8 Oily Skin Hacks You Should Try to Get Rid of Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, chances are your main skin care routine is to keep your skin from looking greasy. Keeping oily skin a secret can seem rather difficult... but it's actually not as difficult as it might seem. With products like mattifying primers, translucent powders and blotting wipes, you can instantly improve the overall look of oily skin. If you're looking to reduce facial oil, look no further! We will share eight tips for oily skin care. Keep reading to find out how we use these products—and more—in our eight must-try oily skin hacks.

LIKE FOR OILY SKIN #1: USE A TONIC

If you haven't already used a toner after cleansing your face, now is the time to start. Toners can help remove any remaining dirt and debris that may be left on your face after cleansing, and some can even help balance your skin's pH. What else? Toners can also help prepare your skin for hydration! To learn more about this oil for oily skin, check out our full toner guide here.

LIKE FOR OILY SKIN #2: APPLY A MATTIFYING PRIMER

Want to hide your face without makeup and at the same time reduce oily skin? Get to the matte primer! Mattifying primers can help reduce the appearance of excess oil on the skin, which in turn can give the illusion of non-greasy skin. What else? You can use a mattifying primer to create the perfect base for flawless makeup application.

LIKE FOR OILY SKIN #3: KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN

You might be wondering what clean hands have to do with oily skin... but trust us, it can make a difference. Whether you're putting on skin care products or touching up makeup—or even just brushing your hair off your face—you should avoid contact with pore-clogging dirt and debris (and oil from your fingers). . So, before approaching your face, clean your hands well.

HIKE FOR OILY SKIN #4: MOISTURIZE WITH GEL-BASED FACE LOTION

Just because you have oily skin doesn't mean you can skip moisturizer! If you skip a moisturizer, the skin can compensate by producing… whiter, whiter, whiter… more sebum! No thanks! Look for a lightweight, gel-based formula that is formulated with oily skin in mind and hydrates it. deserves necessary.

HIKE FOR OILY SKIN #5: DOUBLE CLEANSE WITH OIL-BASED CLEANSER AND WATER-BASED CLEANER

Treat your oily skin to a clean clean with both an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser. Known in the Korean beauty world as a double cleanse, using an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser in sequence can help you not only get rid of pore-clogging dirt, debris, and sweat, but it can also help get rid of some oil-based impurities (remember: SPF and excess sebum). Interested in learning more about double cleansing?  We share the K-beauty double cleansing step by step guide here.

LIKE FOR OILY SKIN #6: KEEP YOUR SKIN CARE TOOLS AND MAKEUP BRUSHES CLEAN

This hack should apply to everyone, regardless of skin type, but it's especially true for those with more oily or acne-prone complexions. Weekly cleansing of your skincare tools and makeup brushes can help ensure that pore-clogging dirt and debris, as well as excess sebum that can live on these beauty tools, don't come back with a vengeance. Spray tools with a brush cleaning spray after each use. And once a week, take a big step towards the right - read: thorough - cleansing.

HYKE FOR OILY SKIN #7: BLOTHING IS YOUR BEST COMPOSITION

If you are in a pinch, blot excess sebum with a small amount of blotting paper. Blotting paper can help reduce the appearance of shine without ruining your makeup and give your face a matte finish. Check out some of our favorite blotters here.

HYKE FOR OILY SKIN #8: OIL CONTROL WITH TRANSLUCENT POWDER

In addition to blotting paper, you can also use translucent powder to control the appearance of the oil. Translucent powder can give the face the same matte effect as powder without pigment. Keep a small compact in your purse and use a powder brush to apply a light layer to your skin as needed.