Have Oil-Prone Skin? These Mattifiers Can Stand Up To The Most Humid Days

Keeping your face ​shine-free all day is tiring, isn’t it? It’s not easy keeping your face matte​ if you have oily or combination skin. But you can ​get the ​polished complexion you ​want without using powder​ or wiping your face a bajillion times a day – it’s all about the ​products you use. 

​Keep scrolling to discover the heroic mattifying skin care and beauty products that will keep your face fresh shine-free, all day long!

Mattifying Moisturizers

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Balance
A lightweight gel-cream moisturizer that balances oil without drying skin and minimizes pores, shine, and leaves skin hydrated.

SHOP ON GLOSSIER – $25


FirstAid Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer

FirstAid Ultra Repair Oil-Control Moisturizer
A moisturizer that mattifies skin and delivers lightweight hydration without clogging pores.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $32


La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Oil-Free Mattifying Moisturizer

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat Oil-Free Mattifying Moisturizer

Created for oily skin, this moisturizer is on-comedogenic with a light matte finish and an excellent base for makeup.

SHOP ON AMAZON – $32.99


Origins Skin Matte Moisturizer

Origins Skin Matte Moisturizer
A hydrating matte moisturizer that softens, smooths, and minimizes pores for a glowing finish.

SHOP ON ORIGINS – $38


Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer

Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer
A lightweight gel cream moisturizer that hydrates dry skin with hyaluronic acid and ceramides for visible plumping hydration.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $44


Laura Mercier Mattifying Oil-Free Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Mattifying Oil-Free Moisturizer

A water-based moisturizer with oil control that hydrates the skin while leaving a natural matte finish.

SHOP ON LAURA MERCIER – $62


Mattifying Primers

Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Primer

Milk Makeup Pore Eclipse Mattifying + Blurring Primer
This primer gets top marks for blurring the appearance of pores.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $36


The POREfessional Matte Rescue Primer

The POREfessional Matte Rescue Primer
With over 60,000 reviews on Google, users rave about how POREfessional’s translucent formula goes on matte and smooth.

SHOP ON ULTA – $32


Paula’s Choice Shine Stopper Matte Finishing Primer

Paula’s Choice Shine Stopper Matte Finishing Primer
Paula’s Choice primer provides a soft, powder finish.

SHOP ON PAULA’S CHOICE – $20.80


YSL Nu Blotting Lotion Mattifying Primer

YSL Nu Blotting Lotion Mattifying Primer
The gel formulation of this primer allows the formula to go on smooth and evenly.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $34


Dermablend Poresaver Matte Primer

Dermablend Poresaver Matte Primer
With only six ingredients, this gel primer dries down to a matte, oil-absorbing finish.

SHOP ON ULTA – $33


Estee Lauder The Mattifier

Estee Lauder The Mattifier
The combination of oil-control and natural finish makes The Mattifier a top pick amongst customers.

SHOP ON ESTEE LAUDER – $38


Mattifying Powders

BareMinerals Matte Powder Foundation

BareMinerals Matte Powder Foundation
This talc-free foundation offers sheer-to-full buildable coverage. Available in 30 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $33


Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
This sheer formula is perfect for all-over coverage or spot treatments. Available in 14 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $31


Lancome Long Time No Shine Loose Setting Powder

Lancome Long Time No Shine Loose Setting Powder
This loose mineral powder can be used to both blot and set your makeup. Available in two shades.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $39


Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation
Touted as humidity and sweat-proof, reviewers love how the foundation offers a soft, matte finish. Available in 50 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $38


Patrick Star Mini Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder

Patrick Star Mini Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder
This superfine powder promises to keep you shine-free for 14 hours. Available in both full and travel sizes; in two colors.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $16


Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder

Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder Clinique Stay-Matte Invisible Blotting Powder
This translucent blotting powder can be slipped into your tote bag for discreet touch-ups throughout the day.

SHOP ON ULTA – $31


Mattifying Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation
This dermatologist tested foundation is both fragrance-free and allergy tested. Available in 40 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $8.49


Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Foundation
Offering a medium to full coverage, this long-lasting foundation promises to diffuse the look of pores. Available in 50 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $38


CoverGirl TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation

CoverGirl TruBlend Matte Made Liquid Foundation
This oil-absorbing foundation promises to stay put for up to 12 hours, using a transfer-resistant formula that goes on smoothly. Available in 40 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $11.49


Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H Long Wear Matte Foundation

Lancome Teint Idole Matte Foundation
Looking for more coverage? The Lancome Teint Idole is a full coverage foundation that somehow manages to be both lightweight and super matte.

SHOP ON ULTA – $47


NARS Soft Matte Long Lasting Foundation

NARS Soft Matte Long Lasting Foundation
Nars promises the color you put on at 10 a.m. is the same color you see at 4 p.m., thanks to their formula which resists oxidation. The full-coverage foundation is available in 34 shades.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $40


Too Faced Born This Way Matte 24 Hour Foundation

Too Faced Born This Way Matte Foundation
Ready for summer fun, this waterproof foundation offers medium coverage that lasts up to 24 hours. Available in 35 shades.

SHOP ON ULTA – $40


Mattifying Setting Sprays

NYX Professional Makeup Matte Finishing Setting Spray

NYX Professional Makeup Matte Finishing Setting Spray
This light setting spray instantly gives you a matte finish without leaving your skin tacky or sticky.

SHOP ON ULTA – $9.50


ELF Cosmetics Matte Magic Mist

ELF Cosmetics Matte Magic Mist
This affordable setting spray is both cruelty-free and vegan.

SHOP ON ULTA – $6


Urban Decay All Nighter Ultra Matte Makeup Setting Spray

Urban Decay Matte Makeup Setting Spray
The All Nighter spray uses kaolin clay to absorb excess oil, leaving your skin matte and fresh.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $33


Milk Hydro Grip Setting Spray

Milk Hydro Grip Setting Spray
The Milk Hydro Grip spray has a gel formulation which promises to keep your makeup matte for up to 12 hours.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $36


Milani Cosmetics Make It Last Setting Spray

Milani Cosmetics Make It Last Setting Spray
With watermelon fruit extract, the Make It Last setting spray keeps your skin fresh and matte all day long.

SHOP ON MILANI – $9.99


Patrick Stay On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray

Patrick Stay On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray
Made to be rub-proof, this waterproof setting spray has notes of green tea and cucumber for a refreshing experience.

SHOP ON SEPHORA – $30

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