Perfect, radiant, healthy skin does not require additional special effects. But here, too, not everything is so simple. Still think that perfection is given by nature? But no! It's all about well-chosen cosmetics. Let's start with the basis of high-quality makeup - a beautiful complexion, for which foundations are responsible. Choosing the right tone is half the way to creating a flawless make-up. However, it is at this stage that many women make catastrophic mistakes, not knowing how to choose the right powder and foundation.
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Today's beauty review from Red Lipstick will be dedicated to this very issue. Let's talk about how to choose the color of face powder and how to combine it with the shade of natural skin and foundation.
Mineralize Foundation/Loose MAC
Price: from 2100 rubles.
Products from the MAC brand are quite affordable, high quality and offer a wide range of products to suit every taste. Mineralize Foundation/Loose MAC will be a salvation for problematic skin that needs to be treated rather than masked. The problem of excessive dryness, skin tightness and flaking occurs in more than 60% of women, hence the need for special skin care and decorative cosmetics. The product has a light crumbly formula and fits well on the skin.
Pros:
- light texture, will be a good base for makeup;
- evens out the tone well;
- eliminates redness;
- Gives a pleasant light glow.
Minuses:
- specific smell;
- It's getting dark.
A good product from MAC that does its job well - it applies smoothly to the skin, does not cause irritation, and has a calming effect. In tandem with foundation, it provides comprehensive protection and hydration.
Poudre Majeur Excellence Compact Lancome
Price: from 1850 rubles.
Poudre Majeur Excellence Compact Lancome is often called a finicky product that requires proper application. The thing is that this face powder is very similar to a cream. When applied with a brush and sponge, a significant difference appears, and the presence of a base underneath also affects it. The product is placed in a compact, laconic black box, the lid fits tightly to the jar.
Pros:
- delicate light texture;
- a volume of 25 grams will last for a long time;
- mattifies well;
- has a pleasant unobtrusive smell.
Minuses:
- more suitable for oily than dry skin;
- capricious during application.
According to the girls who have previously tried this product from Lancome, it is better to use a brush with a beveled edge; the option with a sponge is not suitable at all. A good product that is suitable for different skin types.
What should be included and how to choose the right one
To choose a suitable cosmetic product, you need to pay attention to the composition. Since dry skin is unprotected, it requires gentle care and intensive nutrition. Plant oils, extracts of herbs, algae, wheat germ and various vitamins will do the job perfectly.
Unacceptable components for dry type: zinc, salicylic and hyaluronic acids, talc, kaolin, fragrances, petroleum products, etc. Powder with such a composition will not only not help, but will also have the opposite effect.
There are selection rules, following which you can easily choose the right product. There are few of them, but they all require serious consideration.
- Compound. The components should be only natural, which create protection and moisturize the epidermis.
- Texture. For dry type, cream powder or loose version is suitable. In any case, before applying it is worth moisturizing with a special cream.
- Best before date. When opened, the powder can be stored for about a year and a half. After the expiration date, its effect disappears.
It is necessary to use only good and proven products to keep your skin in excellent condition.
It is strictly forbidden to use expired cosmetics. This may lead to allergies, irritation or skin conditions.
L'Oreal Paris Alliance Perfect
Price: from 600 rubles.
Mineral powders for dry skin types can be placed in a separate category, since they have a unique composition that not only spreads perfectly over the surface of the skin, but nourishes and saturates it with beneficial vitamins and microelements. A similar situation has developed with L'Oreal Paris Alliance Perfect. The vast majority of customers were extremely satisfied with their purchase. The manufacturer claims that the Alliance Perfect series is designed to improve the skin, moisturize it and give it a delicate glow. The powder is placed in a simple plastic case, in which the product itself is clearly visible.
Advantages:
- really evens out and masks defects;
- durable, yet lightweight;
- mattifies well;
- has a pleasant texture and smell.
Minuses:
- the packaging looks "cheap".
The product will not disappoint those with dry skin at all, since after application a feeling of lightness appears, irritation and itching are eliminated, and the powder itself perfectly eliminates all kinds of defects. A decent choice at a budget price.
Classification of mineral powder
Mineral powders, the ratings of which are presented later in the article, are produced by many manufacturers.
The best of them add only natural ingredients to their composition. Products are classified by texture: creamy, loose, compact, baked powders.
Cream powder
It is suitable for dry and aging skin. The texture of the product resembles a thick cream. Cream powder with minerals does not leave a filmy or sticky feeling on the skin. It disguises imperfections, redness, age spots, pimples or circles under the eyes. Doesn't spread all over your face during the day. Among the advantages are economical consumption and pleasant texture.
Crumbly appearance
A loose product can fix makeup and even out the tone a little. The texture does not cover acne or serious problems. A foundation is used as a base. It contains no fragrances, dyes or preservatives. Particles of natural minerals do not react in any way with epidermal cells. As a result, there is no irritation or redness.
Compact view
Compact powder designed for daily makeup. It fits easily into a bag. With a couple of movements you can touch up your makeup throughout the day. Apply with a sponge.
Compact powder with minerals would be more correctly called mineralized; it consists of technical and moisturizing components. Technical components allow you to give it the final look and make it plastic. Caring components adapt it to oily, dry or combination skin types.
Baked look
The baked product has a dense consistency with a moist or creamy finish. Apply with a brush or sponge. In production, liquid and solid elements are simultaneously baked at a temperature of 60 °C. When used, liquid elements are heated by the warmth of the fingers and again restore their properties (give shine).
