Translucent powder reduces skin oil and ensures make-up lasts

The translucent powder is used to give the final finish to the makeup, helping to set and removing the shine from the skin. This type of powder can come in loose versions or even in compact versions. The most common is that the translucent powder is white, but there are also versions with color.

The use of translucent powder to finish the makeup gives a more natural effect and removes the oily effect that some foundations can leave. Some more modern products also have HD (high definition) versions, which are even more effective, long-lasting and non-marking.

The product forms a kind of veil over makeup and is usually applied in small amounts all over the face. It is invisible in natural light, but under stronger lights or photographs with the use of flash, it can appear and cause an unpleasant effect, so when using the product it is necessary to take some care.

In addition to being used to finish makeup, the translucent powder can also have other uses, such as mattifying lipsticks and fixing shadows for longer. Learn about the uses of translucent powder and tips to enhance your makeup even more.

How to use translucent powder

To clear up your doubts about how to bet on translucent powder and rock make-up, we’ve separated some tips to make it easier and more practical. The tips are from the makeup artist and founder of the Aldeia Beleza salon, Andrea Guedes. Check out:

1. To finish the make

The translucent powder can be used as a final stage of makeup, to remove oil from the skin and give the skin a velvety appearance.

How to apply: use a fiber optic brush, with circular movements and quite lightness, applying and spreading the product all over the face. You should only pay attention to the eye area so that product does not accumulate.

2. To matte lipsticks

You know that creamy lipstick of yours that you would love to have a matte effect? Translucent powder can be your ally.

How to apply: to obtain the matte effect, simply apply the translucent powder after applying the lipstick, with a lipstick brush. In addition to mattifying the lipstick, the translucent powder also increases its duration.

3. To remove excess shadow

Using dark shadows can be a problem for those who don’t have much practice, as the residue that falls on the bottom of the eyelid can end up damaging the makeup. Translucent powder may be the solution.

How to apply: apply a few generous layers of translucent powder to the lower lid before using the eyeshadow. When finishing eye makeup, remove residue with a clean brush and broom motion. That way the shadow residues disappear along with the accumulated layers of dust.

4. For the shadow to last longer

What’s the point of your makeup looking amazing if the duration is short? With the help of translucent powder your eyeshadow can last much longer.

How to apply: apply a little translucent powder on the mobile eyelid, with your fingertips, before using the eyeshadow.

As we can see, translucent powder is a very versatile product, which can be used in different ways to enhance your productions. Following the tips the result will be amazing!

Which translucent powder to buy?

There are different types of translucent powder available. Compact or loose, with or without pigment. For those in doubt, makeup artist Andrea Guedes recommends opting for a universal and neutral tone: “for example white, which, amazingly, goes well with all skin tones and types”.

For beginners, the compact version of the translucent powder is the most suitable. Powders with pigment are indicated for dark and black skins that do not adapt to powder without pigment. Below you can check a list of some options to buy.

Where to buy

1. Mary Kay loose translucent powder
2. Translucent powder Who Said, Berenice?
3. O Boticário translucent compact powder
4. Vult Translucent Powder, at Makeup Artist
5. Sexy Mama Translucent Compact Powder at Beauty on the Web
6. Catharine Hill Translucent Fixing Powder, at Beauty on the Web
7. MAC Translucent Compact Powder, at Beauty on the Web

The translucent powder adapts well to all skin types and tones and is an ally against skin oiliness, keeping makeup longer and ensuring other beauty tricks. Definitely a very interesting product for those who want to rock make-up!