Perfect Pores
Tuesday 31st July 2007 by Elizabeth Richards
You know what it's like. You get up, take a shower, spend at least ten minutes painstakingly applying your makeup and then... a few minutes crammed on public transport and you can feel the whole lot is sliding off. If your skin is even remotely oily this is the time of year you’ll be feeling the heat – despite the downpours of late – but when makeup reaches meltdown don’t attempt to repair it. Reach instead for your secret stash of blotting papers: without a doubt one of the one of the most essential but underrated beauty bag staples of all time.
Lightweight and finely textured, these little papers instantly absorb excess shine from noses, cheeks, foreheads, chins – anywhere, in fact – to reduce the appearance of open pores and leave skin fresh and matte. Some come impregnated with a neutral or pink-tinged powder to smooth skin tone and repair bare patches while others merely blot and lift oil: it’s simply a matter of personal taste. Keep a packet in your bag, another in your desk drawer and a third in your jacket pocket: they’re cheap, effective and discreet. The final selling point? The irresistibly dinky packaging!
Clinique Pore Minimizer Oil-Blotting Sheets, £7.50
Wrapped in a cardboard packet that stays remarkably dent-free even at the bottom of a handbag, these generously-sized papers fulfil every promise they make. Oil is lifted leave makeup in place while fingers stay mess-free.
Available at www.Clinique.co.uk 
ModelCo Facial Blotting Paper, £6
We love ModelCo for their pared-down super-smart packaging so this little case of blotting papers can’t help but add joy to the thankless task of makeup maintenance. They effectively blot oil through makeup to leave your face photo-friendly – a beach bag must have!
Available at www.SpaceNK.co.uk
Paul & Joe Blotting Paper, £10
If oily skin gets you down, indulge with this clever little pack which includes a set of top quality blotting papers along with a mirror for touch-ups on the go – a genius touch we loved. The gorgeous packaging should raise a smile too!
Available at www.Harrods.com
Decleor Mattifying Powdered Blotting Papers, £12.50
Coated with a soft and comforting powder to leave skin irresistibly smooth, these papers were particularly impressive with just one required to remove shine from the entire face, smooth imperfections and disguise pores.
Available at www.HQHair.com
Chanel Oil Control Tissues, £15
If you’re tackling oil you might as well do it in style with these oh-so-indulgent papers from Chanel. The refillable case includes a mirror for discreet and effortless shine-busting courtesy of the blotters which do, of course, work marvellously.
Available at www.Garden.co.uk
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