The oil-free formula feels super light on the skin and minimizes the appearance of pores for up to 8 hours.

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So, see if you can get a sample to test on a smaller area of your face before you commit. To find the best on the market for oily skin types, we consulted Warycha, Marc, and six other experts, including Shamara Bondaroff, founder of SB Skin, who has this additional tip to keep in mind. Someone on Makeup Alley did report breakouts. I've had no issues at all, but you just never know with these things.

Do a test-drive if you are acne-prone.

Since it's so VERY effective, you want to get it all off later, so skin can breathe. I know this is not silicone, but I'd still recommend a thorough cleanse after you wear this, just to be on the safe side.

Make sure to wash it off well. This is a key problem with silicone primers-if you don't remove them with a really good cleanser (like an oil-based one that cuts through the silicone), they're left sitting on top of your skin and you don't even know it.

Don't feel like you always-or ever-need to put it on your entire face. It works well for spot oil control. I'll be sticking to wearing this on my T-zone only.I tested it on my cheeks for a whirl a couple of times, and while it does hide pores well, it did feel too drying for me there. My skin is combo, so my forehead and chin are hardy enough to take the oil-sucking capabilities of this primer.

It'll just dry your skin out way too much and feel uncomfortable. Don't buy this if you have dry skin and zero oily areas.Oh, and you can apply this either underneath your makeup or on top for touch-ups. With this primer underneath, I feel like my coverage has never slid off, and I've never felt compelled to blot myself with powder in the ladies' room.

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