How do blotting papers work

I have fine, dark hair, an oily scalp, and bangs, which means at this point I'm closer to my blotting papers than to my best friend sorry, Bess.

I mean, look at all that oil that I'm keeping out of my bangs! Look at it there! As far as I'm concerned, if this was the only thing blotting papers could do, it would be enough. You know that nasty film of oil, makeup, and God knows what else that accumulates on your phone screen? Try cleaning it with a napkin, and you'll just smear it around and become infuriated. So if you're really into the addicting feeling of blotting that excess shine away, go ahead—but perhaps try combatting that oil with, well, the right facial oils.

Also, these are the best moisturizers for oily skin. Another thing that'll help? Exfoliating once a week —here's why. Your official excuse to add "OOD" ahem, out of doors to your cal. Become an Insider. Enter Email Address. Luckily, they also happen to be highly effective at getting rid of grease, too. You get 50 oil-sopping sheets per pack, and they come in different types including mulberry, charcoal, and green tea.

Allure's beauty assistant, Kat Suico, says she always keeps them on her for midday or post-work touch-ups. Known for its blotting papers, Boscia offers several different versions, including these infused with black bamboo charcoal. Fenty Beauty brought it with the packaging of its Invisimatte blotting papers, packing them inside this handly refillable compact, which is mirrored and made to look like a chic lipstick case. It's unique in that you can actually tear off your sheets, which allows you to get the exact size you want every time and thereby cut down on waste.

Most importantly, they minimize oiliness without affecting your makeup — and they're Rihanna-approved.