Translucent loose powder - a major component of good makeup. And if before you do not ever use it, you lose a lot. Since it is very easy to bear on the skin, most makeup artists prefer to apply her make-up to make the completion. In addition, the loose powder is more stable in comparison with the compact, it makes the skin perfectly smooth and flawless.

Loose powder to better shade shadow and blush, compact, used by most women to eliminate matting and skin luster, does not give such an opportunity. If you ever had to watch the old show "I Love Lucy", then you probably remember, like Lucy and Ethel permanently excommunicated to "nose powder". In those days, compact powder was the only way to eliminate shine and give the make-up of completion in cases where a woman is away from home.

With the advent of commercially available loose powder makeup challenge to bring to perfection it has become a lot easier to solve. There are many different ways of using this tool that is easy to apply and perfectly lays down on the skin without clogging pores and letting it breathe. And when cosmetics manufacturers have learned to enrich the mineral loose powder, make-up art shifted to a qualitatively new level.

Loose powder to hide the flaws and irregularities of the skin, reduce enlarged pores, and is an excellent base for applying makeup. It can be used in conjunction with other mineral bearing means and over the foundation or base fluid, thereby great base fixed to the skin.

In most cases, the use of loose translucent powder can be the best choice for any type of makeup. Translucent powder allows you to keep the same skin tone and helps to better shade cosmetics seamlessly tone. We know how ridiculous can look nerastushevannye spots on the cheeks or eyelids. When applying blush or shadows shade, they are fixed and too visible, makeup becomes an artificial appearance.

How to choose a translucent loose powder

Translucent loose powder makeup gives a finished look and keeps it longer. Furthermore, it is possible to mask the excess oil is collected in folds of the skin in hot weather, especially in the forehead, nose and chin.

In normal skin type Loose translucent powder - the best choice because it absorbs excess sebum, standing out for the day.

It is also ideal for oily and combination skin. Use loose powder based on talcum powder, which prevents the release of excessive skin fat. Rice and starch powder in this case is not suitable, since the fall on the skin, getting into the tiny wrinkles, and make-up look "cracked". Choosing a loose powder, look at the label: it should be stated as follows: "absorbs excess fat" or "does not contain any oil."

In the combined type of skin powder should be applied only on the fatty areas. This is usually T-zone and the forehead. Spend a sponge or brush on the chin and cheekbones, it will give a more natural makeup look.

People with dry skin should use powder with caution, especially in the area around the eyes and on the forehead. Sometimes there is a moisturizing loose powder, try to take advantage of it. This powder does not dry and already prone to dry skin. At the very dry areas, you can not apply the powder, otherwise, there will be unwanted facial wrinkles, and even the perfect makeup Perfect make-up: The art of correct strokes   do not decorate the person.

Sensitive skin should be preferred hypoallergenic means, in particular, loose powder, especially if you notice that the facial skin is prone to irritation in response to the use of cosmetics. When using a hypoallergenic loose powder chance to earn an inflammation of the skin is reduced. By the way, the sensitivity can be as dry and normal and oily and combination skin, so before you make a choice, decide what type of your skin.

Application of translucent loose powder

Before applying powder, make sure the skin is absolutely clean. Use moisturizers and sunscreens Do the equal protection of sunscreen? Let dry out the skin, and only then apply the powder. Loose powder is applied with a brush or sponge.

• Without the basics - powder, apply on dry clean face. Large brush, remove any excess funds.
• Mineral foundation - put the powder before and after the application of mineral bearing base. With a large cosmetic brush, remove excess powder.
• Cream base - Apply a thin layer of powder after applying the cream base, remove the excess with a brush.
• Liquid foundation - Loose powder is applied after the application of liquid foundation makeup. Excess powder removed a large brush.

Determining the type of skin

If you ever buy loose powder, then you are well aware that not all brands of powder produced consistently high quality. There are better powder, is - at least. It is important what you put means. Famous brands produce special puff to apply loose powder. In addition, you can use a wide brush for makeup. In this case, collect a small amount of loose powder on the tip of the brush, shake off the excess, and then apply the product to the face.

If possible, try a few different options and choose the powder, which you like best. Most brands produce enough affordable loose powder, so it is always possible to compare several types.

There are five basic skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive.

• Normal skin - soft, smooth, with small or medium pore.
• Oily skin - it acts as excess fat, it shines, the pores are enlarged, sometimes observed eruptions, such skin prone to acne and comedones Comedones .
• Dry skin - often shelled, it is characterized by a constant feeling of tightness. In most cases, the pores are not visible.
• Combination skin - the most common type. On cheekbones and cheeks there is a pronounced dry, greasy remains of the T-zone: forehead, nose and chin.
• Sensitive skin - sensitive to the various components of cosmetics. Sensitive may be normal, oily, dry and combination skin types.

Choosing a loose powder, remember that it must necessarily be the brightest colors. That light color powder, generally the best combination of most bases, whatever they may be pitch. This is particularly important if the color of your skin - from light to medium. If your skin is dark tone, choose loose powder darker shades.

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