Over the years, all women come to the conclusion that their facial skin requires regular and proper care using appropriate products. This can be store-bought or homemade cosmetics. You can save a lot of money and get a beneficial effect that will surpass even some professional products. Today we will tell you about effective face masks to make your skin matte and smoother.
Mattifying powder
Mattifying powder helps to get rid of oily shine on the face for several hours and creates a matte base. There is a huge variety of this product on the modern market, so every girl will be able to choose the most suitable option for herself. You can choose either compact or loose powder, since they act the same, and it all depends on individual preferences.
Important! Mattifying powder removes oily shine only for a while, so you shouldn’t expect a long-term effect. Even very expensive and high-quality powder must be reapplied to the face once every few hours.
In order to make your facial skin matte, you need to carefully apply the powder to your chin, nose, cheeks and forehead. It is better to avoid the area around the eyes, as the skin in this area is very thin and delicate. It is most convenient to carry out this process with a large volume brush or a special sponge.
Important! To enhance the effect, mattifying powder must be applied to the foundation. Girls with oily skin, especially in the hot season, are better off giving preference to specially designed foundation creams for oily and problem skin. This product will fight excessive sebum production, and will also hide redness and all imperfections on the face.
Healthy lifestyle
The lifestyle a woman leads is primarily reflected on her face. Therefore, if you seriously decide to get rid of skin defects, approach the issue comprehensively: change your eating behavior and finally put an end to bad habits. Conduct an experiment: for exactly one month, completely give up sweets, fatty foods, flour, smoked foods and semi-finished products. Take a close-up “before” photo of your face and look at the “after” result. We guarantee the results will shock you.
Scrub for a long-term mattifying effect
The use of foundation and powder allows you to make your skin matte for several hours. However, it is impossible to solve the problem of oily shine with such products, since powder and toner only mask oily skin. To cleanse your facial skin, you can use an excellent cosmetic product that is very easy to prepare at home.
How to make your facial skin matte with a scrub:
- Mix a small amount of cleansing foam or gel with a mattifying effect and a pinch of ordinary baking soda. This process should be done in a small glass bowl.
- Apply the prepared mixture to the skin of the face with smooth massaging movements, avoiding the area around the lips and eyes.
- The prepared mattifying agent can cause a slight tingling sensation, so the scrub should be kept on the face for no more than 1-2 minutes.
- Rinse off the matting mixture with warm running water.
- Moisturize your facial skin with a nourishing mask or moisturizer.
Important! You need to cleanse your face with this scrub twice a week. As a result, the pores will narrow and become cleaner, and the effect will be obvious after a single use of the prepared mattifying agent.
Beauty routine
That's right, routine. Beauty is daily work, hard work and strict discipline. Regular (without skipping!) cleansing, moisturizing, nutrition, self-massage, home cosmetic procedures, seasonal visits to a trusted cosmetologist - all this should be in your life CONSTANTLY. And one more important point: all care and decorative cosmetics must be of good quality, from trusted brands. Otherwise, the result will be the opposite.
Special matting wipes
Mattifying wipes are girls' favorites. They are ideal for removing oily shine on the face for both daytime and evening makeup. These napkins are made from a special material that does not disturb makeup.
Using matting wipes is very easy and simple. To do this, you need to apply a napkin to problem areas of the face where oily shine is located. Basically, this is the surface of the forehead, chin, wings of the nose, apples of the cheeks.
Important! Matting wipes are very convenient to use, help save time, and can be easily placed in any bag.
Masks with mattifying effect
Mattifying masks can be purchased in stores in cosmetic departments or, if necessary, you can prepare them yourself. There are many masks that are very effective and easy to prepare.
Aloe mask
An aloe juice mask can perfectly solve the problem of oily skin. How to make your facial skin matte at home using a mask:
- Cut off the bottom leaf of the aloe.
- They clear it of thorns and cut it into small pieces.
- The cut leaf is squeezed through cheesecloth.
- To the resulting two teaspoons of juice add the white of one egg and one teaspoon of lemon juice.
- The mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied to problem areas of the face. To do this, it is most convenient to use a sponge or cotton pad.
- After the first layer of the mask has dried, apply the mixture to the face several more times in a row until the prepared mixture is completely used.
- After this, you need to wait about ten minutes and rinse your face with warm water.
Clay masks
A clay mask is one of the best natural remedies. Everyone who used this mask at least once noted a positive result:
- A blue clay mask helps cleanse the skin as it absorbs excess oil from the skin pores. In addition, it helps fight blackheads. Long-term use of blue clay can even slightly tighten the pores.
