Sponge or brush? How to properly apply powder to your face. Face powder: top tips

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• Powder components
• Texture of different types of powder
• How to apply foundation correctly?
• Loose powder: application rules
• Compact powder: application rules
• Mineral powder: application rules
• Bronzing powder: application rules
• Professional powder

How and what to apply powder correctly? Many women ask this question. After all, the velvetyness of the skin, its evenness and matteness depends on how correctly you do everything. The method and manner of applying powder directly depends on the products that you have chosen as cosmetics and for applying it. However, there is one rule - you need to apply powder from top to bottom (from forehead to chin), brush strokes should also be longitudinal. If you are going to spend the whole day in open-necked clothes, do not powder your neck and décolleté.

Powder components

In the Middle Ages, powder was made from natural ingredients. To do this, they used flour from various cereals (wheat, rice, oats), potato and corn starch, and added lead, ground into powder, to achieve the maximum bleaching effect.

Today, the quality composition of the powder has undergone some changes.

Manufacturers add the following components to it:

• All the same cereal flour;
• Cosmetic talc;
• Cosmetic clay – kaolin or red;
• Starch, mainly potato;
• Potassium hydroxide;
• Fragrances with floral aroma;
• Vegetable oils.

Depending on the manufacturer and recipe, silk fibers, vitamins and microelements are added to the powder. Before purchasing powder, carefully study its composition indicated on the label. Instead of a natural cosmetic product, you risk purchasing a compound of synthetic substances that is harmful to your health. To reduce the cost of the product, manufacturers replace natural substances with components of artificial origin.

Texture of different types of powder

Based on texture, powders are divided into the following types:

1. Foundations have a creamy structure;
2. Loose powder has a delicate powdery structure;
3. Powder in the form of balls rolled into peas;
4. Pressed powder. It is also called compact.

When choosing the right powder option for yourself, consider your skin type and the conditions in which you intend to use this product. Powder with a creamy structure is used by women with dry skin. For those whose epidermis is prone to excessive sebum formation, it is recommended to exclude such a product from the set of cosmetic preparations.

One of the most popular loose powder among fashionistas is a gentle and effective product for those who are serious about their own image. It hides imperfections of the skin, while laying down in an even and thin layer. Cosmetologists are also confident that this powder is safe and easy to use. The only drawback is that it is difficult to carry in your purse for daily use outside the home.

Powder in the form of peas is not intended to hide skin imperfections or even out the tone of the face. With its help, they add radiance and regulate the shade of the skin.

Compact powder is an option for offices and travel. With its help, makeup problems that arise during the day are eliminated - shine of individual parts of the face, camouflage of imperfections, etc. For the most part, compact powder is suitable for any skin type. However, cosmetologists do not recommend frequently using this product for women with dry and irritated skin.

Makeup lesson on how to properly apply powder to the face with photos

Beauty in any detail 09.11.2017 Makeup artist

Good afternoon

Today I would like to discuss the process of applying foundation and powder to give your skin a rested look. In fact, there is nothing complicated in using these products, but a few tips will help you avoid mistakes in the future and cope even better with your daily makeup routine.

First, let's look at what kind of skin I have to work with every morning. I think that many girls are familiar with these problems firsthand - enlarged pores, redness, uneven complexion.

Even though today's tutorial is about applying foundation and powder correctly, I prefer not to skip all the other stages of makeup, so before the main stages I shape my eyebrows using MakeUp Revolution eyebrow pomade in the shade #Blonde.

Eye makeup included Maybelline gel eyeliner and Lancome Doll Eyes mascara.

This is what the skin looks like after completing eye makeup. I'm starting to create an even complexion.

Although the powder or foundation you choose may work on its own, makeup done with a base will be much more long-lasting. I divide existing bases according to the main feature - the presence of silicones in the composition. For this makeup I use a base that contains silicones. This allows you to even out the skin, reduce pores, and makeup using this product lasts much longer.

Benefit Pore professional base

Apply base to skin

Once this step is complete, I usually move on to applying foundation. In this tutorial, to apply the tone, I used a synthetic brush, which I used to apply the cream to the skin.

For blending I use a makeup sponge from Real Techniques

The advantage of using such a sponge is that almost any foundation applied with its help lies on the face in an even layer, does not emphasize imperfections, but, on the contrary, smoothes them out.

