Since many teenage girls are seen on an intermediate scale for makeup skills, I have tips and tricks to help improve your makeup capabilities. One major problem with makeup is the way people use powders on their face – specifically setting powders. There are two kinds of setting powders which are loose or pressed powders. These are helpful but I’m going more in depth and speaking about HD powder and translucent powders. HD/ High Definition powders are mainly used in films to make the skin appear more blurred/blended. Translucent powders are used to absorb oils and reduce shine. HD powders are used and made specifically for the camera’s flash. This powder causes major flash back (Imagine looking like a ghost or having tons of baby powder resting on your face) which is seen often under the eyes, chin, forehead and nose. Translucent powders are more recommended for everyday makeup, and people with oily skin. HD powders are recommended for professional use or only if you’re going to take a photo shoot because setting powder is typically used to bake and HD powder is supposed to only set (apply and dust off).
Remember that using powders on your face mix poorly or excellently depending on your foundation type– whether it’s cream based, water based, oil based or powder it also depends if you want a matte, dewy or satin finish. And always make sure you do your skincare before you put makeup on your face to protect the skin barrier, This is more recommended with people who have acne, dry and sensitive skin. Here are some tips to apply these powders correctly:
- Tap the powder out from the holes onto the cap of the setting powder
- Tap makeup puff or sponge into the powder (specifically the T-puff is recommended)
- Tap off excess powder from puff/sponge
- Apply gently wherever you’d like by tapping along the area, do NOT swipe.
- Brush off powder
