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The best blotting papers for balmy summer days

Buh-bye shine...

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Junior Beauty Writer / February 03 2021

A sweaty stache isn’t ideal at any time, let alone when you’re just harmlessly trying to go about your everyday life. However, considering we live in a country with a notorious reputation for spicy summers, it means we have to be on high alert and prepped for those inevitable oily situations at all times.

Thankfully, a number of our favourite brands have been kind enough to create uber-absorbent blotting papers that are also adorably purse-friendly. Say goodbye to shine and oil slicks ladies and gents, these are our blotting paper picks...

Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Papers

Coated in a fine powder, these blotting papers target shine and oil as well as freshen up your complexion. Stash the slimline case in your handbag for quick touch-ups on the go.

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FENTY BEAUTY Invisimatte Blotting Paper

If the fact that Rihanna keeps one of these stashed in her purse at all times for quick touch-ups isn’t enough, the unique roller-style paper dispenser also means you’ll only ever use what you need, minimising waste.

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Tatcha The Original Aburatorigami Blotting Papers

Made from biodegradable natural abaca leaf, Tatcha’s papers are lightly coated with an oil-absorbing powder that removes excess shine without ruining your makeup. Plus, the 23-karat gold flakes are a nice li’l touch for the boujee baddie inside all of us.

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SEPHORA COLLECTION Oil Blotting Papers

A bargain buy at just $7, these oil-blotting papers deliver a soft, matte finish with just a few swipes. See ya excess shine!

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Now you've taken care of that excess oil, how about a quick touch-up? Here are 7 silky face powders perfect for setting your makeup.

Main image credit: @fentybeauty

Briar Clark

Briar was a Beauty Crew intern before she joined the crew full time in 2019 as a Beauty Assistant, and as a Junior Beauty Writer as of 2020. She is a self-professed skin care obsessive, always on the hunt for the perfect mascara, and can't go past a Fenty lipgloss.