Battling a shiny forehead, nose and chin is a challenge many of us who have combination skin deal with on a daily basis. Luckily, there are products that can control the oil to give us the balanced, shine-free skin we’re looking for. Click through to see which nine your beauty bag needs now.
The 9 Best Products For Your T-Zone
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Color Smart Cleanser & Mask
A cleanser and mask in one, this color-changing formula is packed with skin-friendly ingredients like papaya enzymes and French rose clay to get deep into pores to remove dirt, oil and makeup. While it works to get the oiliest part of your face clean, it's still gentle enough for the rest of your combination skin, too. $28, nordstrom.com
Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional: License To Blot
Tackle that shiny nose wherever you go with this oil-blotting stick that features tiny invisible spheres that absorb excess oil and minimize the appearance of pores for a smooth, matte finish that lasts up to six hours. $20, benefitcosmetics.com
boscia Black Charcoal Blotting Linens
Blotting papers that do more than just reduce shine, these linens are infused with black bamboo charcoal that refine and clear skin by absorbing toxins, excess oil and sweat. The best part? You can touch up without messing up your makeup. $10, bosica.com
NUDESTIX Matte + Blemish Pencil
Formulated with Amazonian clay, this pencil instantly absorbs excess oil for shine-free skin before applying makeup. If acne is a problem, the salicylic acid takes care of inflammation, preventing breakouts from happening without drying out your skin. $24, sephora.com
dr. brandt skincare pore thing with EVERMAT t-zone pore tightener
Give your T-zone the special treatment with this gel that smooths skin by clearing and reducing the appearance of large pores that cause all that shine in the first place. $45, sephora.com
REN Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel Cream
Made especially for combination skin, this lightweight gel moisturizer hydrates and balances skin while reducing the appearance of oiliness and protecting against free radicals. $52, renskincare.com
Murad Oil-Control Mattifier SPF 15
Get up to nine hours of shine-free skin with this moisturizer that's clinically proven to control oil and reduce breakouts while keeping skin hydrated. $40, murad.com
Shiseido Translucent Pressed Powder
This pressed powder keeps skin moisturized while it absorbs oil on your T-zone. It also reduces the appearance of lines and pores and keeps makeup from creasing for a perfect beauty look. $32, shiseido.com
bareMinerals Prime Time Foundation Primer - Oil Control
Start your look on a shine-free note with this primer that not only controls oil and absorbs shine, but also minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and pores. $24, bareescentuals.com
