Comments on: Clinique Tell Us The Truth About Powder

By: Pooky

Pooky — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:13:24 +0000

Belladonna, have you tried NW15 or NC15 in MAC? I’m really pale and these NW15 is the only shade I can wear. Have yet to find another brand that does really pale colours.

By: Nico

Nico — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:43:55 +0000

Belladonna- Try Make Up Forever
Also Laura Mercier have a white setting powder I think

By: belladonna

belladonna — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:14:14 +0000

I have a hard time finding powders to match my skin tone so I usually go without. I don’t have the usual yellow based Irish skin tone, which is the colour powder most places stock. I’m very pale (think Snow White type colouring), any advice on brands to check out?

By: Faye

Faye — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:45:55 +0000

Thank you very much baby in a corner – have wedding at the w/e and usually end up lashing on foundation with each visit to the loo as it alwyas seems to melt off. Any suggestions on nice powder?

By: baby in a corner

baby in a corner — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:37:30 +0000

Powder definately makes your foundation last longer. If i need to reapply make up, i use oil blotting sheets to take off the excess oil and make up and then apply more over it. not as flawless as the first application but it looks fine. Hope that helps Faye!

By: Pearl

Pearl — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:35:57 +0000

I’m running low on MAC powder and with finances being low (due to Big Holiday ahead) I bought Boots No7 powder. I really don’t like the pot it’s in, very messy to use. So I’m just going to fill up the MAC pot when it’s done.

By: Faye

Faye — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:28:55 +0000

Hi, I too shy away from using foundation as I have dry skin and I like the dewy look that my Chanel Vitaluminaire foundation gives me but find that I do have to re-apply frequently. Would powder make it last longer? AND if you apply powder over your foundation – can you then at a later stage apply more foundation or will my face end up looking ‘cakey’? Yours, Confused!

By: beautfan

beautfan — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:19:14 +0000

Oh meant to say – using cotton wool to apply make up is so 1980.

I have tried to put translucent powder on with a puff and you just end up putting more on the spot you hit first and then wiping it off this excess with a brush.

By: beautfan

beautfan — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:16:20 +0000

I agree baby. I wouldn’t buy the LM foundation as you had to use a sponge and do all kind of dabbing to get the ‘flawless’ look. I just don’t have the time or patience for this type of stuff everyday.

By: baby in a corner

baby in a corner — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:10:35 +0000

yeah i think the technique advocated by clinique is a bit of a joke alright!

i have a laura mercier make up book and she advocates using loose translucent power and applying it using a ‘pat and roll’ technique with a cotton puff. does anyone do this- i’ve tried it a couple of time without success as it just seems too difficult, especially with limited time in the morning!