There is a finishing touch I can’t do without.
I need a puff to not only feel made-up and ready to go but also to maintain my make-up during the day and evening.
Powder in the most part is essential but finding the right one can be downright hazardous. I don’t want to look as if I have seen a ghost and nor do I want to look like I have a veil of crepe glued to my skin.
Even when I write the word “powder” I conjure up images of powder caked women with vividly painted lips; who knows where my imagination found that one?
A powder can be perilous.
I have persevered with the use of powder because the right product can change the skin from ordinary to fabulous in a few sweeps of a brush or the pat, pat, pat of a sponge.
The immediate benefits of a loose powder are the loss of shine and the minimisation of pores; powder when worn correctly can regularise the skin tone beautifully.
That’s where the Laura Mercier comes in; I adore this product. It is easy to apply and has a beneficial effect immediately. I puff it on my ‘T’ zone and that’s it. I wear it over a tinted moisturiser and a bit of blush. The days of wearing loose powder straight on my skin are pretty much done; even in winter, I use a coverage cream with sun protection.
The Chantecaille HD has revolutionised my make-up.
The light-reflecting properties give a flawless matte finish; this compact is especially great in the evening for a more polished look and is very easy to use for touch-ups. If you want to be camera-ready, this powder is a winner all the way. Shine and facial photography are never together.
And the best news about these two? They don’t emphasise the facial lines. Win/win. xv
The Finishing Touch
chantecaille hd perfecting powder // laura mercier translucent loose setting powder
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Good morning Vicki!
My mother wore powder and she wore it well. When I was old enough to be interested in make-up, I tried powder but my skin type is so different than my mother’s; she had softer, drier skin and mine is of a different sort that when I tried powder, it just didn’t mix with my skin. When I performed on stage, I actually used theatrical makeup but it was a cream and I found that to go so much better on my skin.
These days, I still don’t wear any face makeup but for those of you lucky ladies who can wear powder, you all look so beautiful.
Do you wear a tinted moisturiser or light cover, Anita? I find I really like this and it’s just a slightly smoother finish than staying only with a cream. I also like it has sunscreen and that I am wearing it without thinking about it :)
Couldn’t agree more. It’s just the same as putting a topcoat on nail polish. My additional step after loose powder is to lightly spray with Avene thermal water which sets everything and keeps the skin hydrated.
I had forgotten that… Must try doing te spray again.. Thank you Angela.. :)
great tips…didn’t know that …..have never fully trained
The first ingredient listed in the LM powder is talc – a known carcinogen. I’ll avoid that one and also am surprised that LM continues its use.
Looking forward to trying the other powder.