Skin Type Series: Combination Skin

Combinations Skin:

There are different types, and levels of combination skin. There is dry combination skin, oily combination skin, etc. I personally have very dry cheeks and a moderately oily t-zone. When you have combination skin it is hard to find makeup that moisturizes your drier areas as well as controls oil. Here are a few products that I have tried that worked well on my dry combination skin. Please keeping mind that you know your skin best, and so choose whatever works best for you.

Primers:

1. Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

This primer is my personal favourite. It creates a barrier over dry patches and it does not add any oil to my t-zone. I wouldn’t say this primer controls oil, but it definitely does not add to it. It does contain silicones, but it has yet to cause me to break out, and I have very sensitive skin. It has a creamy light consistency, and it does not feel as if you are putting a heavy product onto your face. I recommend giving the primer about 5-10 minutes (if you have the time) to sink in to your skin.

2. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light

This primer has a gel like formula and makes your skin feel super soft and smooth. The Smashbox primer does control oil better, and is best suited if you have a more normal-oily combination skin. I prefer the Light version of the Smashbox primer because it is not as heavy as the original. I do find this primer has a tendency to irritate sensitive skin. If you have dry patches, make sure you exfoliate regularly.

Foundations:

1. Clinque Superbalanced Makeup

This foundation is amazing, it hydrates your dry patches, and controls oil. It gives a nice natural looking finish, and has a moderate-buildable coverage. It won't irritate sensitive skin, and it will cover any redness and/or acne scars, dark marks, etc. This product works best. in my experience, when it was not set with a powder. If you are going to set it, only apply powder to the oiliest parts of your face. This product is best for those who have a more combination-oily skin type.

2. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

This is a very light foundation which gives skin a nice natural looking glow. This has a very sheer coverage, however it can be build up to a more moderate coverage. This formula isn't cakey, and does not have to be set with a powder. If you do choose to set it I recommend using a very finely milled powder.  I would recommend this product for someone with a more dry-combination skin type.

I hope this post has given some product ideas to what may be the best product for your skin. Remember you are the expert on your skin. 

xx
JD


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