Touch-ups on the go just got a whole lot easier with this innovative new compact 

With the prospect of warmer weather getting tantalisingly close, we’re turning out thoughts here at StyleNest to our summer make-up must haves and Murad’s MattEffect Blotting Perfector is most definitely high on the list.

This handy little cushion compact – which is the first of its kind, no less – helps to alleviate dreaded shine by mattifying the skin with a translucent liquid-to-powder formula. Whilst some blotting products can prove drying, the pore-perfecting formula contains Marshmallow Powder (sounds good enough to eat, right?) which absorbs sebum rather than water to leave skin feeling soft and hydrated. Soft Focus Mattifying Spheres minimise pores and imperfections too. 

It’s also ideal for make-up touch-ups throughout the day. Infused with Pomegranate Extract, this little wonder product gives a healthy glow and will basically refresh your look when that mid-afternoon shininess starts creeping in. Plus the applicator is antimicrobial, helping to lower skin temperature and give a lovely cooling effect perfect for flushing, work-outs or simply for refreshing on hot days.

Best of all, the Murad MattEffect Blotting Perfector is suitable for all skin types and can flexibly slot in to your current beauty regime. Try it before make-up as a primer, afterwards to set, throughout the day for touch-ups or even worn alone on bare skin for a gorgeously natural finish. To use simply press the applicator puff lightly into the cushion without over saturating and pat on to skin, focusing on particularly oily areas. 

Looks like it’s time to say goodbye to those blotting papers for good.

Priced at £32 direct from Murad. Also available from leading spas and salons nationwide plus selected John Lewis, House of Fraser and Debenhams department stores. To buy online or find your nearest stockist, visit murad.co.uk.