Anybody with an oily-prone skin knows that itโs crucial to have a blotting paper in your purse no matter where you go. Itโs one of those necessities if you want to look fresh and not like you drowned in Crisco cooking oil. Hahaha. Trust me, itโs so hard to look shiny and greasy all the time. Iโm not talking about the highlighted or strobed kind of look, but more like when the sun shines literally from your T-zone, blinding everyone around you. Oh myโฆ
All blotting papers are created for the same purpose of blotting away oils from your face, but not all of them are created equal. Though theyโre all made of paper, there are actually different kinds of paper out there and some are uniquely designed with additional bells and whistles. Gone were the days when blotting papers just came in tiny cardboard packs or having your fingers getting oily from rubbing the sheets to your face. Now, Iโd like to introduce you to Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Papers, by Too Cool For School.
As to why the name is quirky and unique? No, itโs not because itโs meant for oily Dinosaurs like us, LOL, itโs just how the brand came up with the name when they collaborated with a Japanese artist for this specific product line. Yep, theyโre really Too Cool For School and too cool to come up with such eccentric and catchy name for their blotting papers. Speaking of these blotting papers, there are 3 kinds; the Mulberry blotting paper, Green Tea and theย Mattifying Charcoal. Each came in a cute and convenient carrycase complete with a mirror and a sponge/puff with adhesive to grip each blotting paper in order to blot them easily on the face while not disturbing the makeup, great idea isnโt it? Additionally, there are 50 pieces of blotting papers in each case and theyโre all naturally made.
- Mulberry โ Made of Korean Mulberry paper, each sheet absorbs oil instantly without the need for rubbing it on your skin. Just use the sticky sponge and tap-tap to see the difference. You could see that the paper is clearly saturated with oil.
- Mattifying Charcoal โ Made of Chinese Yam Paper and infused with charcoal to detoxify the pores and mattify the skin. This feels a bit cool on the face and also absorbs oil fairly easily, though due to the color of the paper, itโs slightly difficult to see whether the oils have already transferred on the paper or not.
- Green Tea โ Also made with Chinese Yam Paper, this one is infused with antioxidants to soothe the skin and is ideal for problematic skin type. This type of blotting paper also absorbs oil from the face and doesnโt cause any irritation.
If you ask me which type I prefer among the three, I can definitely tell you that it doesnโt really matter, they all kinda work the same and I couldnโt really tell the difference among them. But if you really really ask me on which one I might prefer, I think I sort of like the one made with Korean Mulberry Paper because it seems to absorb the oil faster than the others. But it could be just me, you know. Compared to most blotting papers, The Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Papers are definitely my favorite blotting papers so far. It eliminates the need to rub and swipe the blotting paper on your face using your fingers, thus thereโs no tugging on your precious makeup. I always keep one in my purse because itโs very practical to have. I love the handy, lightweight and multipurpose carrying case. The design is cute and I love having the mirror and the sticky puff which you can reuse for other purposes. The sponge may lose the adherences of its adhesive tape with time, but you can peel it off to reveal more layers of adhesives. Additionally, there’s also available refills that you can purchase for when you run out of these blotting sheets.ย Awesome!
Whether you choose the Dinoplatz Charcoal, Green Tea or Mulberry, you know youโre keeping your oils at bay while having your makeup uninterrupted. These Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Papers by Too Cool For School are truly an oily girlโs best friend.
You can find these blotting papers atย Sephora
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