5 Best Powders/Foundations For Singapore's Weather/Oily Faces

"MY FACE IS AN OIL SLICK. HELP!!!!!" Or "MY FACE FEELS LIKE A FRYING WOK AND NO AMOUNT OF OIL BLOTTERS OR ABSORBING SHEETS ARE GONNA SAVE ME." If this is you, we feel you. Fortunately, we have great news for you. Read on.

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Best not to have an oily face. You might not have any lunch buddies.

Dealing with oily skin in Singapore's weather is way harder then doing an Algebra Test (and we think Algebra is tough!) Fortunately for all, there are now several makeup products for oily skin available in Singapore! With a huge plethora of choices, it's hard to decide which are the best products. Since life is already tough as hell, lets make it simple for you and we give you best picks for powders/foundations catered to oily skin that will won't melt like ice-cream on a hot pavement.

1. Missa M Magic Cushion Cover SPF50+/PA+++ ($15.90)

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This is the number one on our list. If you are tired of matte and heavy finishes, it's time to opt for Korean cushion foundations. Formulated with smooth silica powder, boron powder and more, the Missha M Magic Cushion Cover promises to control excess sebum and sweat while giving your skin a healthy glow. It also has SPF 50+/ PA+++ to protect your skin from harmful UV rays!

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It also comes in a limited edition super Kawaii 'Line and Friends' Design. It has a double anti-wrinkle & brightening effect. SO CUUUTTTEEE. Grab it before it flies off the shelves.

2. Silkygirl Magic BB Oil Control Foundation ($9.90)

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This cute little compacts contains Saw Palmetto and Rose Fruit concentrate to make pores look less noticeable and diminish sebum discharge. Skin remains shine free and matt throughout even the hottest of days. Worried about the product being too dry for skin? Fret not! The item gives dependable hydration so skin remains delicate throughout the day. Plus it's cheap! Great for the month end situation when we realise we have burnt all our salary on useless items we didn't need. 

3. Maybelline's Fit Me Matte+Poreless Foundation ($15.90)

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Maybelline's Fit Me contains a genius blurring micro-powders that erase pores and absorb oil for a naturally matte and poreless-looking finish. It is the best rated product for Asian skin and also salvation for our hot and humid weather here. It's suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin! This lightweight foundation mattifies and refines pores and leaves a natural, seamless finish, so you will never have that "cakey" over done look.

4. Murad Matteffect Blotting Perfector ($59.00)

This isn't a concealer or foundation but it is a translucent, liquid-blotting formula that instantly mattifies skin, absorbs oil, visibly minimizes pores, and perfects the skin. It's great for oily skin, especially if your face feels as greasy as a plate of Char Kuay Teow by noon. Product can immediately refresh or set makeup, so you never have to worry about having that embarrassing shine anymore!

5.  Sulwhashoo Evenfair Perfecting Cushion ($52.00)

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Though a tad pricier then the rest (It's Sulwhasoo!!! What did you expect), this is a pretty solid investment. It's light-weight and perfect for oily skin. This cushion foundation, is extremely popular in South Korea and it ensures you'll get just the right amount of product with a sponge-like dispenser that gives you powdery, light, and long-lasting coverage. Brightening cushion's magnolia extract and Pearlescent Complex evens the skin tone and promises to give a 12 hour glow, while keep oily skin in check. Though you might not look like Song Hye-Kyo after using it, we still love the effects.

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Dump out your oil blotting sheets and rejoice, for your days of looking like an oil tanker just dumped over your face is now over. Say hello to beautiful, matte skin finally.

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Text By: Girlsdaily SG