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April 10, 2024
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Face Powder: Types, Products, and Tips for Getting Makeup Right

One of the most famous makeup items, face powder is also one that can raise most doubts when using. This is because the types of products available abound in the market and the possibilities for use also go far beyond simply eliminating the glow of the skin.

• Face powder is a great resource for finishing makeup. It is formed by mineral microparticles that fill the imperfections of the skin, besides fixing the makeup and neutralizing the shine, bringing a velvety aspect to the skin ?, comments Eliete Silva, makeup artist at Studio Eliete, in Rio de Janeiro.

Although it looks simple and is not intended to cause large contrasts or be immediately noticed on the face, the powder can make all the difference in makeup. For this, the application needs to be made so that it? Blends? to the skin, looking natural, regardless of the type or purpose of the product.

In this process, it is important to find out which product works best for you. One of the main differences between powder modalities is between compact and loose powder. The compact powder, possibly the best known, is the one that comes compressed in the package, almost in solid form and gradually comes loose in contact with the brush or sponge. This type of product has larger particles and generally offers greater coverage.

Already loose powder is the one that comes in the package with the consistency of powder. For this reason, the product particles are usually thinner, which also generates a smoother skin coverage. Also, does consistency make it difficult to transport loose dust? It's easy to end up losing a lot of content each time the package is loaded and opened in different places. So, it is advisable that the compact powder be your daily companion in the bag, and can help (and much!) Retouching during the day to renew the look of makeup.

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6 types of powder: when, how and when to use

Different products, different features. Each type of powder plays a role in make and will help you resolve specific points when making it. Check what it is for and how it is used!

1. Mattifying Powder

"It is also called opaque or anti-gloss and can be applied by brush to areas of higher oiliness to neutralize the shine," points out Eliete. This is the product indicated for those who want to give a velvety aspect to the skin, reducing the brightness and natural oils, especially in the T zone? chin, nose and forehead.

Compact or loose, this type of powder should be applied in a thin layer to finish the look; ie only after all other products. To ensure the result all day long, it is worth to carry the mattifying powder in the bag and touch up when you feel the skin starting to get oily again.

2. Translucent Powder

Translucent powder should also be applied as a last step in makeup to give the finishing touch to the result. Its function is to give an anti-gloss finish and a fixative effect to other products while maintaining the color of makeup. As it does not add coverage, it is common for the translucent powder to be white and to adapt well to any skin tone.

3. Primer Powder

Primer powder should be the first product when it comes to makeup, helping to prepare the skin and ensuring a greater fixation of other products. With clean and hydrated skin, apply the primer all over the surface of the face and only then move on to the next steps, including other types of dust.

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The primer has a moisturizing and protective effect. After application, wait about 5 minutes to continue the process. Closes the pores, reduces oiliness and prepares the skin to receive the rest of makeup, with greater fixation ?, explains the makeup artist.

4. Base Powder

The base powder can replace the application of liquid, cream or stick bases. This product should be applied soon after primer and has the function of homogenizing the skin, adding a coverage greater than other types of dust. Because of its dry consistency, it is a great alternative for those who have oily or mixed skin.

It is suitable for normal and mixed skin, as it helps to contain oiliness. In dry and mature skin it can dry out and highlight expression marks, so it is not indicated ?, recommends Eliete.

5. Illuminating Powder

The illuminating powder may have shades of white, champagne, pink and gold. Its purpose is to brighten the face by adding an aspect of? Healthy glow? the skin.Can the product also be used to highlight areas you want to highlight? the cheekbones, the corner of the eye, for example.

In addition to dust, the illuminator can also be creamy or liquid; The powder is the most suitable for those who have oily or mixed skin. The application should be done to finish the makeup, after the other skin products.

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6. Tanning Powder

The tanning powder is generally browner in color and may be opaque or sparkling. In makeup, the tanner should be applied as a finisher after skin preparation products. To achieve a natural effect, it is essential to apply this type of powder well with a brush.

