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Elle
13 hours ago
- Health
- Elle
I Swear by These Blotting Sheets to Keep My Oily Skin in Check
As a beauty writer, I love to say that I don't sweat—I shine. However, sometimes that glow can become too much. If you've ever looked in the mirror midday and noticed your forehead gleaming like a disco ball, you know the feeling. Luckily, there's a solution to our problem. For those with oily or combination skin—or anyone dealing with hot, humid weather—oil blotting sheets can be the unsung heroes of your beauty routine. These super-thin papers are made to remove excess oil without messing up your makeup, saving you from frequent touch-ups or the dreaded powder cake-up. While mattifying primers create a grease-free base and setting powders reduce shine on contact, nothing beats the practicality of an oil blotting sheet. 'They're easy to use, inexpensive, ultra-portable, non-irritating, and can be used multiple times a day,' says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joshua Zeichner. What separates the good from the great often comes down to texture, ingredients (think charcoal or green tea), packaging, and price point. Some come in sleek, Instagram-worthy cases; others offer over 150 sheets so you're never left unprepared. Whether you prefer fragrance-free, sustainable options or a luxury touch, there's blotting paper for every preference. For the past month, I've sacrificed my dewy finish to test dozens of options so you don't have to. Ahead, I've rounded up the best oil blotting sheets for every occasion. Keep them stashed in your purse, desk drawer, glove compartment, or anywhere you might need a quick, mess-free refresh. Although Tatcha is known for delivering a dewy finish, their Aburatorigami Blotting Papers do the exact opposite. Made from natural abaca leaf and gold flakes, these sheets soak up oil and leave behind a soft, matte finish. Sheet count: 40 Key ingredients: Natural abaca leaf, gold flakes Sephora rating: 4.4/5 An ELLE editor says: 'The Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers definitely deliver. I love to pat them on my forehead (my most oily area) about halfway through the work day for a quick and easy refresher. Plus, it's much less cakey and drying than reapplying powder.'—Emma Aerin Becker, associate beauty e-commerce writer The Clean & Clear Oil Control Film was my introduction to oil blotting sheets back in middle school—and I'm happy to report it still holds up today as a top contender. Watching the blue paper turn transparent just never gets old. Sheet count: 60 Key ingredients: Polypropylene Amazon rating: 4.7/5An Amazon reviewer says: 'I've been using these oil control papers for years. They work well, generally do not disturb makeup, are sturdy, and do not rip. They have an interesting feel that's soft and sleek on the hands and face. It's satisfying to see all the oil being absorbed from your face as the paper goes from opaque to clear. I appreciate that they do not contain powder, which some blotting papers do. They are the perfect size the throw in a pocket or purse.' 'This budget-friendly option effectively absorbs oil from the skin without stripping the skin barrier,' says Dr. Zeichner. He also notes that each sheet is infused with green tea extract 'for soothing effects.' Sheet count: 30 Key ingredients: Green tea extract, microcrystalline wax Amazon rating: 4.1/5 An Amazon reviewer says: 'These work very well. The packet is very small—around the size of a credit card—so they are very easy to take with you. These are perfect for that moment when you go to the restroom, see yourself in the mirror, and see that oily shine that's all over your face. The blotting sheets do an excellent job of absorbing the excess oil while still leaving makeup intact. They are genuinely refreshing to use. I just wish there were more in a pack because they do work well!' Beautyblender gave blotting papers a much-needed upgrade with their Blotterazzi sponge. The thin cushion quickly sucks up any oil and grease lying on the skin. Just be sure to wash it after each use to prevent breakouts! Sheet count: Two Key ingredients: Polyurethane foam Amazon rating: 4.3/5 An Amazon reviewer says: 'Absolutely love this product. I already cleaned one and they snap right back into shape after they're dry. They soak up excess oil without messing with your makeup.' Not only do the R.E.M. Beauty Satin Blotting Papers absorb oil, but they're infused with bamboo charcoal, known to purify pores and improve complexion. The texture is soft and smooth, plus the larger size allows you to tackle more surface area with each use. Sheet count: 100 Key ingredients: Black bamboo charcoal Ulta rating: 4.8/5 An Ulta reviewer says: 'I bought this recently in-store and I love it! The paper feels like tissue paper and it is a pretty big size compared to my go-to brand. It gets rid of the oil on your face and it doesn't feel greasy on your fingers.' Chanel blotting papers may sound like quite the splurge, but dare