Powder is the best way to set your makeup and give it a matte finish. I recommend using loose powder that’s applied in the morning after a cream or liquid foundation. To touchup shine problems throughout the day, it’s best to use blotting papers. Oil attracts bacteria, and if you use a pressed powder for touchups you will contaminate the powder. An oil residue will also collect on top of your powder, and prevent you from getting the best usage out of your product.
Make Up For Ever High Definition Microfinish Powder: This is a talc-free powder, so it’s great for all skin types - even sensitive skin. It contains mineral silica powder, which is more transparent than talc, making it a universal powder that can be used on any skin tone. The spherical microparticles leave the skin feeling silky smooth. It’s the perfect loose powder to set and mattify your foundation.
Product Price: $30.00
Available at Sephora
Make Up For Ever Super Matte Loose Powder: This loose powder will do exactly what it promises to do - give you a super-matte finish. The ultra-fine silicone spreads evenly. The silky-feeling powder gives you a smooth finish, and finely ground pigments will ensure that your skin does not look chalky.
Product Price $24.00
Available at Sephora
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets: These blue-colored sheets quickly absorb oil, leaving the skin shine-free without disturbing your makeup. When you apply the oil-absorbing sheets to your skin, you’ll see them change colors, which tells you they’re working. Fifty sheets are conveniently stored in a portable package, making touchups effortless.
Product Price $5.49
Available at Ulta, Walgreen’s, CVS, Target, Dominick’s
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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light: This primer is oil-free, so it’s great for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. Vitamin C and peptides even out the skin tone as well as promote collagen production. This primer absorbs quickly and leaves the skin with a matte finish. It’s 60 percent water, so it doesn’t have that slippery feel you get from silicone-based primers. Smashbox was founded by the great-grandsons of Max Factor, who’s known as the father of modern makeup. It’s no surprise that Dean and Davis Factor are following in their great-grandfather’s footsteps.
Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primers: These colorful primers are designed to even out your skin tone. The apricot-colored primer is a blend that conceals under-eye circles, veins and sunspots. The green-colored primer is a corrector that minimizes any redness on the face.
Nars Makeup Primer: This lightweight gel-cream primer absorbs quickly; it contains natural botanicals that reduce the appearance of redness. It’s a great product for men who suffer from redness after shaving.
