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Oily Skin vs. Dry Skin Makeup Tips: How to Prevent Shine or Dry Patches with Cream Base

  • Jul 22
  • 1 min read


Cream foundation offers a beautiful, skin-like finish, but oily and dry skin types require completely different preparation and application techniques to get the best results. In this video, we break down how to customize your Seint IIID cream makeup routine whether you are battling excess oil or dry, flaky patches.



Tips for Dry Skin with Seint Makeup:


  • Prep with Hydrating Skincare: Apply a rich moisturizer and let it sink in completely for 5 to 10 minutes before applying your creams so the product glides over dry texture.

  • Skip Matte Primers: Avoid oil-absorbing or heavy silicone primers that cause cream foundation to cling to dry spots.

  • Use a Damp Perfector Sponge: Pressing your makeup in with a damp sponge adds hydration, absorbs excess product, and melts creams into the skin without lifting flakes.

  • Powder Minimalist: Limit setting powder only to areas that crease, or swap powder entirely for a hydrating setting spray to lock in a luminous finish.


Tips for Oily Skin with Seint Makeup:


  • Oil-Free Skincare Prep: Use a lightweight, oil-free gel moisturizer to prep without adding extra shine or heavy oils to your base.

  • Apply Less Product: Cream makeup is highly pigmented; applying too much product is the main reason creams slip or look greasy on oily skin.

  • Set with the "Powder-Spray-Powder" Method: Dust translucent powder on oil-prone zones before your cream foundation, and press powder on top after application to lock it down.

  • Use a Matte Setting Spray: Finish with an oil-control setting spray to seal the cream layer and keep shine away throughout the day.

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