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The 6 Best Moisturizers for Shine-Free Skin

What delivers that matte finish.

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If you’re anything like me, your oily skin has led—or forced—you to accept midday touch-ups as an inevitable part of your day, and blotting sheets as a makeup bag staple. But, not for long! These moisturizers have heard our cries and work overtime to keep you shine-free throughout the day.

The 6 Best Moisturizers for Shine-Free Skin

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Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Shine Control Cream Gel

This moisturizer has a refreshing consistency that doesn’t go on greasy at all. It works to control shine while also minimizing pores and adding overall moisture throughout the day. $20, ulta.com

Lumene Bright Now Vitamin C Shine Control Cream Gel
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First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel

This multifunctional, oil-controlling gel can be used as a makeup primer to create a smooth canvas, or as a light moisturizer. It instantly mattifies skin, visibly reduces the appearance of pores and keeps shine away for hours. $30, sephora.com

First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel
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Revision Skincare Intellishade SPF 45 Matte

This anti-aging moisturizer gives your skin a sheer mineral tint while minimizing pores and providing a matte finish. It can be used alone as a light tinted moisturizer, or under makeup as a perfecting base. $56, revisionskincare.com

Revision Skincare Intellishade SPF 45 Matte
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My Prime Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer

This lightweight face lotion both nourishes skin and keeps it matte throughout the day while offering anti-aging benefits and antioxidant protection. It can be used as a facial primer before makeup, as well as alone as a morning/nighttime moisturizer. $68, makemyyours.com

My Prime Multi-Purpose Mattifying Moisturizer
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Lancôme Bienfait Pure Focus Mattifying Moisturizing Lotion

This skin-purifying lotion helps shine and oil disappear for fresh, pure skin throughout the day. Although it’s a lightweight formula, it still packs generous hydration without ever being oily. $46, lancome-usa.com

Lancôme Bienfait Pure Focus Mattifying Moisturizing Lotion
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Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer

This lightly scented moisturizer works to balance your skin’s complexion while delivering just the right amount of hydration. The unique ingredients such as pomegranate water and pomegranate extract help reduce the appearance of pores and rejuvenate skin while providing a matte finish all day. $34, korresusa.com

Korres Pomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer
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