Beauty Powders - What do you use them for? What's your opinion?

[AudreyNicole]

What are the beauty powders?

So I have pressed powder, and MSFs that I use on a daily basis, but I am wondering how/where you use the beauty powders? I see there are some coming with Barbie, and I want to pick them up if it is something I *need*. Thoughts, suggestions, opinions please... TIA!

 

[Sanne]

Hi AudyNicole!!

beautypowders are kinda like blushers, only less pigmented. this may sound negative, but it's not., I think they are very pretty. I don't know if they are, but I think they are much finer milled than blusher, because they leave a smooth finish. I have pretty baby beautypowder (the pink one from Diana) and it gives a beautyfull light flush. I totally love them!!

 

[MAC_Whore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms.marymac ...It's a light, jet-milled powder that leaves a natural matte finish. It helps brighten the complexion and enhance appearance of skin.

I would suggest you try a search as well. The Beauty Powders have been discussed before, so that function will help you.

 

[JediFarfy]

I'd say they're a brightener/highlighter/blush, depending on your skin tone. Very nice. I have Shell Pearl and love it. I use it over another blush if I want to shine it up or adjust the color.

 

[ette]

They can be a light blush/highlighter.

 

[AudreyNicole]

Thanks girls. So I am assuming that since the ones coming with Barbie have color to them, they are meant to be used more as a blush? The ones from Sundressing were more sheer right?

 

[LadyLaundale]

Re: What are the beauty powders?

Personally, I've only used the ones from Sundressing. I purchased both Sunsparked Pearl and Shell Pearl. I absolutely adore Sunsparked Pearl. It is my HG highlighter for tops of cheeks, down the bridge of my nose, center of forehead and chin, even the top-lip highlight. I know there is a girl on MUA who uses Sunsparked Pearl as a finishing powder, tho she is like a NC20. I like Sunsparked so much, I've purchased at least 3 backups (I've lost count now). I think I'll be getting one of the Barbie Beauty Powders, and one from Icon, just to see how I like these new ones.

Sunsparked Pearl very subtle, but imparts a glow. For me, I think it is what Lightscapade was supposed to do, and may do for others, but not my NC43 skin. This melds into each person's skintone that I've used it on. Shell Pearl I used as a blush, with just a touch on my chin and forehead for a bit of a rosy glow. Love, love, love 'em! They are definitely worth trying when you head in to the store. HTH!

 

[TM26]

How would you apply Beauty Powders

I just bought the Yogamode Beauty powder and am wondering what the best way to apply? With a brush, a sponge? It is pretty close to my coloring so the MA said to use it all over, but didn't say how

Thanks

 

[geeko]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

i use a my mac 129 brush to buff it on my t-zone and chin areas

 

[BlahWah]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

When I use Sunsparked b/p I apply with the 187 lightly all over my face then buff in with my 182. When I apply Shell as a blush, I use either the 182 or the 129. HTH!

 

[prinzessin784]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

I use the 129 and lightly smooth it over my cheekbones, hairline, and across my nose for a little "beauty" highlight haha.

 

[SELFstyled]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

Ditto w/ BlahWah, I use Sunsparked Pearl w/ the 187 & rebuff w/ 182 as well.

 

[poppy z]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

what are your color of skin? because i'm NC30 and I was wondering if yogamode would be good for me.
Sorry for my question...

 

[Sti43]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

I bought peaceful and love it. I use my 187 and just swipe it across forehead, cheeks, bridge of nose, and chin.

I'm NC30 BTW.

 

[TM26]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

I am NW15. I had intended on buying Peaceful instead but it was too dark for me.
Thanks for all of your replies, it does help me alot. I only have the 187. It looks like I might need to invest in another brush. Thanks again

 

[Sti43]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

Yay, Hope another bp works better for you.

 

[queenofdisaster]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

i use my 129 or 187...

 

[KAIA]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

Quote:

Originally Posted by poppy z what are your color of skin? because i'm NC30 and I was wondering if yogamode would be good for me. Sorry for my question...

Hi i'm NC30 as well and i was a little confused about the beauty powders so i asked my mua wich one she would recommend , she said i should go with Yogamode.
IMO Yogamode is great if you're looking for a highlighter.. just put some on your T-Zone and/or your cheekbone... while Peaceful it looked like a blush on me .. but a very very sheer blush... i hope that helps.

 

[GreekChick]

Re: How would you apply Beauty Powders

If you want a subtle shot of color on your cheeks, without actually using bronzing powder (right before your blush), I suggest buffing into the cheekbones and temples with a buffer blush or the 129 for example. It's also nice when a foundation color is a tad bit too pale, or too yellow..in that case I love using a bit over foundation to give color back to the face (you have to admit, NC is pretty yellow sometimes).
Just try not to overdo it, because, if your using Peaceful for example, the skin can have an orangy cast to it...

 

[Chic 2k6]

Beauty Powders - what are they for?

how would you describe what beauty powders are for? as a bronzer as such?

TIA!