- In addition to blue clay, you can also use pink, green, black, and white clay. The use of each of them is a useful mask for both the face and body.
Important! This clay mask can be used 2-3 times a week.
How to make your skin matte with a clay mask:
- A small amount of clay must be mixed with warm boiled water until it becomes mushy and applied to the face.
- You can also add a small amount of cosmetic grape seed oil, which has non-comedogenic properties and prevents excessive drying of the skin.
- If you have inflammatory areas on your face, you can use 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil or add a few drops of tea tree.
- The mask must be applied in a thick layer to prevent rapid drying, periodically moisten the dried areas with water.
- After 15 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water.
- After this procedure, a light nourishing cream must be applied.
Important! This method should not be abused, since clay is a strong remedy and can dry out the skin. As a result of improper use, instead of a positive effect, a negative effect is obtained, after which it is necessary to treat damaged areas of facial skin.
Roman mask
To prepare a Roman mask, you need to perform the following steps:
- Mix two tablespoons of pea flour and two tablespoons of milk whey.
- The resulting mixture should be applied to the face.
- After complete drying, the mask is removed using circular movements with your fingertips.
- Then you need to alternately rinse your face with hot and cold water.
Oatmeal-cucumber mask
An oatmeal-cucumber mask helps eliminate excess sebum and prevent acne. How to make your skin matte with an oatmeal-cucumber mask:
- In a blender you need to mix one small cucumber and one glass of oatmeal.
- After this, you need to add one spoon of yogurt without any additives to the resulting gruel.
- The mask should be kept on the face for about 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
The result is matte and soft facial skin.
How to make your skin normal. 2 The elastic band principle
The elasticity and tightness of the skin depend on its turgor - the ability to recover from deformation. It is easy to understand whether it is normal: you need to pull the skin on the back of your hand and then release it. If it smooths out right away, you're fine! If it takes more than five seconds for the skin to return to normal, then turgor is reduced. In women, this is usually associated with a decrease in estrogen production, which stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
These two proteins actually work like a rubber band, restoring smoothness and shape to the skin after stretching. Cosmetologists in salons improve turgor using various devices, but there are also home methods.
For example, banal self-massage. It should be done in the morning or evening with a dry, moderately hard washcloth or a special brush. Take the “tool” and walk it properly along the massage lines of the body. You need to move from bottom to top (we seem to be driving blood to the heart). The only exception is the stomach: it is massaged strictly clockwise. Problem areas can be worked out more actively - with strong circular movements.
Let's not forget the classics of the genre - contrast showers. If there are no health contraindications, you can start dousing yourself with cool water (the temperature is reduced by one degree every day). Such procedures improve blood circulation in the skin and thus strengthen and tone it.
After each of these manipulations, apply essential oil (for example, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender), nourishing lotions or special products to increase elasticity to the body.
If you do all of the above regularly (at least two or three times a week), within a month a noticeable, pleasing result will appear.
Lemon tonic
All kinds of drying lotions do an excellent job of removing oily shine and giving a matte tint to the skin:
- To prepare the desired composition, you need to squeeze the juice from half a lemon and add 20 ml of cucumber juice and 35 ml of vodka to it.
- After preparation, this mixture should be poured into a dark bottle, closed with a lid and stored in the refrigerator.
- If necessary, wipe your face with the prepared product daily.
Lemon tonic is able to fight subcutaneous inflammation, cleanses facial pores, and normalizes subcutaneous secretion.
Important! Before using this lotion, it is imperative to test for an allergic reaction. To do this, you need to treat a small area of skin with lemon tonic and evaluate the result after 15 minutes.
Rating of foundations for oily skin
To make it easier for you to choose the ideal product, we have made a selection of foundations recommended by experts and which have earned positive reviews from customers.
Fit Me Maybelline New York
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Lightweight and inexpensive foundation with a mattifying effect and without the effect of a mask on the face. Suitable as a summer foundation for oily skin with a matte finish. It evens out the tone well and delicately masks imperfections. The composition is supplemented with vitamin E, which has an antioxidant effect. The bottle is 30 ml and lasts a long time. The color palette includes almost 20 shades, which allows you to choose the perfect one. But before buying, you should use a tester: it’s easy to get lost in the abundance of tones.
