts and excess shine with ease. It comes in a variety of shades and undertones and will keep your skin looking fresh, clear and most importantly – matte!
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