How to choose a good face powder?
Currently, it is natural that the girl has well-groomed hair, a snow-white smile, a manicure and healthy skin. If the first items are very successfully implemented with the help of a hairdresser, a dentist, a cosmetologist and a manicurist, then the face skin is not so simple. To mask the flaws, many girls prefer to use decorative cosmetics. Powder is very popular for masking skin defects.
Features and benefits
Trying to be more beautiful and stylish, women are ready to use a large range of cosmetic products.
To hide the redness and rash on the face, very often the fair sex use a foundation or powder. In such a combination, the powder goes more like a fixative, especially if it is colorless. Due to the transparent texture, it will help owners of oily skin to not worry about makeup for a longer time than a couple of hours.
How to choose powder for the face, you will learn from the video.
Powder applied on top of foundation or BB - cream can create a mask effect and is suitable for masking serious problems on the skin. If a girl has minor imperfections, then they can be completely hidden by powder alone. Bronzing powder will help to give a little light tan and fresh color to the face. She began to use in ancient Egypt to look more young and beautiful.
On how to choose a compact powder for the face, you will learn from the video.
For a long time for our women, it is an indispensable cosmetic product in the daily makeup. It is important when choosing this cosmetic not to be mistaken with the desired shade. The color should blend perfectly with the skin tone. It is quite easy to apply it evenly on the necessary areas of the face. With excessive use of the product may shedding funds from the face. This can happen when using low-quality cosmetics.
You will learn about how to make powder of your own tone and what types of powder exist from the video.
The powdery area of the skin should not contrast with the rest of the skin.
When choosing this tool you should take into account one feature. It should be perfect for skin type. In case of insufficient hydration in girls with dry and sensitive skin, all peeling can be emphasized. Makeup artists recommend to take into account this feature of the skin and the product itself. Before using powder, you must apply a moisturizer and a helium base for makeup.
Girls with a normal type of epidermis can use any type of powder.
But they should not forget about the rules and features of the use of certain cosmetic products. For girls with oily and problem skin, many dermatologists strongly recommend using it when creating makeup. As you know, powder mattes the skin well. Some cosmetic brands claim that their products from the matte line not only mattifies the skin, but also dries pimples, does not clog pores and allows the skin to breathe.
Kinds
It should take into account the characteristics of each type of powder and use the most suitable option.
- The most famous and widespread species is compact. Most of these powders have a comfortable mirror and sponge in the form of a round and flat sponge. It is extremely convenient to take with you to work and travel. It does not take up much space and will always help refresh makeup. A feature of this type of product is that it is easy to overdo it. It creates the effect of an overloaded face or mask.
- Crumbly powder is widely known since the time of our grandmothers.The advantage of this type of product is its application method. Through the use of brushes and fine grinding, it is applied to the skin with a thin veil. Due to this, the skin seems to shine. There is no feeling of congestion, even when combined with the foundation. A significant drawback is its large packaging and crumbly structure. It is extremely inconvenient to carry with them, besides when using it it is very dusty. This is a great option for homemade cosmetics, but not for express makeup at work or at a party.
- Advantage cream powder is its ability to conceal minor imperfections on the skin. It creates the perfect covering on the face, but requires a lot of experience when used.
- In the past few years, has enjoyed great popularity and powder in balls. The peculiarity of this product is that the balls have several colors. Thanks to this, you can create the desired shade through the use of certain balls. When using light and dark tones separately, you can easily correct the shape of the face. The disadvantage of this tool is that it does not suit owners of oily skin.
This radiant powder is ideal for dry, but it does not completely hide the oily sheen of problematic skin.
- Mosaic powder represented by manufacturers in the form of numerous balls. Its main difference is that all the balls are multi-colored. Hiding flaws, it is useful to a more experienced user of cosmetics. It is necessary to know the combination of tones and understand what color is used when working with a particular disadvantage. In order to hide the blue circles under the eyes, you should use a yellow tint. When masking redness is to use balls of green. Such a tool in the balls appeared on the cosmetic market quite recently, but has already managed to win the love of many beauty bloggers.
- Mineral powder and mineral cosmetics literally blew up the cosmetics market 5 years ago. The basis of these tools are the smallest particles of minerals. Due to the natural composition, it does not overload the makeup. Due to the reflective properties of a good masking effect.
- Antiseptic powder helps to get rid of redness on the skin. Often a small amount of this tool is applied to the inflamed area, and the top is fixed with any other cosmetic powder.
- Bronzing powder became popular with the advent of numerous beauty bloggers and the rapid development of the cosmetic industry. Thanks to its use, it is possible to create both a fresh and rested appearance, and to create the sensation of a tanned face. The product does not hide defects at all. With this tool it is easy to overdo it and make your look funny. The advantage of this product is multifunctional.
Bronzer can be used as a blush and as eye shadow.
- Shimmering powder or highlighter helps lighten some areas of the face and create a radiant or moist skin effect. Reflective powder is used on the cheekbones, back of the nose and above the upper lip. The face immediately gets a sleek look. However, it is also very easy for her to go too far and look like a Christmas tree or a city madman. It is necessary to apply means delicately and to use a fan brush from natural pile. Beginners should use this tool with extreme caution.
- Clear powder not designed to hide flaws. This matting or finishing powder helps to fix makeup and remove oily shine from the face. It fixes the foundation and does not overload the face with an additional texture.
- Aqua powder due to its composition and wet texture very quickly applied. Can be used for all skin types.
- Shimmer is an indispensable tool for lovers of bright parties. It can be applied to the face and body and shine due to the shiny microparticles in the composition.
Makeup artists advise girls to have several different options for powder.Compact is always at hand, and the rest of the house, depending on the type of skin and love for decorative cosmetics.