• To give a natural tan effect, it should be applied very carefully, only in areas that tan in the sun. It is also used to soften the angles of the face and disguise imperfections ?, points the expert.

The best and most recommended facial powders

When buying a powder, doubts about which product to choose are abundant. After all, the market has a wide variety of brand options, types, shades and features. Check out some powder options and what makeup bloggers think about them.

Maybelline Pure Makeup Compact Powder

This product promises to help remove the oiliness of the skin, causing a mattifying effect. The cover is light and the powder is available in four colors. You can find the product at various cosmetics stores, drug stores, online stores and hypermarkets.

Bloggers Opinion:

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“I believe this powder is a good option to carry inside the bag and use when the glow is showing on the face. Using it, the glow takes about 3 hours to appear again ?, Sabrina Olivetti of Diva's Stuff.

• You can iron a few layers of product to settle or touch up makeup without giving your face that forced dry look (famous brick face). If you have no problem with blemishes or dark circles that need makeup with more coverage, can you use the powder alone or with some concealer ?, Marina Smith, 2beauty.

MAC Blot Powder

Blot Powder is one of MAC's most famous powders and the darling of many. Suitable for oily skin, the product promises to control grease and maturity without adding color or texture to the skin. Available in five colors, the Blot can be found at MAC stores or at Sephora.

Bloggers Opinion:

? It leaves a very natural finish, it does not look like it is using dust because it is very thin. I apply after the full makeup to finish when it is very hot or if I will be long makeup. I also like to carry in my purse to touch up later in the day ?, Priscila Paes of Passando Blush.

? The powder is very thin and hardly adds color. I like to apply it all over the face, not just in the T zone, because another thing I really like is that it avoids accumulating the concealer on the fine lines below the eyes. The finish is slightly velvety ?, Keetryn Martins, Beauty Set.

Shiseido Pureness Matifying

Pureness is a high coverage Shiseido base powder. Especially suitable for those who have mixed or oily skin, the product is oil-free, has matte finish and sun protection. You can find the powder in four different shades, at Sephora and other major perfumeries and cosmetics stores. The refill and case are sold separately.

Bloggers Opinion:

“The way I like to use this type of product is with a cute powder brush. I give half a dozen strokes across my face and that's it! Skin made. Depending on the day, can you jump to the concealer ?, Marina Smith, 2beauty.

“The cool thing is that you get from lighter to heavier coverage. Overall I consider it to be medium coverage, the powder is not sooo thin so you can disguise pores and so on. I like to apply with the same sponge and it looks great, I'm using all the makes I want a good and fast coverage ?, Claudinha Stoco.

Compact HD Illuminator Powder Tracta

Tracta's compact illuminating powder is available in three different colors: light (golden), medium (pink) and bronze. The texture of the product is fine and it can be found at cosmetics stores or at Renner.

Bloggers Opinion:

? This illuminator is very beautiful! It leaves a wonderful reflection on the skin (a difficulty of the national illuminators) and the half pink tone is super natural on the skin! The pigmentation is great! The one that you just give a brush and enough ?, Bianca Andrade, from Boca Rosa.

"It has a beautiful and intense shine, easily smokes and has a medium duration, throughout the day the brightness decreases, but not completely gone," Josy Costa, Lipstick Josy.

Hoola from Benefit

Hoola is a compact tanning powder that has a lighter brown hue and matte finish.As it has no luster particles, the product can be useful for both tanning and contouring skin.

Bloggers Opinion:

“I'm in love with a lot of bronzers and I don't live without, but Benefit's Hoola is certainly my favorite because it's not too dark and matte! With it I can make the outline of the way I like ?, Camila Coelho, Super Vaidosa.

He doesn't crush anything! Nothing at all. And the pigmentation is dosable. That is, if you pass one layer becomes smooth, two layers stronger and so on. But a big guy never stays! It's a sun-kissed bronzer, you know? Does it brown with delicacy ?, Bruna Tavares, from Pause For Feminices.

