Face powder is a
makeup or cosmetic powder
applied to the face to set
foundation after application. It
can also be reapplied
throughout the day to
minimize shininess caused by
oily skin. There is translucent
sheer powder, and there is
pigmented powder. Certain
types of pigmented facial
powders are meant be worn
alone with no base
foundation. Powder tones the
face and gives an even
appearance. Besides toning
the face, some SPF based
powders can also reduce skin
damage from the sun and
environmental stress. It is
packaged either as a compact
or as loose powder. It can be
applied with a sponge, brush,
or powder puff.
Because of the wide variation
of skin tones, there is a
corresponding variety of
colors of face powder. There
are also several types of
powder. A common powder
used in beauty products is
talc. Some contain natural
mineral ingredients which can
improving wrinkles and skin
that has been over exposed
to sun and has hyper
pigmentation.
