Makeup is something fundamental in the life of a woman and is that although we are not professional makeup artists, we always have a makeup set ready for every occasion. It is for that reason that it is always good to have knowledge of some makeup techniques.
Compact powders are one of the best tools to look beautiful, since it will help you unify the tone of your skin and the most incredible thing is that you can use it anytime and anywhere, you can also apply it directly on the skin of your face or you can use it as a sealant, thus making your skin look a nuanced and uniform makeup.
It is important that before acquiring a compact powder, keep in mind the color of your skin, so that in this way you can choose the right tone and thus your makeup looks much more natural, another fact is that, when applying the compact powder remember to also apply a small amount on your neck, so that in this way the makeup looks more uniform and even.
What do we want to achieve by applying compact powders in our makeup routine?
The use of compact powder dates back many centuries, its beginnings were a mixture of cream, vinegar and chalk, but over time a powder created from rice was introduced, with the intention of helping women of the time to look much more beautiful.
When applying compact powder on our face what we seek to achieve is an impeccable makeup since this will help us seal the base, correct imperfections and eliminate the shine of the face, you just have to choose the tone that goes according to your skin tone and you will have as a result an incredible makeup.
Why is it important to apply compact powders correctly?
The correct use of compact powder is very important, because if you apply it just by applying, you will not have an impeccable result in your makeup, in addition to which it can result in a complete disaster, remember that compact powder if not applied correctly can ruin your makeup or even cause infections in the skin of your face, as some cosmetics may contain toxic ingredients.
When should compact powders be applied?
To have a perfect makeup the ideal is that you apply the compact powder after the base, this will help seal the base and you will get a perfect finish as a result, some girls tend to use translucent powder during the day, the reason is that they avoid retouching the makeup, which is the most normal when we apply only the compact powder.
What type of brushes are recommended for applying compact powders?
Makeup brushes or brushes are a fundamental tool when it comes to obtaining a perfect result, remember that in a set of brushes you can find different types and sizes and each one has a specific function, so if you are not an expert in the subject, do not worry that in this article we will show you which is indicated for the application of compact powder.
For the application of compact powders, you can use different types of brush, this will depend on the area you want to seal, the ideal brushes are:
- The Big Brush, with it we cover a large part of the face.
- The Fan Brush, with it you can apply illuminators and loose powders.
- The brush in Punta de Llama, is ideal to seal the part of the dark circles.
Tips for applying compact powders
To achieve a perfect makeup and that you are the center of attention wherever you arrive, we invite you to follow these little tips:
Use a small amount of product
It is important that the amount of powder is only necessary, this will help your makeup look much fresher and more natural and above all without excesses.
Shake the remains of dust from the brush
Once you take the compact powder with the brush, you must remove all the excess, ideally you apply it over the entire face, forehead, nose, cheekbones, cheeks and chin.
Apply with small touches on the skin of the face without dragging
When applying the compact powder on the face you should do it by giving small touches so as not to mark the expression lines. Remember to apply it on the areas where you want to seal the makeup, the ideal is that you apply it from the center of your face outwards, in this way you will get a perfect makeup.
