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mattifier, n.
Brit. |ˈmatɪfʌɪə|, U.S. |ˈmædəˌfaɪər|
Forms: 19– mattifier, 19– mattifyer
[‹ matt adj. + -ify suffix + -er suffix1. Compare slightly earlier mattifying adj. and slightly later mattify v.]
A cosmetic designed to even the tone or reduce the shiny appearance of the skin, esp. on the face; a cosmetic designed to produce a matt appearance.
1996Re: No Help for Oily Eyelids? in alt.fashion (Usenet newsgroup) 4 Jan. You should try a mattifier such as Bonne Bell's No Shine, Origins Zero Oil, or Philosophy Never Let Them See You Shine. 1998Cosmopolitan (U.K. ed.) Sept. 224/2 There was minimal concealer to hide the blemishes and a lip mattifier to take the colour out of the mouth. 2001Guardian 30 June (Weekend Suppl.) 59/1 There are various ‘mattifiers’ or ‘shine inhibitors’ on the market, but not all are suitable for black skins. |