Powder Application: Brush or Puff?
Tue, 06/2/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Makeup Tips/How To, Makeup Tools, Video
Whether to use a brush or a puff to apply powder depends on the kind of coverage you’d like (click here to see the video).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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1. Sarahc said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Yay! More videos Karen. Keep them coming.
2. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Sarahc,
Sure thing! I’m glad that you like them.
3. Luv J said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Oh man, I’m scurrrred of those puffs! The one time I used it, I walked out of the house got in the car and my hubby says “whoa what’s on your face? Flour?” I guess I don’t know how to blend with it.. so I stuck to my good ol’ brushes.
4. YadiQ said, on June 2nd, 2009:
wow karen your tan is so awesome!
send me a suntan please lol
cool vid! very informative! i usually just use brushes cause i tend to be heavy handed
5. Dao said, on June 2nd, 2009:
I’m lovin’ the powder puff recently. As you said, it covers everything and my face stays matte a lot longer. What kind of camera do you use to film these videos? They look sharp and nice
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6. Anne said, on June 2nd, 2009:
I love watching your videos!!!
You’re so fun to watch and the way you talk… you grab this attention that everybody should just listen. *smiles*
Thanks for this info! it is really helpful.
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7. Caitlin Plavala said, on June 2nd, 2009:
This might be a stupid question but can you apply pressed powder if you are not wearing foundation? Like would it help at all?
8. HaNNa_HuLLaBaLoo said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Gee thanks for the makeup tips, Karen. Watching you is so much fun than flipping over beauty mags. I love it!
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9. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Caitlin,
That’s a great question!
You can apply pressed powder without foundation. I actually do that all the time, like if I’m just tooling around town or hanging out. Colored pressed powder (like MAC Select Sheer) evens out skin and cuts shine. Translucent (like MAC Blot) cuts shine. If you don’t need a lot of coverage (ie, your skin is in good shape) or if you don’t like the heavy feeling of foundation on your face using powder only is a great option.
10. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Hanna,
Thanks, my dear! I’m glad that you like the vids.
I hope you are having a good Tuesday!
11. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Anne,
Aww, thank you! I am always happy to help!
How’s your day going? Mine’s pretty good for a Tuesday… I’m getting sick though, boo!
12. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Dao,
I had been using an old Flip until it broke (BOO!). Now I’m just using my Canon Powershot, which has a record option.
13. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Yadi,
I will put you at the top of the list should tan transplants ever been available.
I tend to use brushes, too… I’ll go for puffs for big events with pics, like weddings and the like.
14. Karen said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Luv J,
Don’t be scurred of the puffs! They are your friends, LOL!
Oh — one thing you could do to reduce the heavy look is to lightly dust off the excess with a brush.
15. Heather said, on June 2nd, 2009:
What happens if you switch them? Brush with loose and puff with pressed? I think puffs with pressed can give a chalky, cakey look though.
16. shontay said, on June 2nd, 2009:
I use my kabuki brush with my loose powder. It really covers everything without feeling heavy. Thanks for the videos, Karen.
17. Anastasia said, on June 2nd, 2009:
hmmm now more decisions… HD Hi-def powder or Mineral Veil?! LOL
18. Lily said, on June 2nd, 2009:
Hi Karen!
I have the MAC blot powder too, but I didn’t really like the puff that came with it
So I started using a circular sponge instead to apply the powder to my face. Do you think using a brush would be better than using a sponge? And if so, what kind of brush should I get? Thanks so much for all your help!
19. Solé said, on June 2nd, 2009:
I feel like such a dork right now. I have a Canon PowerShot, and I never knew it could take videos like that. I just assumed the videos had no sound so I never even tried out that function. I should have read the instruction manual more carefully!
I love your videos by the way.
You’re so bubbly!
I too use MAC Blot in Medium Dark, even though I am quite a bit paler than you. I wouldn’t have thought to get that shade, but the girl at the MAC store said it would work for me, and since it’s so sheer, it doesn’t deposit a lot of color. I also have it in Light, but I only use that one when I’m going for the porcelain pale look (usually smokey eye winter looks, or when I wear super bright lipstick).
20. Karen said, on June 3rd, 2009:
Hi Heather,
You’ll get a chance in coverage. Using a brush with loose powder will give a more sheer look. A puff with pressed with create a heavier look.
I rarely use puffs with pressed powder; I usually opt for brushes.
21. Karen said, on June 3rd, 2009:
Hi Shontay,
Kabuki brushes are awesome! Which one do you have? I use the MAC one and I love it.
22. Karen said, on June 3rd, 2009:
Hi Anastasia,
LOL! Decisions, decisions…
I’ve never used Mineral Veil but I know a lot of women like it.
23. Karen said, on June 3rd, 2009:
Hi Lily,
A circular sponge will give you heavier coverage than a brush. I’ve used both and prefer a brush for everyday wear. I like Sonia Kashuk’s Powder Brush.
24. Karen said, on June 3rd, 2009:
Hi Sole!
Aww, thanks!
Yup, your Powershot has a mic. You will have to try recording video sometime.
Just hold the camera really still so you don’t have too much shakiness in the shot.