Question About Pressed Powder That Is Too Dark

I'll be watching your thread, because I've wondered the same thing. I've recently stopped self-tanning and have a number of powders that I can no longer use because they are too dark for me now. I sometimes use them lightly as a bronzer (with mixed results, lol).

This is a department store powder, and the saleslady supposedly matched my complexion and it looked okay in the store. I guess I should have listened to all the tips that say you should check it in natural daylight. Sephora is selling a few travel sized loose powders that are practically white I've got my eye on if I can pull this off.

Try an Invisible powder like Smooth Operator by Tarte or Invisible loose powder by Laura Mercier. I own both. They are a white color.

How long have you had the powder? Even if you have used it, since the brand's sales rep chose the color for you I would go back to the counter and describe the problem. This isn't like asking for a price adjustment on a clothing item you've already worn. Reason being you are only asking for an exchange of color to correct a mistake. The brand would rather switch the color and retain your loyalty rather than have you unhappy and trying another brand to get a better color.

first off, where did you get it? Sephora or Nordstrom, will take it back anytime. If you can't return it, I would buy the same powder foundation, lighter than what you need, break them both up and mix them,and look up on youtube and see how to fix a broken compact powder with rubbing alcohol. does not end up looking perfectly pretty, but it does work. Let us know what you decide to do. good luck

You could also use it (as is) for contour, natural eye shadow, or as bronzer when you want a little extra color.

I broke up my It CF and mixed it with my BE. The BE was to yellow and the It was very fair. I have mixed my setting powders as well. I've mixed the last of LM setting powder with a pink Korean setting powder. Take a little of it and try it. I've used nail tools to scrape across the top without breaking up the compact to see if it works first. If your skin isn't extremely dry you can also mix it with a little cornstarch to lighten it.