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makeup by mario master mattes
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items As someone completely obsessed with achieving a seamless, non-cakey finish, I have spent months tracking down the ultimate formulas for a flawless matte look. This list features my holy-grail pairings built around the viral Makeup by Mario Master Mat...
Oily skin types, look no further! This liquid-to-powder primer creates a literal shield against shine. It preps your skin perfectly so matte foundations glide on without clinging to dry patches.
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Water Powder Serum
You cannot go in with heavy powders without prepping first or you'll cake immediately. This liquid-to-powder serum controls oil production instantly like kaolin clay but keeps skin feeling so plush underneath.
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Mattifying Primer Serum
I am totally obsessed with this liquid-to-powder serum base! It uses kaolin clay to completely lock down excess oils while keeping your skin looking like smooth mannequin skin rather than a flat mask.
Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Mattifying Primer Base
If you find matte shadows sliding off or patching by lunchtime, you need this exact gripping formula. It acts like an absolute insurance policy for your face and eyeshadow base.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer for 12-Hour Shadow Security
A literal icon in every celebrity MUA’s kit. It strikes that perfect, ultra-smooth middle ground between flat matte and oily glow, creating a beautiful runway canvas.
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for Editorial Looks
Early mornings are no joke, but the added caffeine and hyaluronic acid in this concealer completely wipe away dark circles. It plumps up your under-eyes beautifully without creasing.
Kosas Revealer Caffeine Infused Plumping Undereye Concealer
My favorite drugstore budget-friendly savior! It dries down completely matte and handles hyperpigmentation instantly. A little dot goes a super long way.
NYX Professional Makeup Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer
To get that filtered look under your eyes, press this translucent powder in with a velvet puff. It completely erases fine lines and sets your look for a long day.
One/Size Ultimate Blurring Powder for an Ultra-Smooth Canvas
The absolute king of all-matte neutral formulas. Inspired by true skin undertones, these 12 shades blend like absolute butter with zero patchiness, making soft-glam looks foolproof.
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette (The Original)
The perfect cool-toned sister palette to the original! If warm browns usually turn a weird orange on your skin, these earthy, icy taupes and grays will be a total game-changer.
Makeup by Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals 90s Palette
Instead of using a harsh black liner, I love pairing my matte shadows with this deep espresso brown shade. It gives you a sharp, gorgeous wing that feels much softer and modern.
KVD Beauty Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown for Soft Goth Wings
This dual-ended stick makes creating a lived-in, smoky look incredibly easy. Just draw a rough line along your upper lashes, flip it over, and use the paddle brush to smudge it out
NYX Professional Epic Smoke Liner for a Blurred Quiet Grunge
If you want to use the intense black shade from Mario's palette to create a deep siren eye, use this creamy waterproof pencil along your tightline first to completely anchor the look.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner Pencil in Perversion
This brush is a miracle worker for separating clumpy lashes. It builds incredible vertical lift and fans out your outer lashes to emphasize a dramatic cat-eye shape.
Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Volumizing Mascara for Fan-Like Lashes
A total budget steal that outlasts luxury brands. Pair your matte eyes with their blurred statement shades for a striking monochromatic color story that won't smudge off onto your coffee cup.
Collection Cream Lip Stain Matte Liquid Lipstick
Mario designed this brush specifically to pack down the lighter cream and sand base tones from his palette onto the mobile lid. It picks up the pigment perfectly with zero fallout.
Makeup by Mario E3 Eyelid Shader Brush for Flawless Packing
If you want a seamless transition shade in your crease, this fluffy brush does the heavy lifting for you. It diffuses the powder edges beautifully so your gradient look looks completely seamless.
Makeup by Mario EF2 Double-Ended Fluffy Blending Brush
You don't need to spend hundreds on individual tools! This drugstore set includes every single shape—from flat shaders to fine smudge tips—needed to master professional matte eyes.
Real Techniques Everyday Eye Essentials Affordable Brush Set
Always make sure your sponge is damp before bouncing your concealer! It removes any excess product and ensures your eye prep looks beautifully airbrushed before adding shadows.
The Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge for Seamless Blending
The ultimate insurance policy for oily skin tones. Give your finished face a quick cross-mist of this spray to absorb surface oils and lock your soft glam down through heat and humidity.
Urban Decay All Nighter Mattifying Setting Spray Longwear Mist
A massive social media favorite for a reason. If you have fair or deep eyelids with natural discoloration, this blank-canvas base completely evens out your tone so your shadows pop exactly like they look in the pan
P.Louise Cosmetic Eyeshadow Base for Vibrant High-Pigment Looks