Powdery Finished Look

Nov 22, 2012

Sonja B.

Hi,
I did someone\s makeup and it looked quite powdery. any ideas or suggestions how to not have that? would the mac fix plus help here? usually i use model in a bottle as a finshing spray. also, she to-be bride has some facial hair on the sides of her cheekbones (and she is not into removal, laser etc... ) how can i make them less obvious, as i feel the makeup + powder makes them more obvious. i really appreciate your help!

Nov 22, 2012

Kelly G.

Less is always more with powder. Which one are you using? I like MUFE HD because it doesn't show up on skin. The finer the powder, the less it shows. I also like to let the foundation air dry for a few minutes before I apply powder (especially if I'm using liquid). Otherwise the powder just sticks right to it. 

Nov 22, 2012

Derricka C.

less is always best,if u put to much u can take a damp paper towel and gentle press to remove excess powder

Nov 22, 2012

Liza G.

try setting with the Skindinivia setting spray 

Nov 22, 2012

Yesenia P.

Yes use Skindinavia setting spray!! 

Nov 22, 2012

Yesenia P.

Or Mac Fix +. But this won't set the makeup and make it last longer like the Skindinavia 

Nov 22, 2012

Sonja B.

i used the ben nye banana powder. it is supposed to be a very good one. also i usually use the setting spray of model in a bottle. any idea about the facial hair?

Nov 22, 2012

Liza G.

are you using downward strokes to apply the foundation or buffing it in? are you using a powder puff to press and roll or a powder brush?

Nov 23, 2012

Sonja B.

Liza, usually i try to buff it in. i use a powder puff, especially as this is a bride and i really want to set it well. what are your suggestions of ways to do it?

Nov 23, 2012

Kerry N.

I think powder brush, not too much but enough to set, good luck! :) 

Nov 23, 2012

Liza G.

sometimes a buffing motion can get the foundation stuck in the hairs, so I would recommend using downward strokes with the foundation brush because that will help smooth the hair down making it less noticeable. I do recommend a press & roll technique for the powder with a puff, but be sure to lightly dust off any excess powder with a large powder brush so the excess isn't settling in the hairs. its much more difficult in the days of HD to be a MUA because every little detail shows up even things we don't want like hairs. I really do recommend the skindinivia setting spray too I honestly think it will help 

Nov 23, 2012

Liza G.

I would also make sure you are applying the primer in downward strokes to start and hopefully it can kind of help to seal the hair down 

Nov 24, 2012

Sonja B.

thanks everyone!

Nov 27, 2012

Arianna S.

Ben nye banana powder :) and a fan brush. Light dusting over the entire face 

Nov 27, 2012

Arianna S.

Liza is correct also :)