Porcelain skin effect: the best face powders

If you love the effect of matte skin (especially in the summer heat), it's time to get a powder that will remove excess skin oil, but will not dry the skin and clog pores.

When it comes to make-up for the face, most of us will go to great lengths to find the perfect product (foundation, concealer or facial powder) that will completely hide all skin imperfections, minimize the appearance of wrinkles and create flawlessly even texture and tone. skin (does such a beauty product even exist?). We will spend a lot of money, perhaps not on one remedy, but on hundreds, which we will not have time to use in a lifetime, even if we live 300 years. We'll read reviews on the web until we get dizzy, watch reviews on Yotube and of course trust makeup artists after they convince us that their product is the best. So much energy is spent on all this that it's even scary, because energy can be directed to more useful things.

To put an end to this madness and save a few hours or days of searching for that very product, we thought we would share a list of the best facial powders recommended by celebrities and makeup artists.

MAC, Mineralize Skinfinish Natural

This is the favorite powder of Catherine Deneuve and many more celebrities, as its quality exceeds all expectations. Mineral powder, created using the slow-baking technology, contains the smallest pearlescent pigments, so the skin after its application looks matte, but it is not dry. It can be used on its own over a cream or make-up base for a “bare skin" effect, as well as to set foundation, concealer or to refresh makeup throughout the day. Thanks to the mineral complex and vitamin E in the formula, the powder cares for the skin throughout the day. You can buy mineral powder in official stores and on the brand's website, volume 10 g, estimated price 1060 UAH.

Make Up For Ever, HD Microfinish Powder

The Make Up For Ever HD series is unique in that it creates makeup that is invisible to the human eye and the camera. However, we do not recommend baking makeup with this powder – it lays down in a thin, imperceptible veil if you use the minimum amount of the product. This translucent loose powder is so finely ground that it perfectly mattifies the skin, but does not affect the tone in any way. It does not contain talc, so it does not dry out the skin. You can buy it in official stores and on the website of the brand, the volume is 8.5 g, the estimated price is 960 UAH.

Laura Mercier, Loose Setting Powder

An absolute favorite with stars, professional makeup artists and bloggers. This loose powder will give you a completely matte finish and set your makeup well, leaving your skin looking like you haven't put any powder on it. Ideal for oily skin. This translucent loose powder helps control sebaceous glands for up to six hours and is suitable for all skin types. Not comedogenic. Available as a translucent powder for light to dark skin tones. You can buy it on the website of the official distributors of the brand, the volume is 30 ml, the approximate price is 1040 UAH.

Guerlain, Meteorites Compact

The compact powder is very similar to the popular Guerlain Météorites Perles ball powder, only in a more travel-friendly format. The product combines six mother-of-pearl and matte shades, thanks to which the powder instantly adapts to any type and tone of the skin, merging with it. The powder does not give a velvet finish or a mask effect, but the face does not shine like a discus thrower. Thanks to light-active and mattifying microparticles, natural moisturizing ingredients and corrective ingredients, the skin looks healthy and beautiful. You can buy in stores and on the website of the brand, the volume is 10 g, the estimated price is 1558 UAH.

Benefit, Hello Flawless! SPF 15

Compact powder is an excellent symbiosis of light consistency, weightless texture and coverage. Excellent matting, but does not create a mask effect, evens out the tone and masks minor imperfections. The bonus of this tool is that it has an SPF filter, protecting the face from the harmful effects of sunlight. You can buy it on the website of the official distributor of the brand, the volume is 7 g, the approximate price is 848 UAH.

Rimmel, Stay Matte Pressed Powder

This powder is a favorite of Kim Kardashian makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, and the reality star herself has repeatedly said that she trusts her 100%. Compact powder mattes the face well, but does not create a mask effect. So, for those of you who struggle with oily skin, this is definitely something to try. The packaging is a bit weak, but the quality of the product itself is quite good. The manufacturer claims that the powder will protect the skin from oily sheen up to five hours. Suitable for all skin types. You can buy it in cosmetic stores and on websites, the volume is 14 g, the approximate price is 132 UAH.

Maybelline, Master Fix Setting Perfecting Loose Powder

Good loose powder for setting make-up. Thanks to ultra-fine grinding, it is absolutely invisible on the face and does not change the shade of the foundation, while matting and fixing the make-up well. The formula contains sebum-regulating components, keeping the skin from the appearance of oily sheen for several hours (for oily skin) or all day (for dry skin). You can buy it in cosmetic stores and on websites, the volume is 6 g, the approximate price is 217 UAH.

Max Factor, Creme Puff Pressed Powder

Many bloggers say that this compact powder mattifies the skin without flattening the face. The tool adds a healthy glow to the skin, removing oily sheen. Does not clog pores and fixes makeup well for 4-6 hours, suitable for all skin types. You can buy it in cosmetic stores and on websites, the volume is 21 g, the approximate price is 126 UAH.