Oily eyelids

1. Wipe off excess oil

The first and most important step is to prepare and cleanse your skin with oil-free products. This will help the products you use later to adhere better to the previously prepared surface. Always use a cotton pad with micellar water to remove excess oil from your face and eyelids before you start applying makeup.

Avène

CLEANANCE micellar water

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2. Moisturize and use primer

Although it may seem contradictory, it is very important to moisturize your face before applying makeup. The belief that oily skin should not be moisturized is wrong; if there is a lack of hydration, this type of skin produces more natural oils to compensate for it.

After proper cleansing and moisturizing, it's time to apply makeup. To do this, it's advisable to start with eye primers , as they help to mattify and unify the eyelid, smoothing out small wrinkles and creating a perfectly smooth base. This way, the product you apply later will remain in optimal condition for longer. Choose a mattifying primer that improves the texture of the eye and is long-lasting so that the eyeshadow stays in place for longer.

Urban Decay

EYESHADOW FIRST ORIGINAL POTION

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Elizabeth Arden

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3. Matte powder eyeshadow

Avoid any type of cream, satin or glitter eyeshadow . We recommend compact powder eyeshadows with a matte finish, as they create a denser and more consistent texture. It is preferable to look for long-lasting or waterproof formulas, as these are also great allies against sweat or excess oil. Use a waterproof eyeliner as a base and blend it with your fingers; immediately after, set it with powder eyeshadow. This is, without a doubt, the best trick to achieve long-lasting makeup.

Catrice

THE DUSTY MATTE eyeshadow palette

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4. Waterproof mascara

Mascara should also be lightweight and waterproof. Look for a waterproof version, which will keep the product on your lashes intact for hours, without transferring.

Catrice

GLAM&DOLL false lashes mascara WP

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Lancôme

LASH IDÔLE waterproof mascara

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5. Fixing spray

Last but not least, use a setting spray to seal your makeup. Another alternative would be to lightly dust your face with translucent powder, focusing on eye shadow, to avoid unwanted shine on oily skin. Check out its effectiveness for yourself!

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