Mattifying Foundation

Undoubtedly, mattifying foundations are one of the most popular on the market, as not all of them are really suitable for oily or problematic skin. Girls with combined or mixed dermis are the vast majority, and they all need a cream with a matting effect. Manufacturers do not skimp on entire lines of anti-oily tinting agents, but the cream is still the most popular.

A mattifying foundation or cream with a matting effect is a lifesaver for oily, problematic or combination skin. It is on these types that inflammation and acne often appear, black dots, pores are clogged and, as a result, oily sheen appears. During puberty or adolescence, it is still possible to get rid of this and cure the skin, but shine, it happens, haunts all life. A foundation with a matting effect is not able to cure it (for this it is better to turn to the right “washers”), but it can prevent or hide it. In addition, it has the typical properties of tonal products - hides redness, acne, evens out skin tone.

Of course, the main feature of a cream with this name is a matting effect.ct. A working matting foundation is really a rarity.Its effect is achieved due to the fact that the cream contains certain matting substances that immediately remove shine from the skin and regulate the work of the sebaceous glands after absorbing excess sebum. These creams often have a powdery or velvety finish, as they contain near-powder components (same as a good matting powder). It is very natural, pleasant to the eye and to the touch, the skin immediately becomes softer and smoother.

Also noteworthy is the versatility - matte finish will be relevant both in everyday life and at a holiday. Among other things, this is a great canvas for blush, highlighter and bronzer, as they fit perfectly on the prepared matte skin and create a relief. It is the matte foundation that is ideal for contouring.

A good mattifying cream is stable and waterproof, as it withstands the “attacks” of oily sheen, and wind and light rain are not a hindrance to it. But due to this, it is washed off, however, more difficult, so you have to stock up on micellar water or hydrophilic oil. Many of these tonal products have the effect of a second skin, that is, they do not lie down as a mask, but in a very even and thin layer, invisible to the eye. In addition, some have a light SPF - of course, not 50, but even the standard 15-20 will be a plus here.

It is due to the ingredients that make up the cream that the claimed matting effect appears. In fact, it doesn’t matter at all whether they are natural or not, the main thing is that they are not dangerous. There are also a number of products that are not suitable for oily, problematic and combination skin.

For example, oil extracts can only exacerbate shine. Yes, essential and base oils are good in their pure form for night care or enrichment of moisturizers, but they should not be in foundation. They, when mixed with chemicals, create a film on the skin, preventing it from breathing, which can lead to clogged pores and the subsequent release of even more shine. Pay special attention to mineral oil (Mineral Oil), as it is a derivative of petroleum processing and not all skin normally accepts it. The same applies to dimethicone.

cosmetic alcohol may be part of a matting cream, but ethyl and its derivatives are not. Glycerin and fragrances are also allowed.

But absorbent substances - the most important thing in such creams. It is due to them that a matting effect appears. These are, as a rule, talc, starch, zinc, sulfur, clay (kaolin), extract of witch hazel, cotton tree, coal powder, green tea. Salicylic acid, as well as alpha hydroxide acid, dry out inflammation and help get rid of inflammation in the same way as vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Foundations come in a variety of textures, from thick mousse to liquid fluid, and mattifying creams are no exception. In addition to creamy, there are a sufficient number of their types, differing in coating density, texture and consistency. As a rule, they determine the method of application, they are worn a little differently on the face and hide various imperfections.

1. Fluid Designed to even out skin tone, hide pores, remove oily sheen.The best option if you do not have severe inflammation, but have post-acne and enlarged pores that need to be hidden. As a rule, its consistency is liquid, almost like water, it seizes quickly and therefore it is best to apply it with your fingers.
2. Mousse/soufflé. Despite the associations, it has a light, but well-concealed even acne coating. The consistency is airy, light, easily melting between the fingers and therefore easily extinguished. Apply with your fingers or with a damp sponge or a tightly packed kabuki brush.
3. Emulsion also contains moisturizing ingredients that oily skin needs no less than drying ones (since excess fat is actively released precisely because of insufficient moisture). Available in two versions - liquid in a classic tube or bottle or as a spray to be sprayed onto the skin.

In fact, matting creams do not differ in any special palette. The only thing is that you will not find shiny textures here, since they are aimed at a radically different problem.

The products often have a line of shades similar to those of other products from the same manufacturer. There should be at least four of them - the lightest for snow whites (ivory, light beige with pink undertones or yellow, snow-white beige, and so on) is marked 01 or 010, for European fair skin with a slight tan (also light beige with undertones, imitating light tan) 015, 02 or 020, medium (natural) beige for tanned skin, signed as 025, 03 or 030 and tone for dark-skinned women - 04/040.

Indeed, many well-known brands produce foundations of this kind - both budget and luxury, for example, Eveline, Propeller, Dior, Givenchy, Clinique, Mary Kay, Essence, Nyx, Eva Mosaic, Mac.

Avon "Calm Radiance" costs about 300 rubles, is a popular representative of the mass market. Despite the stated matting, the cream is intended for dry and combination skin. It has a creamy consistency and is easily dosed with a pump, the coverage density depending on the layering is medium or light. It adapts well to skin tone, hiding imperfections and smoothing it out, but is really not suitable for people with a noticeable oily sheen.

