If you have oily skin, you've probably been told cream and stick formulas won't last — that's only half true. They last fine with a couple of small adjustments.
Why Oily Skin Needs a Slightly Different Approach
Oil breaks down product and causes it to slide or fade faster, particularly around the T-zone. The fix isn't switching away from stick formulas entirely — it's using them a little more precisely and adding one extra step: light powder setting.
The Adjusted Routine
- Concealer: apply your Face It Concealer Stix shade as usual, but set it with a light dusting of translucent powder immediately after blending — this is the single biggest difference for oily skin.
- Blush: apply Flirt or Bite Me, blend, then set lightly with the same translucent powder over the cheek area only.
- Highlighter: apply last, and skip powder here — highlighter is meant to look slightly luminous, and oily skin already gives a natural sheen that works in your favor for this one step.
Where Oily Skin Needs the Most Attention
Focus your light powder setting on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) where oil builds up fastest. Cheeks and under-eyes usually need less or no powder, even on oily skin overall.
Midday Touch-Ups
Blotting paper first (never a fresh layer of product on top of oil) removes shine without disturbing your makeup. Only add a touch more concealer or blush afterward if it's genuinely faded, not as a routine step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does stick concealer work on oily skin? Yes, especially when set with a light layer of translucent powder right after blending.
Should oily skin skip cream blush and highlighter? No — just set the blush lightly with powder if needed; highlighter can usually be left unset since a slight sheen is the intended look anyway.
How often should I touch up oily skin during the day? Blot with paper first; only reapply product if it's visibly faded, typically once in the afternoon.
Is powder always necessary for oily skin? It helps longevity significantly, but a light hand is key — over-powdering can look cakey even on oily skin.