Best Matte Mate

Rimmel Stay Matte Makeup Primer, €11.99, pharmacies nationwide

This is what it says it is, a mattifying layer for under your foundation that will absorb oiliness and stop the make-up from sliding off. This is the main issue those of us with oily skin have, though sebum can also slightly alter the foundation’s colour, and this primer can help prevent that, too. With a silky texture, it is non-drying and won’t create clumpiness. “With this, I don’t have to always opt for a matte make-up,” said a panellist. “So it means that a more radiant effect is available to me, without awful shine.”