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While you want to control shine and extend the wear of your look, you shouldn't pat powder all over your face. When you do this, you bone structure appears less defined and your foundation's radiance falls flat. Lujan recommends using a small eye shadow buffing brush to set oil-prone areas, which he referred to as "hot spots." These include your T-zone and the front of your cheeks.

To fully set your makeup after you've applied powder to those trouble areas, use a setting spray. Lujan likes Make Up For Ever Mist & Fix Setting Spray ($30), which will add an extra layer of shine protection.