Since my teenage years, I've always had oily skin, and combating it has been difficult. I've probably spent an entire decade perfecting my skincare routine to help keep hormonal acne down, and one key product that always saves me (especially during Summer): oil blotting sheets. No matter how much I try to avoid products that make me greasy, I still am. It's gotten a lot better over the years thanks to the right products [1], but by 12 p.m. on a hot day, my makeup definitely needs a touch up. I first discovered blotting sheets in high school and while they took away the slick surface on top of my skin, they also stripped my makeup off. Eventually, I discovered the right product.
"The lightweight texture allows them to remove excess oil on top of the skin without ruining my foundation."
I was standing in the checkout line at a department store, where they have what seems like a million little cute products you don't need. Among the assortment, I discovered these boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens [2] ($10) and gave them a try. That was over five years ago and to this day, I don't go anywhere without a pack in my bag.
The green tea sheets are the only ones I can find that don't remove my makeup. They're made from a finely-woven linen created from the Abaca tree plant. The lightweight texture allows them to remove excess oil on top of the skin without ruining my foundation. The sheets also come in a charcoal and bamboo choice, but I like the green tea option most. Keep scrolling to check out all the options and see which one is perfect for your skin.
boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens
Made with green tea extract, these boscia Green Tea Blotting Linens [4] ($10) act as an antioxidant that soothes your skin while stripping it of oil.
boscia Black Charcoal Blotting Linens
These boscia Black Charcoal Blotting Linens [5] ($10) are made with black bamboo charcoal, which absorbs toxins and impurities to leave your skin feeling fresh.
Boscia Clear Complexion Blotting Linens
If you have acne-prone skin, you might want to try these Boscia Clear Complexion Blotting Linens [6] ($10). Made with willow bark extract it helps to heal breakouts and prevents new ones from occurring.