Got Oily Skin? Here’s What to Do Before Semi-Permanent Makeup
Oily skin might give you that mid-day shine, but when it comes to semi-permanent makeup, it can also make things tricky.
At The Brow & Beauty Boutique, we’ve worked with hundreds of clients with oily skin—and the good news is, you can absolutely get beautiful brows, lips, and eyeliner. You just need the right prep (and the right artist).
Why Oily Skin Needs Extra Prep
Here’s what we often see:
Faster pigment fade—oil pushes pigment out more quickly
Colour shifts—especially if the skin is unbalanced
Longer healing—oily skin can take longer to settle
More touch-ups—because pigment doesn’t “hold” as well
But don’t worry—we’ve got solutions.
What to Do Before Your Appointment
1. Start with Gentle Skin Balancing
Don’t strip your skin with harsh products. You want to balance oil—not trigger more of it.
Start using a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer and gentle cleanser at least 1 week before your appointment.
2. Book a Skin Prep Facial
We strongly recommend clients with oily skin book a La Dermalogique facial 5–7 days before their SPMU session. These are our favourites:
Marine Spicules Skin Renewal – Clears out pores and smooths skin
Signature Skin Treatment – Balances hydration and reduces oil output
Glow-Up Contouring – Tightens skin for better pigment hold
A clearer, calmer canvas = better results.
What to Expect After Your Appointment
You may need:
A longer healing period
A second touch-up sooner than average
To follow our aftercare steps closely (we’ll guide you!)
We also use organic German pigments that are known for fading beautifully on oily skin—so even if colour lightens, it won’t turn weird or patchy.
👉 Curious what to expect for oily skin?
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💄 Best SPMU Options for Oily Skin
All our services can be adapted to suit oilier skin types. Here’s what works best:
Eyebrow embroidery with shorter, controlled strokes
Lip embroidery using soft tints and layered pigment
Eyeliner embroidery with lashline definition only (no wings or thick styles)
👉 Explore the right fit for you:
Eyebrow Services
Lip Embroidery Enhancement
Eyeliner Embroidery
✨ Oily Skin? No Problem.
With the right prep and realistic expectations, your skin can hold pigment beautifully—and your semi-permanent makeup can last just as long as anyone else’s.
🌿 Let’s get your skin prepped:
Book a Skin Prep Facial or SPMU Session
Not sure what works best for your skin type? Ask our team
