When it comes to summer skin, there is a fine line between ‘glowing’ and ‘sweaty’ in the heat, and we all know which side of the line we want to be on as the mercury creeps. Keeping your t-zone’s sebum production from going into overdrive as the humidity and heat rises can be tackled with a mix of targeted skincare and oil-absorbing make-up to mop up the excess. Overly oily skin can cause blocked pores that can lead to blemishes, as well as enlarged pores and highlight uneven skin texture. Mattifying products can help to ‘blur’ skin, smoothing pores and reducing the sheen of oily skin, allowing you to decide where your skin glows – and where it doesn’t!

This week, we have a round-up of mattifying skincare to keep in your beauty kit this summer. When shopping, do keep your eyes-peeled for ingredients such as salicylic acid, niacinamide, and cla, which are effective in regulating oil production, unclogging pores, and preventing breakouts.