One/Size’s “Liquid” Blotting Paper Spray Actually Works — & Seeing Is Believing

I have oily skin and I love makeup. Unfortunately, those two things are often at odds with each other — especially in the summer. And thanks in part to my job as Refinery29’s senior beauty writer, I’ve tried just about everything to curb my skin’s natural instinct to turn into a greaseball, which inevitably leads to creased eyeshadow and foundation that pulls a disappearing act by noon. From mattifying primers and silica-infused setting sprays to loose powders, oil-absorbing sheets, and more (and that’s not even including my skincare routine, which features weekly sulfur and clay masks to help soak up excess oil), keeping my makeup intact can feel like a Sisyphean task. So when One/Size launched its new Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch-Up Spray — essentially blotting papers in a can — I was more than willing to put it to the test. Ahead, I put the product through its paces in 90-degree-plus Texas heat to find out whether it’s the makeup life preserver it claims to be. DashDividers_1_500x100 ONE/SIZE Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Spray, $34 What is One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray, and what are the benefits? For starters, it’s important to understand what Oil Sucker isn’t: a setting spray. Unlike formulas designed to lock makeup in place and prevent transfer (like One/Size’s bestselling On ‘Til Dawn), Oil Sucker is a touch-up spray, meaning it’s intended to revive and re-mattify skin hours after your makeup is already on. As its name suggests, the formula works by absorbing excess oil and leaving behind a soft-matte, blurred finish in a matter of seconds. Among its standout ingredients are ginseng, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help regulate oil production, and magnesium aluminum silicate, a mineral-derived ingredient that helps create a smoother, more diffused look on the skin. The spray also contains vegan cellulose — the same plant-derived material often used in sheet masks — which gives the mist a refreshing, cooling effect without drying down to a dry, flat finish. DashDividers_1_500x100 What makes One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray special? Aside from the fact that I’ve yet to come across another product quite like it, the stuff just plain works. I typically do my makeup in the morning, and by early afternoon, I start noticing shine creeping through my T-zone and my base makeup — along with any blush I’m wearing — beginning to fade. Normally, this is when I’d reach for a powder touch-up, usually my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder. What sets Oil Sucker apart from traditional blotting papers (which I also keep stashed in virtually every bag I own) is the finish. While oil-absorbing sheets are great at removing excess shine, they don’t do much else. Oil Sucker, on the other hand, mattifies while also giving skin a smoother, more blurred appearance, making my makeup look freshly touched up rather than simply less greasy. Then there’s the user experience. The spray is genuinely fun to use and, as beauty creator Golloria points out in her review, feels tailor-made for passing around during a group bathroom touch-up. My one caveat: The full-size can is a little bulky for carrying in a purse all day — I’ve added the mini version to my Sephora cart, which will be perfect for keeping on hand all summer long. DashDividers_1_500x100 What to know about One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray: • Instantly mattifies and blurs skin. • Formulated with ginseng, vegan cellulose, and magnesium aluminum silicate to lend a smooth finish and absorb excess oil. • Doesn’t disturb makeup or dry out skin. How do you use One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray, and is it worth it? Using the spray is pretty straightforward: I gave the bottle a good shake for a few seconds, held it about eight to 10 inches from my face, and misted it on in short, sweeping bursts, shaking between sprays. (The first time I tried it, I didn’t shake the can quite enough and also sprayed too closely, resulting in misting some of my mascara off because the formula was too wet.) Afterward, I fanned my skin and let it dry for about 30 seconds before opening my eyes. The result: Soft, mattified skin that looks as if I’d just dusted it with a blurring, loose powder. It’s hard to tell exactly how many uses I’ll get out of a full-size can, but if I had to make an educated guess, I’d wager it would last easily three months even with regular use. One last thing to note: This aerosol spray is slightly more intense than the brand’s On ‘Til Dawn, so don’t be too startled when you try it for the first time. DashDividers_1_500x100 Where can you get One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray? One/Size’s Oil Sucker Liquid Blotting Paper Touch Up Spray is available at Sephora and One/Size’s website, and