Tell me what finishing powder to try

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I don't care if it's pressed or loose. I prefer something colorless (white) so I can order online and not worry about finding a shade that works. I want it for oil control, but it doesn't need to be matte. I may actually like something with a tiny bit of shimmer. Or is that dumb? Lol. I just prefer a glowy, dewy complexion rather than matte.

[cransplash]

I just got the Clinique Stay Matte pressed powder- it's gotten pretty good reviews on Makeupalley.

Another good one people seem to love are Bare Minerals Mineral Veil and Tarte's Smooth Operator.

[shoegal77]

I love the MUFE HD powder (white) I have problem skin and doesn't break me out at all.

[smallysmallz04]

May 13, 2012 15:35:55 GMT -5 shoegal77 said:

I love the MUFE HD powder (white) I have problem skin and doesn't break me out at all.

This! I got it and love it, sets concealer like no other! Elf makes an hd powder that's from target and I liked it as a cheaper version.

ETA: I think shimmer would be no good!IMO

[bonquiqui]

May 13, 2012 15:35:55 GMT -5 shoegal77 said:

I love the MUFE HD powder (white) I have problem skin and doesn't break me out at all.

Agreed. I love this stuff.

[platinumcoiffure]

May 13, 2012 15:35:55 GMT -5 shoegal77 said:

I love the MUFE HD powder (white) I have problem skin and doesn't break me out at all.

This. Love it, and it seems to last me forever.

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May 13, 2012 15:43:20 GMT -5 smallysmallz04 said:

May 13, 2012 15:35:55 GMT -5 shoegal77 said:

I love the MUFE HD powder (white) I have problem skin and doesn't break me out at all.

This! I got it and love it, sets concealer like no other! Elf makes an hd powder that's from target and I liked it as a cheaper version.

ETA: I think shimmer would be no good!IMO

Yeah, I don't think that shimmer is the right word, lol. I guess I mean powder like this one maybe that "captures and reflects light"
www.sephora.com/mineral-illuminating-powder-P231028?skuId=1140318

[nsl]

For illuminating powder I really like Too Faced's Candlelight powder. I use a light dusting over my Laura Mercier finishing powder (which I wouldn't recommend for oil control--I'm trying something new after I finish this one) and it really makes my skin glow.

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May 13, 2012 16:46:44 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

May 13, 2012 15:43:20 GMT -5 smallysmallz04 said:

This! I got it and love it, sets concealer like no other! Elf makes an hd powder that's from target and I liked it as a cheaper version.

ETA: I think shimmer would be no good!IMO

Yeah, I don't think that shimmer is the right word, lol. I guess I mean powder like this one maybe that "captures and reflects light"
www.sephora.com/mineral-illuminating-powder-P231028?skuId=1140318

From reading the reviews, it sounds like this is too shimmery to use all over, which makes sense.

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Hmmm, I'm thinking I'll use a matte powder all over, and maybe try something like this as a highlighter. I'm all about being glowy

www.sephora.com/wild-rose-mineral-illuminating-powder-P292818?skuId=1353663

I have actually used the Clinique pressed powder in the past and did really like it. I think my color was Stay Buff.

[bimbi284]

I use both BM mineral Veil and Tarte's Smooth operator and love them both.

Korres has a finishing powder with "light capturing" properties (lol) that you may want to look into. I usually stray away from anything that is supposed to make one look "dewy", because that just translates into "oil slick" on my face, especially in pictures. I find that the Korres mineral foundation I use has just enough of a sheen to it to give me a dewy look that is natural and not shimmery, haha. Topping it off with either MV or SO just sets it in nicely and provides additional oil control without making me look chalky.

[315bride]

I have heard that the MUFE HD powder is amazing but it can make you look ghostlike in flash photos. Or make you look like this:

[smallysmallz04]

May 13, 2012 16:58:26 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Hmmm, I'm thinking I'll use a matte powder all over, and maybe try something like this as a highlighter. I'm all about being glowy

www.sephora.com/wild-rose-mineral-illuminating-powder-P292818?skuId=1353663

I have actually used the Clinique pressed powder in the past and did really like it. I think my color was Stay Buff.

MAC Fix Plus or the Evian Setting Spray will instantly take the "powdery" look away and gives a really nice dewy glow while still setting your makeup. I love a healthy glow and I swear by using a setting powder under my eyes and sometimes the whole face, then when I'm done my makeup I use the Evian (but Fix Plus works the best) and it gives the glow your looking for.

