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We Tried the 5 Best-Selling Primers for Oily Skin — Here's What Really Worked

Because no one has time to try a thousand different primers
Unique Features: It's actually a skin care product, has SPF 15 and hydrates skin simultaneously.

Tested & True: What I loved most about this primer is that it is actually a skin care product. As a beauty junkie, I'm constantly trying new products, which means I'm no stranger to breakouts, so anything that can help heal blemishes while controlling oil is a win-win for me. This primer was liquidy and has a stickier consistency than the others, but I found that it controlled oil the longest. It went on smoothly, made my skin look instantly matte and my foundation glided over it perfectly, despite its stickier finish.

Overall Rating: 9/10

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Unique Features: It has a milky consistency, is super lightweight and has a soft-focus finish.

Tested & True: After using all five of these best-selling oil control primers, I think this option was my favorite, mostly because of the consistency and amount of oil control. It perfectly melted into my skin, almost feeling like a gel moisturizer consistency (which I love as someone who is oil-prone) and made the skin feel like straight velvet. The finish was so soft that my foundation looked even better than usual, which is always a plus. With my combination skin, it was the perfect amount of oil control to keep my skin nicely hydrated and not dried out, but never too oily during the day.

Overall Rating: 10/10

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BY KRISTEN BOUSQUET | OCT 12, 2018 | SHARES
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