What Are the Basics of Powder Foundation?

Powder foundation is usually finely milled and may contain mineral ingredients. Some of the most popular brands market their powdered foundations as "mineral wear" or "mineral foundation." This means that they use minerals to create richly pigmented shades. It doesn't necessarily mean that it is natural, clean, or good for your skin.

Skin Types for Powdered Foundation

You'd likely assume that oily skin is a prime candidate for powder foundation, and it can be, provided the powdered foundation is high quality and has at least one occlusive ingredient that helps it avoid complete absorption into the skin.

Normal and combination skin types can benefit from powdered foundation, especially if you want lightweight coverage and a slightly matte to fully matte finish.

How To Apply Powder Foundation

It's usually recommended that you apply powder foundation with a brush. You may want to use several different brushes depending on where you apply the foundation. A large wedge-shaped brush, will give you even coverage and help the powder blend easily so that you don't end up with obvious lines and dark spots.