4 common powder blunders and how to fix them
Applying powder on your face sounds as straightforward as it gets. It may seem like such a simple concept — get a brush, dip it in the powder, sweep it over your face, and viola, right?
Wrong. Doing it aimlessly will make you look washed out, cakey, or overly-dry.
To avoid that, here’s our guide to the most common mistakes people make when applying powder — and how to fix them.
Mistake #1: Applying it everywhere
If you’re prone to oily skin, chances are you’ve been applying powder all over your face to keep it shine-free. The problem is, mattifying your whole face leaves you with an unnatural finish and a flat look. If your skin doesn’t look right to begin with, your whole makeup regime won’t either.
What you should do is to apply powder on your T-zone. This includes your nose, between your brows, forehead, and chin. Even if you have oily skin, placing powder on just these areas will prevent your skin from looking greasy without making your complexion look dull.
Mistake #2: Not wiping off excess
You know how some celebs look powdery under bright lights? It’s often because they forget a very important step. Remember, powder is not a sweep-and-go process. No matter how little product you think you’re using, there’s always a little bit of excess, so don’t forget to remove it.
You can use a clean makeup brush or dab a moist makeup sponge over your face. This will ensure that dry particles are picked up. This is especially important for translucent powder since it tends to pop under flash photography. One trick you can do is to take a selfie with flash before you head out the door — if you don’t see any white blotches on your face, then you’re good to go!
Mistake #3: Using the wrong type of powder
Pressed powder, translucent powder, and loose powder — they’re all the same right? Not really. While most face powders have the same purpose, some work better than others for specific makeup concerns.
For baking or setting your makeup, try using loose translucent powder, while pressed powder should be used for touch-ups since it provides a more precise and controlled coverage. Loose powder dispenses lighter and appears more even on the skin, making it your best bet for that soft-focus finish.
Mistake #4: Setting your makeup last
Many think that setting with powder is the final step for every routine. Although this does work, it’s not the most viable option. This is because powder has a tendency to fade as the day wears on. Applying it as a final “seal” means you’re depending on only one layer to keep your whole face of makeup intact.
The best way is to set after every layer of base makeup — this means after foundation, and then after concealer. Then continue your makeup routine. This will not only give the powder time to blend, it also allows other products you apply over it adhere better on your skin. Once you’re done with your makeup, set everything again with a sweep of powder as a final touch.
By Patricia Ong for THREAD PH
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