Fresh summer skin may sound great in theory, but the reality is slightly different—it’s all kinds of slick and shine, and then some more.
Don’t sweat it! Your summer kit needs just one make-up product to keep the heat at bay, and your make-up in place: blotting products.
These compacts come packed with mattifying properties that don’t dry out your skin, are handy with their travel-friendly cases and leave a delicate luminosity on your skin that reflects the sun’s rays and gives you a healthy glow. All you need to do is gently press the powder over your entire face with a dry sponge from the centre outwards.
Too good to be true? Touch up your skin with one of these and find out for yourself:
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Benefit The Porefessional: License To Blot
This oil-blotting stick instantly mattifies shine for up to six hours after application and its triangular tip is perfect to gain access to the most difficult curves of your T-zone.
NYX Blotting Powder
This one gives you a satiny-matte finish with the subtlest hint of pigment for spot-free radiance.
Clinique Stay-Matte Universal Blotting Powder
This invisible white powder that works on all skin tones can be applied over or under your foundation, or on bare skin, to absorb oil. And it’s super lightweight.
M.A.C Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Need something long-lasting for your super oily skin to keep your make-up intact and face grease-free without feeling heavy? This one’s your best bet.
Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder
Silky and lightweight, this pressed powder comes specifically with HD technology, which basically acts like the blur tool and radiance-enhancing app on your phone. This means smooth, flawless, #NoFilter selfies.
Chanel Mat Lumiére Luminous Matte Powder Makeup SPF10
Its colour-correcting pigments give you a slight sheen, smooth texture and an even-toned complexion. Double points for also having an SPF of 10.