Also I love MAC MSF Soft and gentle as a highlighter. I used it on my niece yesterday and her skin color is the same as yours and it looked GORGEOUS!

[smallysmallz04]

May 13, 2012 17:36:01 GMT -5 @315bride said:

I have heard that the MUFE HD powder is amazing but it can make you look ghostlike in flash photos. Or make you look like this:

Yeah that's the only downside to HD makeup. As long as your not taking pictures for a wedding or something, you should be fine.

[thatgirl]

I recently stopped using BE and switched to IT cosmetics. It is very similar to MUFE HD powder but it is not so gastly in photos.

[adlove]

I'm not really a fan of the makeup forever hd, but I LOVE Laura mercier translucent setting powder. It is amazing!

[Mrs.Rad888]

I like the Urban Decay De-Slick pressed powder. It has the oil control you'd expect from De-Slick, but since it's pressed you can carry it in your purse. I haven't had a problem with build-up, so you can re-apply as much as necessary. I got mine at Sephora.

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May 13, 2012 19:00:24 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Honestly Dawgs, I wouldn't worry about having more of a dewy look....your skin glows in photos already. I mean that seriously

Awww, thanks! Hopefully you mean in a good way and not an oil slick way ha ha. I really am very happy with the whole skin care routine plus the Clinique BB and Revlon illuminator.

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Thanks for all of the recommendations! Now I'm off to read reviews for all of these over on MUA!

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May 13, 2012 18:36:41 GMT -5 smallysmallz04 said:

May 13, 2012 16:58:26 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

Hmmm, I'm thinking I'll use a matte powder all over, and maybe try something like this as a highlighter. I'm all about being glowy

www.sephora.com/wild-rose-mineral-illuminating-powder-P292818?skuId=1353663

I have actually used the Clinique pressed powder in the past and did really like it. I think my color was Stay Buff.

MAC Fix Plus or the Evian Setting Spray will instantly take the "powdery" look away and gives a really nice dewy glow while still setting your makeup. I love a healthy glow and I swear by using a setting powder under my eyes and sometimes the whole face, then when I'm done my makeup I use the Evian (but Fix Plus works the best) and it gives the glow your looking for.

Also I love MAC MSF Soft and gentle as a highlighter. I used it on my niece yesterday and her skin color is the same as yours and it looked GORGEOUS!

I looked at a bunch of pictures of the MSF Soft and Gentle, and it's sooo pretty!

I think I'm going to do the ELF High Def powder, MAC MSF Soft and Gentle, and also MAC Fix Plus.

Do you feel that the ELF powder is pretty comparable to the MUFE? I always prefer to stick to good drugstore dupes when they exist. I googled, and see quite a few bloggers saying that there is minimal difference, and that the MUFE is not worth an additional $25 or whatever.

[cransplash]

GoDawgs- if you buy the elf HD powder and the MAC Fix Plus, please report back and let us know how you like it!

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Late to the post but I just bought the Smashbox Photo Set Finishing Powder and so far so good. I love that it's translucent so I don't feel like I have so much makeup caked on.

[xokell2]

May 14, 2012 0:02:09 GMT -5 @godawgs said:

May 13, 2012 18:36:41 GMT -5 smallysmallz04 said:

MAC Fix Plus or the Evian Setting Spray will instantly take the "powdery" look away and gives a really nice dewy glow while still setting your makeup. I love a healthy glow and I swear by using a setting powder under my eyes and sometimes the whole face, then when I'm done my makeup I use the Evian (but Fix Plus works the best) and it gives the glow your looking for.

Also I love MAC MSF Soft and gentle as a highlighter. I used it on my niece yesterday and her skin color is the same as yours and it looked GORGEOUS!

I looked at a bunch of pictures of the MSF Soft and Gentle, and it's sooo pretty!

I think I'm going to do the ELF High Def powder, MAC MSF Soft and Gentle, and also MAC Fix Plus.

Do you feel that the ELF powder is pretty comparable to the MUFE? I always prefer to stick to good drugstore dupes when they exist. I googled, and see quite a few bloggers saying that there is minimal difference, and that the MUFE is not worth an additional $25 or whatever.

I love the ELF HD powder!!

[summerkutie]

I use Sephora's brand and it even smells pretty