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Best products for long-wear & oil control makeup

Hold up through the day without cakiness. Selenssa has done the research — here are the only three products we recommend, ranked by the Selenssa Score.

Three products. One decision.

The Selenssa 3

Entry · Best Overall · Luxury

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Entry

78
Caution
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Rimmel

Stay Matte Pressed Powder

£4.99

4.5 (34,000 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 78/100 · A strong affordable option

A reliable high-street staple that uses natural kaolin clay and minerals to absorb excess oil and tame shine throughout the day without building up excess weight.

Key actives

Kaolin Clay, Silica, Magnesium Carbonate

  • Dermatologically tested
  • Fragrance free
  • Cruelty free
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Best Overall

74
Caution
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Urban Decay

All Nighter Setting Spray

£28.00

4.7 (12,500 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 74/100 · The strongest balance of formula, performance and value

Rather than adding extra powder layers, this weightless mist uses film-forming polymers and temperature-control technology to lock down makeup for up to 16 hours without cakiness.

Key actives

PVP Film-Forming Polymers, Polyhydroxystearic Acid

  • 100% Vegan
  • Cruelty free
  • Oil free
  • Paraben free

Luxury

91
Safe / Clean
Hourglass Veil Translucent Setting Powder

Hourglass

Veil Translucent Setting Powder

£45.00

4.7 (6,100 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 91/100 · A premium option where the extra spend may be justified

Ultra-finely milled and entirely talc-free, this luxury powder absorbs oil seamlessly while light-reflecting particles blur imperfections for a flawless, non-drying finish.

Key actives

Micro-refined Silica, Diamond Powder

  • Formulated without talc
  • Fragrance free
  • Cruelty free
  • Non-comedogenic

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