Powder always follows moist skin products to set them in place, therefore foundation and concealer are applied before powder. Foundation and concealer are both moist and don’t have any hold on the skin without powder to set.

The shine on the skin is also reduced by powder. This does not mean you need to over powder your skin, a little goes a long way.

Compact powders can create a powdered look on the skin, enhancing lines. Use loose powder because the particles are separate making it easy to dust off excess with a large brush. Oily skin needs more powder whilst dry skin less powder.

For dry skin apply loose powder with a brush. A powder puff can also be used to apply loose powder over your entire face – this is the best method for those with an oily skin.

Tips

• Avoid pink toned powders – pink looks unnatural on the skin, whilst colourless or yellow toned powders look like skin
• You don’t want to add shine to your face when powdering so stick to a matte powder.
• Test your powder over your foundation to make sure it does not change the shade

Article By: makeup artist Debbie Jean
www.realwomenmakeup.com