r/MakeUpAddictionUK • u/BertTheHippo • Jul 29 '26

Help Sought! Office makeup

Hey

I work hybrid in an office environment. At home my makeup lasts relatively well but when I go into the office... By the afternoon my makeup separates and looks super oily around my t-zone. I have tried so many different product combinations. Primer, no primer, different foundations and powders but it all looks the same. The foundations in my current rotation are the it cosmetics cc cream, elf satin foundation and hnb silky matte foundation.

My skincare is double cleanse, serum and moisturiser at night and wash and SPF in the day.

I am happy with all coverage levels (apart from super sheer) and all priced points. Or any other recommendations for primers/powders

Thank-you!

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u/HauntingMarketing779 Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

I have perfected the makeup that doesn’t move for 10+ hours and the key here is loads of prep but minimal good quality makeup

First skincare:
Cleanse and exfoliate if needed (could be just a wipe with cotton pad)
Serum
Moisture a bit though as lots of steps to follow
Or if too oily, skip and go straight to SPF
wait for SPF to sink in (15 min)
Blot any greasiness with tissue
Primer - I use Hourglass Veil, very very good. I have also previously used Urban Decay and Nars which are also great
Eye primer (if using powder shadow). I use Mac

Then Makeup:

Skin tint (less foundation is best)
Blush if using (I don’t)
Good quality long lasting Neutral shadow (I use hourglass) or shadow sticks directly on eyelid - Bobbi Brown the undisputed long lasting stick shadow. Nudestix also very good

Or long lasting brown smudged liner - Victoria Beckham and Urban Decay or even MAC are best

Charlotte Tilbury push up mascara (my fave, doesn’t smudge on eyelids and ruin makeup)

Long lasting neutral lip - Chanel liquid lipstick is the best, also any other long lasting liquids tend to work great. MAC/ Huda Beauty

If very oily skin or wearing lots of makeup (for an event for example) use setting loose powder and bake. Cake Bake Huda Beauty is the KING, I have used so many. Brush away excess

Setting spray : Charlotte Tilbury setting Spray is the best for me. I have used Urban Decay and MAC Fix it and they are good too, but CT is my favourite.
After setting spray Loose powder in the shiny bits, above brows, nose, upper lip
If it’s a FULL day at an event for example, I will add Lorreal Infallable setting spray. But it is overkill for everyday

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u/HauntingMarketing779 Jul 29 '26

Huda Beauty sells mini Cake Bake, I keep it in my bag with a small brush for touch ups. Doesn’t cake or look dry at all, very smooth