A little glow to your complexion is lovely, too much shine and you look plain greasy. In the summer this is a tricky problem to beat, translucent powder can look too heavy or caked and a different shade against your sun-kissed skin. So what works? Get your hands on a mattifying gel or cream. They work to absorb excess oil without adding extra colour or make-up to your face.
My top three picks are Secret Finish, £23 by Laura Mercier (johnlewis.com); de-slick in a tube, £16 by Urban Decay (boots.com); and Shine Eliminator, £24 by Fashion Fair (houseoffraser.co.uk).
All three can be applied before make-up application for very oily skins and over make-up, during the day, for touch-ups on the go.
