I have a confession to make … I love powder. So I thought that a post on my go-to powders was a must write for my blog.

For me, powder is extremely important, as my skin is quite oily. I hate having a face that looks greasy or that look of makeup sliding off my face. I used to be so paranoid about looking shiny (by shiny I mean greasy and not dewy!) that I used to layer about 5 different powders over my foundation. I was like a walking powder puff!!

Over the years, I’ve tried so many powders … you name it and I have probably tried it, but I’ve finally found the one. Okay, ones; I couldn’t go from 5 to just 1!

In this blog post, I’ll write about the two powders that I use that work for me.

BEN NYE POWDER
I had heard so many good things about the Ben Nye powder range and I eventually got around to buying some powders last year.

Oh my, I was blown away. This powder really keeps the shine away. It is finely milled so doesn’t sit on skin resulting in that powdery look; rather it leaves the skin looking like skin.

I use Banana powder to set under my eyes to brighten them (note I always wear fake tan). I generally use Neutral Set (colourless) powder to set the rest of my face. If my tan is quite faded, I sometimes use Cameo (paleish colour) instead of Neutral Set.

I order these powders from www.sunaura.ie. These powders are really good value …. Neutral Set powder is €19.67 for 42g and Cameo/Banana powder is €30.25 for 26g. Prices shown exclude VAT. Delivery is charged based on weight, but roughly works out around €2.85.

MAC BLOT POWDER
I discovered this powder years ago and couldn’t be without it in my makeup bag.

This powder was designed to eliminate shine and it does just that. It is super finely milled and I apply it mainly on my t-zone where I am most oily. Plus regardless of how many layers I apply, it doesn’t look dirty or caked. This powder is a handbag essential!

Blot Powder has a slight colour (that is, it is not translucent), but it runs quite light. I wear shade Medium-Dark.

This powder is €26.50 and available from any Brown Thomas or selected BT2 stores. If you’re lucky to be heading on holidays any time soon pick it up in The Loop, as it’s cheaper.

To show you how good these powders work, the photo on the left was taken 7 years ago and I’m probably wearing 5 layers of powder. Shiny! The pic on the right was taken this year … after about 12 hours wearing that makeup!

If I am heading out, I generally apply my face for the day in the morning. For my nighttime look, I do not reapply my base. Instead, I powder my t-zone and slap on the eye makeup.

Hope you guys enjoyed. Until next time … x