5 Ways to Fight Shine Fast


Photo: Courtesy of Sephora
Photo: Courtesy of Sephora

By Amber Kallor

There's a big difference between a natural glow and too much shine. Here are a few ingenious ways to help you stay matte all day.

Sephora Collection Bamboo Charcoal Blotting Papers

Slip this sleek book of 100 double-sided sheets into your tiniest clutch. Highly absorbent charcoal, infused into each blotting linen, leaves skin refreshed without residue.

$3; Sephora.com

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Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown
Photo: Courtesy of Bobbi Brown

Bobbi Brown Oil Control Lotion SPF 15

Get sun protection plus hydration and a shine-free finish-seaweed extract absorbs excess oil while lavender soothes irritated skin.

$48; BobbiBrown.com

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Courtesy of JK Jemma Kidd
Courtesy of JK Jemma Kidd

JK Jemma Kidd Show Stopper Water-Resistant Bronzer

There's enough bronzer in this jumbo compact to use on your face, décolleté and anywhere else you need a little matte color.

$23; Target.com

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Olay Shine Control Lathering Cleanser

Forget waiting for a face full of goop to dry (or scaring anyone who happens to walk in on your at-home spa treatment)-this creamy face wash detoxifies and mattifies skin like a mud mask but rinses off instantly.

$6; eStore.com

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Photo: Courtesy of Maybelline
Photo: Courtesy of Maybelline

Maybelline New York Dream Matte Mousse Foundation

If you're prone to shine but hate the idea of a heavy, masklike finish, try this weightless base that blends well and doesn't cake in fine lines.

$7.50; Drugstore.com

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