mattifier

Removes facial sheen

A mattifier is a cosmetic product that reduces shine on the skin, typically used on the face to absorb oil and create a matte finish.

Mattifiers come as primers, powders, sprays, or lotions: I use a mattifier before foundation to keep my T-zone from getting greasy.

The term appears mainly in beauty marketing and skincare discussions.

skincare

sebum

Natural skin lubricant

poresMinute dermal openings
non-comedogenicWon't obstruct skin pores
acne-proneLikely to develop pimples

sensitive · hydrating · balancing · clay · charcoal · niacinamide · salicylic · zinc · astringent · purifying

effect

velvet

Thick-pile textile

flatLacking vertical variation
soft-focusIntentionally blurred imagery
porelessHaving no openings

smooth · diffuse · non-reflective · dullness · blurred · airbrushed · natural · flawless · even · balanced

formula

primer

Preparatory coat or guide

powderFine dry particles
gelWobbly semi-solid substance
creamRich milk fat

serum · lotion · setting spray · translucent · silicone-based · oil-free · lightweight · liquid · balm · stick

application

blotting

Absorbing by pressing

poresMinute dermal openings
foundationUnderlying support structure
concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws

sponge · brush · patting · layering · touch-up · reapply · coverage · base · prep · finishing

Opposites

skin finish effect

mattifierilluminator

Source of brightness

highlighter · shimmer · gloss · facial oil · glitter

oil/moisture control

mattifiermoisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

facial oil · hydrator · hydrating serum · humectant · emollient

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G