How to choose
The tone of the powder should be chosen in accordance with the natural skin color.
In the cosmetic bag should be shades for the summer and a more tanned face. It is necessary to have products for winter and lighter skin during this period. The color of the product is chosen as follows: the desired color is applied to the region of the transitional border of the face and neck, as well as on the bridge of nose or wrist. It is better to test the product in the store and then make a purchase.
No need to focus on marking tones and names on the package. Each manufacturer has its own color series and can easily be miscalculated with the desired shade. Makeup artists recommend that after applying the tester to the skin, walk around with it for a while and be sure to go outside. Lighting in the store can greatly distort the shade.
Some products may oxidize over time and become a darker shade than when first used. All these aspects need to be considered.
If a girl uses a foundation and powder in the daily make-up, it is better to choose products from one manufacturer. So they will ideally combine colors with each other and interact better due to the similar composition.
Having learned the necessary shade of means for winter and summer, you should not forget about the type of skin. For very oily skin is to look for a product with a matting effect. This effect should remain on the face for at least 4 hours without the use of matting wipes. Resistant powder for oily skin should contain salicylic acid and tea tree oil. These components are great for porous skin, as they tighten pores and remove strong shine.
For dry skin, choose a product that contains a high content of fat or cream. Due to these components, the tool nourishes and moisturizes the skin. Owners of dry skin can also use crumbly products. Apply them to a delicate and very thin layer.
Before applying cosmetics, you should definitely moisturize your face with a nourishing cream.
For combination skin suitable cream powder.
It helps to eliminate shine and moisturize dry areas. You can go the other way and choose a product depending on the prevailing skin type. For the problem one should choose friable textures and mineral composition. Due to its composition, such a product perfectly masks the rash, and does not clog pores.
A big mistake for this type of skin will be choosing a dense texture. They will create a feeling of a mask on the face. As part of these funds are present oils, which adversely affects the skin and only increases the number of rashes.
Silicone-based products are very suitable for sensitive skin. They moisturize and evenly apply to the entire face. Owners of sensitive skin should look at the crumbly means. Loose powder incorporates the minimum amount of chemistry and almost never causes allergies and irritation. To hide any imperfections, you can use cream powder.
For aged skin, 2-color powder is often used. A darker one is applied to the facial contour, chin and eyelids, while the lighter one makes wrinkles of the nasolabial folds and forehead less noticeable.
Top Marks Rating
The modern cosmetic market is full of products from various manufacturers. Budget cosmetics and luxury products are very popular. Consider the top 5 popular powders, according to makeup artists.
- Yves saint laurent is a luxury cosmetic product. Such products always have high-quality and beautiful packaging, which can serve as a real decoration of any cosmetic table. A distinctive feature of the brand is the gold packaging with the creator's initials engraved.
Compact powder is very popular among the fair sex.The price of this cosmetic product starts from 6500 rubles. The packaging itself is in a velvet blue case. Sponge has a short and dense pile, due to which the necessary amount of product is collected. The product itself has a very fine grinding. Thanks to this, the powder lays down with a thin veil and it is practically impossible to overdo it. According to make-up artists, it mattes well, does not clog pores and is suitable for owners of problematic skin. But this tool will not hide any imperfections. A great option for oily skin.
Read more about the powder of this brand - from the video.
- Clinique offers a large selection of cosmetic products. In particular, the most famous is the powder for the skin prone to redness. The tool is very well applied and evens the complexion. The color palette is suitable for girls with a yellowish skin tone. It is suitable for owners of combination skin. Fatty plots remedy perfectly mattes, but on dry does not emphasize peeling. Matting is so good that it is enough to correct makeup once a day. The composition of the product is dominated by natural ingredients.
You will learn more about this powder and its comparison with other well-known analogues from the video.
- From the mass market, the brand is very popular Bourjois. Compact powder in an interesting design called Silk Edition is very popular with girls with oily skin. The tool successfully copes with oily shine, mattes for a long time and creates a more well-groomed appearance. Due to the unusual design of the panoramic mirror is convenient to use when creating express makeup.
This technique will allow you not to store an extra mirror in the cosmetic bag and not to get a finger into the product when creating makeup.
The tool has a very silky texture and fine grinding. During use, it does not fall into the pores and does not oxidize on the skin during the day. The tool is perfectly recruited on a fluffy brush, sponge and does not dust in the process of use.
- Belarusian cosmetics recently surely occupies a serious niche in the Russian cosmetic market. We can say that this rather cheap cosmetics has excellent quality and design. Compact powder from the brand Relouis is in great demand among our compatriots. This product is not tested on animals.
The color line of this product is represented in just 5 tones. It is focused on the Slavic type of appearance and the desired shade can be selected without difficulty. Powder texture "Complimenti" from Relouis has a slight radiance, fine grinding. And what is very important does not have any perfume.
The tool has a light coating, hides small redness and visually makes the pores less noticeable.
- Korean cosmetics is also very popular; Iherb. A review of cosmetics allowed us to highlight a best-selling Korean brand. Compact powder Skin food has an unobtrusive peach flavor.
Thanks to the finest milling, it will perfectly fix any makeup with a thin veil.
Reviews
Nothing will tell about the product better than reviews of real consumers. Only they can provide accurate information about the cosmetic. The choice of brands and different lines of powder is extensive. Each woman can choose for herself the necessary tool in the luxury and budget segment. Manufacturers offer this tool for each type of skin with different effects.
Girls with oily skin will not be difficult to choose a matting texture.
Owners of dry pick a tool that will help make your face velvety and well-groomed. All the ladies who use powder are very satisfied. It gives the skin a well-groomed and sleek look and does not overload like a foundation. Allows you to make makeup more natural and natural.