You know what I’m talking about…you’re out with the ladies having a drink or two on a rooftop bar somewhere and you take a few self-shots with your best Mary-Kate and Ashley pout (cause that’s just what we do). When you review the shots, you’re stunned to find that while the cheeks, eyes, and lips still look stunning, the forehead and nose look like a reflecting pool. Summer skin shine.
Today’s post is in response to a special request from one my nearest and dearest who rages against the shine every summer. So if you’re T-zone is in search for a little anti-shine action, try out some of the favs described below.
Smashbox Anti-Shine is a versatile gel to powder product that can be applied before or after your foundation. It should be applied directly to the high-shine areas and buffed into the skin, preferably with a foundation brush. (SIDE NOTE: Using brushes with foundation products vs. sponges not only give you a better, less cakey result, it also saves you money in the long run. Sponges soak up more product and release less. So what that means is your foundation stays in the sponge, instead of on your skin and you end up at the cosmetic counter much more frequently buying foundation). Smashbox’s Anti-Shine purpose is to keep your typically “shiny spots” looking matte. Smashbox’s website indicates that the product is made to withstand harsh studio lights, which means that this product will keep your skin looking matte even in the harshest of shine-prompting scenarios. Use after moisturizing, before or after your foundation, and touch up as need throughout the day.
Smashbox Anti-Shine
$27.00 USD
Colors and retailer information available at Smashbox
Images from www.smashbox.comSmashbox may in fact have the market cornered on the anti-shine products. My good friend swears by this next product. She’s a frugal fanny until it comes to her Smashbox Photo Finish and she’s got no problem dropping $36 on this bad boy. Apparently she's not the only photo finish fanatic, as this product won the coveted distinction of being named one of Allure magazines “Best of Beauty Award Winners.” The components in Photo Finish Foundation Primer combine to absorb oil and diffuse light, which reduces the appearance of shine and skin imperfections. Photo Finish is to be applied to recently moisturized skin prior to your foundation. The formula is so concentrated that only one pump of Photo Finish is needed at a time (which should also make you feel better about the $36 price tag)!
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
$36.00 USD
Retailer information available at Smashbox
Images from www.smashbox.comThe beauty of MAC’s blot powder is it doesn’t add any additional color or texture to your existing make-up (i.e. you don’t want it to look as though you have on primer, concealor, foundation, powder, and blot powder). You’ll recognize this when you go to the MAC store to try it on as the powder is essentially color-less. It’s simply meant to reduce the presence of oils and shine. MAC’s blot powder can be used on top of all over face powder and should primarily be applied to your shiny spots. Throw it in your purse and reapply as needed.
MAC Blot Powder
$21.00 USD
Colors and retailer information available at MAC
Images from www.maccosmetics.com
Okay ladies so when you’re ready to kick your shine to the curb and get you’re matte on, take these products for a test drive. You’re T-zone will thank you.
The Smashbox Anti-Shine is fabulous. I purchased it last week and used it under my makeup at a beach wedding where I had to look good (or attempt to, at least) for about 12 hrs. By the end of the night after dancing, 100 degree heat and more, there was only a very slight hint of shine on my forehead, which was AMAZING. Thanks for the great product recommendation. :)
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