does anyone else have these problems with powder?

Question

Hi! Ok so basically I have real pale skin, but no matter what I always end up with my face looking really dark and a ring round my face like I have a mask on, and i want to look more natural. I use the lightest foundation possible, and I though I did with powder but this seems to be where I go wrong. What I wanted to know is what powder do you use pressed or loose and why is this? And do you or have you had the problem of your face looking to dark as I am wondering maybe if its the pressed powder that makes it look like this and maybe I should try loose powder. The powder I am using at the moment is maybelline in translucent but perhaps this is darker than some other make up brands? any help would be great thanks

Answer 1

I understand your situation I really do! I am also very pale and every powder seems too dark. The Body Shop are good as they do their stuff in shade 001 which is very pale.

The trouble with translucent is that it doesn't have much pigment and any colour it does have is very dark. I found Maybelline a little too dark also.

When sampling powder, you need natural daylight to see if the shade is 'really' right so step outside with a mirror. Oh and always try on the face not the hand because the skin is a different pigment there.

It is possible to get good 'cheap' powders, just don't be hasty and sample like crazy before purchasing.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

You get what you pay for. Maybelline and Rimmel and such like are rubbish. Get your money out and buy some clinique or YSL make up. For the dark ring around your jaw line, use a damp make up sponge to blend it downwards towards your bust.

If the line is very noticeable you are using a too dark foundation and need to embrace your pale & interesting complexion and find a closer match.

Answer 3

Try puritycosmetics.co.uk. It is made from natural ingredients and is a powder foundation so it gives a light coverage. It comes in pale colours.

Answer 4

i always wear moisturiser under foundation, but i use a matt foundation, therefore i need very little powder, i prefer loose powder, i find a pressed powder drags off my foundation a bit and shows up blemishes more

Answer 5

i have the same problem but found a solution!

try gosh foundation (get it in superdrug)- ivory matt finish and then instead loose powder buy superdrug clarity shine control paper its like £1.20 or something - works a charm!!

hope this helps

Answer 6

go to the body shop, ask one of the assistants to match your colour. the staff are well trained and the product range is excellent