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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois chapter.

Although dewy skin and highlighter are some of this year’s hottest beauty trends, no one wants to look in the mirror and see their perfectly crafted face of makeup coated with a sheet of oil. Sick of blotting your face every hour? Check out these beauty products that are sure to prevent your shine from ruining a clean, matte finish.

1. Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Powder 

Every girl that struggles with oily skin knows that having a matte finishing powder is a must-have at all times. Urban Decay’s De-Slick Mattifying Powder is one of the best pressed powders out there. The secret to this powder is its lavender shade and oil-absorbing rice powder. Try it on clean skin or over makeup for a shine-free face all day long! Say goodbye to shine and hello to a fresh face, ladies!

2. Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment 

The Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment is one of those charcoal masks you will live by once you try it. Not only is this mask made of oil-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid and kaolin that will absorb every ounce of oil on your face, it also does wonders for cleansing and diminishing the appearance of pores. After one use, your skin will look more radiant than ever!

3. L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte 24 Hour Foundation

This L’Oréal foundation is a standout when it comes to drugstore foundations.  It provides a medium, matte finish thanks to shine-defying blotting spheres that act like blotting sheets all day long. It also has a lightweight, creamy texture that doesn’t move all day. Plus, who can beat that $15 price?

4. Benefit Cosmetics POREfessional Face Primer

A primer can do all the wonders for oily skin, especially ensuring that your makeup stays in place. What I love about this primer is that its silky formula makes your face feel instantly smoother while mattifying the least bit of shine. This primer also works wonders for minimizing pores and comes in three handy sizes!

5. Origins Zero Oil Deep Pore Cleanser 

Customers can’t stop raving about this cleanser, and for good reason. Formulated with saw palmetto, cooling mint and salicylic acid, this cleanser is perfect for sucking up oil without over-drying skin. It also leaves pores looking refined and smaller by sucking out excess oil and dirt. Leave your skin feeling refreshed and tingly clean!  

6. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

No skincare regimen is complete without moisturizing! Even if you have oily skin, moisturizing your skin is one of best things you can do for it. This gel-based moisturizer is quickly absorbed by oily skin and helps maintain a healthy oil balance. It also includes skin-strengthening ingredients that leave your skin with a healthy glow.  

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Sam Schrage

Illinois '20

Hi everyone! I am currently a senior at the University of Illinois studying journalism and public relations. I am also the co-campus correspondent for the University of Illinois chapter of Her Campus and am excited to be leading a team of great women this year. I love fashion, music and travel and hope to write for a fashion magazine after graduation.
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