Top 5 Drugstore base makeup products for oily skin in India

So here is the list of top 5 products that I use for oily skin to get that flawless base: 

• Gel-Based Moisturiser  Though moisturizer is a part of skincare. People with oily skin usually think that their skin doesn't need moisturization due to their oily skin, but let me tell you, ALL SKIN TYPES NEED MOISTURISATION AND HYDRATION FOR THEIR SKIN!!. Though the base of moisturizers would be different according to the skin types, hydration is a must for supple skin. Still, personally, Moisturiser plays an important role in giving that beautiful base and prevents your foundation from getting cakey or melting off.

         So, my personal favorite is Pond's Super Light Gel Oil-Free Moisturiser with Hyaluronic             Acid and Vitamin E and Lakme Peach Milk Ultra Light Gel. Both are affordable, provide great hydration to oily skin, and are Non-Sticky, making them a great choice for summers. The             Pond's Moisturiser has hyaluronic acid, which helps skin hydration, makes it more supple, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin E helps in treating acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and preventing aging and wrinkles. But Ponds and Lakme are my best gel-based moisturizer which helps prevents my skin from getting oily upto 6 hours, and when applied underneath, makeup helps in preventing my base from melting off and prevents shine. So the Pond's one costs 299 INR for 147gms, and the Lakme one costs 349 for 150 gms, and Both are available on Nykaa, Purplle, and  Amazon...

https://www.nykaa.com/lakme-peach-milk-ultra-light-gel/p/799155?pps=6&productId=799155&ptype=product&skuId=799153

https://www.nykaa.com/ponds-super-light-gel-moisturiser/p/502719?pps=1&productId=502719&ptype=product&skuId=502717

• Silicone Based PrimerPrimer is an important step for the base makeup. When applied to oily skin, a primer works as a barrier between your foundation and the oily glands on your skin, producing huge amounts of oils. If a primer is not applied and the foundation is directly applied to the skin your base makeup starts melting within 2-3 hours. For oily skin, a silicone-based primer would be a perfect match, as other primers include oils that will not be able to prevent your natural oils from making your makeup oily.

         There are many gel-based primers available in the Indian market. Still, my personal favorites are Colorbar                   Perfect Match Primer, enriched with Vitamin E, which moisturizes your skin and preps it for your base makeup, giving you that flawless canvas for your foundation. It is also non-comedogenic and cruel free which means it won't clog your pores and let your skin breathe. This primer will help in minimizing the pores and also makes your skin smooth. It costs INR 850 for 30 ml, but there is always an ongoing deal on Nykaa and purplle.com.

https://www.nykaa.com/colorbar-perfect-match-primer/p/7577?ptype=product&productId=7577&skuId=7577&pps=1

https://www.purplle.com/product/colorbar-perfect-match-primer-30-ml-95

• Matte FoundationsFoundations is the base makeup which can be in liquid form or powder form, which helps in correcting dark spots, patches, and uneven skin tone, which provides an even base for makeup. It is essential to choose the right foundation which does not clog pores and causes breakouts, does not oxidizes or oxidized a little, does not melt off, and evens out the skin beautifully.

         My favorite in the Indian market, which is affordable and has medium coverage, provides the perfect base for my everyday makeup, is Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte+Poreless Liquid                           Foundation  With Clay in the shade 128 warm nude. This foundation blends out beautifully giving me             that matte finish, does not clogs my pores and gives me that flawless base. It is infused with micro-powders that help control the shine, giving that matte base that stays upto 6-8 hours and blurs out the pores. It has a wide variety of shades to choose from that suit every Indian skin tone. It cost              INR 549 for 30 ml and 18 ml for 299 and is available on Nykaa and Purplle.com. 

https://www.nykaa.com/maybelline-new-york-fit-me-matte-poreless-foundation/p/31074?pps=1&productId=31074&ptype=product&skuId=520720

https://www.purplle.com/product/maybelline-new-york-fit-me-matte-poreless-liquid-foundation-115-ivory-30-ml-11

• Loose Powder or Translucent powder loose powder or Translucent powder helps in setting your makeup so that your makeup stays in place and helps your makeup lasts longer. For people with oily skin, it helps prevent your face from getting oily and controls the shine. The difference between compacts powders and loose powders is compact powders are pressed powders in which oils are present to bind the particles, which also helps in setting makeup, but for people with dry skin as the oils present in the compact powder helps nourishes the dry skin and also to set the base. Loose powders are a holy grail and a must-have product for people with oily skin.

         So my personal favorite is Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder in the shade 20  Light               Medium. It helps my makeup stay in place for a longer period of time and helps prevents the shine. It is easy to use and blends in the skin like magic, giving that air-brushed makeup look and sets makeup in place. It also blurs out the texture of the skin and gives an even finish. The cost is INR 695 for 20 gm and is available on Nykaa and Purplle.com.

https://www.nykaa.com/maybelline-new-york-fit-me-loose-finishing-powder/p/344587?pps=5&productId=344587&ptype=product&skuId=344583

• Finishing Spray/Setting Spray/Makeup-Fixer

  Makeup setting spray is the final step for makeup. It helps fix the makeup and make it last long for a relatively long time compared to when not applied the setting spray. It helps sets your makeup and prevents your makeup from melting. It helps in locking your makeup, and most of the setting sprays contain water which helps in hydration and prevents your makeup from getting flaky or cakey. There are different makeup setting sprays available in the Indian market. Choosing from one is your personal preference, and the final looks depend on the type of finish you want that is dewy or matte. 

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  So here's my personal fact: NYX Professional Makeup Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray Matte Finish, and it also has a Dewy Finish variant. Still, I like the matte one because personally, I don't like shine on my face. This setting spray helps in locking the makeup without spoiling it when sprayed. One tip to get that airbrushed look is after spraying the Makeup fixer, take a damp beauty blender and Gently dab it on all over your face. It helps the setting spray to get into your makeup and avoid smudging or melting of your base. It costs INR 875 and is available on Nykka.com.

                                                     

https://www.nykaa.com/nyx-professional-makeup-long-lasting-makeup-setting-spray-matte-finish/p/42087?ptype=product&productId=42087&skuId=42087&pps=2