Setting spray vs setting powder.

Jan 28, 2016

Halie S.

I have very dry skin and opt for a dewy look when it comes to foundation. I want to know which would be better for me. I know that a lot of powders create a matte effect which I don't want. I've tried MUFE mist and fix spray because it's alcohol free but feel like it didn't do much in improving the longevity of my make up. Any solutions would be appreciated 😉

Jan 28, 2016

Alexis C.

You could use a setting powder and then a dewy setting spray that way you're getting that extra reassurance that your makeup is set but without that powdery or matte look (:

Jan 28, 2016

Marleen B.

I'm in same boat. I use a small fan brush and lightly "graze" my powder only on my shiny areas. Nose, chin, middle of forehead. And the small areas on both sides of my nose where I want to blur my pores. On that area , I tap my fan brush into the pores to really fill them in, but I don't go overboard with the powder. It's more about the technique than the amount of powder. Then I highlight the rest of my face where I didn't use powder. I use a subtle Illuminator meant for all over the face. This subtle touch offsets the look of dryness rather than actually highlighting. Then, I can use a regular highlighter on my cheekbones and on my nose. I don't highlight my forehead and chin. I try to avoid applying a powder product over another powder product. It just adds to more dryness and cakiness. Then I use use a dewy finish setting spray.

Jan 28, 2016

Brittany K.

Honestly I never finish with setting powder. I work so hard to hydrate my sling inside and out but my bronzer and highlighter are powder so I just set with UD all nighter, the purple one, and blend it in with a beauty blender and my makeup stays all day!

Jan 28, 2016

Brittany K.

Skin* not sling lol

Jan 28, 2016

Kitty K.

I have dry skin as well and I highly recommend the RCMA Setting Powder sold here on Beautylish. It brings a generous amount of product, and literally does NOT change the appearance of my foundation or make me look dry. It's my go to powder and it's definitely affordable.

Jan 29, 2016

Aurora S.

Cover FX makes an Illuminating Setting powder which really is illuminating, it gives a slight healthy dewy look but isn't glittery or anything. That could be a good option and then use a setting spray.

I think if you used an alcohol based setting spray over a liquid or cream foundation it would help it last longer and since you didn't use powder it would keep that dewy look.

Jan 29, 2016

Halie S.

Thanks ladies! Ill definitely check out rcma and cover fx. Thanks for the suggestions.