Face powder is an absolute must for your make-up look! A good powder that suits your skin type can make all the difference to your daily make-up look. Especially in combination with foundation & concealer. Just like the benefits, the range of powders is very large and there are many differences. It is important that you use a powder that suits your skin type, foundation and skin color.
Why should I use face powder?
It is a must to use face powder in your daily make-up routine. Powder works absorbent. Excess oil (which is mainly caused by using foundation) is neutralized by a good face powder. The powder mattifies the skin, making your skin look even and natural. A radiant skin is beautiful, but a shiny, oily skin you want to avoid.
In addition, powder works as a kind of primer for your face make-up. By applying a powder, the make-up stays in place (longer). With foundation and concealer, you often notice that the liquid accumulates in the fine skin folds (under your eye, or at wrinkles), powder prevents this. Your make-up look is, as it were, fixed. Face powder also gives the coverage of your basic make-up just that finishing touch.
Which powder makeup can I get at Haarspullen.nl?
There are many different types of face powders for different skin types. The biggest difference is the difference between compact powder (pressed powder) and loose powder. The difference between these two is the substance, but also the effect. In addition, you have differences in color, texture, finish and coverage. What suits you depends entirely on your wishes, skin type and type of foundation.
Below are some bestsellers:
Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Powder- A compact (covering) powder that mattifies the skin, but leaves a little shine. Suitable for all skin types and perfect for over your day cream or foundation.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Powder - A compact powder with a very natural effect. The powder works well as a primer to keep the face make-up in place.
L'Oreal Paris True Match Blendable Powder- A creamy powder that blends easily into the skin. Making your skin look soft and even.
What is the difference between a compact powder and a loose powder?
Ultimately, both powders have the same purpose, but they are quite different from each other. We have listed all the differences:
- For example, a loose powder in your handbag is not so handy. A compact powder is more handy for touch-ups in between.
- A loose powder contains less oils than a compact powder. Loose powder is therefore super suitable for oily skin. A compact powder is suitable for dry skin.
- Loose powder has the most beautiful effect on photos due to reflection.
- With loose powder you can bake, with compact powder not really (want to know what baking is? Read along!)
- Pressed powder often gives more coverage than loose powder and can really help cover blemishes.
Is powder makeup bad for your skin?
Using face powder has no negative effects on your skin. For example, powder is a lot lighter and airier than, for example, foundation. You can, however, pay attention to what make-up brand you buy. But at Haarspullen we have already done this work for you and you can safely search for a powder that suits you. But for every make-up product applies: give your skin a rest day every now and then and always remove your make-up before going to bed ;)
Which color face powder matches my foundation?
It is important that the color of the powder matches the color of the foundation you are wearing, otherwise stains are very easy to see. Make sure that the color does not, or 1 shade lighter, deviate from the foundation color.
Offf… you’re going for a transparent powder :)
Which face powder is right for me?
Powder comes in all sorts of different colours and sizes. Which powder suits you depends on your make-up look and skin type. If you have a 'normal', problem-free skin you can wear almost any type of powder. You can then still look at which effect you like better: compact, loose, matte, shiny, covering or transparent.
Dry skin? If you have dry skin, it is best to go for a compact powder. A compact powder generally contains more oils than a loose powder. It is also best to choose a powder with acreamy substance. That will make your skin look cared for and smoother.
Oily skin? If you suffer from oily skin, you are better off going for a loose powder. In a loose powder, there is less oil than in a compact powder. A loose powder is very absorbent and takes up the oil, as it were.
Lots of blemishes? If you have lots of blemishes, you can go for a covering powder, which will hide your blemishes. And to prevent your skin from getting shiny (which will make your blemishes even more visible), you can better use a loose powder with less oils.
How do I apply face powder?
#1 If you have an intensely shiny skin (almost sweaty), it is useful to first pat your face dry a little before applying the powder.
#2 Make sure the skin is clean and provided with a day cream, primer and/or foundation.
#3 Apply powder to your face a little at a time and make sure you distribute the powder well. Don't put too much on your brush, but build it up. Use a special powder brush for applying powder.This will give you the best effect.
Important: It is important to apply powder as lightly as possible. Do you have dry areas on your face? Try to apply as little powder as possible, only the necessary amount.
What is baking?
Baking is a technique for applying powder makeup. The baking technique is very popular among makeup artists and visagists. Baking creates a matte look that lasts longer and gives clearer contours.
Baking is done with a loose (transparent) powder. You then apply a thick layer of powder to the areas of your face that you want to “highlight”, for example under your eyes, your chin, cheekbones and bridge of your nose. You leave this on for a few minutes, then you remove the remaining powder with a brush. Baking sets foundation and concealer even better and longer in place.
Where can I ask my question about face powder?
Our team is happy to help you! Do you have more questions about face powders or are you not sure which powder matches your face? You can simply contact us, by phone or viainfo@haarspullen.nl. Then we will choose a suitable powder together that suits you!
