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1. A Revlon volcanic stone face roller removes oil and shine from your face. And unlike oil-blotting sheets, the ball can be popped out and washed so you can use this over and over and over again.
Promising review: "First off, if you have extremely oily skin, this. is. it. I was so tired of getting blotting powder/wipes. It felt wasteful and always left residue on my face. I saw this on TikTok and NEEDED it. Not only is it affordable, but it's also washable, which helps you save money and be less wasteful. It felt like the holy grail had been delivered to my front doorstep. After my first use, I was in love. Now, it doesn't pick up everything but it does make it more matte and gives you a natural look. I am so excited this product exists and I already feel more confident." —Kelsey B.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
2. *Though* if you can never break up with the OGs, a pack of blotting papers is one of those skincare products you'll always find room for in your bag or pocket. (I know I do!)
Promising review: "I've had oily skin my whole life and used countless types of oil blotting sheets because they're lifesavers. THESE ARE AMAZING. Great deal, big sheets, and they pull out one at a time so easily. Give these a try — completely worth it. They work well and are easy to use." —Kelsey
Get a 100-sheet pack from Amazon for $6.95 (available in three scents).
3. Or some Beauty Bakerie Parchment Paper Oil Blotting Sheets for a more aesthetic (but extremely effective!) mattifying treatment that won't disturb your makeup.
Beauty Bakerie is a Black woman-owned small biz specializing in amazing makeup formulas in incredibly fun bakery-like packaging.
Promising review: "Don't underestimate a good blotting paper! I have searched high and low for a new option and glad I decided to try these. They are a little pricey, but they also contain 100 sheets vs 50 with other brands. I like that they are not a waxy, slick paper and they also don't contain powder or fragrance. The texture absorbs well without disturbing my makeup." —dpro
Get it from Ulta for $7.20.
4. An I Dew Care "Tap Secret" mattifying powder shampoo tackles greasy roots without the aerosol formula. I've been packing this for flights where I carry on only and this little puff is EFFECTIVE. Like, I went to New Orleans recently in late May with a blowout I was trying to make last. This kept my oily roots matte again! It's LEGIT.
Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." —Teresa
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
5. A stick of Gold Bond Friction Defense will stop chafing caused by sweat before it even starts. It's sooo good and better than any other competitor in the thigh-saving category. But really. I have thick thighs and swear by it!
My colleague Ciera Velarde is a huge fan! Here's what she has to say:
"I've used it for about 12 years now and it's the only thing that I can trust to prevent that dreaded chafing after a sweaty day of walking around. It glides on perfectly, it's unscented, and it doesn't melt away when you start to sweat. If it's a particularly hot day out, it can start to fade after a few hours, so just make sure to bring it with you to reapply. In addition to preventing chafing between my thighs, I've also applied it on my arms where my sports bra rubs against them when I run and it works like a charm!"
Promising review: "Whoooo sometimes I feel as if a fire is going to start between my fat thighs, but with this stuff they just glide right on by each other, it has been a summer life saver. Only thing is you have to pack it on and reapply maybe 4 hours in, so bring it along for the ride. I will be buying again." —Ash
Get it from Amazon for $6.
6. NYX Matte Finish Makeup Setting spray locks in your makeup to help avoid touchups throughout the day.
I've tried tons of different setting sprays and keep going back to this one because it's affordable and works nearly as well as any luxury version I've tried.
Promising review: "Love this finishing spray! My makeup looks fresh all day long. I had never used a product to set my foundation before this one and I will never be without it again. If you like a soft matte finish, you will really like this product. Highly recommended." —BeBe Benz
Get it from Amazon for $6.73+ (available in three kinds and jumbo sizes; vegan).
7. Or a Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in case sprays aren't your thing but you need something to keep the sweat off the beautiful masterpiece of your face.
I own, use, and love this. Plus, it's in a HUGE container and lasts for what feels like forever.
Promising review: "Great for baking (setting) under eye concealer (or concealer anywhere). Also, if I start sweating during my foundation application, I lightly dust this powder on my skin and the sweating not only stops then, but it will pretty much keep it at bay for the rest of the day.
The powder does have a slight scent to it which doesn’t bother me however no one has told me that I smell like something different or powdery since I’ve been wearing it." —jillianmaxmillian
Get it from Amazon for $4.49+ (available in six shades).
8. Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask makes exfoliating fun thanks to its magical-seeming combo of carbonated water, collagen, green tea, charcoal, and clay. As you can see from the pics, it bubbles up in less than five minutes for a mask you won't put off using.
Promising review: "Second time purchasing because I love this so much! I put it on right before I get in the shower then rinse it off just before I get out. Works wonderfully for clearing up blackheads right away and minimizing pimples. Leaves my skin matte but not dry. Bonus- I look like a cloud!" —L. Potter
Get it from Amazon for $9.15.
9. Missha's Soft Finish Sun Milk packs in SPF 50+ protection no matter if you're sweating or even crying (hopefully tears of joy!). Reviewers especially love it for wearing with a full face of makeup.
