Hey Everyone, welcome back to my blog! Now when it comes to the most crucial steps in applying makeup, my number one pick is to set it using powder! Powder is such an essential component of our makeup, it helps set it all day, helps keep it in place, and even helps it from creasing. However if not applied correctly, it can turn your makeup look from a disney moment, to a halloween nightmare!
That’s why I decided to enlist all the common mistakes we make when applying powder, and how to avoid them!
1. YOU CHOOSE THE WRONG SHADE!
Mostly what happens is that people who tend to have oily or combination skin use a lot of powder to keep them matte and oil free, and keep their makeup in place all day long. Where they actually go wrong is that they match the shade to that of their skin, however experts say that if you tend to have skin that is oily, you should get a shade or a half lighter. This is essential because when your pores bleed oil, your powder gets oxidized, and turn a shade darker, which makes your skin look peachy or brown. So if you have oily skin, buy a shade lighter, but if you have normal to dry skin, you are probably fine with the shade that matches.
2.YOU ARE USING TOO MUCH!
When you go crazy with the application, your face starts looking cakey! That’s the most common mistake people make. So try to apply only as much as you need. However if you have accidentally applied too much, use some setting spray, and it’ll give you the most beautifully dewy look.
3.YOU’RE USING THE WRONG FORMULA!
Formula? Seriously? Well yes! When you are using powder, the formula is basically the main ingredient that’s in it! Now for dry and normal skins, the ingredient you are looking for is the Hyaluronic Acid. It has hydrating properties, which keep your skin fresh and glowing. However if you have oily or combination skin, you should be looking for something that has Talc in it, as it is an oil absorbent and helps keep skin oil free.
4.YOU DON’T PRIME YOUR FACE!
Using a moisturizing primer is as essential as using the setting powder to keep your makeup in place. A moisturizing primer will not only keep your makeup in place, but will also keep also keep your powder smooth and clean throughout the day.
5.YOU APPLY POWDER ALL OVER!
Now mostly what people do is complete their face makeup, and then dust their face off with powder! The key to a flawless face here is to stick to your T-zone. This is the part of the face that normally produces oil, so keeping it matte is the only way you can make your face look flawless.
6.YOU ARE NOT STORING IT PROPERLY!
When we mostly buy stuff, that has a warning to it that states “store in a cool dry place” we tend to ignore it. In case of a face powder, it’s the biggest possible mistake we can do. Storing your powder in a place where there’s a lot of humidity, can cause the powder to absorb all the moisture, firstly clumping the formula, which interferes with proper application, and secondly it oxidizes the product, turning it a shade or two darker than it originally was. So store it in a place that actually is cool and dry!
7.YOU ARE USING THE WRONG TOOLS!
When applying any kind of makeup, we tend to use three kinds of applicators, brushes, sponges, and puffs. Now a beautiful finished look totally depends upon the choice of applicator. Makeup sponges, such as beauty blenders, and RT miracle sponges are to be used when you need to apply powder for building up coverage. This is suitable for mostly people when tend to have normal skin. However if you have oily skin, and you build up powder, it will get cakey, in such case, a powder puff is your best friend! It’ll not only absorb extra oil as you apply, but it’ll also give you a perfect finish! Use a brush when you need a soft glowy finish.
I hope this turns out to be helpful for all you guys out there. I’m open to complaints, suggestions and feedback! Do let me know what you think about this post, and please share it as well! 
Until Next Time!
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