According to reviews, the tone shades well, is quite dense, lasts a long time and has an excellent matte finish. It washes off easily, without special removers, and does not cause discomfort. But in the evening it can “roll off”, gets into the wrinkles under the eyes and emphasizes them. Not suitable for sensitive skin, as even the slightest peeling makes them noticeable.
The average price is 267 rubles.
BB cream The secret of perfection Garnier
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Another inexpensive tone designed for oily and combination skin. It has a mattifying effect and is rich in pigments, which makes it good at covering acne and its marks. It differs from the Maybelline analogue in volume - it is 10 ml more. And the presence of light filters in the composition - the SPF 20 content is enough for a short stay under the sun. There are only two shades in the palette: natural and light.
Among the advantages, girls note the good density of the product and its successful light consistency. The tube lasts a long time, the foundation does not clog pores, does not roll off and masks oily shine. The complaints are mainly related to the yellowness that the tone can give if the shade is incorrectly selected. Natural beige “yellows” more than light beige, but the problem can be solved by applying it in a very thin layer.
The average price is 330 rubles.
Affinitone Maybelline
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The manufacturer positions the product as a solution for all skin types, but it is better suited for oily skin. It is moderately dense to mask pimples, but also quite light to protect against the mask effect. Caring components support the functioning of the dermis, moisturize and protect against inflammation. It is better to apply it with a sponge, as the consistency of the tone is liquid. From nine shades it’s easy to choose yours.
According to reviews, it is light, not oily, and does not dry out the skin. When selected correctly, the foundation blends with the natural complexion, makes it even, and hides imperfections. It does not contribute to the appearance of blackheads, but can be distressing if you are prone to irritation, dryness, and a pronounced network of wrinkles. Their tone is emphasized by hiding in the folds of the skin.
The average price is 313 rubles.
Infaillible L'Oreal Paris
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The advantage of this tone is its fairly dense consistency. It is able to disguise any imperfections: from pimples to age spots, but does not create a mask on the face. Feels very light, lasts up to six hours, eliminates shine and doesn't clog pores. The manufacturer notes the absence of parabens in the composition and its resistance to accidental smudging. The palette contains nine shades - from light beige to pink.
Buyers pay attention to the lightness of the tone, its ability to even out color and high pigmentation. The tube does not run out for a long time; with regular use it lasts for 4-5 months. It should not be used during periods of peeling, as it will make the irritated areas more noticeable. On an unhydrated face, it can “sink” into the pores and draw attention to them.
The average price is 582 rubles.
Healthy Mix Bourjois
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A convenient bottle with a dispenser, low cost, good coverage and a matte finish - these advantages attract attention to the foundation from Bourgeois. The manufacturer positions it as a solution for aging skin: the composition is rich in antioxidants, panthenol, vitamins C and E. The consistency is light and moderately dense, masks imperfections and moisturizes. The palette contains ten shades.
Customers have different opinions about this product. Some note that after two hours it floats, others are delighted, as they notice both a moisturizing effect and a masking effect with excellent mattifying ability. Does not create a feeling of dryness, but may stain clothes.
The average price is 670 rubles.
Effaclar Duo(+) La Roche-Posay
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This tone combines the properties of decorative and medicinal cosmetics. It contains salicylic acid, which normalizes sebum secretion and protects against rashes and inflammation. At the same time, the foundation has a caring effect, masks imperfections well and mattifies for up to 12 hours.
According to reviews, it is suitable for problem skin, but it needs to be used in small quantities. In an attempt to apply the tone more densely, it can dry out the epidermis and cause peeling. The texture is light and pores remain clean. The disadvantages include high consumption: buying a new tube every 3-4 weeks may seem expensive.
The average price is 1224 rubles.
Cosmetic ice
The use of ice based on medicinal herbs can give the skin a matte tint. How to make your facial skin matte at home using cosmetic ice:
- Brew chamomile flowers, linden flowers, oak or birch bark with boiling water and leave for one hour.
- After the specified time, strain, pour into ice cube trays and freeze.
- You need to wipe your face 3-4 times every day, then apply hydrogel or moisturizer.
Important! After the cooling procedure, it is not recommended to immediately apply cosmetics; you need to leave the pores to breathe.
After just two weeks of regular use of cosmetic ice, the skin of the face becomes matte, oily shine appears much less frequently, which greatly pleases owners of combination and oily skin.
Important! Cosmetic ice can only be used if there are no pustules or spider veins. This procedure is strictly contraindicated for those who have a predisposition to rosacea, or who have blood vessels too close to the surface of the skin. In this case, prepare an ordinary chamomile decoction and wipe the skin of the face with it 3-4 times a day, the effect will also have a positive result.
