I just got my first cushion and I'm wondering what powder to use with it. I understand the point of a lot of cushion foundations is the finish, and I'm wondering if you "ruin" it by using powder over it. (If it helps I have an IOPE matte finish cushion and usually use the NYX transparent finishing powder).
Posted Mar 30, 2017, 12:06 AM UTC
I set my cushions with baby powder because AB is my hobby so how much money do ya'll think I really have
You can use any powder you like the look of or results of with it! You might not want to use powder over top if you want a shiny-shiny glow look, but you are already using a matte finish cushion, so go nuts! You can also use powder under your cushion, but I prefer to use primer. Primer is probably the best help to getting an even finish and not having so much pores showing for me, then I powder to knock back a bit of the shine.
I use the Innisfree NoSebum primer and powder, but if your NYX is working, there is no need to run off to replace it right away and you might as well keep using it unless you are just dying to try something new.
I use Innisfree's No Sebum Mineral Pact (great longevity and matte, especially when I'm in cosplay) or Eglips Glow Powder Pact (pink powder, gives a very subtle "glow", I use this for more everyday but has ok longevity) :)
I use the Bare Minerals Blemish Ready Powder foundation very lightly on top (don't really want to buy a translucent powder because I already have too much makeup by my own standards). It works well for me and if I want to look dewy that day I usually apply liquid highlighter before the cushion anyway.
I use Mamonde's Cover Powder cushion, so essentially my problem is solved.
I doubt you ruin the cushion by putting powder on it though. A lot of people do so and it's fine for them.
I like to use either the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (the transparent one) or Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Powder. To be really honest, I think I like the Rimmel one more. The Innisfree is just a bit more fiddly in the loose powder form and actual product wise, I feel like it can look too dry (???) I am aware that there is a pressed version but gotta work with what I have I suppose LOL! It does usually mattify whatever cushion I have on though but that's fine with me because I'm more about that matte or ever so slightly dewy look.
I'll set my eye area with Makeup Forever HD Powder pact because that's the only powder that will mattify my tzone while preserving the satin-glowy finish on the rest of my face. I've also tried Givenchy Visage Perfecting Face Powder pact in Satin Ivoire which also preserves some of that gwang. I've also been curious about the Eglips powder pact because Pony loves it but I haven't tried it yet.
I've been using the Laneige BB Cushion or Missha cushion with the Becca $42 powder for ants or the Wet n Wild photofocus powder.
I powder my cushions the same way I would any other type of face base. I find that a light all over dusting of powder is nice to set but not so much that you're caked.
I carry around a UV powder compact that isn't really pigmented just so I can take care of shine and touch up SPF.
I just got the Missha M Magic cushion and I use the Innisfree No Sebum Mineral Pact with it, just using a large powder brush to apply it super lightly. It keeps my combo/oily skin from looking like an oil slick in a few hours, and helps make the cushion pst longer. It does take away some of the "dewy" finish, but that's better than having it melt off in a few hours. 😉