OK, so first things first is to detect if you have oily skin, common characteristics will be; Frequent breakouts, large visible pores and shiny skin through the t-zone (Chin, Nose, Forehead).
The key to keep oily skin free of frequent breakouts is to prevent dirt accumulation. Cleansing and toning twice a day is essential to help keep skin clean and clear. You will also need to use oil-free/water based moisturisers too.
Some of you may be confusing oily skin with combination skin. Common signs of combination skin are again, oily through the t-zone and large pores in these areas but dryer on cheeks. Care for this type of skin is the same for oily when it comes to the t-zone, but use a thicker moisturiser for dry areas. An ideal cleanser for for these skin types is a gel cleanser.
Oily/combination skin can be a frustrating one to deal with in terms of coverage. A primer basically forms a layer between your skin and the foundation to enable it to glide on more easily and last all day. They will also control shine, absorb excess oil, even out skin tone and smooth the surface of the skin. Some experts say to apply your moisturiser as normal, let it sink in and then apply a primer. Some people think that for oily skin you can skip the moisturising step and go straight to the primer, I'm on the fence with this one, in my opinion its trial and error so see what works best for you.
Primers I like to use for oily/combination skin are Smashbox Photo finish primer - Light, ideal for oily skin as its 60% water based, also the Smashbox photo finish primer - which is oil free. I also like MAC cosmetics Prep + Prime skin - Refined Zone, which is oil free and ideal for a long lasting matte finish. I also like MAC cosmetics Prep + Prime face protect SPF 50 - which has oil absorbing powder and is ideal for all skin types. You really need to do a bit of trial and error to see what works best for your level or oiliness!
Ideal foundation for combination skin is a mousse or whipped foundation as they balance out the dry and oily areas in the skin. An oil free foundation is good for combination and oily skin. If you like a powder use oil free or loose powder (compacts have oil in them).
Here are a few foundations on the market that are ideal for oily or combination skin;
Rimmel stay Matte foundation, Clinique super balanced makeup, Bobbi brown natural finish long lasting foundation, Revlon coloursaty mineral mousse or for a tinted moisturiser Laura Mercier Tinted moisturiser SPF 20 xx
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