Urban Decay De-Slick Mattifying Gel

Like most ladies out there, I’m also plagued by the annoying oily T-zone. I guess the Philippines’ hot weather also is to blame for this problem. So of course I’ve been on the lookout for a product that will banish or at least reduce the shine that comes out few hours after I put on my make-up. I started googling up products that could help me, and I found a few that I’d love to try. I was intrigued with Benefit’s Porefessional (which promises to minimize the look of pores and reduce oil), MAC’s Matte Cream and Clinique’s PorePerfector to name a few. I had narrowed down my choice to Benefit’s and MAC’s when I came across Urban Decay’s De-Slick Mattifying Gel on line. I decided to get this one instead mainly because it was being offered in a travel size. This is perfect as I wanted to road test it before actually getting a full-sized one (the same goes for Benefit’s Porefessional and MAC’s Matte Cream, though I’ve no hope of getting a travel sized MAC Matte as MAC rarely comes out with travel sized versions of their products)

According to the Urban Decay website, this product is

"A  lightweight gel that keeps skin matte and oil free. De-Slick in a Tube provides oil control and oil-absorbing action in an easy-to-use formula. The gel is completely color-neutral, so it works great on naked skin, under foundation, or over makeup. It's formulated to help tighten your pores for a youthful, shine-free finish. It's a great compact-free alternative to stay shine-free day or night!"

I was so happy to when I got this especially since the product comes in a perfect mini-sized version of the original packaging! It comes in a tiny 5ml tube complete with box in Urban Decay’s signature lavender color (cuteness!).  

how cute is this! seriously! and it's the perfect size for your make-up kit!

But, I am even happier now, nay ecstatic, because the product is a miracle!!! I squeeze a tiny amount on my fingers and rub it, then gently pat it over my made up face (T-zone mostly). Immediately after the application, I can feel a slight tightening. My cheeks feel super smooth and matte, and they stay that way all throughout the day! I put it on say, around 10am, and it keeps the oilies at bay til around 3pm! How cool is that?! I don’t have to use blotting papers every hour anymore, though I still pat some powder around noon.

An important thing to remember is that this is NOT a primer! Don’t use it under foundation; it’s meant to be used over NOT under make up.

LOVE:

-          Lightweight

-          Keeps oil away

-          Makes my face shine-free

HATE:

-          Not available locally

-           A bit on the expensive side (retails for $28 for the full-sized tube)

-          Must be applied with a light hand; too much can leave a whitish residue

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This product seriously rocks!  buh-bye oiliness, hello smoothness!