Blotting Papers That Will Keep Your Complexion Shine Free

To blot, or not? Those who have added blotting papers—feather-light sheets of oil-absorbing, shine-abolishing magic—to their on-the-go beauty arsenal swear by them. Small enough to stash in even the tiniest minaudiere, they are a red-carpet essential, a post-workout revelation, and an office-to-cocktail party best friend. Unlike a traditional mattifying powder, they tamp down high-beam sheen without sacrificing glow, plus they enable you to address discrete areas of break-through shine while leaving the rest of your face untouched. Not all blotting papers are created equal, however—some skew too powdery, others overly fragranced. Then there are those that just don’t get the job done. These five do.