Keep shine away! 5 mattifying beauty fixes for your wedding day

The last thing you want is for that perfect shot to be marred by a shiny nose or forehead.

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Urban Decay De-slick Mattifying Powder

1/5

The subtle lavender shade goes on invisibly so it's suitable for every skin tone, whether over foundation or a bare face. You'll barely feel it too, thnaks to lightweight, oil-absorbing rice powder. 

$52, available at Sephora.

See also: 10 tear-proof eyeliners that'll stay on through your wedding day!

Kat Von D Lock-It Blotting Powder Compact

2/5

Kat Von D's Lock-It range is a crowd favourite for its lasting coverage and staying power, so you can expect the recently added blotting powder compact to deliver. Concocted with super fine absorbing powders, the refillable compact promises to blot excess oil while remaining undetectable. Another reason to love it: that gorgeous wax seal-inspired design. 

$45, available in 4 shades from fair to deep, at Sephora. 

Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional: Agent Zero Shine

3/5

This doesn't just minimise shine, it also helps diminish the appearance of pores with the help of lentil seed extract, and a high tech polymer known to control shine. 3 easy steps to looking fresh-faced and gorgeous: A twist, tap and sweep of the built-in brush.

$53, available at Sephora. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

4/5

If you're a mineral makeup fanatic, you'll want to give the London brand's Stay Matte Pressed Powder a go. The formula's concocted from natural minerals and promises high coverage, up to five hours of shine control and helps diminish the appearance of pores. Plus, its affordable price tag makes it a steal.

$13.90, available at Watsons. 

Cover FX Blotting Powder

5/5

The first thing I like about this compact: it's ultra-slim (it'll take up less space in your bridal clutch!). The powder does a good job in keeping sebum in check thanks to Amazonia Kaolin Clay which has great oil-absorbing properties. There's slight coverage without interfering with your foundation, and comes with vitamins and skin-beneficial ingredients too.

See also: Get a bridal glow! 10 easy steps to luminous, porcelain skin

$36, available at Sephora. 

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