For fair to medium skin with pink undertones, try AJ Crimson Universal Finishing Loose Powder in Natural Matte.Ĭhoose Ben Nye Powder in Topaz Translucent, Sienna Translucent, or Chestnut translucent for tan to dark skin. NYX Studio finishing powder is a great final touch for all except tan to dark shades as well.īen Nye Face Powder in Fair Translucent makes light to fair skin glow, as does Ben Nye Luxury Powder in Cameo. RCMA translucent powder works for all except the darkest skin shades, and compliments a many undertones.
RCMA No-Color Powder and Black Opal Pressed Powder look great on everyone. If it's hard to tell, then your undertones are beige. If they're blue, you have pink undertones. If they're green, you have yellow undertones. A trick to discern your tone is to examine the veins that are visible through your skin. Skin tone is the natural hue that shows through your skin.
If you plan to use tinted powder, be familiar with your skin tone. The heat from your face will set the makeup. After around ten minutes, dust the powder off. You won't be actually putting your makeup in an oven! Simply apply foundation and powder, then dust on finishing powder. "Baking" your powder ensures that your makeup does not settle into lines or creases on your face. If you really want a flawless look, you may wish to add finishing powder as a final step to your makeup routine. Loose powder provides lightweight coverage, though it can be messy! Pressed powder is great if you wish to carry some with you for touch-ups. Loose powder is comprised of smaller particles. You can wear it alone for light coverage, or use it to set foundation for a more glamorous look and longer-lasting wear.