Why Loose Powder? What is best, compact powder or loose powder? and how to use the loose powder? These three questions came in my mind first when I was searching for good powder for my skin. I have been using compact powder when I started doing my makeup and mostly borrowed from my elder sister. But it does not lock my makeup in place for a long period of time and I have to reapply it now and then and sometime makes my face cakey when applied more. Then I learnt that for a certain skin certain product will suit. Powder, compact or loose is generally used to set your makeup in place and gives oil free look.
Who should use what?
People with very dry skin should use compact powder, it is pressed powder which contains more oil than the loose powder. And people with normal to oily skin type should use loose powder. Loose powder is generally light weight and best when you want to set your makeup in place for long period of time. Loose powder can also be used to bake under the eyes, Baking is a makeup technique in which loose powder is applied on concealer under the eyes and let it set for four-five minutes and then sweep away the excess powder with the help of a brush. It will give very smooth look and hide all the crease and blemishes under the eyes and lock the makeup in place for long period of time. loose powder is also used to define contour lines. Loose powder can also be used to set heavy makeup looks.
How to apply Loose Powder?
Here applying is the key. Too much of powder gives very cakey makeup look and less powder won’t set your makeup. When using loose powder apply it very lightly with the help of a brush, or damped sponge pressing it onto your skin and let it mix with concealer you applied and it is important to sweep away the excess powder with the help of the brush. I generally use the brush to apply the loose powder as sometimes the damped sponge absorb all the powder and then it is hard to apply onto your skin. and sweeping away the excess is important for non cakey makeup look.
Here are my top picks in loose powder which includes both high end and drugstore category.
1. Laura Mercier
This loose powder is holy grail for so many makeup artists. Mostly all the makeup artists use this Laura Mercier setting powder and rave about this. This setting powder is best for heavy makeup look and baking under the eyes. It is for all skin type and tone. It does not give makeup flashback while taking pictures. I have not used this setting powder but I know people who use this and rave about this. This is a high end product and available on Sephora in India.
2. Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder
This Huda Beauty setting powder is very smooth in texture and has fragrance in it. This helps out to blur out the pores and fine lines and creates flawless look and hold the makeup in place for long time. It does not give makeup flashback while taking pictures. It is available in eight different shades to choose from. This has creamy smooth texture that applies effortlessly onto the skin and it has vitamin E to keep the skin hydrate. It is on high end side product.
3. Maybelline New York Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder
Maybelline fit me loose powder is the dupe for Huda Beauty loose powder. It is pocket friendly and I think best drugstore loose setting powder. The texture is very smooth and light weight and applies onto the skin effortlessly and helps to lock the makeup in place for long time. It does not give makeup flashback while taking pictures. It is available in four different shades. Worth trying for.
4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Setting Powder
This loose powder by e.l.f. blures out the blemishes and fine lines so well and gives the little radiant look. It is not completely matte. It is available in two different shades and work best to all skin type. It is very light weight and smooth in texture. It is a vegan and cruelty free product.
5. Kay Beauty Matte HD Setting Loose Powder
Kay Beauty setting powder is very light weight and matte finish powder. It is enriched with avocado and mango butter. It is available in eight different shades to choose from. It does not give makeup flashback. It is pocket friendly and work best to lock the makeup in place for long time.
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