The powder is a make-up product that has several functions. Many people tend not to use it, but, in reality, this product can be very useful in several ways.
First, the powder is used to set the makeup. Using it as a make-up base, the concealer, foundation, eyeshadow, and blush will be fixed and long-lasting.
But that is not all. The powder allows you to cover the imperfections of your face. Even the most transparent type will have a covering effect, useful in losing traces of enlarged pores, redness, and bubbles. Using this product, the final effect will be compact, uniform, smooth, and silky skin.
Finally, by choosing the right type, you can also counteract the imperfect effects of a makeup applied to too dry or too oily skin.
How to apply the powder?
On the net there are several tutorials showing how to apply makeup correctly. It is important to remember that the powder should not be applied all over the face. In particular, it is advisable to avoid spreading it around the eyes, a particularly delicate area which dries easily. Take care to apply it gently on the cheekbones, forehead and nose, drawing the famous “T zone”.
To help you spread it evenly, get yourself a brush or sponge. The brush is very useful with loose powder, while the sponge facilitates the application of compact powder.
The best powders, ranking and buying guide
Below, we present some of the best powders on sale right now. As with all make-up products, it is not easy to make the right choice, because you have to consider several aspects. Not only does the price affect the purchase; in the product descriptions, you will find all the useful information to recognize the right makeup for your face based on the type of skin, color, and effect you want to achieve.
L’Oréal Paris Infaillible
L’Oréal Paris is certainly one of the most popular brands in terms of make-up. Infaillible powder is among the most reviewed of the moment and is on sale at a particularly competitive price. In particular, beige powder number 225 is recommended, sold in a 9-gram box; it is opaque, perfect for those with fair skin, but not totally pale. It manages to stay intact for a long time, without forcing you to redo your makeup. Its yield is compact and thin, but extremely opaque. The matching foundation is on sale from the same line.
Max Factor Translucent Loose Powder
Well-reviewed and particularly in demand is the long-lasting transparent powder Max Factor Translucent Loose Powder, sold in packs of 15 grams. The package includes a brush to spread the powder. This makeup is suitable for any type of complexion, is opaque, and can be combined with any type of foundation. Given its formula, it is suitable for normal skin, because it does not dry and does not get fat, but leaves the skin’s pH unchanged.
Wunder2 Perfect selfie
If you are looking for the perfect makeup to look at the top even under bright lights, you can evaluate the purchase of Wunder2 Perfect Selfie powder. Available in two colors, to adapt to different types of complexion, this make-up base hides any type of imperfection and makes the skin of the face uniform. It is able to illuminate and mattify, without leaving that annoying shiny effect, but it does not whiten and can also be used when you are tanned: for this reason, it is recommended for those with more or less oily skin.
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless
If you are a fan of Maybelline New York cosmetics, you will undoubtedly appreciate the Fit Me Matte & Poreless powder, sold in a 5-gram pack and which includes a brush and a mirror. This product is available in different colors. It mattifies and sets, but does not create an excessive make-up mask, far from the expectations of those who want to achieve a natural effect. It adapts to any type of skin, from normal to particularly oily or dry ones.
