Mattifying cream

Undoubtedly, matting tonal creams are one of the most popular on the market, as not all of them are really suitable for oily or problem skin. Girls with a combined or mixed derma - the vast majority, and they all need a cream with a mattifying effect. Manufacturers do not skimp on the whole line of tinting anti-greasy, but the most popular is still a cream.

Matting foundation or cream with a matting effect is a magic wand for oily, problem or combination skin. It is on these types that inflammation and acne often appear, black spots, pores become clogged and, as a result, a greasy luster appears. During puberty or young age, it is still possible to get rid of this and heal the skin, but here is the shine, it happens, pursues all his life. Foundation cream with a matting effect is not able to cure it (for this it is better to turn to the right "wash my face"), but here it can prevent its appearance or hide. In addition, it has the typical properties of tonal resources - hides redness, acne, evens out skin tone.

Of course, the main feature of the cream with this name is the mating effect.kt. A working matting foundation is truly a rarity. Its effect is achieved due to the fact that the cream contains certain matting substances that immediately remove the shine from the skin and regulate the work of the sebaceous glands after, absorbing excess sebum. Such creams often powder or velvety pleasant finish, as they contain powdered components (the same as in 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 during the 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 matte concealer that is ideal for contouring.

A good matting cream is stable and water resistant, as it withstands the "attacks" of oily sheen, and the wind and light rain are not a hindrance for it. But due to this, it is washed away, however, it is more difficult, so you will have to stock up on micellar water or hydrophilic oil. Many of these tonal means have the effect of a second skin, that is, they do not lie in 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 here will be a plus.

It is due to the ingredients that make up the cream and the stated effect of matting appears. In fact, it is not at all important 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, problem and combination skin.

For example, oil extracts can only aggravate the shine. Yes, essential and base oils good at night for nourishing or enriching moisturizers, but they shouldn’t be present in the foundation. Mixing with chemicals, they create a film on the skin, preventing it from breathing, which can lead to blockage of the pores and the subsequent release of even more luster. Pay special attention to mineral oil (Mineral Oil), as it is a derivative of oil refining and not all skin accepts it normally. The same goes for dimethicone.

Cosmetic alcohol may be in the composition of matting cream, but ethyl and its derivatives are not.Glycerin and perfumes are also allowed.

But absorbent substances - The most important thing in these creams. It is due to them mating effect appears. This is usually talc, starch, zinc, sulfur, clay (kaolin), extract of witch hazel, cotton tree, charcoal powder, green tea. Salicylic acid, as well as alpha-hydroxide acid, dries inflammations and helps to get rid of inflammations as well as vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Foundation creams have different consistencies - from thick mousse to liquid fluid, and matting are no exception. In addition to the creamy, there are a sufficient number of their species, differing in coating density, texture and texture. As a rule, they determine the method of application, a little differently worn on the face and hide various imperfections.

1. Fluid designed to even out skin tone, hide pores, remove oily shine. The best option is if you do not have severe inflammations, but there are post-acne and enlarged pores that need to be hidden. As a rule, its consistency is liquid, almost like water, it quickly seizes and therefore it is best to apply it with your fingers.
2. Mousse / Souffle. Despite the associations, it has a light, but well concealing acne coating. The consistency of air, light, easily melting between the fingers and therefore easily extinguished. It is applied both with fingers, and with a wet sponge or tightly stuffed kabuki with a brush.
3. Emulsion also contains moisturizing ingredients that are no less needed for oily skin than drying ones (since excess fat is actively excreted due to insufficient moisture). Available in two versions - liquid in a classic tube or bottle, or in the form of a spray that needs to be sprayed onto the skin.

In fact, a special palette mating creams are no different. The only brilliant textures you will not find here, since they are directed at a radically different problem.

Means often have a line of shades, similar to the shades of other means from the same manufacturer. There should be at least four of them - the lightest for snow white (ivory, light beige with pink shade or yellow, snow white and beige, etc.) is marked 01 or 010, for European light skin with light tan (also light beige with subtones, imitating light tan) 015, 02 or 020, medium (natural) beige for tanned skin, signed as 025, 03 or 030 and the tone for dark eyes is 04/040.

Indeed, many well-known brands produce such tonal creams - both budget and luxury, for example, Eveline, Propeller, Dior, Givenchy, Clinique, Mary Kay, Essence, Nyx, Eva Mosaic, Mac.

