MATT FACTOR

City heat shine-busters

The delicate freshwater scent of ESTÉE LAUDER DAYWEAR MATTE conceals the brawn of its eight-hour grease-slaying ingredients, which leave skin looking healthy. €36, boots.ie

CLARINS is taking sheen defence very seriously this summer with the launch of its PORE PERFECTING MATIFYING KIT, which contains blotting papers and a superb oilabsorbing, radiance-enhancing

pressed powder. €34, brown thomas.com

When temperatures rise, the staying power of make-up decreases – but odds improve if you use a long-lasting formula. LANCÔME TEINT IDOLE ULTRA WEAR FOUNDATION SPF 15 provides luscious, generous coverage. €39, brownthomas.com

I have a soft spot for Irish seaweedbased brand VOYA. Its EVEN PURE

LIGHT CALMING MOISTURISER is formulated for oily and combination skin using 95 per cent certified organic ingredients. €59, voya.ie

Water spritzing grants short-term relief, but can make skin feel tight and uncomfortable. Step forward ELIZABETH ARDEN EIGHT HOUR MIRACLE HYDRATING MIST, which uses refreshing acai and goji extracts. €25 or €35 as part of a gift set, debenhams.ie, or

Grease-busting formulations can often seem harsh. Not so KENZO MOISTURIZING JELLY TO MATTIFY, which combines hydrating hyaluronic acid and white lotus extract to soothe and protect. €19.95, feelunique.com

MURAD MATTEFFECT BLOTTING PERFECTOR feels cool and astringent, promises to minimise the appearance of pores and boasts eight hours of shine control. €38, cloud10beauty.com