Summer arrives, and with it the dreaded shine on the face and the increase in oil production in this area. Those with oily or combination skin are especially prone to increased sebum production due to heat, humidity and other factors that do not help keep the skin oxygenated and light.
To combat it, many turn to mattifying powders and other makeup products and tricks that help blur and conceal this problem. However, as is often the case in the world of makeup, a cosmetic product used improperly is useless. Even the remedy can be worse than the disease and achieve the opposite effect.
If you are one of those who worry about this topic, we bring you the advice of Xavier Rodríguez, MAC’s National Artist. The professional makeup artist gave a masterclass in partnership with the cosmetics brand and, besides talking about some of the most cutting-edge trends, such as the comeback of beauty from the 80s and 90s and Impressionism as an inspiration for our looks, he also revealed some of the perfect secrets to control shine on oily skin.
Glow skin is in, and luminous finishes are the favorites of the latest times. But there is a fine line between a skin with glow and a skin that feels sweaty or greasy. That is why Xabier emphasizes that when creating a glow makeup it is very important that «the shine is not associated with grease but with health«.
A makeup look by Xabier Rodrigues.
To achieve it, use loose powders or mattifying powders only in the center of the face, “which is where the most oil tends to accumulate and where people focus,” he explains. This product is perfect for achieving that balance between areas with more shine and others that are more matte.
However, here is the problem. Many avoid using powders to seal because they fear accentuating wrinkles and drying the area. “Everything depends on the amounts; it’s a matter of balance,” says Xabier. “Powder on the face has been demonized. ‘Oh, powder makes me look older’ and no—that all depends on how it’s used.”
In fact, he clarifies: “If there is an excess of hydration, expression lines will also be marked because the skin is more elastic and the product will migrate. Expression lines marked can be caused by both excess hydration and excess dryness. Balance is very important for a good result.”
Xabier Rodrigues recommends applying powders with a brush to achieve that filter-like effect on the skin and emphasizes identifying how much we really need. Finally, he concludes with the need not to compare ourselves with the images we see on social media; photographic makeup has nothing to do with social makeup, and there are no perfect results.
