Powder help!

[MACaholic76]

So I think my skin is complicated and perhaps a little mad at me. I'm currently using Tretinoin gel prescribed by my derm for anti-aging and to clear some clogged pores.
I get very shiny throughout the day but for some reason, whenever I wear loose or setting powders, my skin shrivels up and looks dehydrated, dry and wrinkly. Uggh. NOT a good look.
What setting powders can you guys recommend that will set my concealor or foundation without doing this?
Here are the ones I've already tried:
Nars Loose in Mountain (ok, but too drying)
MAC Sheer Select Loose in NC40 (ok, too light)
MAC Sheer Select in NC45 (ok but too dark)
MAC Blot Loose in Dark and Deep (too dry and made me look muddy)
MAC Blot pressed in Dark (can you say ashy?)
MUFE Matte Loose powder (wholy drying bananas? whoa...if ur oily, this is a must have)
Hmmm....maybe Px but can't remember.

Ok ppl...shoot!!! I'm ready for the recs. Thanks so much!

 

[saniyairshad]

I dont know if most people would agree with me but MAC MSF Natural sets my concealer REALLY WELL...and gives me an airbrushed look

 

[summer6310]

what about MSF Natural in Dark? or one of the matte beauty powder? they work well on me.

 

[mzreyes]

I use Dior. And I love it!

 

[martygreene]

you might give 3 custom color a try. their powders are truly great.

 

[Kiseki]

Try the Chanel Powder, it's not very agressive, bot Loose and Pressed variants.

 

[IcesUltraGlam7]

Maybe give your skin a break for awhile.Keep applying moisturizer that doesn't contain chemicals something natural like shea butter,vitamin e,ect.Maybe use a tinted moisturizer.

 

[dalgyal]

Becca's loose powder! It gives me an airbrushed finish and it's got great reviews on MUA.

 

[MACaholic76]

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Originally Posted by IcesUltraGlam7 Maybe give your skin a break for awhile.Keep applying moisturizer that doesn't contain chemicals something natural like shea butter,vitamin e,ect.Maybe use a tinted moisturizer.

I completely agree. I am currently using tretinoin gel (genetic Retin A) for anti aging and to treat clogged pores. I think the upper layer of my skin is very dry and that's why powders look creepy on me. Thanks for your recs!

 

[aquadisia]

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