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It’s time to say goodbye to your days of foundation creasing and oiliness.
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Emily Cheng,Yara Shahidi’sgo-to makeup artist, can attest to that.
She first used it 15 years ago and has been hooked ever since.
“It’s simple, basic, foolproof, and does the job,” Cheng says.
“It’s lightweight and hugs the skin,” he explains.
And it doesn’t make the skin look like it’s covered in powder.
For the same reason, makeup artistVincent Oquendocalls it his favorite pressed powder.
“It isn’t talc-y or chalky,” he says.
Also, it doesn’t weigh down the skin.
Its lightweight formula effortlessly dusts onto skin, toning down oiliness without minimizing your skin’s natural glow.
It also comes in an easy-to-use brush dispenser that easily fits in your smallest purses.
This pressed powder can subtly tone down oiliness without making your skin entirely matte.
With such a finely milled formula and a variety of shades to choose from, it’s no shocker.
pop in:Loose |Shades:8 |Finish:Matte
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Halo Glow Setting Powder
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Halo Glow Setting Powder.
This finely milled powder blends like a white cast-free dream.
Ali says that it works for all skin tones as it comes in five different shades.
Plus, it reduces the appearance of pores and smooths textured skin.
With that in mind, she’s picky about powder.
It’s lightweight and oil-absorbing but the tone-evening formula ensures there’s no flashback present in photos.
It’s also hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, and caps at a reasonable $13.
The brand’s patented “aerated-cream technology” ensures a weightless, radiant finish for a fresh-faced glow.
What is setting powder?
When you set the makeup, it has longevity, because who wants to carry a touch-up kit everywhere?
Setting powder vs setting spray: what’s the difference?
Both products elongate the wear power of your final makeup look, but setting powders andsetting spraysare quite different.
“This gives you more control of the product,” Medhin says.
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