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- verb Present participle of
mattify . - adjective of a cosmetic that gives the skin a
matt appearance
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Examples
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Some primers contain SPF 15 to 20; some are mattifying or hydrating.
Best in Beauty Riku Campo 2010
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For oily skin a mattifying primer is a must, for shine-free skin and longer-lasting makeup.
Best in Beauty Riku Campo 2010
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Fortunately, it's easy to stem this flow of oil, and there are lots of mattifying serums on the market.
Napoleon Perdis: Who's Grooming Who: Makeup and the Modern Male 2010
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As it turned out, it seems to be my Holy Grail primer, as it has mattifying powders in it to cut shine, and it works equally well with mineral powder, tinted moisturizer or regular foundation.
Archive 2009-07-01 Marina Geigert 2009
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As it turned out, it seems to be my Holy Grail primer, as it has mattifying powders in it to cut shine, and it works equally well with mineral powder, tinted moisturizer or regular foundation.
Weekend Beauty: Feeling the love for Ulta Marina Geigert 2009
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So when he volunteers to apply the same yellow mattifying eyebag concealer on me that he uses on himself, I'm sorely tempted.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Dodson, however, avoids powder "everyone has a slight down on their skin which makes it visible" and would combat shine with a mattifying primer under the foundation, which she then touches up with powder-free blotting paper.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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No matter what skin type you are, even if you are the oiliest girl, there are mattifying moisturizers made for you too!
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New Pores no more anti-aging mattifying lotion by Dr. Brandt
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No matter what skin type you are, even if you are the oiliest girl, there are mattifying moisturizers made for you too!
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