Powder Perfect
by Carolyn Brundage
Face powder isn't just a way to beat shine and battle oiliness. It's
also a great "base" that saves makeup, think eye shadow, blush, even lipstick,
and helps your look really last.
Apply powder to the apples of your cheeks before and after applying blush
and you'll set the look.
Blot lipstick, then apply powder and re-apply lipstick for color that
won't go south (or into the tiny vertical lines that surround lips.)
Dust powder over eyelids and the shadow that follows will live up to
its name- following you all day long instead of fading away.
But not all powders are made equally so we've rounded up some face-saving
favorites for all skin-types including powders perfect for sensitive skin
to those ideal for women of color.
 Best
for Bronzing
Achieve that sun-kissed look without submitting your skin to Florida's
harsh heat with a dusting of Bronzed FX Mineral Bronzing Powder. Available
in four natural-looking hues, this luminous powder is safe for all skin
types thanks in part to its wax-free, oil-free, fragrance-free and non-comodegenic
ingredients. Bronzed FX Mineral Bronzing Powder retails for $26, visit
www.coverfx.com
for retail locations.
 Best
Powder for Sensitive Skin
For those of us with sensitive skin, finding the right powder can be
a real challenge. That's because some of the ingredients most often found
in face powder are the most irritating to thin-skinned women. Neutrogena's
Healthy Defense Protective Powder to the rescue. This pressed powder with
an SPF 30 rating is $9.99 at Drugstore.com.
 Best
Loose Powder
Kett Sett Loose Powder imparts maximum coverage with minimum texture,
meaning skin looks flawless without looking heavily made-up or worse,
chalky. This invisible loose powder was originally developed for use with
HDTV and digital cameras- two forms of technology that unearth flaws not
typically seen using older technology. In fact, Kett Cosmetics says its
products have been selected as the HDTV make up of CNN and ESPN. Also
available as a pressed powder, $18 at Kettcosmetics.com.
 Best
for Women of Color
Color is the key to getting powder perfect. For women of color, this
means finding a line that is available in shades as diverse as those of
the women who will be wearing it. Studies suggest that nearly 80% of black
women have yellowish undertones to their skin so a yellow-based powder
may be best. To find a true color match, our favorite line hands down
is Prescriptives. Visit the Prescriptives counter near you to take advantage
of their complimentary "color-printing" service. Powders range from $28
to $35, visit Prescriptives.com
for locations.
 Best
Drugstore Powder
Getting a great powder doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. There
really are some great products right at your local pharmacy. The best?
Our pick is L'Oreal's Translucide Naturally Luminous Powder, $9.99 at
Walgreens.com.
Available in four shades: Transluscent, Light, Medium and Deep.
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