Want your foundation to last longer? Powder it in place!
I have tried hundreds of powders over the years, but my favorite one of all is Face Powder Matte by Shu Uemura. Not only is it part of my own daily makeup routine, I also use it regularly on shoots.
Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte:
- Is a lightweight, loose powder which improves the staying power of cream and liquid foundations and helps minimize shine.
- Has a super-fine texture so it mattifies the skin without caking and causing dryness.
- Gives a semi-matte/matte finish but leaves the complexion looking soft and not over-powdered.
- Contains no shimmer or sparkle, so you can choose whether or not you want to add radiance to the face.
- Is available in a wide range of colors (and both warm (pink) and cool (yellow) complexions are catered for). My favorite shade is Colorless, which, as the name suggests, is translucent. Because it becomes invisible upon application, it can be used on many different skin tones and it doesn’t alter the color of the foundation beneath.
Application tips!
- For a natural finish, apply Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte over the top of your foundation with a large fluffy brush (like M·A·C’s Large Powder Brush 134). If you prefer a more powdered look, press it onto your face with the powder puff provided. Cool trick! Dust the powder-loaded brush or puff over the back of your hand before you touch your face. This will remove any surplus powder and result in an even, more controlled application.
- Typically, the forehead, nose and chin are the oiliest parts of the face, so foundation tends to wear off these areas first. To prevent an oil slick, powder your t-zone more heavily than the rest of your face!
- To make blending easier, prep your eyelids and cheekbones with a layer of matte, loose powder prior to applying a matte eyeshadow or blush.
With Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte, you can simply set and forget! In my opinion it’s the best face powder on the market!
Buy Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte online from: ShuUemura-USA.com and ShuUemura.co.uk.
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I tried this one, but it didn’t provide the oil control I needed. My face is crazy oily! My recent fave is the one called Mattify! Ultra from Mattify Cosmetics. It is transparent, and I wear it under and over my makeup. I love that translucent powders don’t get cakey and thick looking. This one feels very light, like the Shu Matte, but soaks up much more oil. So happy to finally have found a powder that stops the shine!
Hi Sadie J, thanks for your comment. What a shame Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte didn’t work for you
. I’m pleased you have found a suitable alternative though 
.