Makeup Placement for Oily Skin: Contour, Blush, Brows & Highlight

Prepping Oily Skin for Makeup

Start with a mattifying primer, focusing on the T-zone and areas prone to shine. Choose oil-free or matte, longwear foundation. Always set your base with a translucent setting powder, especially around the nose, forehead, and chin. Blot excess oil with blotting papers before adding more product throughout the day.

Contour Placement for Oily Skin

Opt for powder or cream-to-powder contour products to avoid extra oiliness. Apply contour just below the cheekbones, along the jawline, and at the temples. Blend well with a clean brush to prevent product buildup, which can separate on oily skin. Makeup Check AI can scan your face to personalize contour placement for your exact face shape.

Blush: Where and How to Apply

• Use powder or cream-to-powder blushes - they absorb oil and last longer.
• Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks, sweeping up toward the temples for a lifted effect.
• For round or oval faces, keep blush slightly higher; for square faces, blend toward the ear.
• Set with a light dusting of translucent powder to lock in color.

Brow and Highlight Techniques

• For brows, use pencil or powder formulas instead of waxy pomades to avoid slipping.
• Apply brow product in short, hair-like strokes and set with a clear or tinted gel.
• Highlight sparingly: choose a finely-milled powder highlighter and place it on the tops of cheekbones, under the brow arch, and the inner eye corners. Skip the T-zone to avoid unwanted shine.
• Makeup Check AI can analyze your features and undertone to recommend the most flattering highlight shades and placements for you.