The Best Anti-Shine Products

The sweaty look only works in the gym; here’s how to avoid oily summer skin everywhere else.

Looking cool in the summer heat is no easy task. When the weather is hot and humid, your sweat glands kick into overdrive, and the result is often extra oily skin. Following our cool-down hackswill help with your body temperature, but when it comes to the reflectiveness on your T-zone it’s best to go with some help from your favorite skin care brands. From oil blotting papers to toning spray, these tried-and-true anti-shine products will keep you fresh-faced without breaking (too much) of a sweat. 

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1. Neutrogena Shine Control Powder, $14.50

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2. Recipe For Men Anti-shine Moisturizer, $37

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3. m-61 Power Cleanse face cleanser, $34

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4. Kiehl’s Men’s Oil Eliminator Refreshing Shine Control Spray Toner, $20

*Available at select Equinox Shops

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5. Youngblood Anti-shine Mattifier, $36

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6. Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing sheets, $5

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7.Prescriptives Virtual matte oil-control makeup broad spectrum SPF 15, $40

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