Since the ancient Egyptians invented powder, the beautiful half of humanity used all sorts of means to make their skin white and smooth. Lead white gave way to red and yellow ocher, a mixture of wheat and bean flour, white clay. Incredibly, even the excrement of a crocodile was used! Today we will consider the types of powder, what are the indications and contraindications, how to apply powder on the face, and also tell you about some tips for choosing powder.
Indications and contraindications.
For those who prefer high-quality make-up, powder is simply irreplaceable. It not only balances the complexion, behind it you can hide the wide pores and oily shine of the skin. Blush on the powder lie much more evenly.
Nevertheless, it is important not to forget that it is not advisable to apply powder to dry or fading skin, because, having a drying property, it can worsen the situation. But for normal and oily skin types, powder can be safely used.
The powder that is produced today is a mixture of talc, ground silk, kaolin (white clay), calcium carbonate, and additives, with additives may vary depending on the manufacturer.
Types of powder.
Friable powder is used when applying the main make-up, because how to take it with it will not work and it can be applied only at home. But the skin with it becomes velvety and smooth due to the ability of friable powder to lie evenly, finely distributed and completely mixed with a foundation or foundation.
Compact powder, on the other hand, is convenient to carry in your purse and you can use it at any time to "powder the nose". This kind of powder is suitable for dry skin, because it contains a high percentage of fat.
Terracotta powder is best used by owners of swarthy or tanned skin as an alternative to eye shadows and a blush of a rich tan.
Ideal for dry or normal skin liquid cream powder. However, when applied to oily skin, it further emphasizes the shortcomings.
If using powder to hide skin imperfections, then here is best to use a green powder. Such powder is applied pointwise to problematic areas, for example, to mask pimples or red spots. A powder of flesh color must be superimposed on it.
To look irresistible at a party, it's best to use a shimmering powder. It should be applied to the décolleté area, hands, whiskey and cheekbones, but not to the middle of the face. Why is this powder best used for a party? In daylight, it looks unnatural, but with artificial lighting, the gold or silver particles that are in it create the effect of mysterious flickering.
Powder in the form of colored balls gives a special freshness to the skin due to the effect of light reflection. But we must remember that this powder is applied in a very thin layer.
There is also an antiseptic powder. Thanks to antibacterial and anti-inflammatory additives, it helps to soothe the inflamed skin of the face. At the same time, it should be applied using sterile cotton wool. And yet, antiseptic powder is used for combination and oily skin, taking into account, of course, individual characteristics.
Bronze powder - suitable for swarthy skin. An excellent option for summer, replacing all other tonal remedies.
And finally, a transparent powder. This kind of powder is suitable for those who do not have special problems with the skin and just need to give it dullness.
Tips for choosing a powder.
If you usually use a foundation or foundation, it is better to choose the powder of the same company and the same color. If you do not use a voice-frequency cream, then, to choose a color, it is better to apply powder on the bridge of the nose. Firstly, the nose does not blush and least of all tans. Secondly, in this place, the skin tone is best seen.
Powder for evening make-up should be different from powder for daytime. In the first case, the shade should be yellowish or purple, while in the second - beige, golden or pink. It is also recommended that the powder for the evening be a tone lighter than the skin color.
Now about the quantity. In the case of a fatty skin type, the powder needs to be applied more than if the skin is dry, because of the increased sweating, the makeup decomposes more quickly. However, do not immediately powder, as soon as the skin begins to shine, it is better to first get a paper towel T-zone to remove excess fat.
How to apply powder on the face?
Before applying the powder, wait until the day and foundation are completely absorbed. If this is not done, then the cream can lie unevenly, and the skin - look spotty. For the application of powder, a thick brush or puff is best, or both. So, for the cheekbones and the side of the face it is better to use the brush, simply shaking the excess powder from it after use. Once a week, the brush should be washed with warm water and using a shampoo, and then dried at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight on it.
On the central part of the face (chin, nose and forehead) powder is applied with the help of a puff. First you need to puff a powder, and then press it to the back of the palm, so the powder is pressed into the puff. After this, you can apply powder on your face, in circular motions, carefully and without haste.
On the central part of the face is quite densely located sweat and sebaceous glands, so this area should be given special attention and apply the powder especially carefully.
And finally - a little secret : to make eye shadow and lipstick last longer, you can apply powder on your eyelids and lips. And if eyelashes, before covering them with ink, also powder - they will seem thicker.