If you"re cursed with an oily complexion it"s no good trying to pull off the whole dewy, glowing look, appealing though it is. Matte, we"re sorry to say, is the only way to go for the oily-skinned among us. Here"s how…

The first thing is to use a gel cleanser that leaves the skin moisturised, as well as squeaky clean. Linda Meredith"s Gel Cleanser will do just that, and help balance combination skin types. Follow with a light, gel-based serum to regulate oil production: Balance Me"s Congested Skin Serum feels like nothing on the skin, but will mattify oil-prone patches.

Now for the myth-busting bit: contrary to popular belief, oily skin does need moisturising, though it is best to apply the moisturiser only where needed - this will most likely be around the cheeks, but not the T-zone. Finally, Mattifying Primer by Cover FX is an excellent base under make-up, leaving skin radiant but smooth and matte all day.