Benefits Of Using Loose Face Powder

Loose face powder is a cosmetic that should be present in every woman’s purse. It’s got varied uses and makes it an essential to carry it for all those who want to look good through makeup.

Loose powder as setting agent

Loose powder is a good setting agent. Those who wear foundation can get it to last longer by dabbing in some loose powder. Also, it gives a matte finish to the face. This powder suits all types of skin. People with normal or dry skin should apply little loose face powder after applying foundation. The powder should be spread with a large fluffy powder brush to make an even thin layer. The excess powder should be brushed off. Those who have oily skin should apply loose face powder soon after washing and drying the face and before applying foundation.

After applying foundation, another layer of powder should be applied. This would help to absorb the extra oil and keep the make up look fresh all day long.  The use of face powder is very effective for people with normal skin in the hot and humid weather. A little of powder can be brushed on neck and shoulders and other exposed areas when wearing a strapless top. This would give a shine to the skin and even appearance of even skin tone.

Powder also helps to hold the blush and eye shadow for a longer period of time. Applying a light layer of powder over the cheeks and lids after applying blush and eye shadow would prevent the color from wearing or fading off. Using a transparent powder for this purpose is most effective as it will change the color and would blend with the skin.  For a unique color eye shadow, dusting of powder should be first applied, then a layer of eye shadow followed by a mixture of eye shadow and loose face powder.

Applying dust of little face powder on the lip before applying lipstick or lip pencil will help the cosmetic to stay on the lips longer.

Various other uses

Loose powder comes in various formulations. They can be used to give skin a smooth finish, hide the fine lines and small imperfections.

Those who don’t want to use foundation could directly apply loose powder. This would give a smooth tone to the skin and also add color to the face. This suits all types of skin and gives a light coverage.

Loose powder come in various colors and these are used to adjust and to even the skin tone. A powder with a tinge of green could be used by those who are very pink and lavender- hued powder could be used for sallow toned ones.

Shimmering loose powder any be used in any part of the body to give that shine for a great evening look. A bronze shade could be used to give a summer look, pink, peaches, whites and metallic for special days. They can be substituted for blush or eye shadow too.