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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.