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Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:37:31 GMT

Since I have embarked on finding a product with SPF -- moisturizer, sunscreen, what have you, I would like to ask what kind of finishing powder or face powder you use to cut the shine of your foundation, sunscreen or whatever you use, and also to keep your other products from rubbing off! The product has to be fragrance free. Thanks!!!

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

GYMGAL — Fri, 17 May 2024 12:33:48 GMT

I recommend Clinique's blended finishing powder. My shade is transparent neutral, but there are several other shades. After Prescriptives went out of business, and Magic Powder was no longer available, I found this to be closest to that formula.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

Ainhisg — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:14:28 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 I just wanted to reach out and tell you that I appreciate your posts concerning this topic--and I admire your determination to figure this out!

I have learned a lot from the responses to your posts, and I am VERY interested in seeing the responses you get to this thread! I am currently using the sunscreen pictured below under my powder foundation (Pur). I chose this sunscreen, because the labeling said it could act as a makeup primer, which it does okay at that.

I don't know if I'm just not getting on enough powder foundation or what, but the shine is okay at first. Soon, I look very shiny, and I hate it. I like the powder foundation I use, and the color is spot on, but the shine! I have resisted using a tinted mineral sunscreen under it, but I am thinking that is something I'm going to have to do. I only wear makeup when I'm going to church or on occasions where I'm going to see someone I know..lol...so I only mind the shine when I'm actually using makeup.

I am considering purchasing the Australian Gold sunscreen. I used it years ago, and it gave a nice matte finish. I stopped using it, because I didn't want to do a double cleanse every single day. But if I only wear it under makeup, then that is not an issue. I can continue to wear my other sunscreens on my face if not wearing makeup and on my neck/chest, since they're not tinted nor water-resistant.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

wagirl — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:38:07 GMT

My 2 faves are--MAC prep+ prime--it is transparent but looks white in the compact--goes on smoothly and light as air and then the original mineral veil by BE.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

Shelbelle — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:23:37 GMT

Bare Minerals Mineral Veil, sheer and translucent.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:44:31 GMT

I've been using Skinn Vivid Wear Finishing Powder. I have it on a great price A/S plan but it seems to currently be unavailable so it's anyone's guess if my next shipment will process. That being the case, I found a pink powder on Amazon that I'm going to try.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

Dazlin — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:27:50 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 , I'm using Elf High Definition loose powder....its white, goes on clear. I had another from loreal, Hydra perfect, but i can't find it anymore. I also use and like very much The Neutrogena spf pictured by another poster...I mentioned to to you on your prior post.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

JudyL — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:49:24 GMT

Since I have skin on the drier side, talc free powders are what I prefer, especially under the eyes. Below is what I have found:

Doll10 pink powder - have ordered this but it hasn't arrived yet.

Rare Beauty setting powder in Light. Recently purchased this and have used it a couple of times and like it.

Laura Mercier translucent ultra-blur

Hourglass veil translucent setting powder.

You can get some of the above in mini size which is what I usually do if it's offered.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:00:57 GMT

@GYMGAL wrote:
I recommend Clinique's blended finishing powder. My shade is transparent neutral, but there are several other shades. After Prescriptives went out of business, and Magic Powder was no longer available, I found this to be closest to that formula.

@GYMGAL

Thank you. I appreciate this suggestion!

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:05:09 GMT

@Ainhisg wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 I just wanted to reach out and tell you that I appreciate your posts concerning this topic--and I admire your determination to figure this out!

I have learned a lot from the responses to your posts, and I am VERY interested in seeing the responses you get to this thread! I am currently using the sunscreen pictured below under my powder foundation (Pur). I chose this sunscreen, because the labeling said it could act as a makeup primer, which it does okay at that.

I don't know if I'm just not getting on enough powder foundation or what, but the shine is okay at first. Soon, I look very shiny, and I hate it. I like the powder foundation I use, and the color is spot on, but the shine! I have resisted using a tinted mineral sunscreen under it, but I am thinking that is something I'm going to have to do. I only wear makeup when I'm going to church or on occasions where I'm going to see someone I know..lol...so I only mind the shine when I'm actually using makeup.

