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Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look

Nobody has time for that extra shine. Stop living that oily life with these highly rated products today!
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
By Essence · Updated October 23, 2020
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There’s nothing worse than taking a picture and realizing that you look like you’ve been moisturizing with chicken grease. Or worse, that heavy, caked-on feeling of makeup and oil that reaches a fever pitch while you’re just tring to get through your midday activities.

It’s time to stop suffering in silence ladies! Banish that stubborn oil with these tried and tested mattifying, exfoliating and refreshing products.

Shop below to break from the chains of oiliness today!

01
DayWear Matte Oil-Control Anti-Oxidant Moisture Gel Crème, $54
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $54 Shop Now
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Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel, $35
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Dermstore
available at Dermstore $35 Shop Now
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Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen SPF 42, $35
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Sephora
available at Sephora $35 Shop Now
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8 HR Mattifying Moisturizer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $12
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Sephora
available at Sephora $12 Shop Now
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Acne Control Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15, $40
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Ulta Beauty
available at Ulta Beauty $40 Shop Now
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BOSCIA Cactus Water Moisturizer, $38
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Sephora
available at Sephora $38 Shop Now
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Acne Solutions™ Oil-Control Cleansing Mask, $25
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Clinique
available at Clinique $25 Shop Now
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Max Complexion Correction Pads, $40
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Sephora
available at Sephora $40 Shop Now
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Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser, $26
Oil Be Gone! 9 Skin Products That’ll Combat That Dreaded Shiny Look
Sephora
available at Sephora $26 Shop Now
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