BLOT POWDER - What am I doing wrong?

[vocaltest]

I just can't get it work!
I bought it because I thought yes! No more shine! and ugh... it just looks horrible! When I apply it I look all flakey and you can see it so clearly! I thought it only had 3% pigmentation in it! I've tried using blot paper beforehand that an MA at the pro store in London suggested, but it still doesn't work!

Any tips on how to get this to work properly?

 

[madame_morbid]

I find it works best if you use a large powder puff for the compact type, and gently press the powder into the skin....it melds with foundation far more easily that way. If it's the loose variety I find a large fluffy brush is best and I apply the powder in very light layers. If you still look a bit powdery Fix+ will help/

 

[eye_pr0mise]

i used to use a sponge but it didnt work so well. then i tried the blot paper before hand then w the sponge. still didnt work.

but now i use it w a brush it works really good.
i put it on to "set" my makeup. and then whenever
i have a little shine during the day.

 

[Caramel_QT]

Make sure you're exfoliating your face at home regularly (like 1x per week) too.

 

[vocaltest]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eye_pr0mise i used to use a sponge but it didnt work so well. then i tried the blot paper before hand then w the sponge. still didnt work. but now i use it w a brush it works really good. i put it on to "set" my makeup. and then whenever i have a little shine during the day.

Which brush do you use? I've tried it with a brush and it still doesn't work for me! Maybe i'm just too oily? haha.

I exfoliate everyday... well, kinda, its a facewash with 'bursting beads' in it!

 

[eye_pr0mise]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vocaltest Which brush do you use? I've tried it with a brush and it still doesn't work for me! Maybe i'm just too oily? haha. I exfoliate everyday... well, kinda, its a facewash with 'bursting beads' in it!

i used to use a 134.
but thats not really a "purse" brush
if you know what i mean lOl.
so i use the TooFaced Retractable Brush
its the pretty pink one w the flowers.

 

[Kuuipo]

Don't forget to keep your brush really, really clean.