I am considering purchasing the Australian Gold sunscreen. I used it years ago, and it gave a nice matte finish. I stopped using it, because I didn't want to do a double cleanse every single day. But if I only wear it under makeup, then that is not an issue. I can continue to wear my other sunscreens on my face if not wearing makeup and on my neck/chest, since they're not tinted nor water-resistant.

@Ainhisg

Thank you for your post! Well, I am nothing if not determined - LOL! I have several products for sun protection on my face which I am trying out. So far, some have been satisfatory but all have left my face more shiny than I like and also as I mentioned, I have an issue with things such as tinted moisturizer rubbing off. So I do need a light weight powder which doesn't make me look older and accentuate the fine lines which I have. No easy task! I have such sensitive skin with rosacea and just about everything bothers me. I keep praying that I will eventually, and soon, come upon the miracle products for me! I wish you good luck as well!

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:05:44 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
My 2 faves are--MAC prep+ prime--it is transparent but looks white in the compact--goes on smoothly and light as air and then the original mineral veil by BE.

@wagirl

Thanks so much. I appreciate your suggestions!

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:06:09 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Bare Minerals Mineral Veil, sheer and translucent.

@Shelbelle

Thank you for your recommendation!

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:06:49 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I've been using Skinn Vivid Wear Finishing Powder. I have it on a great price A/S plan but it seems to currently be unavailable so it's anyone's guess if my next shipment will process. That being the case, I found a pink powder on Amazon that I'm going to try.

@JeanLouiseFinch

Thank you. I hate when that happens! What is the pink powder you are trying?

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:07:23 GMT

@Dazlin wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 , I'm using Elf High Definition loose powder....its white, goes on clear. I had another from loreal, Hydra perfect, but i can't find it anymore. I also use and like very much The Neutrogena spf pictured by another poster...I mentioned to to you on your prior post.

@Dazlin

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:08:30 GMT

@JudyL wrote:
Since I have skin on the drier side, talc free powders are what I prefer, especially under the eyes. Below is what I have found:

Doll10 pink powder - have ordered this but it hasn't arrived yet.
Rare Beauty setting powder in Light. Recently purchased this and have used it a couple of times and like it.
Laura Mercier translucent ultra-blur
Hourglass veil translucent setting powder.

You can get some of the above in mini size which is what I usually do if it's offered.

@JudyL

Thanks for the recommendations! I have thought about the Rare Beauty line but haven't tried anything.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

Ainhisg — Sat, 18 May 2024 11:43:44 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 you will have to let me know when you find something that works for you--sunscreen and powder.

I went ahead and ordered the Australian Gold to use under my Pur powder makeup. We will see how that works, but at least it won't be shiny. Honestly, I kind of remember it being almost enough to use as a foundation, and the color was good on me. Instead of the one color they used to have, they now have three colors, and the light/fair is supposed to be the closest in color to the original. It is a physical sunscreen. I have big pores and some wrinkles, and it seemed like it blurred them and left a nice finish. I might be to the point in my life where if the color is right, this may be enough.

And as I was using Cerave's moisturizing cream last night, it dawned on me that it always mattifies my face. So after my chemical sunscreen has set today, I am going to put a light layer of that on and see if it can control the shine from breaking through.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 18 May 2024 12:26:21 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
I've been using Skinn Vivid Wear Finishing Powder. I have it on a great price A/S plan but it seems to currently be unavailable so it's anyone's guess if my next shipment will process. That being the case, I found a pink powder on Amazon that I'm going to try.
@JeanLouiseFinch

Thank you. I hate when that happens! What is the pink powder you are trying?

@AngelPuppy1 - Tintark

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

LadybugDG — Sat, 18 May 2024 12:28:05 GMT

@AngelPuppy1

I have been using bareMinerals original mineral veil and completely run out a few days ago. I went to Wal-Mart before work, needing something quickly, and pick up cover girl clean fresh pressed powder, talc-free. WOW, I love it I did not notice any fragrance at all. It comes with a vegan foam puff but I apply with a brush.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

katie1859 — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:32:58 GMT

For years I have used COTY finishing loose powder in translucent.

Very light and I just use a wisp on a large brush. Affordable and goes a long way.

Re: Recommendations for a light powder, finishing or otherwise

poregirl — Mon, 20 May 2024 02:06:11 GMT

LYS or Kosas Powder would be what I would try.Both cruelty-free