12 Ways to Immediately Zap Greasy Summer Skin
Primers, powders, balm sticks, and more.
For those of us who can't get to 2 P.M. without a film of face-oil forming along the T-Zone and beyond, summer—that is, when heat and humidity seemingly kick already-active oil glands into overdrive—can be brutal. While a solid skincare routine should be your first line of defense, it helps to have a quick fix solutions at hand. Ahead, find 12 of the best mattifying products I've tried and loved.
Wander Beauty Rise and Prime Duo
I kid you not, the primer side of this duo stick works like real-life FaceTune. Swipe it over your face when needed (even post-makeup application) and witness unwanted shine immediately vanish.
$39; sephora.com
Urban Decay the Velvetizer Translucent Mix-In Medium
This fine powder can be mixed into your favorite liquid products to lend more coverage and a matte finish. Personally, I like to use it solo as a setting powder. Layer it on top of your nose and forehead and "bake" to your complexion's content.
$34; urbandecay.com
Cover FX Custom Blot Drops
Applied to your T-Zone before makeup, just a couple of dabs of this gel primer will act like an invisible shield against oil for the entire day, no emergency midday touch-ups needed.
$42; sephora.com
Ilia Moondance SPF 20
Here's three quick reasons this little number should be a travel pouch staple: It's compact, gives an extra layer of sun protection (it's SPF 20) , and works like an eraser on any grease.
$34; iliabeauty.com
Mally Beauty Poreless Face Defender
This clear, solid gel is an IRL filter for your face. Use a sponge and watch skin smooth out like digital magic.
$40; ulta.com
Murad Matteffect Blotting Perfector
I've written at length about the wonders of this marshmallow powder–yes marshmallow powder– but here's the short story: The pink liquid goes on wet and once dry, completely conceals pores, all while leaving skin moisturized, not putty-like.
$39; murad.com
Make Beauty Custom Finish Effects
This compact has both a matte and glossy finish, allowing you to be strategic about your dewiness levels rather than a victim to your oil glands. Also good to know: The matte side makes skin look straight-up airbrushed.
$27; makebeauty.com
Becca Evermatte Poreless Primer
Don't start any makeup look without a dab of this sweat-resistant, absorbent primer on problem areas. It's your best friend in humidity, and makeup won't budge for 12 hours.
$36; sephora.com
trèStiQue Magic Mattifying Balm & Blotting Sheet Duo
The Swiss army knife of beauty products, this travel-friendly stick gives you two ways to fight shine: a balm and hidden, refillable tear-off blotting sheets. Genius.
$34; sephora.com
Chanel Le Teint Ultra Tenue
I find that liquid foundations tend to melt right off my skin in the summer heat. Solid, powder foundations like this one are lifesavers. You can layer it on for full-coverage that still feels lightweight and in a pinch later, tap it along just your T-Zone and chin.
$60; chanel.com
Palladio Rice Paper
Ah, the OG solution to face slicks. While I've tried nearly every blotting sheet out there, this bargain rice-based option gets the job done for a fraction of the price of many of its paper peers. Buy in bulk and toss in every bag you own.
$5; forever21.com
P.S. When all else fails–toilet seat covers are life savers. Just ask the beauty buffs on Makeup Alley, who gave the DIY solution an impressive 4.6/5 stars. Seriously.
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