Sparkle dust? I don’t get it. This finishing powder is designed to give a flawless finish with added UVA/UVB protection, oil absorption and a softer complexion. Honestly, this makes me look like I just got out an 18-and-over club. The shimmer is dramatic for day and it isn’t really a look I would choose for evening. The formula promises to be weightless, but it actually settles sticky on my face. While I like the bareMinerals Foundation, this added step tarnishes the natural finish mineral makeup provides.
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Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder
Okay, I am shy about blush. With my fair skin, it just seems like it was so obvious and artificial on me. So I had been opting for a one-tone finish on my face. That was until Celia at the Bobbi Brown counter got a hold of me. When I saw the compact, I thought “wow, that looks pink, but I really like the name ‘Antigua’”. So I let her have her way with my cheeks. This came out as illuminating, duh, but authentic. It was sheer but gave emphasis on my cheekbones. It was easy to use and after I learned that I didn’t need loads of the product on my brush, I have become proficient. I love it so much, it goes with me everywhere now.
Available colors: Antigua (light pink – below), Maui (pink coral), Bali Brown (gold), Aruba (light gold), Bahama (deep gold), Barbados (warm deep gold).
Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder
One could say I have “reactive redness”. That seems like a not so nice way of saying I have a lovely reddish tone to my skin, especially in the winter. I don’t really like the idea of using a green pigmented cream or concealer (just seems too artificial). So when Clinique launched the advertising campaign for their Redness Solutions lines, I though they could be on to something. I picked up the loose mineral powder. It has a nice consistency, no smell and is oil-free and talc-free. And it did a fabulous job of eliminating the redness in my skin. It did slightly dry out my winter skin and the loose powder is hard to travel with. But I plan on picking up the pressed powder for the summer when my skin isn’t so parched.
TEMPTU RETOUCH Powder
This wand looked deceivingly simple and convenient. Alas, it was not. It took for-EVER to get the powder out to the applicator. The brush was cheap and actually irritated my skin. I used the translucent shade and it was certainly colorless (and without effect). Probably because so little powder was on the brush, it wasn’t able to banish shine or set my other makeup. In a word, “SKIP”.
LORAC Perfectly Lit Oil-Free Luminizing Powder
Okay, I admit when I saw this product, I thought it was eyeshadow! Because I tend to only use a base eyeshadow and great liner, I went ahead and put the Spotlight shade all over my lids. To my glee, it look fabulous! It actually stayed on the whole night and I got compliments from my friends on my eye makeup. But next time around, I did use the product as directed. It did brighten and even my complexion, and the result was a shimmery glow. I would use it, in this way, for special occasions. My fortunate accident, although, led me to a new favorite “eyeshadow”.
