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How to apply makeup powder? - Tips on how to apply powder

Powder is essential to help set your foundation and provide a grease-free surface for the rest of your makeup. It gives a natural finish to your skin and helps stop an oily shine from developing.

Types of Makeup Powders

There are two types of foundation.

Pressed Powder - Pressed powder is treated under great pressure to create a compact, cake form. Oils are often added to the formula to ensure that the powder sticks together longer, but this can make the product streak on your face.

Loose Powder - Loose powder has a light, airy consistency and is preferred by professional make-up artists because it's less likely to streak on the skin. This type of powder gives your face a very smooth, matt look and lasts longer than pressed powders.

Applying Powder

Step 1 Apply a loose powder after you have completed the application of your foundation and concealer, and before applying eye makeup.

Step 2 Take care to see that powder does not 'cake' or settle into any lines or tiny wrinkles on the face, specially in the area around the eyes.

Step 3 Take a large fluffy brush or a powder puff and dip it into the powder. Tap the tool lightly over the container to remove any excess.

Step 4 Dust the face lightly in upward strokes.

Step 5 Apply to the T-zone first (forehead and nose), then blend outward to other areas of the face with a brush or a puff.

Step 6 Touch up your makeup throughout the day using pressed powder. Dab a small amount of powder onto a cosmetic puff and apply it to shiny areas or places where your makeup has become thin.

How to Choose a Powder?

Choose a powder that matches your natural skin tone or, to add a warmer glow, pick one that is pink or peach tinted. With pressed powder, you may want to choose a shade that is lighter than your skin tone to compensate for any colour build up.