The Powder Mistake That Highlights Wrinkles Says a Makeup Pro

Applying setting powder is a daily routine for many of us. However, there is a right and wrong way to apply it, as this professional makeup artist explains.

Powder at the end of your makeup routine is an (almost) essential step. Despite the growing popularity of dewy skin (meaning “wet” or “shiny” skin), many people (including the author of these lines) are still fans of a matte finish when it comes to their complexion. Blame it on the teenage years spent battling oily skin, you might say. And you would be right! However, those hours of training will not have been enough to properly apply powder to your face, according to professional makeup artist Charly Salvator.

Indeed, if you are more the type to dip a large brush in powder and spread it all over your face, this is a real makeup mistake. ” By setting your complexion like this, even if you have oily skin, you’re going to have the opposite effect of what you want. First, it’s going to mark your features, wrinkles, fine lines, and dryness,” he explains in a video posted on the social network TikTok. But that’s not all: according to the makeup artist, it creates a texture effect on the skin, dulls the complexion, and removes the natural luminosity of the face.

For a beautiful, luminous result and a guaranteed long-term matte effect, Charly Salvator recommends using a powder puff or a fairly fine brush, like those for blush . Pour a little product into the lid of your powder and crush it with the applicator. Finally, apply the product only to the T-zone, i.e. the forehead, nose, and chin if necessary, but also to the place where you applied concealer to ensure it lasts all day.

Want to try this tip but don’t know which one to use? Don’t panic: the professional makeup artist recommends several powders in his video. His favorites include Laura Mercier’s Translucid Loose Setting Powder, the Translucid Loose Setting Powder Ultra Blur from the same brand, and Nars’ Light Reflecting Setting Powder. And there you have it, all you have to do is make your choice!