Goof foundation for oily sensitive skin?

Hi im trying to find a good foundation that won't make me break out since i have oily skin. My skin tends to dry out with some foundations too. whats a good way to figure out ur shade? i always buy a shade too light or too dark. help?

Goof foundation for oily sensitive skin?
I'm exactly the same as you on the foundation front, as I have fairly pale and oily skin. A brand called '17' do a range of liquid foundations especially for those with oily skin, and also hydrates in the process. Also, as it is a matte foundation, your skin will not look shiny throughout the day.


Also, to find your perfect shade, do not go a shade darker as 1 person suggested, as your foundation will end up looking really fake and give that 'plastic doll' effect. Older generations may say to try if first on the back of your hand to match your shade, but your hand has a different texture as well as different colour to your face, so when you are shopping, take some baby wipes with you, and apply the testers of different shades directly to your face to find the perfect match, then wipe away with the baby wipes!
Reply:Have you tried any Victoria's Secret beauty products?
Reply:Always go a little darker than you're natural skin. I have very fair skin so I used to wear fair foundation and kept getting told I looked ill! I now wear beige foundation and plenty of blusher. The best foundation I've found it the L'oreal matte cashmere foundation - it's really smooth and hides the oilyness we are all prone to at times. Make sure you always slap on the moisturiser as a base before putting any foundation on, ever, to stop you drying out! Try the 'simple' range for moisturisers, try the 'rich' brand as this really soaks in. Also, use tea tree oil for the break outs you experience. Cheaper version of the product available at Wilkinsons. Also make sure you remove all your make-up with all the removers, I've found my skin has really improved using the 'simple' range cleanse, tone %26amp; moisturise...it's a cliche, but it works! Good luck!
Reply:mary kay cosmetics work for any type of skin. they have something for everyone. affordable, great products and nice representatives! before finding mk i had problems finding the right shade. sometimes my skin was dry and sometimes it was oily. i found a rep and they took care of me! their website will help you determine your skin tone and what products you need that will work for your skin. also, if you type in your zip code (at the top of the page) it should be able to get you a sales rep or you can have them contact you! good luck~
Reply:Mary Kay has a wonderful line of foundations from full coverage to sheer coverage. I too have oily skin and use the Medium coverage foundation from Mary Kay. I have also used the Mary Kay Oil Mattifier which goes on before foundation and keeps the oil from appearing in the T zone (for me) throughout the whole day!