face powder
Matte cosmetic dust
Face powder is a cosmetic applied to the face, typically after foundation or moisturizer, to set makeup, reduce shine, or create a smooth, matte appearance.
It comes in loose or pressed form and is usually applied with a brush or puff.
She dusted a little face powder on her nose before the photos.
Underlying support structure
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- bronzerComplexion-warming makeup
highlighter · contour · setting spray · makeup · base · complexion · coverage · shade
Tightly packed together
- pressedPushed or smoothed flat
- looseNot firmly secured
- puffBrief burst of air
- brushBristled cleaning tool
applicator · sifter · sponge · setting · finishing · dusting · touchup · blending
Non-reflective surface finish
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
- radiantEmitting light or joy
satin · dewy · blurring · soft-focus · airbrushed · poreless · velvety · diffusing
Hydrated magnesium silicate
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- micaLayered silicate mineral
- kaolinWhiteite mineral for pottery
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
mineral · pearl · pigment · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · arrowroot · tapioca · silk
foundation
Underlying support structure
bronzer · highlighter · contour · setting spray · makeup · base · complexion · coverage · shade · undertone
compact
Tightly packed together
brush · applicator · sifter · sponge · setting · finishing · dusting · touchup · blending · buffing
matte
Non-reflective surface finish
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
- luminousEmitting or reflecting light
radiant · satin · dewy · blurring · soft-focus · airbrushed · poreless · velvety · diffusing · smoothing
talc
Hydrated magnesium silicate
cornstarch · mineral · pearl · pigment · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · arrowroot · tapioca · silk · niacinamide
- makeupmascara, blush, eyeliner, lipstick, concealer
- Powdersbaking soda, flour, almond flour, coconut flour, chickpea flour
- ancient cosmeticskohl, galena, malachite, ochre, red ochre
- historical beautykohl, rouge, carmine, vermilion, white lead
- vintage toiletriescold cream, rouge, pomade, hair tonic, shaving brush
- natural beautyrock formations, ice crystals, snowflakes, sand dunes, spiderwebs
face powderliquid foundation
facial oil · moisturizer · foundation · face serum · tinted moisturizer
face powderhighlighter
Luminous ink pen
illuminator · facial oil · shimmer · gloss · setting spray
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