However, I can’t help but mention my other favorite devices for creating a beautiful tone. One of these methods is using a flat synthetic brush. As an example, use a brush from Zoeva #124. With its help, I can apply the foundation evenly, avoiding streaks and unblended areas. It is important to remember that when applying tone in this way, you need to very carefully work out the boundaries with the neck, ears and hairline. Less foundation is consumed when using a brush.

Another brush that is completely opposite to the previous one is the flat brush from KOS. The advantage of using this product is that it creates a full coverage level, which is good for evening outings, but completely useless for everyday makeup.

To summarize, we can say that the method of applying foundation should be chosen based on the requirements that you put forward before applying makeup. If you want a light and weightless coating, use sponges, which the cosmetic market is filled with. If you have a social event coming up, dense brushes will come to the rescue and help hide skin imperfections.

Returning to the makeup I create, I would like to show you what my face looks like after all the manipulations done.

It may seem like it looks pretty good, but those with oily skin will understand my skepticism. Having powder in my makeup bag is one of the prerequisites. However, very often I was faced with the question of what powder to use, what brush to apply and where. Today I will tell you more about this.

The powders I usually use are divided into types:

- pressed

- color correcting

- crumbly

- baked

I tried to choose one powder from each category and then I’ll tell you what brushes I usually use to apply them.

Pressed powders

In my cosmetic bag there are from different price categories. Among the budget ones, I often use powder from Essence Banana Pressed Powder and MAC Blot Powder. Both of these powders are pressed quite tightly, lay on the skin like a thin veil, and hide minor imperfections.

I use tightly packed synthetic brushes for these powders. This is very convenient because I use the Essence powder to set the powder under my eyes and in the T-zone.

In my opinion, these brushes are best suited for setting concealer under the eyes and for setting makeup in those areas of the face where the skin is most prone to oily shine.

Among color correcting powders

I would highlight the powder from Essence Color Correcting Powder

Powders that come in ball format

, I usually apply with a large fluffy brush. This allows you to mix all the shades evenly and apply a blended shade to your face, which copes with uneven color and evens out skin tone.

Loose powders

The best way to apply it, in my experience, is with a fluffy synthetic fiber brush. My loose powders from Courel Caramel and Bourjouis transfer beautifully onto the face using the Ebelin Powder Brush.

Baked powder

from Pupa Milano has moved into my cosmetic bag to wait for warmer times because it does not have a very light shade and mattifies the skin very well. In winter, I don’t need such strong matting, but the format of baked powders itself is very interesting - you can apply it either with a thick brush or with a fluffy one. It is important to understand what level of coverage you would like to receive in the end.

All the products I use to apply powder.

In the drawing, I tried to highlight the areas that I fix with pressed powders and tightly packed brushes. These areas include the area under the eyes, forehead and chin. I would advise girls with oily skin to pay attention to this technique.

For less shine-prone areas, I most often use a large fluffy brush and apply the powder all over my face in a few strokes.

At this point you can finish the powder application process, but I would like to give you a little advice. Pay attention to sprays that fix makeup and are designed to prolong its durability. Among budget sprays, I could highlight the spray from Balea Tint Perfection. If you don’t have such a spray, it doesn’t matter, thermal water is also suitable, with which you can sprinkle the result. This technique will significantly improve the appearance of the skin and smooth out the powdery effect. Personally, this technique helps me look fresher in the morning.

This is what my skin looks like after applying the powder:

Well, completely finished makeup

This completes the lesson on applying powder. I hope that you were able to learn something useful from the lesson.

How to apply foundation correctly?

This type of corrective cosmetics is not recommended for women whose facial pores are too wide. Foundation powder will not hide this flaw; it will make the situation even worse.

Cream powder is distributed over the skin using a sponge. It can be applied with a dry device or wetted with a little water. Before using foundation, wash your face thoroughly with water and foam cleanser. Apply a small amount of makeup cream to clean skin. Wait a couple of minutes until the product is absorbed, remove excess with a dry paper napkin.

Take your foundation brush and start working from your forehead. Gradually tone the skin of the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin. If you plan to use concealer, do not apply foundation powder under the eye area. We remove all excess with a dry cloth, and shade the unevenness. For the best effect, apply a thin layer of loose powder.

