Silica powder on dark skin
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carandru
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
I sampled the HD powder and I have to say I hated it. It definitely made me look ashy and ghostlike. I tried it a few different times to see if maybe the application was the problem...but no luck for me. However, I know a lot of african american ladies rave about this, so I could just be in the minority here.
I sampled the HD powder and I have to say I hated it. It definitely made me look ashy and ghostlike. I tried it a few different times to see if maybe the application was the problem...but no luck for me. However, I know a lot of african american ladies rave about this, so I could just be in the minority here.
ExquizitDiva
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
Don't buy the MUFE powder. It's the same thing you can get from Coastal Scents for $4. Why not try the powder since it's so cheap. It starts off looking a little ashy but goes away w/in 5-10 minutes for me. If I use Studio Tech it's fine but SFF or the HD Foundation I do get the ash. For work I use the silica powder then go over if very lightly with a little peach set powder then no more ash.
Don't buy the MUFE powder. It's the same thing you can get from Coastal Scents for $4. Why not try the powder since it's so cheap. It starts off looking a little ashy but goes away w/in 5-10 minutes for me. If I use Studio Tech it's fine but SFF or the HD Foundation I do get the ash. For work I use the silica powder then go over if very lightly with a little peach set powder then no more ash.
BinkysBaby
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
I used the MUFE HD powder and it doesn't leave me ashy. You just have to be careful to not put too much on. It's a good setting powder.
I used the MUFE HD powder and it doesn't leave me ashy. You just have to be careful to not put too much on. It's a good setting powder.
Re: Silica powder on black skin
I use the HD powder as well, and it never leaves me looking ashy. mainly because its finely milled, to the point where it looks and feels like powdered sugar. I also think the price is well worth it. I've had it for 6 months now and have barely used any of it.. a little goes a LONG way.
Heres a Picture of me Wearing it.
I use the HD powder as well, and it never leaves me looking ashy. mainly because its finely milled, to the point where it looks and feels like powdered sugar. I also think the price is well worth it. I've had it for 6 months now and have barely used any of it.. a little goes a LONG way.
Heres a Picture of me Wearing it.
ExquizitDiva
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
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I've done that too. It works. There's alot of ways to combat the ash.
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Has anyone tried applying the HD powder and then using a spritz of Fix+ to eliminate any ashiness? Or does the uneven spray pattern of Fix+ eliminate the benefit of the HD soft focus effect? |
I've done that too. It works. There's alot of ways to combat the ash.
TISH1124
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
I just spoke about this on the fotd forum...I HATED the MUFE HD powder....It made me look gray and ashy...I even bought the little kabuki brush that was supposed to make it go on flawlessly and no matter how little I applied it still looked like crap in the sunlight...although it looked great in indoor lightening. But I like to go out occassionally
I think it really depends on your skin type...My skin is Super dry so it just was a no go for me...
I will just stick with my Mineral Veil which I have always loved
I just spoke about this on the fotd forum...I HATED the MUFE HD powder....It made me look gray and ashy...I even bought the little kabuki brush that was supposed to make it go on flawlessly and no matter how little I applied it still looked like crap in the sunlight...although it looked great in indoor lightening. But I like to go out occassionally
I think it really depends on your skin type...My skin is Super dry so it just was a no go for me...
I will just stick with my Mineral Veil which I have always loved
j_absinthe
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
I've used the MUFE HD Powder on ladies of color and have never had a problem. A little goes along way, and it's important to really buff it.
My issue with getting the Coastal Scents is that it's not going to give you a true to life example of what the HD powder does because it's not as finely milled, and IMO, it just seems like you'd stand more a chance at looking ashy with a thicker product.
I've used it with the FIX+ spray and it definitely helped things look more natural and less matte, you've just got to be careful about how much you spray on.
I've used the MUFE HD Powder on ladies of color and have never had a problem. A little goes along way, and it's important to really buff it.
