If you have an oily nose, it's important to find makeup that will keep your t-zone matte and not accentuate your natural oiliness. Fortunately, there are plenty of great choices from powders to foundations.
Size: 0.39 oz/ 11 g·ITEM: 2439461
Color: 4 - reddish brown
$36.50
I have combo skin. My t-zones can get shiny oily (ugh). This powder has eliminated that worry since it absorbs oil throughout the day. ...I have combo skin and it worked wonders on my t zone and didn't look dry on my drier areas. It has dethroned my huda beauty powder.
What it is: A micro-fine, flashback-free powder that mattifies, blurs, sets and corrects.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and gluten-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Evolution Powder Setting Powder was designed to help lock in your makeup and absorb excess shine without drying out your skin.
Size: 1.35 oz / 40 mL·ITEM: 2572857
Color: Translucent
$52.00
Excellent t-zone primer for combo skin....Excellent t-zone primer! I use this primer on my t-zone and I use hydrogrip on the rest of my face. ...I have a very oily t zone and to add to it the Miami weather is too hot and humid.
What it is: A non-comedogenic makeup primer with skincare benefits that blurs pores, controls shine, and locks makeup for up to 12 hours with a soft matte finish.
Finish: Matte
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil and Pores
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Helps minimize the appearance of pores.
- Bakuchiol: Helps visibly smooth skin texture and even skin tone.
- Lentil Extract: Helps reduce shine.
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml·ITEM: 2424679
Color: Shine Control - for oily, normal, combination skin
$57.00
I’ve used this primer a couple of times since I received it and when I apply it, it definitely mattes my face compared to the areas where I don’t apply it. I mostly use it on my t zone and find it works well. I have combination skin and mostly oily on my t zone and it lasts good through the day....I have a very oily T zone and hate how greasy it makes me look especially in photos with flash on if I don’t use any products to absorb the oil.
What it is: A mattifying makeup primer that absorbs oil to control shine, delivers a blurred, velvety finish, and extends makeup wear.
Finish: Natural
Skin Type: Normal, Oily, and Combination
Concerns: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Ginseng: Known to protect, promote radiant-looking skin, and maintain a smooth complexion.
What Else You Need to Know: Achieve a blurred, matte complexion for up to 20 hours with the Step 1 Primer Shine Control. This comfortable formula is made with mineral clay powder, absorbs oil, and controls shine while extending the wear of makeup.
Size: .11 oz/3 g·ITEM: 2552743
Color: Warm Ivory - fair beige with light yellow undertones
$47.00
I typically use this under my eyes and in my T-Zone - it looks so natural! Whether I’m doing a full coverage makeup with a darker eye or a natural glam, this is my new go-to!...For reference, I have combination skin that gets really dry in the winter, but also super oily by the end of the day. This concealer is perfect for me especially for touch-ups because it doesn't leave my face looking cakey even when layering over makeup.
What it is: A color-true cream concealer stick for evening and brightening imperfections with up to 12 hours of crease-proof comfort.
Coverage: Medium
Formulation: Stick
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bobbi Brown’s first-of-its-kind transformative concealer stick conceals imperfections with creamy coverage. The comfortable formula stays the day without settling, creasing, or caking and delivers immediate and all-day moisture for smoother, plumper-, healthy-looking skin.
$52.00
Great pressed powder for oily T-zone - lasts all day and doesn't smudge off onto clothing. ...I love this product! I have an oily nose and t-zone and dry cheeks, and this powder keeps everything smooth and natural and reduces shine.
What it is: An oil-free formula that maintains a fresh look and feel, all day and night.
Skin Type: Combination and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Oiliness, Dryness, and Uneven Skin Tone
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, mineral oil, and fragrances.
What Else You Need to Know: Clinique’s Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Stay has a matte finish with sheer coverage. It’s also dermatologist-tested and non-acnegenic.
Size: 1.01 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2106516
Color: Y535 Chestnut - for deep skin with peach undertones
$27.00
This product is wonderful for if you have an oily t-zone. Blends in great, not heavy....I have a oily T zone, this doesn’t reduce oil but it doesn’t make it worst.
What it is: A full-coverage, waterproof foundation that provides a velvety-matte finish and up to 24 hours of wear.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
What Else You Need to Know: This foundation is ideal for normal-to-oily skin types and provides full coverage. It is formulated with flexi-fit complex technology to deliver oil-absorbing powders that ensure shine control and up to 24 hours of wear that doesn't cake, flake, or fade.
Size: 1.2 fl oz/ 35 mL·ITEM: 2422905
Color: 3W2 Cashew - medium with warm olive undertones
$73.00
It also lasts a decent amount of time, but I did have to powder my t-zone a couple of times. I wish it were transfer-resistant like double wear is. ...I wa as a bit skeptic, at first; when hydra is in the title, someone like me with a really oily T-zone, enlarged pores and fine lines and wrinkles wants to run!
What it is: A flawless foundation with breathable coverage and a radiant finish—powered with Estée Lauder skincare to hydrate, soothe, and protect.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
SPF: SPF 45
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Chia Seed Extract: Nourishes.
- Probiotic Technology: Soothes.
- IonCharged Water: Hydrates.
Size: 0.27 oz/ 8 mL·ITEM: 2173227
Color: 220 - for light to medium skin w/ warm undertones
$40.50
The color matched perfectly for concealer, I love the applicator, it applies plenty of product with one swipe and I'm not one who likes to cover my whole eyes so the product has been lasting for around 2 months now. I have oily skin on my forehead and nose, it does exceptional on my nose but for some reason it makes my forehead have some weird patchy dry skin. ...I have combo skin with a very oily T zone. This concealer is the best I’ve used thus far.
What it is:
A creamy, long-wear, crease-proof liquid concealer with light-as-air, medium-to-full coverage that brightens under-eyes and conceals blemishes and redness.
Coverage: Full
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This is the full-coverage cure to living life to the fullest. This sweat-resistant formula comes in a groundbreaking range of 50 easy-to-shop, soft-matte shades.
Size: 1.18 oz/ 35 ml·ITEM: 2257186
Color: Deep 32 - deep with neutral golden undertones
$100.00
I can definitely see this settling into your skin if you have larger pores and can make your t-zone look a little more oily if you're already prone to an oily t-zone to start with. ...It was oily in my t-zone but only a small amount. Now one of my favorites!!
What it is: A weightless, hydrating foundation with a serum-like texture, offering customizable coverage and a filter-like, soft-focus finish.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vita-Serum Complex: Boosts hydration by activating the natural production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
- Diamond Core Powder Technology: Converts and scatters light for a blurring, illuminated effect.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens.
Size: 0.28 oz/ 8 g·ITEM: 2427094
Color: Deep 5 (N) - deep rich, neutral undertones
$53.00
Best I've tried for oily, sensitive skin...By the end of the day (I also live somewhere that is humid in summer) I just look dewy (like current makeup trends) not oily. Definitely recommended for fellow sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin types or those looking for a replacement for the old studio fix. ...It is extremely versatile and can range from a natural base all the way to full glam makeup. It is definitely blurring, buildable, & so fun/easy to use!
What it is: A buttery-smooth, buildable, medium- to full-coverage powder foundation with a multiuse formula, a soft-matte finish and up to 12 hours of wear.
Coverage: Medium
Finish: Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Texturizers and Microspheres: Visibly blur pores, fine lines, wrinkles, and texture with a soft-focus effect.
- Rice Silk Powder: Helps create a soft-focus appearance.
- Triple-Milled Micronized Purest Pigments: Create undetectable, seamless, true-color coverage that lasts for up to 12 hours.
