Complexion

T-Zone

The forehead, nose and chin area, often more prone to visible oil or shine.

Also called: T zone

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Oily skin does not need to be made completely matte. Focus on controlling movement and shine in the areas where they actually show up.

Cakey foundation usually comes from too much product, too much powder, dry texture, or layers that are not working well together.

Foundation can separate when layers underneath are too slippery, product is overworked, oil breaks through, or incompatible layers disturb the base.

Primer is optional. It can help with a specific wear, texture or application problem, but it does not need to be an automatic step in every routine.

The goal is usually not to make the entire face matte. Control shine where it breaks through while keeping the rest of the makeup comfortable.