"Perfect tone" from Faberlic also not suitable for girls with oily skin, and the combination is able to matte for a couple of hours. It has a powdery finish, due to which the matte effect is achieved. Reasonable price - 300 rubles.

HD Liquid Coverage Foundation and mousse "12h Matt Mousse Make up" from Catrice - a novelty that immediately shocked bloggers across the country. The fluid has a liquid, watery texture, excellent hiding power, it is persistent and mattifies very well - oily skin literally for the whole day, during which you can do without powder and matting wipes.

The mousse has an airy consistency, standard for its type, a very light fragrance and, in addition to shine, is able to hide even bruises under the eyes and acne. It differs from its counterpart in that, firstly, it is felt on the skin (there is no fluid at all), and, secondly, it keeps the face matte for a little less time and is able to sink into the pores. The price of each is about 400-500 rubles.

Lumene "Matte Skin Perfection" refers more to luxury cosmetics than to budget ones, since after the rebranding it began to cost about 1000 rubles. It is a regular 30 ml tube with a creamy consistency in a beige design. By the way, the tool is dense and looks more like a corrector. It does not leave a mask effect, the haze lasts for about 4-5 hours, the tone of the face visually evens out. However, you need to be very careful in choosing a shade, paying attention to subtones. Of the additional advantages - there are no parabens and fatty oils in the composition. This company also has a few more matting tones - "Skin Perfector" and "Triple Stay".

Foundation from Luxvisage is named so - "Matifying". According to the manufacturer, after applying the product, the face will be even and smooth, without visible redness and imperfections, and will also retain its haze for a long time. Sold in the original bottle with a dispenser of 35 ml. The cost is about 200-300 rubles. In the USA, this cream is sold with a mousse-air consistency, but for some reason the Belarusian one is more dense and thick.

Vivienne Sabo - Enough sign in Russia company for the production of decorative cosmetics. She also produces a matting foundation - "Ton Mattin", which, in addition to the price (300 rubles), also differs in high-quality matting, good care characteristics and hiding inflammation and red spots.

L'Oreal "Infaillible 24 hours" will make your skin perfectly even and smooth, truly porcelain. The consistency is creamy, thick and dense, it will provide a matte finish for almost a day. The cost is 600-700 rubles.

Clarins "Ever Matte spf15 oil-free" - a representative of luxury cosmetics, which has a price of 2000 rubles, but it's worth it.In addition to matting for five to six hours, the product also has moisturizing and protective properties - SPF 15 sun protection for a matting cream is quite good.

The following video is devoted to an overview of matting foundation creams of popular brands:

When choosing a foundation, you should focus on your own skin type. Such a cream is simply necessary for owners of oily and combination, problematic, and dry dermis will not need it at all. Women with normal skin should be guided by their desires - although they are matte or prefer a dewy effect.

The selection of any cream depends on age. For example, women in their thirties may prefer liquid or mousse textures, as they can fill in wrinkles and make them less visible. Young ladies and teenagers can use any texture,

Creams labeled "HD" and "second skin effect", as a rule, matte for a long time and even under "working" conditions, as they were created primarily for photo shoots, and, as you know, it is much more difficult to remove shine in Photoshop, than some pimple. Products with tempting names "18/24 hours matting", unfortunately, do not guarantee such, but, in any case, you will not know until you try it.

Mattifying foundation can be found both in the mass market segment and in luxury cosmetics.Depending on the manufacturer, it will cost differently - from 200 rubles to several thousand. The price is not always fundamental, since not all luxury cosmetics give a good effect. You can easily pick up a budget cream for yourself in the mass market, just do not buy the cheapest unknown cream - as a rule, such creams are attracted only by the price, but in reality they do not give any effect.

Nothing speaks better about the product than the reviews of customers who have already tested it on themselves. They, unlike the manufacturer, do not need to dissemble.

For example, "HD Liquid Coverage Foundation" by Catrice they accepted very positively - his rating on review sites is 4, 4.

First and foremost, the fluid lasts about ten hours on very oily skin without powdering and is able to withstand all twenty-four hours with it. Also gives complete coverage of imperfections such as enlarged pores, post-acne and uneven complexion. At the same time, the tone is not particularly noticeable on the face or can pass for dense powder. The texture is light, allows the skin to breathe and does not cause new inflammation. The packaging is also distinguished - it is made of frosted heavy glass. The agent is dosed with a pipette.

Of the minuses, the difficulty of application stands out - the fluid is very liquid and sets quickly, so it needs to be quickly shaded. It is quite difficult to do this with both a sponge and fingers, so girls recommend mixing it with their usual primer or matting cream in a one to one ratio. Also, the fluid cannot be applied with a brush, it can only be slightly shaded from above, and acne and inflammation will look through it.It may not be ideal for dry skin, as it can accentuate flakiness - however, you can try to fix this by mixing it with a moisturizer.

But Rimmel produces a foundation mousse called "Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation", which has a rating of 3.8. It has an airy texture and a dense consistency, softly lies on the face (if it is applied with a dense brush or sponge, it is difficult to distribute it with your fingers). It perfectly hides pores, but in summer it is able to emphasize them and emphasize peeling even on the most oily skin. Haze keeps two or three hours in the heat, a little more - in the winter. However, it is quite stable on not very oily skin. Perfectly evens out skin tone, does not lie like a mask (except for hot summer time, as it can disappear from the face), the finish is velvety, but the skin is not like that to the touch.