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Apply make-up and blot away shine in one fell swoop
The battle is finally over! It’s time to kiss goodbye to everyday shine and say hello to your new favourite handbag essential.
Blotting papers have got the beauty industry in a spin thanks to their super easy and long-lasting effects on the skin.
Gone are the days of clogging pores with powders and regularly scanning mirrors to check for that glistening breakthrough. These little miraculous wonders blot away the oil and some even apply shine-reducing make-up too.
Read on to discover our top discoveries of the best blotting papers available to buy today…
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Trio Papier Poudre In Like A Diamond, £16.50
Mai Couture‘s clever blotting booklets contain 60 sheets of coloured paper which absorb shine whilst transferring colour.
A single sheet creates a flawless base and flash of colour in one go. We love the pick and mix shades which include a shimmering vanilla tone highlighter, a soft apricot or rose blush and subtle golden bronzer.
Talc and paraben-free, these handbag friendly sheets are practical and perfect for travel.
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Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, £2.66
Great for touch ups on the go, Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets can be dabbed over make-up to mop up excess oil without smudging it. And they are the most affordable of the bunch too!
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NYX Blotting Paper, £6
Infused with exfoliating salicylic acid NYX Blotting Papers, remove excess shine whilst improving the texture and tone of your skin. Dabbed over or under make-up they help keep oily blemishes at bay.
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Paul & Joe Blotting Papers, £10.50
Paul & Joe’s chic pocket sized compact has a convenient mirror stitched in for touch ups. So, slip out a sheet and discreetly dab away excess oil when no-one’s watching.
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Palladio Rice Paper Tissues, £4.50
All the way from Hollywood, these double sided Palladio Rice Paper Tissues have no doubt powdered the noses of tinsletown’s finest.
Use the oil-absorbing matte side to blot away shine throughout the day and the powder sprinkled side for occasional touch-ups.