What to apply under the powder so that it lays down in an even layer?

Tips on how to apply powder correctly are presented in the video by the best specialists in creating make-up:

Experienced makeup artists share the following secrets for creating successful makeup:

1. Before applying powder to the skin, you should moisturize it with cream or foundation, and wait 10-15 minutes for the product to be completely absorbed and dry. Otherwise, the powder will appear in spots.
2. In the T-zone - the area of ​​the chin, nose and middle of the forehead, you need to go over the brush 1-2 times. This is where the largest number of sebaceous and sweat glands are located. After treating the T-zone, the powder should be applied to the cheekbones and sides of the face. At the end of this stage of creating makeup, do not forget to go once with the brush below the chin to avoid the formation of a mask effect.
3. During the day, an oily shine may appear on your face; to remove it, you need to blot the T-zone several times with a paper napkin, and then apply powder to the skin using a brush, adjusting the makeup.

Not everyone knows what to apply under the powder so that it lays down in an even, thin layer without drying out the skin. There are two options: those with dry skin without visible defects - rashes and age spots, can use a nourishing or foundation cream. If you have oily facial skin, you should not use nourishing products, but you can apply such cosmetics either on foundation or on clean skin.

Loose powder: application rules

To avoid leaving streaks and grooves, use a fluffy cosmetic powder brush or powder puff to work with. It is not advisable to use sponges for this type of cosmetic product. They are not designed to leave an even and thin layer of product on the skin. Most likely, the powder will form stains that don’t look beautiful even with amazing eye and lip makeup.

The procedure for applying loose powder to the face is as follows:

• Take the brush;
• Dip a little into the powder;
• Using light, tapping movements, distribute the product over the skin of the face, starting from the forehead to the chin and neck;
• Take a cotton swab, fluff it up and remove excess product.

Finally, shake the powder off the brush and sweep it over your face again. As a result, you will get an even, soft tone, velvety and delicate skin.

For women with hypersensitive skin, it is better to choose powder without aromatic fragrances.

Roll-on powder

How to apply powder on the face if it is made in the form of balls? This product is convenient to apply to the face with a puff or a wide brush. The sponge is absolutely not suitable in this case. This type of powder consists of multi-colored balls. When using them, it is important that the colors mix. This is easy to achieve with a brush, but almost impossible with a sponge.

Roll-on powder is to some extent a corrective agent. It contains shimmering ingredients that can help hide some skin imperfections.

Photo from the site: CosmeticTrends.ru

Compact powder: application rules

This product was invented for women who cannot sit in front of a mirror and use loose powder. The compact version of this product is convenient to use on the run. However, there are nuances that are important when working with compact powder:

• Use the sponge included in the kit as a device for applying the product;
• There is no need to apply this product to the entire surface of the face; correct only the necessary areas of the skin;
• These include the wings of the nose, forehead or crease of the chin.

Cover the rest of the face with loose powder or leave it unchanged.

Mineral powder: application rules

To apply this type of product you need a fluffy brush (preferably made of natural bristles). Do not use puffs and sponges. You will only ruin the effect of using the product. In addition, using a brush allows you to control the amount of product applied to the skin. This type of powder is applied to the face from the contour to the center. The sequence of treatment of parts of the face with the product is as follows:

1. Temple area;
2. Forehead;
3. Cheekbones;
4. Chin;
5. Nose.

After all areas of the face have been treated, apply a few strokes from top to bottom from the forehead to the chin. In this way, you will smooth the small fluff on the skin in the direction of its growth, which will even out the tone even better.

Bronzing powder: application rules

Bronzing powder is used in the following cases:

• To even out complexion with a beautiful, bronze tan;
• In case you want to give your skin the appearance of a tan. You just need to use the product extremely carefully. Apply bronzing powder to the skin in good lighting, carefully working every inch of the skin. At the same time, be sure to apply this powder to your neck and décolleté;
• Using the product as blush. It shades the overall skin tone well and goes on in an even, thin layer.

Professional powder

Professionals use a special type of powder with a transparent texture. Despite its name, this type of powder has such an unpredictable effect that it is not advisable to use it at home. You risk turning your face into an impenetrable mask.

