COVERGIRL Clean Professional Shine Control Face Powder

If you’re a lover of beauty products, then you know the importance of face powder. However, there are many different kinds that do different things, so it can be overwhelming to find the right one for you. For example, do you need one for setting your makeup or finishing it? Do you need one that is translucent or one that is tinted? There is a lot to consider.

Face powders are an essential item to have in your makeup kit when you want a polished look that isn’t greasy or oily. If you use a liquid foundation as many people do, then applying a powder over top not only helps to set the product on your skin but also helps to ensure there isn’t additional shine. If you’ve got fine lines and wrinkles on your face, face powder can help to reduce the chances of your foundation settling into those creases. You can also use face powder to set other cream products other than foundation, such as cream eyeshadow.

While some people use face powder as a finishing product, others use it as a base for additional products, such as blush, bronzer, shimmer and contour. If you’ve accidentally applied too much blush or it is looking to bright, face powder on top can help you neutralize it. Face powder is so versatile, that some people even use it in place of dry shampoo in a pinch. Knowing how you want to primarily use face powder will help you figure out which type is the right one for your beauty regimen.

• Do you need loose powder or pressed powder? It’s a matter of preference. Loose powder is messier as the particles do not stick together. It offers lightweight coverage. Pressed powder, on the other hand, is more compact and in a semi-solid state. It contains ingredients such as waxes and silicones. These powders offer a heavier coverage.
• Not sure if you need setting powder of finishing powder? Some brands actually use these terms interchangeably, which makes things a bit more confusing. However, setting powder is typically what you use on top of foundation to ensure it doesn’t go anywhere. It also helps to reduce shine. Finishing powder is similar but it’s for a specific purpose. If you’re going to be photographed and want to have that flawless airbrushed look, finishing powder blurs your fine lines and wrinkles perfectly. While setting powder can be tinted or translucent, finishing powders are typically white.
• If you want to have a little extra coverage on your face, opt for a face powder that contains some tint. Keep in mind that it can tend to look thick and cakey if you apply too much though. If you’re more concerned about removing shine, then opt for a face powder that is translucent. Just make sure you blend it in well as it can have a flashback effect otherwise.
• You can also wear face powder on bare skin, especially if it’s translucent. This will help give you a matte look without feeling cakey. It will just reduce shine, not add any tint.