Beauty: Product debunk What's all the fuss about... oil-absorbing papers?You don't get that sexy click as you snap your compact shut, but when it comes to blotting a decidedly unseductive shiny nose, oil-absorbing papers are just the job. Instantly mopping up grease and dirt, complexions love 'em. They leave skin fresh and foundation in place, without adding a powdery pow·der·y adj. 1. Composed of or similar to powder. 2. Dusted or covered with or as if with powder. 3. Easily made into powder; friable. Adj. 1. pore-clogging trail. But are some better than others? We tried out four varieties to find our wonder-wad. M's choice Lehcaresor Papier Poudre, pounds 15 for 12 booklets of 65 sheets (call 020-7639 4873 for mail-order). Made with natural ingredients like talc and kaolin kaolin (kā`əlĭn): see china clay. , this is the original and best - it's been blotting away unwanted shine since early last century. Three shades suit all skin tones. lllll T-Zone No Shine Papers, pounds 3.75 for 100 sheets. Big sheets impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. with antibacterial antibacterial /an·ti·bac·te·ri·al/ (-bak-ter´e-al) destroying or suppressing growth or reproduction of bacteria; also, an agent that does this. an·ti·bac·te·ri·al adj. tea tree oil, which feel like they just suck the grease off the skin. They're powder-free and sebum sebum: see sebaceous gland. doesn't stand a chance with these. A bit harsh on Verb 1. harsh on - criticize harshly; "the teacher keeps harshing on the same kid" criticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's make-up, better for sticky situations. lll The Body Shop Powdered Paper, pounds 1 for 60 sheets. Hello, hello, hello, these babies are similar to the Papier Poudre booklets, but the M girls didn't find them quite as good. In two shades, Rose and Beige. llll Shu Uemura Face Paper, pounds 8 for 30 sheets (call Harvey Nichols on 020-7235 2375 for mail-order). Fine sheets of rice paper soak up oil instantly and gently without removing make-up. Nice for popping in your handbag, but pricey. lll Beauty-spot RATING l Forget it ll OK lll Worth a try llll Ta-ra to the shining lllll Sheets ahead |
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