So, you want to get rid of shine, but you can't imagine adding yet another step to your already tedious routine. Fortunately, there's this primer, which contains salicylic acid and vitamins A, C, and E.
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L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother Oil-Free, $19.99
This isn't a primer -- instead, like the name suggests, think of it as a blur-ifier. (It's basically an Instagram filter for your face.) It hides fine lines, pores, spots, and imperfections while helping your skin stay matte and giving you an SPF 30.
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Tarte Maracuja Rainforest Glow Instant Matte Waterproof Body Perfector, $36
You know when you want your legs to look bronzed, but there's no time for self-tanner, and your favorite shimmery body oil is going to get all over everything? Enter this Tarte "body perfector." It's a cream that makes your skin glow -- but in a matte way. And, miraculously, it's not drying -- it's made with maracuja oil so it's actually really hydrating to the skin.
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Dolce & Gabbana The Foundation Matte Liquid Foundation, $66
Dolce & Gabbana makes truly beautiful (if pricy) foundations, but the formulas are often too rich for women with oily skin. Well, not anymore. This new version is mattifying, and it'll keep you shine-free all day.
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La Prairie Cellular Emulsion Matte Pore Minimizer, $225
This toner-like product does it all. It slows down oil production to keep your skin from getting shiny, it soothes irritation with botanicals, it brightens dark spots with vitamin C, licorice, and algae extract, and it fights fine lines at the same time. Plus, the texture is silky and amazing.
I love dewy skin. It looks pretty and makes me look healthy. But too often, I leave my house with dewy skin and 10 minutes later it's crossed the line into shiny territory -- especially this time of year.
That's where mattifiers come in. Unlike powders, they won't take away your dewiness completely, but they will keep you from getting shiny. Plus, the newest versions do so much more than mattify. From skin care benefits to full-coverage color, they're fantastic multitaskers. Bonus: Just think of all the money you'll save on blotting papers.