My issue with getting the Coastal Scents is that it's not going to give you a true to life example of what the HD powder does because it's not as finely milled, and IMO, it just seems like you'd stand more a chance at looking ashy with a thicker product.
I've used it with the FIX+ spray and it definitely helped things look more natural and less matte, you've just got to be careful about how much you spray on.
ExquizitDiva
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
Hmmm so what I got from CS could be even more fine? It seems finely milled to me... so fine that it goes all over the place so I have to be really careful with it. I just got the HD foundation and I'm not happy with the coverage. I'm going to try the Mat Velvet.
Hmmm so what I got from CS could be even more fine? It seems finely milled to me... so fine that it goes all over the place so I have to be really careful with it. I just got the HD foundation and I'm not happy with the coverage. I'm going to try the Mat Velvet.
lafemmenoir
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
Hi lovely ladies,
I watched a video application on youtube about this stuff. I purchased it during the Makeup Show, but haven't used for fear of the ghost effect. I might be thick, but he applies on an ebony toned woman and it disappeared even heavy handed. Search youtube under the product he's on HSN and look for the woman with the dark skin and watch it. It makes me wonder if I'm just a sucker?? I really want this to work properly, but I don't want to return it. I hate returning stuff, makes me feel like a leper the way they look at me
Hi lovely ladies,
I watched a video application on youtube about this stuff. I purchased it during the Makeup Show, but haven't used for fear of the ghost effect. I might be thick, but he applies on an ebony toned woman and it disappeared even heavy handed. Search youtube under the product he's on HSN and look for the woman with the dark skin and watch it. It makes me wonder if I'm just a sucker?? I really want this to work properly, but I don't want to return it. I hate returning stuff, makes me feel like a leper the way they look at me
ExquizitDiva
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
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What color did you get? Do you like the coverage?
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| Originally Posted by TISH1127
^^^ I exchanged the HD for the Matte velvet too....I swear it took me 4 tries to get everything right with the MUFE |
What color did you get? Do you like the coverage?
lilMAClady
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
I'm NC45 and I have the HD Powder. I find it makes me look pale and dry. Sometimes it looks great. I've decided to try it alone on no makeup days and if that still doesn't work then use it in my makeup case on clients. I've used it on fairer complexions and it looks great. Wish they made a powder similar with some pigment for us.
I'm NC45 and I have the HD Powder. I find it makes me look pale and dry. Sometimes it looks great. I've decided to try it alone on no makeup days and if that still doesn't work then use it in my makeup case on clients. I've used it on fairer complexions and it looks great. Wish they made a powder similar with some pigment for us.
TISH1124
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
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#70...#75 was a tad too orange for my skintone ...But I tried the HD powder again today while I was in the mall...and it looked bad on me even in the store...and the Sephora MA was the one applying it...she was like it kinda gives you a pale like shadow ...I said ok I call it ashy, and imagine how I look in outside lightening....She suggested that I use the Caramel primer and maybe the HD powder will look better...But I think it looks great with just plain old smashbox primer so I am wearing it as is..I do dust lightly with my MSF dark to set
Yes I love the coverage...complete but very light feeling
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| Originally Posted by ExquizitDiva
What color did you get? Do you like the coverage? |
#70...#75 was a tad too orange for my skintone ...But I tried the HD powder again today while I was in the mall...and it looked bad on me even in the store...and the Sephora MA was the one applying it...she was like it kinda gives you a pale like shadow ...I said ok I call it ashy, and imagine how I look in outside lightening....She suggested that I use the Caramel primer and maybe the HD powder will look better...But I think it looks great with just plain old smashbox primer so I am wearing it as is..I do dust lightly with my MSF dark to set
Yes I love the coverage...complete but very light feeling
ExquizitDiva
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Re: Silica powder on black skin
Do not bother with the caramel primer. It has a really red tone to it. I wear SFF NW43 on parts of my face to warm it up and the caramel is even redder than that.
Do not bother with the caramel primer. It has a really red tone to it. I wear SFF NW43 on parts of my face to warm it up and the caramel is even redder than that.
