How to apply powder correctly: tips and tricks

Using powder is a mandatory step that helps a makeup artist prevent many problems. The powder helps set the tone, mattifies the skin and evens it out, helps soften the boundaries of correction and simply makes the face even more beautiful. If you skip powder, your client will be forced to touch up her makeup all day and deal with oily skin, especially in the summer season.

Correct sequence of products

First, let's look at the sequence of applying beauty products. For example, how to apply foundation and powder correctly, when to use contouring products, blush and highlighters. First of all, we apply a makeup base to the face, after which we apply a tone in a suitable color. We talked about how to choose a foundation based on shade in our previous article. The next step is to disguise problem areas using correctors and concealer. If you plan to contour your face, decide right away which products you will use - dry or cream. If the choice fell on cream correctors, the powder should be applied after them to consolidate the result. And if you prefer dry correctors, blushes and highlighters, apply them after powder.

Types of face powder by texture

Loose powder is ideal for creating a thin, invisible veil on the face; it will remove excess shine, fix the foundation and protect makeup from rubbing throughout the day. Loose powders are among the favorites of all makeup artists, because it is extremely difficult to do without them: they provide the most uniform coverage. It is almost impossible to overdo it with loose powder, since its particles stick to wet areas of the skin, so all the excess will fall off or remain on the brush. Compact powder is great if a girl needs to touch up her makeup during the day. It is also necessary for makeup artists to create a dense coating on the skin, for example, for photography. The compact powder particles adhere tightly to each other and, when applied to the skin, compact the coating layer where it is needed. Powder balls give the skin a beautiful shimmering effect due to the reflection of the sun's rays. It helps correct skin tone and softens facial features, but it is unlikely to remove oily shine. Another advantage of powder in balls is the ability to adjust the shade by removing some balls and combining them with each other. Transparent powder is distinguished by its transparency and the smallest particles. It evens out the skin and highlights it, creating a Photoshop effect. After translucent powder, you should not use other beauty products - use it exclusively as a finishing agent. It perfectly mattifies the skin and prevents the appearance of oily shine, but it cannot help in shading other products.

How to apply powder correctly?

The technique of applying powder is very simple, but it is important to base it on the type of powder in order to understand what effect you want to achieve and what brush you should use. For example, loose powder and powder balls should be applied with a large fluffy brush to create a light coverage. For more dense powdering, give preference to a dense brush. Transparent powder is best applied with a large duo-fibre brush, and compact powder is best applied with a dense flat brush. Now we invite you to read the step-by-step instructions for applying powder. Before applying it, use primer and foundation. Then put a little powder on the brush and shake off the excess. Start working on your face from the periphery and gradually move closer to the center with stroking movements. To ensure that the powder lays in a thin veil, do not press on the brush, make light movements. Don't forget to pay special attention to the T-zone, which includes the nose, forehead and chin - this is where sebum is secreted most actively, so the zone needs more careful fixation. A well-fixed tone is an important point when doing makeup. With it, when you further touch the skin, your face makeup will look perfect and you won’t have to touch it up before coloring your lips. Now you know how to use face powder correctly. And let your makeup always remain perfect!