In the progression photos above, you can see a reviewer before applying the sun milk, after applying the sun milk, and then the sun milk under makeup.
Promising review: "I have dark, oily skin and purchased this product after reading recommendations. There is no white cast; you can barely see it upon application unless you use too much. You definitely do not need a lot, it spreads thin. When it dries, any color is gone. It also helps slow down my face getting all greasy as the day goes on, which I love. My skin is very, very oily but I can still apply this after my moisturizer and feel totally comfortable. I'm not a fan of scents, and the scent on this is extremely mild." —Ms. Renee
Get it from Amazon for $20.25.
10. Rimmel Stay Matte Mattifying Primer gives you a smooth finish that'll stay that way for so much longer.
Promising review: "I am not one to leave reviews but this stuff deserves recognition! In my 32 years of life I have never had something that is supposed to control oil actually do its job. From the moment this stuff touched my face, I felt a difference! My face is extremely oily that by the time I walk out the house, my makeup is sitting on top of my face looking caked. This is the first time EVER, I had a primer leave my face matte with makeup on. Although I love my look with makeup, I hate what the oil does so I’m usually limiting my application to eyebrows and under eye. Although this is day one of use, my makeup has been on my face for almost four hours and I have yet to pull out my MAC blot powder or oil control sheet to touch things up. I am IMPRESSED and that is a major compliment considering I’ve literally tried everything on the market and this $5 product surpasses them ALL!!!" —Rose
Get it from Amazon for $4.07.
11. Glossier Wowder dulls any shine and blurs the look of pores without looking cakey or chalky as your finishing step.
Check out all the deets from my colleague Jasmin Sandal: "I had been meaning to give this a whirl since its release a few years ago, and, boy, I don't know why I waited so long to snag it because this stuff has changed the game. I recently moved from New York to California and, let me tell you, with this change in climate, my skin has gone through every phase imaginable: Painfully flaky with patches of dryness, breakouts beyond belief, and shine, ooh, so much shine you'd think there had been an oil spill. (And I'm telling you all of this because no matter what I put on my face, makeup never sits on it quite like I want it to.)
"Enter Wowder — the pillowy-soft powder that has done the unthinkable: blurred my imperfections and sets my concealer without leaving a chalky residue. Now anytime I catch my reflection in the mirror I literally have to double take. My skin appears smoother and any fine lines look so much softer. A little goes a long way — and now I can leave my house with a little more confidence and return with a look that hasn't wavered."
Oh! And it's vegan and cruelty-free.
Promising review: "I have pretty oily skin and I always look shiny by the end of the day. This setting powder left me with a matte finish that lasted all day. :)" —Sammy
Get it from Glossier for $22 (available in five shades; vegan and cruelty-free).
12. Carpe Antiperspirant Hand Lotion for anyone who suffers from constantly sweaty hands. It's recommended by dermatologists and the reviews are FULL of believers.
Promising review: "I’ve been pretty impressed with this cream. I have hyperhydrosis which mostly affects my hands and feet. I take an oral medication fort condition but I still have sweating sometimes which is why I decided to try this lotion. I’ve been using this product mostly on my feet about three times a week for a little over a month now. This cream has a slight smell but it’s nothing awful at all. I’ve noticed a little bit goes a long way. Before bed I put the cream on the bottoms on my feet. It doesn’t really leave any residue. It almost makes my feet instantly feel dry. I have definitely noticed that it helps maintain minimal sweating without any crazy side effects. I’ve also used this on my hands as well. This is a product that actually does help with my hyperhydrosis and I’ll definitely be ordering more when I run out!" —Lauren p.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
13. Lavilin Foot Deodorant Cream because you can't forget about your poor sweaty feet too! This sensitive skin-friendly formula is made to last up to seven days.
14. Rimmel Stay Matte Mattifying Primer gives you a smooth finish that'll stay that way for so much longer.
Promising review: "This product works!! I have extremely oily skin which means my face is super shiny within minutes of applying foundation. The second photo is without primer, a few hours after applying foundation….you can see all the shine on my forehead. The first photo is with primer six hours after applying foundation….hardly any shine! I believe in the product so much that I gave a tube to my friend who also has oily skin and she absolutely loved it and uses it now! For the price, you can beat it compared to the expensive brands that are way more expensive and only a fraction of the size." —S. Rodriguez
Get it from Amazon for $4.07.
15. SheaMoisture African Black Soap is a fan fave for helping reduce oil, acne, and redness.
Promising review: "This soap is amazing. It helps calm down so much of the redness in my face each morning! My friend bought this for me as a gift and I’ve reordered it twice since then! Her and I both suffer from horrible acne and this helps soothe your face. My acne has reduced some since using this. I love how soft it is and it smells wonderful." —Kristen
Get a four-pack of bars from Amazon for $14.72.
16. Thayers Witch Hazel, a multitasking toner that handles several steps in your skincare routine: cleansing, moisturizing, fading blemishes, and helping restore your skin's natural pH.
It can do a hell of a lot of other stuff, too, like reduce redness, soothe irritation, heal cuts, and reduce oil and inflammation.
