TOP 6 FOUNDATIONS FOR COMBO/OILY SKIN

I've always struggled with finding foundations that last on my combination/oily skin and it's been a long journey to find a little selection of foundations that really work well for me. Combination/oily skin types can be hard because you can have both dry patches as well being prone to get oily throughout the day. I thought it was about time I shared my top 6, because I couldn't narrow it down to five, that really work. I hope this helps some of you that have been struggling with finding a foundation that stay put throughout the day. 

L'OREAL INFALLIBLE 24HR FOUNDATION*

I wear the shade 'Golden Beige' on the first 2 days of fake tan.  

This is the newest one to my most loved and a surprising one as I've never had much luck with L'oreal foundations. The Infallible line has had a revamp and the relaunched products, in my opinion, are some of the best to be released this year. The foundation claims to be long-lasting in a 'fights make up meltdown' kinda way. In all seriousness it is a really fantastic foundation. The coverage is medium but buildable and set with a powder I typically only have to touch up once in an eight hour day. I find with this foundation it does transfer so if you're prone to touching your face alot be warned this will transfer. I currently only own my fake tan shade but I will definitely be purchasing a lighter shade for everyday.

MAXFACTOR LUMINIZER FOUNDATION*

I wear the shade 'Light Ivory' as a winter shade and 'Natural' as an everyday shade. 

I nearly didn't mention this one however it's currently my most worn foundation so I couldn't pass it by. If you're combination/oily but you still want a luminous finish this is the foundation for you too try because it allows for you to have that gorgeous luminous whilst still holding up really well throughout the day. I do have to touch this up once throughout an eight hour day but for me it's worth it because of the gorgeous finish this gives the skin. Although I do adore my Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation this is really on the same level, so much so I would consider repurchasing this over the LM in the future (shock horror). I cannot recommend this enough!

REVLON COLORSTAY FOUNDATION

I wear the shade 'Buff' for everyday.

This is probably the best known affordable foundation for combination/oily skin. My Mum wore this when I was younger and it's the first foundation I ever bought with my own money - of course swayed by the fact that my Mum wore it. This gives a medium/full coverage and can be built quite easily without caking. A lot of people complain that this can be cakey on the skin but I find if you do light layers then you won't have a problem because I've personally never had one. The problem I have had in the past is the foundation setting fairly quickly so I wouldn't recommend dotting this on your face before blending because chances are you'll end up with a splotch mark left behind. This is the best foundation in terms of longevity and I rarely have to touch this up so it's one I pull out when it's boiling hot or need my make up to last without touch ups! 

LAURA MERCIER OIL-FREE SUPREME FOUNDATION

I wear the shade 'Warm Ivory' for everyday. 

This one is one I've continually repurchased after receiving a press sample last year when it first released in Australia. I typically reserve this for summer because the formulation has the tendency to cling to dry patches which I get in the winter time so I'm excited to be able to wear this again as the weather heats up. This is one I don't have to touch up in an 8 hour day but typically I do at lunch (I'm a creature of habit). This offers a soild medium coverage but it's one you can't really build up because it's dry so it can cake. I apply this with a beauty blender as I find it the easiest thing to help blend the oil-free formula. I know it doesn't sound like the most amazing foundation after all that but it has beautiful coverage, satin finish and it's long-lasting. It's also a great mixing foundation! I regularly mix this with my Silk Creme. 

COVERGIRL OUTLAST STAY FAULOUS 2-IN-1 FOUNDATION

I wear the shade 'Creamy Natural' for day 3 onwards of fake tanning. 

I do aboustely adore the wear of this foundation and I think it's incredible for combination oily skin but I have to say I'm pretty disappointed with not only the colour range but also the way these foundation oxidise on the skin - badly! It took me two bottles and a whole lot of mixing to find shades that don't turn pink or really dark and I still haven't found a shade that's light enough for me without fake tan on. Putting that aside and the foundation is actually amazing in terms of longevity and coverage which is exactly what I look for in a foundation. The consistency is also a really notable factor that I enjoy - it's super thin whilst still offering a good medium coverage. It's a great reliable foundation IF you can find your shade in the limited selection.  

ARBONNE PERFECTING LIQUID FOUNDATION*

I wear the shade 'Buff' for everyday. 

This one is a little bit more pricey like the Laura Mercier but I'm a big believer in spending on bases because you wear them everyday and a shitty base can make or break your whole make up look. This one is very light in consistency and also offer a generous medium coverage. I love how this feel very light on the skin and it doesn't take much to work the product in so it's a great one to slap on and go if you're running late. I know alot of people have alot of luck with this lasting well on their skin but I find I do have to touch up one throughout the day (which isn't an issue for me). Another gorgeous foundation worth looking into. I found that the shade selection on the Arbonne site was made easy with their descriptions too so that's all a win! 

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What are your favourite foundations for combination oily skin? 

*provided for my consideration - honesty as always!