There’s only one real solution to this week’s hot, sticky weather. In a beauty sense at least – otherwise I’d strongly recommend avoiding public transport and plunging into the Hampstead Heath lido. And that’s a pad of oil-wicking blotting papers.
Sheeny skin may benefit from an initial smoothing of mattifying primer but attempt to powder your oily skin throughout the day and it will no doubt curdle, sitting atop the skin, a layer of obvious and unsightly make up.
Instead, what you want to do is stealthily slip one of these out, gently pressing against skin to wick away all trace of t-zone oil and humidity slick, leaving skin fresh and shine-free – all without disturbing your make up. A veritable beauty wonder.
As for those hayfever-ravaged, watery eyes, that’s a whole other ball game. . .
Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control Blotting Sheets, £18 Houseoffraser.co.uk