I say they're worth every penny. As if on-the-go application couldn't get any easier, 150(!!) sheets are nestled inside a faux-leather black compact complete with a large mirror. Sheet count: 150 Key ingredients: Unlisted Chanel rating: 4.2/5 A Chanel reviewer says: 'It works great, especially for someone with oily skin. It takes the oil away without damaging the makeup, and leaves skin looking healthy. It's very easy to carry in your pocket or purse, and the mirror is a plus. The case is well made too—looks and feels very chic.' The Hermès Plein Air blotting sheets are an ultra-chic option I couldn't help but share. The papers boast a skin-loving cocktail of hemp fibers, wood pulp, and soft kozo fibers from the Japanese paper mulberry tree. 100 papers are packed inside the brand's iconic orange box and watermarked with the signature "H" logo. Key ingredients: Hemp fibers, wood pulp, soft kozo fibers Nordstrom rating: 3.8/5 Okay, although technically a powder, the Fenty Beauty Invisimatte is small but mighty. Made with chia seed fibers, this lightly tinted pink-colored powder reduces shine in just a few pats. Plus, it comes with its own powder puff that you can wash and reuse as many times as you'd like. Key ingredients: Chia seed extract Ulta rating: An ELLE editor says: 'I actually can't leave my house without making sure this is tucked in my bag. I've never been a touch-up kind of girl—once the makeup is on, it's not my problem anymore. However, there are moments when my oily skin gets a bit too unruly, and this is the powder I reach for to bring some matte-ness back to my face. I use the puff for more targeted areas, but will apply the powder with a brush all over my face for a well-rounded soft-matte finish.'—Nerisha Penrose, beauty commerce editor The beauty of oil blotting sheets is that they can be used at any point in the day—as many times as you need. 'The T-zone—which includes the forehead, nose, and chin—contains the highest concentration of sebaceous glands,' explains Dr. Zeichner. 'As a result, it's usually the oiliest part of the face.' If you notice your T-zone (or any area of your face) starting to look greasy, simply pat a blotting paper over the skin and watch the oil disappear. Dr. Joshua Zeichner is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. As a leading publisher of fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content, is committed to highlighting the best products in various categories by personally testing the latest and most innovative products, interviewing countless experts, and vetting customer-loved items. For this piece, beauty writer Emma Aerin Becker interviewed a dermatologist and tested different variations to find the best oil blotting sheets. Meet 'Skin Glazing'—The K-Beauty Inspired Skincare Trend For Oily Skin The Best Moisturizers for Oily SkinThe Best Setting Powders And How To Properly Use ThemDoes Skinny Confidential Mouth Tape Really Work?
Refinery29
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Beauty Charms Taking Over Our Bags — & We Love These The Most
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Call it the Labubu-fication of beauty, but it seems like the most covetable charm might already be sitting at the bottom of your handbag. Lip balms-turned-keychains are everywhere right now — and show no signs of slowing down. From clever add-ons that transform your favourite tube into an accessory to teeny-tiny charms made just for your go-to products, we're collectively living quite the charmed life these days. But it's not just about squeezy tubes. Logo keychains — including the 'bootleg' kind found on Amazon and Etsy — for brands like Bubble, Dior and Glossier — have become modern-day collectables. Repping your favourite sports team or designer label? That's cute. But we'll take a plush Tatcha fob, thank you very much. With everyone from high street to prestige brands getting in on the beauty charm game, scroll on to see which ones R29 editors are adding to their purses, keychains, belt loops and beyond. Bubble Tell All Lip Balm, £9 'This adorable pill-shaped balm is so cute I almost didn't want to use it. It lives on my work backpack, so whether I'm at the office or a coffee shop, I know I've got a balm on hand. I'm partial to the mint flavour — it's refreshing and cooling, especially on a hot day. Unlike some of the other lippies in this bunch, it's not tinted and doesn't have a glossy finish; it's just a lip balm — but a really good one.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Dior Addict Lip Glow Butter, £33 ' Whenever I pull this balm out of my bag, people flock — and I think the dainty Dior charm has something to do with it. A friend of mine even attached hers to her car keys and I'm obsessed. But it's not just about looks. The formula is packed with skin-strengthening peptides and moisturising ceramides, plus cherry oil for a glossy, non-sticky finish. My favourite shade is Black Cherry — a muted merlot that looks amazing with a darker lip liner. It's replaced my Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Raspberry Jelly (which says a lot).' