Don't Sweat It: Stay Matte All Summer Long

I don't know about you, but I can't stand having a shiny face. I like to stay completely matte, to avoid chances of melting makeup. Dewy is nice too, but what starts out as dewy can turn into super shiny madness, fast!

Summer is here, and while some of us might prefer to stay out of the sun (like yours truly), avoiding the sun in no way guarantees having no sheen. Summer= hot = persperation=> yo face! And even if you're a sun bunny or don't wear any makeup to worry about melting, you probably still don't want your face to look as oily as a cheese pizza. Here are some products I recommend to stay matte chic during summer.

Anything "De-Slick" by Urban Decay
Okay, okay... so yes, I work for UD, but that does not take away from the fact that De-Slick products seriously get the job done.

De-Slick Oil control Makeup Setting Spray
New to the Urban Decay family, De-Slick setting spray that is meant to be sprayed after your full makeup application. Setting your foundation, blush, brows, eyeshadow, and lip color. Along with keeping you gloriously matte, it also: lasts for 16 hours, has temperature control so your makeup is maintained under the heat, and waterproof.

De-Slick Mattifying Powder
If you like to keep it "old school" with a mattifying powder, De-Slick powder comes in a cute compact, reduces redness, and works better than rice paper.

De-Slick in a Tube
My personal favorite! De-Slick in a tube can be applied before and after makeup application. One of the key ingredients that makes this product so amazing is clay, which sucks up existing oil and keeps possibly shine at bay. I like to apply this with a brush when my makeup starts took too shiny for my liking. Seriously, my makeup stays matte for hours.

MAC

Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
The color is universal, reduces fine lines, minimizes pores, and makes foundation look flawless.

Blot Film
Better than rice paper, doesnt more makeup, and great on the go! Another personal favorite.

Benefit

Dr. Feel Good
Great for those who don't have to worry about oil too much or don't wear any makeup. Great smell, great texture, contains Vitamin C. Apply with fingers or a brush.

Bobbi Brown

Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation Spf 15
This is a oil-free foundation that acts as a mildly mattifed second skin. Natural Finish blends easily, lasts all day, and stays decently matte. Add Blot Film to your purse and you'll be good all day.

Do you have any summer oil-control tools? Have you tried any of these? Lemme know!

xoxo, Fennec