‘This product is a godsend,’ Amazon shoppers gush about $10 oil-control face mattifier that doubles as dry shampoo
IF you struggle with an oily complexion, Amazon might have the solution.
Beauty shoppers heaped on the praise for a makeup item that mattifies your face.
The loose powder earned an average of 4.3 stars out of five from over 10,000 reviewers.
Etude’s Zero Sebum Drying Powder is available for $9.99 from Amazon.
Manufacturers recommend applying the product after completing your skincare or makeup routine.
Instructions suggest using the powder as necessary on oily parts of the face.
Amazon shoppers shared their thoughts on the product in the review section.
“This product is a godsend. I have super oily skin and large pores and this powder kept me oil-free ALL DAY,” wrote one impressed buyer.
“It even seemed to make my pores smaller too. It has no scent and is super light. I would recommend this product to anyone!”
“I’m just a girl who gets really sweaty and oily, and this powder helps so incredibly much with it,” said another reviewer.
“I went to the Renaissance festival last year and used this. I touched my forehead and was surprised to see a little grease!! [It’s] definitely my new favorite thing.”
“This product is super lightweight, it TOTALLY absorbs oil and gives me a really matte look,” commented a third person.
“Love the ease of application, and it is the perfect product for oily foreheads and T zones. It’s clear and leaves no residue!” wrote another shopper.
“My forehead is ALWAYS oily and I usually have to blot all day,” said one reviewer.
“I put this stuff on and only have to reapply ONE time. I work in a restaurant where I run around with greasy food all night!
“This powder rocks! There’s nothing like it!”
Etude credits the sugar polymer with absorbing the excess oil that builds on the skin.
What is sebum?
Sebum is a waxy substance produced by your body’s sebaceous glands that coats, moisturizes, and protects the skin.
It’s a complex mixture of fatty acids, sugars, waxes, and other natural chemicals that form a protective barrier against water evaporation.
The oil on your skin is a mixture of sebum, sweat, dead skin cells, and tiny particles of dust from the air.
Source: Healthline
According to the manufacturers, the sugar can absorb 50% of its body weight.
In addition to helping oily complexions, the product is advertised as ideal for greasy hair.
Etude recommends sprinkling the product on your roots and shaking off the residue to create a fresh finish.
The manufacturers also highlighted a third use of the loose powder in setting eyeshadow.
They suggested priming your eyelids with the powder before your eyeshadow to prevent smudging.