5 Tips to Combat Oily Skin in This Summer Heat

Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, pool parties, and... oily skin turning your glam into a greasy mess? We understand. If your T-zone turns into a disco ball faster than you can say “setting spray,” this blog is your holy grail. We’ve rounded up the best makeup for oily skin and oil-control beauty hacks that are sweat-proof, meltdown-proof, and 100% fabulous.

Whether you're beach-bound or office-glam, here are 5 must-know makeup tips for oily skin in summer, featuring our ride-or-die favs from PAC Cosmetics. Ready to stay slay all day? Let’s blot and roll!

 

Start with a Solid Skincare Base  

Before you even think about primer or foundation, it’s crucial to prep your skin like a pro. Oily skin often gets mistaken for “hydrated” skin—but the truth is, excess oil can be your skin overcompensating for dehydration.

• Oil-free moisturizers like they are your summer MVPs  
• Use a lightweight sunscreen that doesn't feel like butter on toast  
• Always cleanse with a mattifying, gentle face wash before makeup

PAC Pick: PAC Spotlight Moisturizer – keeps skin balanced without triggering oiliness. It's your hydration hero without the grease.

 

Prime Like You Mean It  

Mattify, smooth, and blur your way through the heatwave.

Want a real-deal sweat-proof makeup for humid weather trick? It starts with the right primer that tackles shine before it even thinks about showing up.

• Look for primers with pore-blurring properties  
• Focus application on your T-zone and areas that get shiny the fastest  
• Let it sit for a minute before foundation for maximum grip

PAC Pick: PAC Pore Primer – hands down one of the best matte primers for summer. It’s lightweight, long-wear, and keeps your makeup locked in tighter than your summer plans.

 

Choose Long-Wear, Non-Comedogenic Formulas  

Makeup that stays put and doesn’t clog your pores? Yes, please.

One of the biggest mistakes oily-skinned beauties make in summer? Piling on heavy foundations that suffocate the skin. The result? Breakouts, creasing, and makeup meltdowns. The key is to go for breathable, non-comedogenic makeup essentials that won’t trap oil and dirt.

• Go for oil-free, lightweight foundations  
• Stick to formulas that promise “matte” or “natural matte” finishes  
• Build up in layers—don’t go full face cake in one go

PAC Pick: PAC Studio HD Liquid Foundation – this long-lasting foundation for oily skin is magic in a bottle. It stays matte, doesn’t budge, and gives you that natural filter finish.

 

Lock It In with Setting Powder (AKA The Summer Savior)  

Blotting sheets are good. A good setting powder? Even better.

If your skin tends to shine brighter than your highlighter by noon, setting powder is your makeup guardian angel. It not only keeps things matte but also prevents your foundation from sliding down your face.

• Use a fluffy brush to dust powder lightly across oily zones  
• Press powder into your skin with a puff for extra staying power  
• Don’t forget the under-eyes, sides of the nose, and forehead!

PAC Pick: PAC Translucent Powder - (01 Anti-Shine) – One of the best setting powders to control shine. It’s ultra-fine, never cakey, and keeps you matte without making your skin look dull or dry.

Seal It with a Sweat-Proof Setting Spray  

Your final armor against summer meltdowns.

A good setting spray is like hairspray for your face—but make it skincare. It locks in your look while refreshing your skin, especially during humid weather that threatens to undo all your effort.

• Pick an alcohol-free, non-greasy formula  
• Mist from a distance to avoid wet patches  
• Pop it in your bag for mid-day touch-ups

PAC Pick: PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer – seriously, if sweat could cry, it would. This product is the queen of how to prevent makeup meltdown and a must-have in every summer kit.

Bonus: PAC Cosmetics Oil-Free Makeup Picks to Try  

Can’t decide where to start? Here’s a mini wishlist for your oily skin woes:

• PAC Pore Primer – For smooth, matte prep  
• PAC Studio HD Liquid Foundation – Long-wear coverage without heaviness  
• PAC Translucent Powder (01 Anti-shine) – Mattifies without making you flat  
• PAC Micro Finish Makeup Fixer – For a fresh, sealed look all-day  
• PAC Spotlight Liquid Concealer – Crease-proof & full coverage (without caking)
  

Oily skin in summer doesn't have to mean sacrificing your glow goals. With the right products and a little know-how, you can turn down the shine without dimming your light. These oil-control beauty hacks, combined with PAC’s non-comedogenic makeup essentials, are exactly what you need for a sweat-proof, stunning, shine-free summer.

So go ahead—beat the heat, blend like a boss, and keep your look locked in from sunrise to sundown. Because the only thing that should be melting this summer is your ice cream.