8 make-up tips with face powder

Face powder doesn't have much of a secret to use, but following a few tips ensures a better, more natural, finished effect.

1. Choose the right color for your skin tone

The right shade of dust is always the tone of the skin, as it does not act as an accessory but as a correction. You can vary a tone above the skin when the goal is to soften some region or a tone below when seeking to highlight strengths. In summer, when the skin is more tanned, should be aware of the tone of the moment ?, advises Eliete.

2. Moisturize the skin before applying the powder.

So that the dust does not form? Peels? on the skin, it is essential that it is well hydrated before applying makeup. Exfoliation is also a great choice to make your skin smoother and ready to receive the dust layer.

3. Do not apply too much product

The excess product can end up making the makeup look marked and heavy. ? Always use the powder sparingly, as it acts as a makeup finish and, as such, its application should be light and subtle ?, highlights Eliete. To get rid of the excess, the professional tip is to pass a clean brush or a dry cotton all over the face after application.

4. Avoid the visual? White face? in the pictures

"The mattifying and translucent powders contain some substances in their formulas (titanium dioxide and silica, for example) that reflect flash lights and can have a whitish effect on photographs, especially when applied with a" heavy hand. " It is therefore important to apply them by brush and in very thin layers, tapping the brush before passing on the face and spreading well. An interesting alternative is to choose translucent powder in the tone of the skin, instead of white ?, explains the makeup artist.

5. Do not use dust near eyes and mouth.

Using dust in the eyes and mouth region will accentuate the area's expression lines. If you do not want to emphasize these lines, the best thing to do is to avoid applying the product or using it in a smaller amount, forming a very thin layer.

6. Use translucent powder to tint lipstick

Anyone who likes matte lipstick can tint a creamy product by applying translucent powder after applying lipstick on the lips. As it does not add color to the makeup, the translucent powder will fulfill the function of removing the shine and wet aspect of creamy lipstick.

7. Use different shades of powder to contour

To contour and highlight or disguise some angles of the face, can you adopt different shades of dust than your skin's natural tone? lighter or darker. It is also possible to use tanning powder for the technique as long as the product contains no shine and is matte finish.

8. Recover the Broken Compact

Although it is safer to take compact when traveling, when compared to loose powder, even with all care and safety, it is possible that it will eventually break. If this happens, grind the product in its packaging and use a few drops of alcohol to restore the original shape. Remove excess moisture with a paper towel and wait for the alcohol to evaporate to use the powder as normal.

What brush to use with each powder?

Powders, compact or loose, are usually applied with the help of a brush or sponge.To find out which one produces the best result for you, you need to test. Overall, the sponge cover is heavier, while the brush provides a lighter finish and is the ideal tool for smudging the product.

The sponge concentrates the product more, so the movements should be lighter. It is suitable for those looking for a larger coverage and is more used for compact versions or for slightly retouching makeup. With the brush, the hand is? Lighter? and you can still take off the excess product as you apply it. It is indicated for a more discreet coverage and more used in loose powder versions, giving a more natural effect ?, explains Eliete Silva.

The type of brush for the application should be chosen according to the type of product. Check out the tips for choosing the ideal one!

Face powder

To apply the powder to the whole face, Eliete's tip is to bet on large, rounded and fluffy brushes. Kabuki can also be a good ally in this case. Use them when applying primer, mattifying and foundation powder when you want to cover a large area of the face evenly.

Finishing Powder

"In the case of tanning and translucent powders, which work in some specific areas, you can use a more angled brush, always with soft and natural bristles," advises the makeup artist. Therefore, angled brushes are best for illuminators, for contouring and for any purpose other than applying to the entire surface of the face.

Always remember that the best way to find out which product fits your skin type best is by testing! After all, each case is a case; What works for someone may end up not working for you and vice versa. The important thing is to be comfortable with the result and adapt well to the application!