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Shine is a beautiful thing on your hair, lips, and nails that’s for certain.

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Shine on your face, however, can get tricky.

That overabundance of oil in all the wrong places is created by the sebaceous glands in your skin.

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Try a noncomedogenic formula with oil-absorbing micronized zinc, like EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40.

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Stick to Oil-Free Primers

An oil-free primer (or two!)

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is a must for shiny skin when attempting a more matte look.

Don’t skip it.

“People confuse oilwith hydration, so they don’t properly hydrate the skin.

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We love Caudalie Vinopure Natural Oil Control Moisturizer.

The lightweight fluid contains silica to sop up oil but doesn’t skimp on hydrating ingredientslike glycerin.

Don’t Skip Toner

Considerintroducing a tonerinto your routine to help regulate your skin’s oil production.

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We like Dermadoctor’s Ain’t Misbehavin Healthy Toner with Glycolic and Lactic Acid.

Lighten Up on Night Cream

What where you put your heavier moisturizers, like night creams.

“Mist on your face throughout the day and blot with a tissue for a quick matte fix.”

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It completely vanishes on contact, whisking away any surface oil along with it.

“Even if theyre shiny and a little bit oily, they still look good.”

Instead, tryblotting papers, like the Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers.

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That means soft, smoother skin is just a shower away.

She suggests limiting yourself toone drink a nightand eating spicy foods no more than once a week.

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