Finishing/Setting Powder

[kanne]

My Max Factor finishing powder is coming to its end and I was thinking about trying a new brand, but I'm not sure what. For reference I use Clinique Even Better Foundation, which I think is about a MAC NW15-20. I was considering purchasing MAC P+P Transparent Finishing powder, but I was researching it and read that because it's transparent it can give a white cast in photos.

MAC powders are considerably cheaper than Becca or Laura Mercier (which retail for about $60-$70 here), so I was hoping to go with MAC, but what about their other powders (the tinted ones). Do they turn white in photos? Which colour would be the best option?

 

[MzzRach]

*moving to MAC Recommendations*

 

[LC]

for all of my photoshoots, i use the mineralize skinfinish naturals as a setting powder. They don't cast the white glow.

But studio fix powders do cast the white glow, so don't go with that one.

 

[kanne]

I considered the MSFN's but I'm after a loose powder. I don't mind getting a coloured one, I just don't know which colour I'd be, and have no opportunity to test. =/

Edited to say, do you think the MSFN's are a better choice than a loose powder? Do you just use a fluffy face brush to apply? I don't really need coverage or SPF, just to set my foundation.

 

[marquise]

I used to prefer loose powders but have been converted to MSFN recently and find it great as a setting powder.

I'm NW15-NW20 too and use Light Medium. I usually use it with a MAC 182 (or a loose powder brush)

 

[kanne]

Mm, you may have convinced me to give it a go, since I'm to the point where I have to use my pressed powder as face powder cause I'm not doing an order till peacocky finally comes out here. Last question, are the naturals shimmery like a normal MSF? I prefer my base to be natural and then add shimmer etc.

 

[Chrystia]

The mineral skin finishes natural are not shimmery at all. They have a way of making skin look healthy and radiant without shimmer. When I use these as a setting powder, I like to use a 109 or 182 brush. I like to roll the edge of the brush and press the product onto the skin rather than dusting it on. Especially on the t-zone area.

As for prep and prime transparent powder. I typically don't use it for photoshoots, however for a daily powder. It is a wonderful product. I love how it makes the skin feel and look.

 

[Sojourner]

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[LC]

years ago I used the select sheer loose powders for shoots, but found the mineralize skinfinishes to be 100 times better. it really gives a beautiful natural finish and doesnt look powdery at all. you can apply with a 187 or really any powder or blush brush works

 

[LC]

not to mention loose powders are unnecessarily messy and not as easy to throw in your purse