Wash your face with a gel containing acids
Excess sebum mixed with dead cells on the surface of oily skin causes clogged pores. But in pursuit of impeccable cleanliness, it is easy to dry out the skin.
They are guaranteed to cleanse the pores, while at the same time providing an anti-inflammatory effect. Acidic gels and foams can be aggressive. But we found an option that suits even sensitive skin.
Daily deep cleansing gel Normaderm, Vichy contains three types of acids and thermal water, provides a feeling of cleanliness, eliminates and prevents oily shine, without tightening the skin.
Reviews
Elena: “I’ve been using the gel for a month now, it suits me perfectly, it removes makeup with a bang, and the skin breathes after it. Removes oily shine and tightens pores a little, which is exactly what I need from a cleansing gel. I recommend it to anyone with oily or combination skin!”
Svetlana: “An excellent tool. Very soft, washes off well and foams. Doesn't dry out, no tightness effect. The skin is super!”
Mousse for washing
You need to choose the best gel or foam wash that matches your dermis type. In addition, you need to purchase a special face brush that has medium-hard bristles. It helps fight excess oil and does an excellent job of removing dead particles.
How to make your face look matte using a cleansing mousse:
- To open the pores, you need to wash your face with warm (very hot) water.
- After this, rub the mousse between the palms of your hands and massage your face well.
- Next, the applied composition does not need to be washed off, but rub your face well with a special brush, especially paying attention to problem areas, such as the wings of the nose, forehead, and chin.
- At the end of these manipulations, you need to close the pores. To do this, wash your face with melt water or you can wipe your face with cosmetic ice.
Balanced diet
Few people know that a balanced diet greatly affects the condition of the skin. So, if you take very fatty foods, the subcutaneous glands work intensively. That's why:
- For beautiful matte skin, try to avoid fried, salty, hot and peppery foods. Healthy food should be cooked in a slow cooker or stewed in the oven.
- The diet must include fish products, meat, stewed vegetables, baked potatoes and various seafood.
- We must not forget about seasonal fruits and berries.
- In winter, you need to eat fresh or frozen vegetables, which control the water balance.
- You also need to stop drinking black coffee frequently; you can only drink it with milk.
- Freshly squeezed juices and green tea must be present on the table; you need to drink a lot, at least 2.5 liters of liquid per day.
- It is very good to drink purified water, which should be about 2 liters per day.
Baby powder
Basically, dullness is given to the skin in the winter season, when there is no tan and the skin of the face is still light. How to make your facial skin matte at home using baby powder:
- Wash with tar soap, which cleanses pores and removes oily shine.
- After this, you need to rub baby talc, which does not have fragrances or impurities, between your palms and cover your face with it.
- You can use a cosmetic sponge to remove excess.
Important! In addition to baby powder, mineral powder copes well with the task, which does not clog pores, unlike a compact and crumbly composition. The principle of operation of such cosmetics is very simple: after application, mineral powder draws out fat from the pores, freeing them at the same time.
Calm, just calm
Another enemy of healthy skin is stress. But since no one can live without them in the modern world, we must at least learn to minimize their impact on the body. Allow yourself to rest and unload, love yourself! Organize your life so that you get adequate sleep (it doesn’t matter at all what time of day, the main thing is that it becomes truly high-quality), walk more in the fresh air (get out of the car, walk!), sign up for yoga , to the pool, get a cat or a parrot, remember that you once had a hobby that gave you joy and bring it back into your life. All of the above is not the limit; in this case, imagination is not limited. The main thing is that you feel happy, because this is the real salvation from stress.
Recommendations for daily care:
- First of all, you need to reconsider your attitude towards facial care. You need to go through your cosmetics, because you may have to replace some of them.
- You cannot use ordinary toilet soap, which dries out the skin, but when washing, you must definitely use cosmetics with a drying effect.
Important! For some reason, some people think that skin dried out by toilet soap is a good thing. This is a big mistake, since the skin after using toilet soap begins to very quickly secrete sebaceous fat, which softens and protects the epidermis. As a result, we see the completely opposite result with a shiny and flaky face. To solve this problem, you need to use a high-quality makeup remover gel, which should contain medicinal herbs, such as green tea, chamomile inflorescences, mint.
- It is necessary to wipe your face with a special toner, but do not use alcohol-containing products.
