Today I want to ask you a question: Do you use translucent powder? There are some in my group of friends who don’t leave the house without them, especially if they have a party or special event, and there are others (like me) who don’t use them. I don’t know, I always think they’re going Leave the face white And I’m going to ruin my makeup. And, well, if I’m honest, it’s also true that I don’t really know how to use them.
Until now I’ve never been particularly interested in translucent powders, but I’ve seen how some makeup artists apply them and how they leave the skin, so I decided to investigate a little more. To do this, I contacted professional makeup artists and content creators Agustina de Veras. I am addicted to her makeup videos skin careAnd he always gives very practical tips, so I asked him for help.
© rembeautyWhy do you think translucent powder has become so fashionable?
30 or 40 years ago, the main function of powder was to mattify. Shines were very demonized and the most important thing in makeup was to cover, cover and cover. Today the opposite is happening: what is beautiful is natural, brightness, the glowFreshness and juiciness. For this reason, I believe that the concept of translucent powder has changed a lot in recent years, since several products have appeared on the market that manage to seal without sacrificing brightness and naturalness. It is a product that plays a very important role
In your opinion, what are the best ways and how should they be implemented? Can we get one finish or the other depending on this?
Actually, it will depend on the finish or effect we want to achieve. For example, for a more ‘sealing’ and/or mattifying effect, use a puff to press the powder well against the skin. For a subtle veil and localized shine removal without dulling or mattifying the skin, using a loose bristle brush is ideal. In any case, it is better to apply thin layers and, if necessary, repeat. This way we don’t saturate the skin, as an overly powdery face doesn’t look natural.
Many people think that they should only be used to avoid shine on oily skin, what do you tell them?
Translucent powder is not only used to cover or prevent shine on oily skin. They are a great product to seal makeup and make it last longer on the skin. If you use cream products and don’t seal them in, they ‘go on’ and when you gesture, it’s easier for them to move towards the folds of the face. Can use them without dry skin problem. The only thing that changes for oily skin is the amount of application and the tools used. In this case, I would use a brush
© nablacosmeticsDo you recommend it for dry skin?
Of course, they have to be more careful with the amount they apply. I would put a very thin veil of powder and only on the areas where the shine doesn’t show, for example the ‘t-zone’.
As a professional makeup artist, what do you want to use them for?
From my point of view the most useful function of powder is to eliminate or reduce shine as this is the most common consumer concern. The vast majority don’t like their face shiny because they confuse it with sweat, and no one likes to look ‘sweaty’. On the other hand, on a practical level, the fact that they help prolong the duration of makeup is something that the consumer does not usually take into account, but it is just as important.
© makeupbymarioFor example, if we have a wedding or a special date, are they going to help us make the makeup last longer? Would you say powder or setting spray is better to use?
I would say that the combination of both products is great to make the makeup last as long as possible. Although, if I had to stick to just one product, I would 100% stick with powders because they are more versatile than a setting product. Still, I’ll say what I say, makeup is makeup, not a tattoo. We cannot give all the responsibility of a product and it meets durability expectations that no other product in the market can meet.
Are there any other uses for them that you can tell our readers to encourage them to use them?
For example, I like to use powder to perfect/polish/finish the smokey eye blend. They can also be used to turn a creamy or satin lipstick into a matte (once applied beforehand).
Following expert recommendations, I recommend these four great products. “I especially like Saigu powders because they don’t dull the skin, they bring out the subtle glow of the cream products we put underneath, and it’s important for me to maintain naturalness,” she says. I encourage you to keep them in your toiletry bag because they are ‘All-terrain’ powder.
Charlotte Tilbury is one of them best seller And I’m not surprised, because they give a nice velvety finish to the skin. “Perhaps they are designed for more dry skinAs they will not prolong the glossy look.
Familiar if you are a fan of makeup techniques bakingHuda Beauty Powder is going to be your friend. “I find them ideal to use Oily skin“, she says. Among her favorites are nubblers, which you can carry in your bag for touch-ups during the day, since they have their own mirror and a small tassel.