The arsenal of professional stylists includes another type of powder - shimmer. This product is used for festive (evening) makeup. Recommended for use as blush

Loose, creamy and compact powder comes in different shades. By combining these colors correctly, you will correct the shape of your face without resorting to blush. To do this, apply the main tone of powder that matches the color of your skin over the entire surface of your face. After that, take a blush brush and apply a darker color along the desired lines along the contour of your cheekbones (or under it). Cream powder is better suited for this method. However, do not forget that the rules of makeup do not tolerate sharp boundaries and transitions. Therefore, blend the boundaries of the tones well.

You can use two or more types of powder for proper makeup. For example, make a foundation using foundation, and use loose or compact derivatives as blush.

And one more tip for those who prefer creamy types of powder over all others - before applying the foundation, slightly moisten the sponge or tip of the brush in water. This will help the product to spread in a thin layer over the surface of the epidermis and carefully hide all imperfections of the skin.

How to use face powder

Face powder can be found in every woman’s cosmetic bag, because it helps to give the skin a matte appearance and even out its color. Today, many types of face powder are produced, designed to perform a specific range of tasks, and therefore it is important to know how to use powder. so that the result is simply excellent.

The main purpose of any modern face powder is to mattify the skin. But in addition, powder can perform several more functions: fix makeup. give the skin a tanned tint or a delicate glow, hide redness and pimples. With the classic method of doing makeup, powder is usually applied on top of the foundation.

To use powder correctly, you must, of course, first choose it correctly. Currently, loose and compact powders are the most popular at home, so we should take a closer look at their choice.

Makeup artists recommend purchasing loose powder for applying makeup at home. when you can take your time. But when traveling or “on the run”, makeup artists recommend using compact powder, since with its help you can do makeup very quickly and easily.

Loose powder is applied to the skin of the face in a thinner layer. than compact, so even if such powder is a little darker or slightly lighter than your skin tone, this is not critical. But compact powder applies more tightly, and if it differs too much in color from the natural shade of the skin, it will be very noticeable.

When choosing the color of loose powder, you should pay special attention to such a variety of these powders as transparent (transparent). Transparent powders are colorless, they are also called transparent, they, like other powders, are designed to matte the skin and fix makeup, but do not give the skin any tint. In this regard, by the way, transparent powders are recommended only for women with ideal skin, since they do not mask imperfections.

Once the appropriate powder has been selected, you need to learn how to apply it correctly. so that your makeup is always flawless. For loose and compact powders, the rules and methods of application to the skin will be slightly different.

How to apply loose powder?

To apply loose powder to the skin, use a wide, soft brush. Powder should be applied over the foundation only after it is completely absorbed into the skin. To apply, you need to put a small amount of powder on the brush, carefully shake off the excess, and then brush along the massage lines of the face. At the same time, on the T-zone you can apply the powder a little more densely than on other areas of the face, since the skin here especially quickly becomes covered with an oily film and begins to shine.

When applying loose powder to the skin, not with a brush, but with a puff. actions should be slightly changed. You need to put a small amount of powder on the puff, then press the puff to the back of your hand to remove excess powder, and only after that, apply the powder to the skin using circular and slightly “driving” movements. Again, the T-zone needs special attention.

How to apply compact powder?

Compact powder is applied mainly with a sponge. which usually comes with it. There are dry and wet methods of applying compact powder with a sponge, each of which has its own advantages. For example, the dry method of application is suitable for cases when you just need to touch up your makeup, but the wet method should be used if you need to get a denser coverage of the skin with powder.

To apply compact powder dry, no special tricks are needed. Simply pick up a little powder on a sponge and then apply the powder onto your face with light patting movements. If the powder does not apply evenly to any area, the excess can then be removed with a brush or clean sponge.

To apply compact powder to the skin using a wet method. A clean sponge must be wetted with water and squeezed thoroughly so that it is only slightly damp. Next, you should take the powder onto a sponge and begin to carefully apply it to the skin, acting in the same way as when applying foundation. It is important to rub the powder very carefully so as not to get an uneven coating.

If you choose and apply face powder correctly, it will never create the notorious “plaster” effect on the skin. So don't neglect the basic principles of using powder, and then your makeup will always look neat and natural.