Promising review: "This toner is great to make sure you remove all your makeup. It worked well with my sensitive, combination skin. It is not too drying on the areas of my skin, like my cheeks, that tend to be dry. I go a little lighter on those areas. My T-zone is oily and this helps keep it matte. The smell is just ok, kind of grandma-ey. I don't use this every day, just days I have heavy makeup on or feel extra oily." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $10.95 (or $10.44 with the Subscribe & Save option; available in three scents).
17. ETUDE House Zero Sebum Drying Powder made for oily skin that you can easily take on the go to keep your T-zone looking like matte perfection despite every other factor.
I've also used this stuff and it's an excellent setting powder over foundation in very sweaty weather.
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome! I have highly oily skin and natural hair. My skin tone is medium dark with yellow undertones. Weather has been over 100 degrees and my makeup has remained on point! Best product I've ever purchased." —Nid
Get it from Amazon for $7.
18. e.l.f. Hydrating Face Primer that, according to reviewers, will set up your face for smooth application and then keep it looking matte once said makeup is applied as you like it. Give this affordable option a go before spending double-digits on luxury primers.
19. Aztec Secret Healing Clay, a fragrance-free mask capable that can help de-gunk your pores where other products have failed you.
People are obsessed with the powers of this clay mask — it has over 51,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. It works best when mixed with apple cider vinegar, which you can get here.
Promising review: "I've only gotten to use this one time, but I have to say it's unlike any mask I've used before. I did the apple cider vinegar mix with it and it dried fast and extremely tight. You will hardly be able to move your face. I washed it off after 20 minutes and was shocked to see my clogged pores were much cleaner and less congested. I barely touched my nose and blackheads were coming out, but they were dry and easily expelled from my pores. Sorry for the TMI but I've never experienced that with any product. It was so awesome and my face feels so clean and and free of oiliness. Also my skin looks brighter and smooth, not bumpy. This stuff really pulls the gunk out of your skin, I'm gonna use this once a week and pray it keeps working." —CAROL SILVESTRI
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
20. ONE/SIZE Ultimate Blurring Setting Powder gives you smooth, covetable, matte skin for up to 14 hours. *And* there are MUAs in the reviews singing its praises.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Jordan Grigsby owns this and swears by it. She writes "I love love love this stufffff, omg. My skin is oily oily (gotta say it twice for emphasis) and I have spent my entire teen/adult life looking for products that'll make me matte and KEEP me matte. I've tried so many setting powders and literally none can compete with this one. This powder is a serious bad B. I mean, pores? Nonexistent. Oily shiny face? Not up in here. BTW I am a brown-skinned woman and the translucent shade works perfect for me. No caking, no flashback, nothing. Looks just like my skin!!
One/Size is a queer, Filipino-owned business founded by makeup guru Patrick Starr to ensure that makeup is really one size fits all.
Promising review: "A friend told me this powder was amazing, and WOW, I cannot say enough good things about it! It smoothes my pores and fine lines flawlessly. I’ve been using it on myself but as an MUA I cannot wait to use this on my clients! Definitely recommends" —chloest
Get it from Sephora for $18+ (available in two sizes and finishes).
21. Plus ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starr 'Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray in case you have a lot of requirements for your made-up look. Like, you wanna actually dip in the pool but stay looking matte while you lounge poolside beforehand.
22. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Water for Oily Skin makes an excellent makeup remover and cleanser while being extra gentle on skin.
Promising review: "I love this product. I Use it for many things. I use it before applying makeup to keep my face matte, as eye makeup remover at night, and to clean off pomade off my brow brush every morning. It's awesome." —Ingrid Reyes
Get it from Amazon for $8.49 (available in two sizes; Leaping Bunny certified, vegan and oil-, paraben-, fragrance-, sulfate-, and silicone-free).
23. OC Eight Professional Professional Anti Shine Mattifying Gel layers on underneath makeup to trap facial oils, reduce shine, and even out skin tone for ALL skin types for up to eight hours. (Cue the Reba theme song.)
Promising review: "My face laughs at rice powder, oil blotters, and other paltry means. I decided to jump in head first and try it the first day with NO BASE MAKEUP AND NO POWDER. I did as was recommended on the box to apply and then moved on about my day. It doesn’t last 8 hours. But I can tell you that it fully lasted 4 hours and after 8 hours, my face was markedly less oily than it was without it. Which for someone who truly struggles with oily skin is a godsend. The pic is (from left) without oil control after about 8 hours, then after I put it on this morning, then about 4 hours in and then about 10 hours in. 😱" —Crystal S.
Get it from Amazon for $27.
24. Kaia Naturals The Sweat Powder Sakura Blossom pairs well with natural deo in that it helps absorb sweat and keeps you smelling sweet throughout the day. It's especially great to travel with or throw in your gym bag. This talc-free formula is inspired by athletic chalk.
Promising review: "I bought this on a whim. I have not been disappointed. It is great for extra freshness on a hot day. A gym bag must." —Anne D.
Get it from Credo Beauty for $35.
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