- Some people think that creams should not be used for oily skin. And this is a mistake. Light creams that do not leave an oily sheen when applied are ideal for oily skin, and oil-based cosmetics should be avoided.
- How to make your skin matte? When choosing cosmetics, you should give preference to water-based products. Oil-based makeup products are only suitable for dry skin or skin that suffers from flaking in frosty weather. If your skin is shiny, then using this cream will give it even more oily shine.
- You need to use soap. For daily washing, soap-based products that can cleanse the skin are suitable. Body lotions, cosmetic milk and other products that do not foam are not recommended for oily skin; they are only suitable for removing makeup.
Important! When choosing decorative cosmetics, you should not overdo it by using too strong products that can dry out your facial skin.
- A very good product is a lotion that helps make the skin matte. To prepare it, you need to take 5-6 dry bay leaves, pour one glass of boiling water over them and let it brew for about three hours. You should wipe your face with this product every day.
Squeaky clean skin: mattifying cleansing gel
Mattifying powder really mattifies and takes up space in a lady's handbag for good reason. And yet, decorative gadgets are a game for the audience. You understand very well what is hidden behind the layer of powder – the skin, the sebaceous glands of which are working “uncontrollably”.
Why they do this, sort it out with a dermatologist. We will share cosmetic secrets of dealing with the problem. And the first of them is a mattifying cleansing gel
. What should it be like?
A popular mistake is the intention to wipe the shine off your face at any cost. Gels that clean until the treasured “squeak” instantly become favorites and... a source of new problems.
The skin does not stop being oily, but it becomes dehydrated. Two problems instead of one - the dividends are questionable.
The right mattifying gel can or should contain:
- soft surfactants (coco-betaine, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside), which carefully cleanse pores of dirt without disturbing the hydrolipidic barrier;
- acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic) and scrubbing particles that exfoliate dead cells and protect against comedones;
- plant extracts (chamomile, St. John's wort, sage, aloe) with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
We will discuss the “chemistry” of three popular mattifying gels below.
- The refreshing gel for washing “Shine Control” Himalaya is worth trying not only for fans of Ayurveda, but also for everyone who is partial to natural cosmetics. Here lemon fights oily shine, and honey neutralizes the side effects of citric acids - eliminates dryness.
- You can test what herbs can do with the Clean Line deep-action cleansing gel. According to the manufacturer, the product has a three-phase effect. Firstly, it removes impurities, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and tightens pores. Secondly, it neutralizes the effect of bacteria. Thirdly, it soothes the skin. And all thanks to chamomile, celandine and St. John's wort.
- Nivea Mattifying Cleansing Gel, in addition to its direct duty, gently exfoliates the skin and maintains water balance. HYDRA IQ “smart humidification” technology is the pride of Nivea, the hallmark of many of the brand’s products. There is no need to be seduced by promises of moisturizing - the product cleanses (dries) the skin to the point of squeaking, despite its “intelligence”.
Proper care for oily skin
How to make facial skin matte at home? There are three very important stages in the process of caring for problem skin:
- Any care for skin prone to a shiny effect begins with a cleansing procedure. At the same time, to remove makeup, you need to use only special products based on drying components - foams and washing gels.
- Then you need to use a tonic lotion that does not contain alcohol. It helps dissolve the thin film formed by surfactants found in cosmetic cleansers. In addition, the feeling of tightness disappears and the ph balance of the skin is leveled. Using a toner or lotion helps tighten pores and regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands.
Important! The tonic should include moisturizing and anti-inflammatory components - chamomile, calendula, aloe, tea tree.
- Then we move on to the exfoliation stage. For this purpose, scrubs are used that contain soft granules on a synthetic basis. They are capable of careful action. During their use, the skin of the face is not damaged or scratched.
Important! Some people use peelings that contain concentrations of fruit acids. After using it, you should avoid direct exposure to the sun's rays for some time. Excellent results are observed from the use of a peeling roller. If you use peeling twice a week, your complexion will noticeably improve.
Nude makeup
Provided you follow the above points and master a few simple nude makeup techniques, you will no longer have to hide skin defects (which you simply won’t have) behind a thick “primer.”
How to quickly do nude makeup? First of all, cleanse the skin using your usual cleanser. Then apply primer and a thin layer of BB cream (or loose foundation). The next step is powder. It is best if it is mattifying, such as Fit Mi powder from Maybelline, designed for different skin types. Apply the powder from the center of the forehead, moving in a circular motion towards the chin, lightly touching the nose and cheeks.
