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mattify

British  
/ ˈmætɪˌfaɪ /

verb

  1. (tr) to make (the skin of the face) less oily or shiny using cosmetics

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Etymology

Origin of mattify

C20: from mat ²

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That means you’ll want to use powder or mist only after moisturizing with a sunscreen that’s SPF 30 or higher and then reapply throughout the day to double up and mattify or refresh the skin.

From New York Times

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