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director Glossier Balm Dot Com Keychain, £18 ' I've never had Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, but do I need to? This is the tastiest lip balm I own — I can't get enough. Dry lips? Don't know them (that's the magic of castor oil, beeswax and lanolin). The keychain, complete with a bunch of bananas and a screw-on metal cap, makes it even better. It's cutesy, kitsch and exactly the kind of fun my bag was missing.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director "This gloss is giving major nostalgia in the cutest way. The formula is everything you'd expect from Fenty — juicy, non-sticky and super flattering — but it's the Smurfette keychain charm that sealed the deal for me. It's playful, collectable and perfect for tossing on your bag or keys so you're never without a little gloss (and a lot of cuteness)." — Sara Tan, Global Beauty Director 'I love Dunkin' and I love Tarte, so this collab felt like it was made just for me. (It wasn't.) Like the rest of TikTok, I count the Maracuja Lip Plump as one of my most-used lip products for its hydrating, glossy and subtle plumping properties. This rosy mauve looks great on everyone, alone for a hint of tint or layered over liner for a lip combo moment. I didn't think the formula could be improved and then the brand added a tiny golden Dunkin' cup charm. Now it's a collector's item. ' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm Hydrating & Smoothing Lip Treatment, £15 'I recently wrote a story about 'blurred' makeup, which led me to try this balm. The tint payoff is spot on; the shades are universally pretty and it feels plush and hydrating — there's truly not a meh one in the bunch. It's also one of the more affordable ones I've tried. I clip it onto a carabiner or my jumbo Baggu key chain.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer This story was originally published on Refinery29 US.
Refinery29
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Beauty Charms Are Taking Over — These Are Team R29's Favorites
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Call it the Labubu-fication of beauty, but it seems like the most covetable bag charm might already be sitting at the bottom of your purse. Lip balms-turned-keychains are everywhere right now — and show no signs of trending down. From clever add-ons that transform your favorite tube into an accessory to teeny-tiny charms made just for your go-to products, we're collectively living quite the charmed life these days. But it's not just about squeezy tubes. Logo keychains — including the 'bootleg' kind found on Amazon and Etsy — for brands like Bubble, Dior, and Glossier have become modern-day collectibles. Repping your favorite sports team or designer label? That's cute. But we'll take a plush Tatcha fob, thank you very much. With everyone from drugstore to prestige brands getting in on the beauty charm game, scroll on to see which ones R29 editors are adding to their purses, keychains, belt loops, and beyond. The Ordinary The Lip & Lash Set, $17 ' When The Ordinary announced it was entering the lip category with the Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm, I was positively giddy. I knew whatever they launched would have that signature The Ordinary focus on ingredients and innovation. Sure enough, this has become one of my favorite balms — especially now that she lives on my keys! The texture is lighter than some of the others I use, which I actually prefer for daytime. (My husband also loves it.) It's teeny enough to fit in the palm of my hand, and the little tear drop shape pops in a sea of squeezy tubes.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Bubble Tell All Lip Balm, $9 'This adorable pill-shaped balm is so cute I almost didn't want to use it. It lives on my work backpack, so whether I'm at the office or a coffee shop, I know I've got a balm on hand. I'm partial to the mint flavor — it's refreshing and cooling, especially on a hot day. Unlike some of the other lippies in this bunch, it's not tinted and doesn't have a glossy finish; it's just a lip balm — but a really good one.' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer ' Whenever I pull this balm out of my bag, people flock — and I think the dainty Dior charm has something to do with it. A friend of mine even attached hers to her car keys, and I'm obsessed. But it's not just about looks. The formula is packed with skin-strengthening peptides and moisturizing ceramides, plus cherry oil for a glossy, non-sticky finish. My favorite shade is Black Cherry — a muted merlot that looks amazing with a darker lip liner. It's replaced my Rhode Peptide Lip Tint in Raspberry Jelly (which says a lot).' