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Finishing Powder Recommendations

NicoleInFlorida — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:39:31 GMT

Good Morning Ladies,

I'm looking for a good finishing powder and came here for some recommendations.

I use Tarte Balancing Foundation and just want to top it off with a light weight matte power to control shine with little to no color. Preferably something I can reapply throughout the day without a lot of build up and that wont settle into fine lines. Tall order, huh?

What can you recommend?

Thanks in advance

Re: Finishing Powder Recommendations

tbird — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:31:19 GMT

I love Mally's poreless defender.

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nodecaf — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:50:22 GMT

Too Faced primed and poreless pressed powder:

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River Song — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:36:51 GMT

Maybelline Dream Matte Powder.

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wannabe — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:05:55 GMT

Another vote for Mally's face defender. Definitely a HG for me.

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Jojo320 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 18:45:17 GMT

The absolute best finishing powder I have ever found, and I have tried so many of them,

is Bobbi Brown's sheer finish powder. It doesn't sink into fine lines, nor does

it leave the cake-y, crepey dry look on your skin. There is no break through shine on my nose

either after a 12 hour day. Bonus: it's also an eye shadow base! Use if before your eye

shadow on your eyelids and your eye shadow stays put and doesn't crease!

Re: Finishing Powder Recommendations

Irishrose136 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:24:26 GMT

Another good one: MAKEUP FOREVER HD Invisible Finishing Powder.

I use a kabuki brush and I get an airbrushed look. Nothing settle in fine lines - it is very very fine milled, in loose formulation.

Re: Finishing Powder Recommendations

ChynnaBlue — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:49:49 GMT

On 4/28/2014 Sweet Susie said:
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder.

I love this one, especially for portability and touch-up. I also love the Tarte Amazonian Clay finishing powder.

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MrsSweetieBear — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 20:59:36 GMT

My favorite is a loose mineral powder from Dreamworld. Ellie has several formulas. The one I use is a silk powder called Whipped Cream. Many color choices but very faint and you can hardly see any color...or plain white. I've reordered this 2 or 3 times and have been using it for about 6 years.

I'm always recommending Cory and/or Meow for foundation (and blush and eyeshadow), but Dreamworld is the best, imo, when it comes to a great finishing powder.

http://dreamworldminerals.net/whipped.html

Re: Finishing Powder Recommendations

Kathlen — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:11:51 GMT

Because of sensitivity issues - I can only tolerate a few brands:

Avon's Ideal Flawless Loose Powder - translucent

Almay's Translucent Shimmer Powder.

Physicians Formula has an Organic Wear in translucent - I haven't used it yet.

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MarenSeattle — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:28:57 GMT

I'm thinking of trying Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder -- sounds magical!

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ginabfly — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 21:29:23 GMT

I really like bareMinerals Minveral Veil; and Tarte's powder, Smooth Operator. I especially like Tarte's SO over their 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Foundation, it really gives a nice finish.

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Ribby — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:35:52 GMT

I have been using Hourglass Ambient Powder in Radiant. It's great at diffusing light and makes me look really smooth. Their tinted Moisturizer is fabulous. I've never been so happy with my complexion since I began using these products.

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Ribby — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:42:19 GMT

Oh, and one more thing about the Hourglass Ambient Powder, the Radiant also makes a great subtle blush. I know it sounds strange that this powder can also be a blush, but it can! Light application as a finishing powder and heavier on the checks for blush. I use a pop of bright pink (Bobbi Brown) on top. It looks so good.

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soonersis — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:43:13 GMT

I use Tarte's tinted BB primer as my foundation but with my oily skin I always like to wear a loose powder on top. I've been using Tarte's Amazonian clay full coverage loose powder foundation and really like it. Goes on smoothly and is not heavy at all but leaves a really nice finish and helps with oil control.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:47:57 GMT

The OP seems to want something matte that she could reapply during the day.

I agree with the poster who recommends BB sheer finish pressed powder. It really feels like almost nothing on but does have a very nice, matte finish. I have it in Pale Yellow because I initially bought it to set concealer (BB recommends that shade and includes it most of her concealer kits). But I've found it also very nice dusted lightly all over the face.

It's not translucent, but I see very little color in the shade I use. If you want totally translucent, I also like Physicians Formula Cosmeceutical Youth Boosting Mattifying pressed powder. It comes with a hidden brush. It's an excellent powder at a reasonable price.

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rudy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:51:13 GMT

Skinn Plasma Flawless Finish

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Irishrose136 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:51:59 GMT

On 4/28/2014 Ribby said:
Oh, and one more thing about the Hourglass Ambient Powder, the Radiant also makes a great subtle blush. I know it sounds strange that this powder can also be a blush, but it can! Light application as a finishing powder and heavier on the checks for blush. I use a pop of bright pink (Bobbi Brown) on top. It looks so good.

Oh! That sounds sooooo nice. The Ambient Powder is on my to-do list.............once I can decide which one will work best.

I bought BB rouge pot but got a color too dark (raspberry). What color blush do you use, Ribby?

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Irishrose136 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:56:39 GMT

On 4/28/2014 NicoleInFlorida said:
Good Morning Ladies,

I'm looking for a good finishing powder and came here for some recommendations.

I use Tarte Balancing Foundation and just want to top it off with a light weight matte power to control shine with little to no color. Preferably something I can reapply throughout the day without a lot of build up and that wont settle into fine lines. Tall order, huh?

What can you recommend?

Thanks in advance

Urban Decay makes a blotting powder which can be applied with a provided sponge or brushed on lightly. Matte. No build-up. Invisible.

Re: Finishing Powder Recommendations

Irishrose136 — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:59:37 GMT

Urban Decay
De-Slick Mattifying Powder

What it is:
A translucent mattifying powder.

What it does:
This shine-stopping pressed powder blots oil and keeps shine at bay. The lavender shade applies invisibly and works on every skintone. Try it on naked skin (if you run into the hot guy at the gym), or over foundation (for touch ups on the dance floor without destroying your makeup). Because the formula contains super lightweight, oil-absorbing rice powder, you won't feel the powder, but you'll see the shine-free results.

What else you need to know:
This powder comes in a gorgeous, transparent purple compact that seems to glow from within and features Urban Decay embellishments of skulls, flourishes, and flowers. Pop it open to reveal a mirror and handy puff applicator.