How to choose the right powder?

Powder is a real must-have in every girl's makeup bag. We are absolutely sure that everyone needs a good powder. At a minimum, because it is a universal cosmetic product that allows you to even out the tone of the face, smooth out pores, correct flaws from improper application of blush, highlighter or sculptor. And yet, the powder can easily be used as beige eye shadow. Therefore, without it – you definitely can not do it!

How to choose the right powder?

Some girls often choose between powder and foundation. At the same time, there is no and cannot be an unequivocal answer to the question of which is better: under different circumstances, both powder and foundation can come in handy. And it is better to use both – at the same time, both means, for good, should be quite light.

The differences between powder and foundation are quite obvious. Best of all, tonal creams are suitable, of course, for dry skin.

Powder tends to be dry in consistency and has less coverage. Of course, at one time the so-called cream powders were quite popular, but now they are sold quite rarely. It is unlikely that the powder will cope with serious shortcomings, but it does not have such a task: the powder can make the complexion more uniform, matte the skin and even out its relief, smooth out the pores. In addition, using the powder in a “pure" form, do not forget to apply moisturizer and let it absorb properly. But of course, it is best to apply powder on a pre-evened face tone with a foundation. Otherwise, the powder may become stained.

Foundations adapt to the needs of different skin types, especially Korean BB and CC creams are famous for this quality, cosmetic brands produce versions for dry, oily, normal and even aged skin.

At the same time, not all tonal creams provide make-up durability due to their liquid texture. By the way, it is the powder that allows you to noticeably prolong the durability of the foundation. But we, nevertheless, advise you not to stop at cosmetic asceticism and use both, depending on the needs of your skin, separately or simultaneously.

What are powders?

The first image that arises at the mention of powder is compressed dry powder in a beautiful package with a mirror. Indeed, compact powders are the most popular, but far from the only types of powders. Compact powder is well suited for use outside the home. It is convenient to carry it in a cosmetic bag, as a rule, there is a powder puff, sponge or brush in the kit. This type of powder is intended for correcting makeup, matting the skin. And also, keep in mind that it is easy to overdo it with compact powder: as a rule, because its formula implies that the pigment particles are, as it were, linked to each other. Some girls are very fond of the third variety, namely powder balls. They look very impressive, they work as finishing options, not covering ones, and, most often, they are packed in beautiful retro boxes.

Another type of powder is loose powder. Unlike compact, loose powder is only suitable for home use. Firstly, because the packages of such powder are usually not compact, secondly, you have the risk of spilling the powder in your cosmetic bag, and thirdly, they are designed to fix makeup.

We recommend that you have at least two powders – compact and loose.

In addition, powders can also be tinted and transparent. The first, as is quite obvious from the name, are designed to correct tone and smooth out imperfections. Their shade must be chosen carefully: either the powder must fully match your skin tone, or it must be half a tone lighter than your foundation. Transparent powders, they are also transparent, are designed to fix makeup, smooth the relief, light matting and blur effect. Again, we advise you to have several options in your cosmetic bag at once – for evening makeup and for everyday.

Powder finish is another important aspect of choosing. Powders can be matting. They are best suited for oily skin, as well as for important events where photo shoots or just a photo are planned. They can also be satin. They photoshop the skin really well, make the skin look healthier. They are perfect for dry skin. Some people like powders with the slightest shimmer, they give an interesting defocus effect.