Baked powder better preserves beneficial components, such as vegetable oils, vitamins, minerals, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.
Like a Doll Loose Powder Pupa
Price: from 1170 rubles.
Like a Doll Loose Powder Pupa is crumbly and practically weightless, it is created from a combination of micronized pigments, which gives the skin a pleasant glow. The powder is packaged in a stylish box, has a mirror and a soft, comfortable applicator. Naturalness is the main distinguishing feature of the product, which is not as common as we would like.
Pros:
- does not clog pores at all;
- does not dry out, there is no feeling of a “mask”;
- one application is enough for 8-9 hours, long-lasting;
- gives a natural shine.
Minuses:
- It wakes up a lot and shatters when opened.
Like a Doll Loose Powder Pupa is a real find for those with problematic skin deprived of nutrition. The light texture fits perfectly on the surface of the skin, does not create a stiffness effect, and allows the skin to “breathe.”
Color Clone Pressed Powder, Helena Rubinstein
Price: from 850 rubles.
Color Clone Pressed Powder, Helena Rubinstein immediately catches the eye due to the stylish design of the elegant black box. The manufacturer included a sponge for the face, but it is painfully thin and applying the product will be problematic. When you touch the texture, you get the impression that the powder is heavy and mealy. But in practice everything is much less scary. It applies easily, looks natural and beautiful.
Pros:
- has a transparent, natural effect;
- allows the skin to “breathe”;
- applied evenly, without stains;
- has stylish packaging.
Minuses:
- more suitable for use in summer;
- Doesn't mask imperfections well.
Delicate, even airy, Color Clone Pressed Powder, Helena Rubinstein can pleasantly surprise and become the final “touch” of an ideal image. A godsend for anyone who suffers from dry, flaky skin.
HD Powder Make Up For Ever
Price: from 1870 rubles.
HD Powder Make Up For Ever is an example of that high-quality and effective mattifying product. It should be said right away that the creators of the product developed a very “smart” jar. It completely prevents particles from waking up and scattering to the sides at the first opening. Ultra-thin mineral, with shimmering particles, it will become your “trump card” and the best assistant in the fight for a beautiful, even tone.
Pros:
- universal powder for dry skin with a light mattifying effect;
- very light, almost not felt;
- has a pleasant aroma;
- fits well.
Minuses:
- unable to mask deficiencies;
- emphasizes peeling.
A wonderful solution that, in fact, suits owners of different skin types. Some buyers noted that the powder can emphasize annoying flaking, but after 14 days of use, the skin becomes calmer in relation to external factors. HD Powder Make Up For Ever – softness and shimmer that can instantly transform your appearance.
Difference between mineral and mineral-containing powder
Both formulations contain minerals. However, mineral-containing products include harmful chemical compounds. If a cosmetic says “minerals”, this does not mean that the entire composition is natural.
Mineral cosmetics consist entirely of natural ingredients. Its cost will be several times higher than the cost of a regular one. It cannot be cheap, because even reflective particles and pigment are created from expensive natural elements, such as pearls, mica, and mineral stones.
Skin Weightless Powder Foundation Bobbi Brown
Prices: from 2300 rubles.
Have you ever heard of photoshop effect powder? If not, we are pleased to introduce you to Bobbi Brown's innovative Skin Weightless Powder Foundation product. By the way, she became a laureate and winner of many awards, and 2012 became her “finest hour.” The design of the product is quite classic; it comes with a soft compact sponge. One of the main advantages of this unique powder is its wide palette of shades. Every girl will find the perfect tone for herself, which can be quite problematic.
Advantages:
- has a light but effective degree of coverage;
- quite dense, “worn” for a long time;
- gently hides imperfections;
- can be applied in different ways.
Flaws:
- in the summer season it can cause a feeling of a “mask” on the face;
- high price.
If you want to find a truly high-quality mattifying product, then it is not surprising that Bobbi Brown's Skin Weightless Powder Foundation was included in the ranking of the best powders for dry skin. The product will be an excellent base for makeup.
How to apply correctly
In order for the powder to lay down correctly and thoroughly disguise all imperfections on the face, it is necessary to prepare it correctly, as well as apply the product. To do this you need to follow the following rules.
- First you need to wash your face with warm water and cleansing gel, foam or toner. If necessary, use a mild exfoliator. The best masks for dry skin are collected here.
- You need to make moisturizing masks several times a week. They contain a sufficient amount of necessary moisturizing components, which will also maintain normal water balance in the layers of the epidermis.
- Moisturize your skin with tonic and creams.
- You need to apply powder using a sponge or brush.
- If there are areas on your face with severe peeling, you should not apply powder to them.
- To add radiance and shine to your face, you can additionally cover the necessary areas with powder with a loose or mineral texture. They must contain reflective particles.
Halo Hydrating Perfecting Smashbox
Price: from 1890 rubles.
Halo Hydrating Perfecting Smashbox is placed in a good case and is compressed, which prevents it from spraying and evaporating. The contents of the convenient jar fit perfectly on the brush and have a rich palette with accurate color rendition. There is an opinion that the product is more suitable for final fixing of makeup, as a base it is frankly rather weak.
Pros:
- beautifully illuminates the skin thanks to gold particles;
- has a high-quality design;
- does not leave stains;
- mattifies.
Minuses:
- is not able to 100% hide flaws.
An excellent product that does not dry out, is easy to apply and has a very pleasant texture. Of course, the product will not hide serious defects, but it will replenish your collection of high-quality decorative cosmetics.
