9 magical matte-finish foundations ideal for oily skin

Think a genuinely lightweight matte foundation formula sounds too good to be true? You evidently haven't tried this one! This lightweight liquid foundation provides light to medium coverage and a matte finish. The vegan formula is infused with quinoa and blackcurrant to help rejuvenate skin while helping to reduce redness, pigmentation, and fine lines. 

$52 at a-beauty

We don't mean to be dramatic, but this foundation is *destined* to aid your oily skin. It’s oil-free and non-comedogenic to keep your pores in the clear, and it transforms from a liquid into powder upon application. How cool is that?! P.S. They really weren't kidding with the name; immaculate sums up its finish well.

$60 at Hourglass Cosmetics

Promising up to 15 hours of shine-free wear, this long-loved mattifying foundation is oil-free, oil-controlling, waterproof and transfer-resistant (a blessing in this sweltering summer weather). The coverage is buildable and stays matte with minimal (if any) touch-ups needed throughout the day.

$65 at Estée Lauder

Okay, it's not technically a foundation, but we swear it’s not far off the mark. This oil-free base sure had some big shoes to fill (its luminous predecessor has a pretty serious following), but its mattifying yet not drying formula definitely delivers, and a little goes a long way, so it's a top notch investment.

$67 at Adore Beauty

If you struggle with oily skin that’s also acne-prone, you won't find a better fit than this. It's a blemish-busting base that contains salicylic acid, meaning it actually works to treat (and prevent) breakouts while neutralising redness and controlling oil production at the same time.

$59 at Clinique

You've no doubt heard the hype around Rihanna’s famous Fenty offering, but we promise it somehow still exceeds expectations. Totally buildable, its super silky formula glides onto the skin and keeps oil well and truly under control without leaving your skin looking lifeless.

$56 at SEPHORA

You can finally forget about your relentless blotting paper schedule, because this full coverage foundation will last the whole day while controlling shine the entire time. It gives your skin the most glorious flawless satin finish that both feels and looks natural, plus, it also doubles down as a concealer. Full marks.

$64 at M.A.C

This brilliant budget buy ticks all the boxes when it comes to nabbing smooth, flawless-looking skin that truly lasts. The unique long-wearing formula *actually* sticks around (it’s waterproof, sweat-proof and steam-proof) but doesn't result in a cakey-looking complexion.

$32.95 at Big W

Prefer power? This lightweight mineral foundation provides the most flawless coverage, while still legitimately letting your skin breathe (almost unheard of). It'll stay strong for up to eight hours and works to even skin tone, blur redness and blemishes, and camouflage the appearance of oil, fine lines and wrinkles.

$38 at BareMinerals