Powder is a companion and obligatory "guest" of any women's cosmetic bag. She is both a convenient excuse to go at the right time to “powder her nose”, and a savior from the terrible shine that now and then appears on her face during the day. But, if you also know the properties of the powder, it will become clear what a big role it plays for both aesthetics and protection. Yes, the powder is very good at protecting the skin from UV rays. If the powder is of good quality, then it does not clog pores and allows the skin to breathe.

how to choose the right powder

To choose the right powder, you first need to know your skin type. Loose powder is more suitable for oily and normal skin. But on dry skin, it will reveal all the flaws: the folds will become even more noticeable, and dryness and peeling will be even more visible. For the latter type, compact rather than loose powder is more suitable. The fact is that compact powder contains fat, and besides this, it is impossible to put a lot of it at once: it is applied layer by layer, which is its undoubted advantage.

Loose powder

Is it worth remembering how convenient it is to use a powder box during the day: it is easy to eliminate unwanted shine on the nose and forehead in time. And another indisputable advantage of compact powder is that it will not crumble in a lady's handbag . Perhaps the only downside is its price.

But loose powder makes it possible to enjoy the light touch of a special brush for application. In the form of a powder, powder is more suitable for giving a matte finish after you have applied the foundation (foundation). It is better to brush from top to bottom so that the fluff on the face does not bristle. It should also be noted that it is undesirable to apply loose powder on the face immediately after you have used the day cream. Everything is obvious: in those areas where the cream has not yet been absorbed, the powder will become stained.

Powder in balls well hides pores and softens facial features, gives a delicate velvety shade. It is applied in an almost transparent, barely perceptible layer. The beauty of the balls is that you can choose exactly the shade with which you need to hide the roughness.

Shimmering powder is designed to add radiance to your evening look. Do not use it during the day: you will look vulgar, especially at work. Before buying, make sure that the shimmering particles are distributed evenly over the entire surface of the powder, for this it is enough to see how it glares in the light.

Powder green, masking is useful for those who have redness on their skin. You will be able to veil these shortcomings well.

How to choose the tone of the powder. The color of the powder is chosen, as a rule, half a tone lighter than the skin tone of the face. Because during the day the sebaceous glands secrete fat, and the powder darkens. In addition, the skin of the face is always darker than the neck , so with a lighter tone you will even out the difference. Just do not overdo it with the choice of tone: it is not very comfortable to walk with the face of a “snowman”.

For an objective assessment, apply the powder on the bridge of your nose or on your wrist to see how even and smooth it goes on, and, most importantly, whether it matches your skin color. In order not to make a mistake in the tone of the powder, look at the test areas in daylight (fortunately, testers are now available in large cosmetics and perfume stores), and you will understand how this option suits you.