The Best Foundations for Oily Skin

A budget-friendly option that ticks all the boxes is the Maybelline Superstay 30h Liquid Foundation. This foundation serves up a full matte coverage, 30-hour staying power and a transfer-resistant, sweat-resistant and water-resistant finish, making it our go-to for the occasions where full glam is required!

This classic formulation is loved by beauty editors, makeup artists and A-listers across the globe. Why, we hear you ask? Because it does exactly what it says on the bottle; it stays in place.

Whether it’s the height of summer or rainy days, this foundation guarantees all day wear with its oil-free, waterproof and shine-controlling formula.

Bobbi Brown is home to some of the best makeup for oily skin, with the Skin Long Wear Weightless Foundation being a fan-favourite.

Thanks to its natural matte finish, true-to-skin pigments and good-for-skin ingredients, this formula helps you look fresh-faced, even on the worst of days.

Specially created for oily and acne-prone skin types, the Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Matte Finish Second Skin Foundation knows exactly how to beat the midday slick.

Made without oil or talc to be friendly to oily skin types, its velvet-like texture instantly mattifies skin upon application and stays shine-free throughout the day.

If you’re looking for a budge-proof, smudge-proof and transfer-proof foundation, then you’re going to want to check out this gem from L.A. Girl. The Pro.Matte Foundation lets you leave the blotting papers at home as its matte finish lasts from A.M to P.M with no touch-ups needed!

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation covers every blemish and imperfection while also illuminating facial features and diminishing signs of fatigue. It wears weightless, is comfortable and never cracks or creases, making it a must-have for your makeup bag.

Finally, a loose powder foundation that actually works in harmony with oily complexions! The bareMinerals Matte SPF15 Foundation is your fast pass to perfect skin. Just a few sweeps of the stuff is enough to cover blemishes and imperfections, minimise the appearance of pores and keep oiliness under control. The makeup is so pure that it doesn’t cause breakouts, even if you sleep in it (although we'd rather you didn't).

Two for the price of one; the Stila Stay All Day Foundation & Concealer gives you so much more bang for your buck.

This high definition, high performance foundation really does live up to its name. As well as improving skin blemishes, camouflaging imperfections and balancing shine, it utilises botanicals and good-for-you ingredients in order to keep skin young and healthy on both the inside and out.

This foundation hydrates, mattifies and colour corrects in just one pump. The professional formula ensures longer, better and true wear by teaming together the benefits of a primer, concealer and foundation.

Wave bye-bye to oil and shine and say hello to naturally flawless and refined skin.

This Clinique foundation is made to withstand extreme heat and humidity so that you can keep your complexion fresh and fool-proof. The lightweight coverage is perfect for those that love a natural look, whilst the matte finish ensures your makeup successfully stands the test of time.

If there’s one foundation that’s caused an almighty stir, it’s the #FauxFilter Matte Liquid Foundation from Huda Beauty. Having recently had a revamp, this cult-favourite formula now offers a 24-hour, full matte LUMINOUS coverage, meaning you can confidently rock a shine-free complexion that's also beaming with radiance.

Us oily-skinned girls and boys rely on the Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray to keep our makeup looks locked in, but what if we told you they also offer a foundation that holds you down throughout the day.

Formulated with long-wearing qualities, this foundation supplies a real-skin matte finish that lasts up to 24 hours. The weightless formula and pore-blurring properties ensure a flawless canvas, whilst excess oil is absorbed for a shine-free day.

No foundation roundup is complete without a shout out to Fenty Beauty. The Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation raised the bar for face makeup with its inclusive shade range (50 and counting), second-skin, filter-like finish and faultless formula. It’s the perfect match for oily and combination skin types as the soft matte finish keeps skin fresh and flawless.

Helping you lay down a base that lasts all day is Uoma Beauty and the Say What?! Foundation. Expertly formulated to bring out the best of your skin, this foundation delivers adjustable coverage, hydrating benefits, blurring pigments and skin enhancing ingredients.

Take your pick from the multitude of shades (there’s 51 to be exact) and look forward to flaunting a flawless visage.