Dewy & Moist Trumps Powdery and Matte
Tuesday November 11, 2008
You're wondering what the heck I'm talking about. I'm talking about your face. My face. Our faces. Dewy and moist skin looks youthful, whereas a heavy mask of foundation, concealer and powder is aging. Slathering on moisturizer under your foundation helps the product go on more smoothly, but it also helps plump skin and keeps the foundation from settling into fine lines and wrinkles. Some tips:
1. More moisturizer, less foundation.
2. Dewy is good, but oily is bad. Skip the powder and try blotting papers instead.
3. Try a moisturizer with sunscreen so you get the moisture AND the sun protection.
4. Cover undereye circles and rosacea with concealer, then skip the foundation. Concealer is great for spot checks and evens out skin tone, whereas foundation on the entire face can be too heavy. Can't skip the foundation? Consider applying only to the areas most needed, along the nose, on the chin and on the nose.
5. Spritz face with a water mister (Evian works well) at work or other places where the air is dry from furnaces.
1. More moisturizer, less foundation.
2. Dewy is good, but oily is bad. Skip the powder and try blotting papers instead.
3. Try a moisturizer with sunscreen so you get the moisture AND the sun protection.
4. Cover undereye circles and rosacea with concealer, then skip the foundation. Concealer is great for spot checks and evens out skin tone, whereas foundation on the entire face can be too heavy. Can't skip the foundation? Consider applying only to the areas most needed, along the nose, on the chin and on the nose.
5. Spritz face with a water mister (Evian works well) at work or other places where the air is dry from furnaces.
Comments
How does this pertain to the minerals foundation that is such a big deal now?
I swear its only ever the people who DO NOT have oily skin who tout that “dewy” is better, etc!! No I don’t want to look dried out or older then I am however at 40 yrs old I STILL have very oily skin. And for those who have either forgotten what its like to be oily or never have been oily I can tell you that the “skip the powder and go with blotting paper” thing can make you go broke buying the blotting papers! LOL In the long run powder is cheaper and much more effective and M.A.C.’s Blotting powder is the best powder I have tried in the past 25 years! It does not build up or turn yellow and it is much cheaper in the long run then buying all those blotting papers!!
I agree that the blotting paper tip may be good for some people but for others (like me) M.A.C’s Blotting powder is the best remedy I’ve found.
I agree with the last 2 comments. If you have super oily skin and prefer powder, go for it.
You gotta do what works for you individually and thanks for the tip on MAC’s powder.
Julyne
I totally agree with Jenn. I have oily skin and the “moist and dewy” look never turns out…it just ends up sliding off and then my skin looks greasy and terrible. I’ve discovered that what you use on your face before hand can help. I use Noxema’s face wash (the cream kind in the jar) for normal to dry skin (so it won’t dry me out). Not only does it prevent zits, it takes away the oils. And I use Clean and Clear’s oil-reducing lotion. And the trick with lotion (for oily faces) is to use a mattifying one and only apply enough to hydrate the skin…but not enough to make it oily. Hope this helps somebody!
I am 49, and agree unless you have oily skin, people don’t get it. If I wore oil free liquid foundation it would feel heavy and I break out. I prefer the mineral powder or matte powder compactfoundations (keep your brushes clean!). I do wash my skin twice a day also, a big help. The advantage of oily skin, less wrinkles!!
Actually, I had insanely oily skin until I started using Retin-A, which is incredibly drying. I preferred not to use powder, which made me feel like I was powdering the oil. It felt like I was adding more and more layers of oil/powder/oil/powder and so I personally preferred blotting papers.
Many women swear by mineral powders. I loved it at first until a makeup artist told me it was actually incredibly unflattering to my skin. Who knew?
Not everything works for everybody. And really in beauty, there are no hard and fast rules, except when it comes to sunscreen.
sort out your skin first… as long as you have your skin in balance ie by using the right products, eating and hydrating properly.. your skin should radiate a naturally healthy glow which doesn’t need too much concealer or powder etc (this is only if you’ve been responsible and cared for your skin as you age).
I don’t wear powder anymore… A sweep of blush on my cheeks, then once the brush loses its pigment - just a gentle swipe over my nose. Concealer is only for special occasions, and i don’t really need it. Prevention is better than cure!
I rued the day when foundation manufacturers went to all “oil free” formulas. What about the other half of us who have dry skin or are past hormonal oiliness? I have been experimenting for years to find just the right kind of moisturizer and “oil free” foundation that would work together, and I have just about given up. Even when I give the moisturizer time to “sink in,” I am left with a dry, matte finish that accentuates my wrinkles. When are the cosmetic giants going to realize that powdery-matte-non-shine makeup doesn’t work for older women? You would think that they would take a look at demographics and bring out lines specifically for those of us who like/need oil in their makeup! Also, why do mfgrs. discontinue lines so often? Revlon’s “Skinlights” was a fantastic, AFFORDABLE line of “light diffusing” makeup that was perfect for older faces, but it was discontinued, and it appears that Revlon will not be offering an alternative.