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Hair & Beauty Bible

  • Powder

  • Powder

Powder gives your make-up a professional finish. From loose to pressed, there's a formulation for every skin type.

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Compact Powders

Compact or pressed powders are great on the go.

For a quick touch up, just block away shine with the puff by gently pressing and rolling in the powder to get a matte finish.

Compact Powder
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Transluscent Powder

If you prefer a sheer look put a little translucent powder on your brush, shake off any excess (careful not to get it all over your clothes!) then gently sweep over your face, making sure you work round all the nooks and crannies.

Powder puffs are also good for getting an even coverage. Just press and roll a little powder, and dust off any excess with a brush.

Transluscent Powder
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Bronzer

Bronzer is a must-have for that glowing, sun-kissed look. Use sparingly and just brush on specific areas of the face; forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. Remember the golden rule, apply bronzer after you have set your foundation with powder, otherwise it will look blotchy. Not nice.

Bronzer

Tip
If you want to use a colour powder, match it to your skin colour or maybe go one shade lighter. Too dark and you'll look like you've been tangoed.



Products
• Bronzer (Prestige at Boots) sunflower bronzing powder

• Translucent Max factor loose powder

• Illuminating No 17 Glowing Dust



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