Avon "Calm Shine" costs about 300 rubles, is a popular representative of the mass market. Despite the claimed matting, the cream is intended for dry and combination skin. It has a creamy consistency and is easily dispensed by the pump, the density of the coating depending on the layering is medium or light. It adapts well to the skin tone, hiding imperfections and leveling it, but it really does not suit people with a noticeable oily sheen.

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

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

The mousse has an air consistency standard for its kind, a very light fragrance and is capable, in addition to brilliance, to hide even bruises under the eyes and acne.It differs from its counterpart in that, firstly, it is felt on the skin (fluid is absolutely not), and, secondly, it keeps the face dull a little less time and is able to sink into the pores. The price of each is about 400-500 rubles.

Lumene "Perfection matte skin" refers rather to luxury cosmetics than to the budget, since after 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 seems more like a corrector. Leaves no effect of the mask, dullness lasts about 4-5 hours, visually evens the tone of the face. However, you need to be very careful about the selection of colors, paying attention to the subhones. Of the additional benefits - as part of no parabens and fatty oils. This company also has a few more matting tones - "Skin Perfector" and "Triple Stay".

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

Vivienne sabo - enough signs in Russia, the company for the production of decorative cosmetics. It also produces a matting concealer - "Ton Mattin", which, in addition to the price (300 rubles), is also distinguished by high-quality matting, good care characteristics and concealment of inflammation and red spots.

L'Oreal "Infaillible 24 hours" make your skin perfectly smooth and smooth, truly porcelain. The consistency of cream, thick and dense, 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, having a price of 2000 rubles, but it's worth it. In addition to matting for five to six hours, the tool also has moisturizing and protective properties - sun protection SPF 15 for matting cream is quite good.

The following form is devoted to the review of popular brands of matting foundation creams:

When choosing a foundation you should focus on your own skin type. This cream is simply necessary for owners of oily and combination, problem, and dry derma will be completely unnecessary. Women with normal skin should be guided by their desires - although they are dull or prefer a moist effect.

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

Creams with the words “HD” and “second skin effect”, as a rule, mate long enough and even under “working” conditions, since they are created, first of all, for photo shoots, and shine, as you know, is much more difficult to remove in Photoshop, than some pimple. Means with attractive names “18/24 hours of matting”, unfortunately, do not guarantee such, but, in any case, until you try it - you will not find out.

Matting concealer can be found in the mass market segment, as well as in luxury cosmetics. Depending on the manufacturer, it will cost in different ways - from 200 rubles to several thousand. Not always the price is fundamental, since not all luxury cosmetics have a good effect. You can easily choose for yourself a budget cream in the mass market, just do not buy the cheapest unknown cream - as a rule, such attract only by price, but in reality they do not give any effect.

Nothing says better about the tool than customer reviews, which have already managed to test it on themselves. They, unlike the manufacturer, have no need to dissemble.

For example, Catrice's HD Liquid Coverage Foundation they took it very rosy - its rating on sites with reviews - 4, 4.

First and foremost, the fluid can last for about ten hours on very oily skin without dusting and is able to endure for twenty-four hours with it. Also provides complete concealment of such imperfections as enlarged pores, post-acne and uneven facial tone. In this case, the tone is not particularly noticeable on the face or can pass for a dense powder. The texture is light, allows the skin to breathe and does not cause new inflammation. Another emit packaging - it is made of frosted heavy glass. The tool is dosed with a pipette.

Of the minuses, the difficulty of application is highlighted - the fluid is very liquid and quickly sets, so it needs to be quickly feathered. It is quite difficult to do this with both sponge and fingers, so girls recommend mixing it with their regular primer or matting cream in a one-to-one ratio. Also, the fluid can not be applied with a brush, it can only be slightly shaded from the top, and acne and inflammation will peek through it. It is not quite suitable for dry skin, as it can emphasize peeling - but you can try to fix it by mixing it with a moisturizer.

But Rimmel produces a tonal mousse called "Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation"with a rating of 3.8. It is distinguished by its airy texture and dense consistency, gently falls on the face (if applied with a dense brush or sponge, it is difficult to distribute it with your fingers). It perfectly hides pores, but in the summer it is able to emphasize and emphasize flaking even on the oily skin. Haze saves two or three hours in the heat, a little more - in the winter. However, on not very oily skin is quite stable. Perfectly evens skin tone, does not mask (except for the hot summer time, as it may disappear from the face), the finish is velvety, but the skin is not such a touch.