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director Glossier Balm Dot Com Keychain, $18 ' I've never had Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, but do I need to? This is the tastiest lip balm I own — I can't get enough. Dry lips? Don't know them (that's the magic of castor oil, beeswax, and lanolin). The keychain, complete with a bunch of bananas and a screw-on metal cap, makes it even better. It's cutesy, kitsch, and exactly the kind of fun my bag was missing.' — Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Director tarte x Dunkin' Maracuja Juicy Shimmer Glass Lip Plump + Free Charm, $27 'I love Dunkin', and I love Tarte — so this collab felt like it was made just for me. (It wasn't.) Like the rest of TikTok, I count the Maracuja Lip Plump as one of my most-used lip products for its hydrating, glossy, and subtle plumping properties. This rosy mauve looks great on everyone — alone for a hint of tint or layered over liner for a lip combo moment. I didn't think the formula could be improved… and then they added a tiny golden Dunkin' cup charm. Now it's a collector's item. ' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer Cocokind Ceramide Lip Blur Balm Hydrating & Smoothing Lip Treatment, $11.99 'I recently wrote a story about"blurred" makeup, which led me to try this balm. The tint payoff is spot on, the shades are universally pretty, and it feels plush and hydrating — there's truly not a meh one in the bunch. It's also one of the more affordable ones I've tried. I clip it onto a carabiner or my jumbo Baggu key chain. ' — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer
Fashion Network
15-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
US-based Tatcha enters Spanish market via Sephora
Tatcha, a U.S. cosmetics firm inspired by Japanese beauty rituals, is finalizing its entry into the Spanish market. The brand will be available in the country from next August via Sephora. The products from the San Francisco-based brand will be available from August 22 in the Sephora app in Spain and from August 25 in the e-commerce and physical stores of the beauty retailer, owned by luxury giant, LVMH. Vicky Tsai founded Tatcha in San Francisco in. 2009. A year earlier, Tsai traveled to Kyoto and discovered classic Japanese beauty rituals, from which her brand's items take their essence. Her formulas are developed at the Tatcha Institute in Japan under the principles of using Japanese ingredients, scientific efficacy "aligned with the biology of the skin," as the firm details, and "sensorial" textures. Today, the cosmetics brand's products are sold in countries around the world through a selection of distributors. Some, such as its rice scrub, are real bestsellers that also benefit from viral reviews on social networks such as TikTok. Sephora will be the one to start marketing Tatcha in Spain. The chain of cosmetics and perfumery stores was founded in 1969 in Limoges, France, and has been part of the portfolio of luxury giant LVMH since 1997. The retailer operates more than 3,200 stores in 35 markets and employs some 56,000 people; among its latest moves in Spain is the opening last March of a store on Madrid's Goya street. The LVMH group does not detail Sephora's revenues, but, according to beauty industry analysts, the chain would have recorded sales of more than 14.35 billion euros in 2023. Sephora's management aims to reach 20 billion euros in the medium term.
Fashion Network
15-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
US-based Tatcha enters Spanish market via Sephora
Tatcha, a U.S. cosmetics firm inspired by Japanese beauty rituals, is finalizing its entry into the Spanish market. The brand will be available in the country from next August via Sephora. The products from the San Francisco-based brand will be available from August 22 in the Sephora app in Spain and from August 25 in the e-commerce and physical stores of the beauty retailer, owned by luxury giant, LVMH. Vicky Tsai founded Tatcha in San Francisco in. 2009. A year earlier, Tsai traveled to Kyoto and discovered classic Japanese beauty rituals, from which her brand's items take their essence. Her formulas are developed at the Tatcha Institute in Japan under the principles of using Japanese ingredients, scientific efficacy "aligned with the biology of the skin," as the firm details, and "sensorial" textures. Today, the cosmetics brand's products are sold in countries around the world through a selection of distributors. Some, such as its rice scrub, are real bestsellers that also benefit from viral reviews on social networks such as TikTok. Sephora will be the one to start marketing Tatcha in Spain. The chain of cosmetics and perfumery stores was founded in 1969 in Limoges, France, and has been part of the portfolio of luxury giant LVMH since 1997. The retailer operates more than 3,200 stores in 35 markets and employs some 56,000 people; among its latest moves in Spain is the opening last March of a store on Madrid's Goya street. The LVMH group does not detail Sephora's revenues, but, according to beauty industry analysts, the chain would have recorded sales of more than 14.35 billion euros in 2023. Sephora's management aims to reach 20 billion euros in the medium term.
