Best Blotting Papers for Oily Skin

Sometimes when you blot, you have to use multiples. But that’s not the case with this trusty packet of millennial pink sheets. They both absorb oil and are coated with powder to eliminate shine.

You know how people tell you to put your phone in rice if you drop it in liquid? There’s a reason for that. Rice naturally has super absorbing properties, so these powdered, thick little squares immediately cut shine on contact. 

Chances are you recognize this little blue case from high school when acne first started for many people. As you use the sheets, the blue turns clear where it catches oil which is gross, but also weirdly satisfying. 

These top-rated sheets are 100 percent made of natural abaca leaf, an ingredient that comes from Kyoto tradition where they were used by geishas. They’re super absorbent, but won’t strip away any of your natural moisture or mess with your makeup.

Need we say more, really? When Rihanna first launched these blotting papers, her fans were enthused over the fact that it might have doubled as papers for other recreational activities. She hasn’t confirmed nor denied, but either way the rolling design of this dispenser is genius because it lets you takes as much or as little as you need.

How cool is this tool? It’s shaped like a convenient crayon, but has a mattifying balm on one end and a roll of blotting sheets on the other. The balm can be used as both a primer and setter, while the sheets (refillable!) work on the go.  

These abaca tree fiber sheets immediately remove shine and contain ingredients that treat the skin. There’s bamboo water, which is said to fight blemish-causing bacteria and willow bark, which helps heal skin and minimizes dark spots.  

These blotting sheets from Japanese brand DHC are made of hemp fiber, which absorbs oil effectively and naturally. It comes with 100 sheets, too, so you’re stocked for a good amount of time.