Powders to set liquid foundation?

[blindpassion]

Hey ladies! I need some advice.

I am an NW15 and I use Studio Fix Fluid. I am looking for a good powder to set my liquid foundation. Any suggestions? Thanks everyone!

 

[frocher]

Nars Loose and Shu loose are very nice, with a fine soft texture.

 

[MACATTAK]

How about the studio fix powder in your same shade?

 

[blindpassion]

I'm trying to stick with something from Mac, and I was planning to get the studio fix powder if I couldn't find anything else. I always see people from this site with the most gorgeous foundation and powder, so I figured I'd see what people recommend.

Thanks!

 

[DOLLface]

I just started wearing Studio Fix Fluid and I've been using my Studio Fix powder to set and it works fine. The MUA said I wouldn't need a powder to set it, but I prefer to use one. I'm planning on trying it with my MSF Natural to set.

 

[ritchieramone]

I'm also an NW15 and I use Nars loose powder in Snow. I used to use MAC's select sheer loose powder, but I found it added to much colour to my skin and I ended up a nasty orange shade.

I usually prefer to stick with MAC too, but on me at least, the Nars powder just sets the foundation without building up colour or coverage.

 

[thewickedstyle]

I don't use Fix Fluid (I use Moistureblend) but I love MSF Natural over my foundation. I don't need extra coverage, but just a sheer veil of it over my foundation with a Kabuki gives me that airbrushed look. My MA said it makes my skin flawless. I'm just careful to blend well and not go heavy at all, to avoid the cakey look.

 

[frocher]

If you like Mac, try loose blot powder, loose powder is best imo for setting foundation, studio fix powder is nice on it's own, but it could appear heavy on top of foundation.

 

[iluvmac]

I always dust my pressed Blot Powder over SFF and the result is gorgeous!

NW20/25, Blot Powder in Medium Dark

 

[lara]

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Originally Posted by ritchieramone I'm also an NW15 and I use Nars loose powder in Snow. I used to use MAC's select sheer loose powder, but I found it added to much colour to my skin and I ended up a nasty orange shade.

Same here, including the powder shade. I'm going to have to open the container, dump in a lot of translucent powder and mix it to death before it becomes even remotely usable.

 

[Kiseki]

I don't advise using Studio Fix Powder on top of Studio Fix Fluid, unless you REALLY need the coverage, as the powder is a foundation on it's own.

If you want something from MAC, try the Blot Powder in Pressed or Loose. It's the only MAC powder I like.

 

[blindpassion]

thanks everyone! I'm sticking with pressed blot powder, which is what I used from the start. I might try loose blot powder one day, we'll see.

Thanks again!!

 

[hawaiian_mele]

Just a suggestion, I love Bare Minerals Mineral Veil. It's an awesome loose powder!

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by hawaiian_mele Just a suggestion, I love Bare Minerals Mineral Veil. It's an awesome loose powder!

Ohh thanks so much! Yeah I was thinking about trying Bare Minerals but I wasn't sure.
Do you use it over liquid foundation or just by itself? let me know.

Thanks!!

 

[Love Always Ivy]

i found that mineral veil gives me that reflective shiny look

now i use MAC pressed Blot in med dark (im nc35), i also set with vitamin e face mist

 

[blindpassion]

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Originally Posted by Love Always Ivy i found that mineral veil gives me that reflective shiny look now i use MAC pressed Blot in med dark (im nc35), i also set with vitamin e face mist

Yeah that's what I'm using right now, MAC pressed Blot powder in Medium, it's what I've always used... I guess "if it's broke, don't fix it".

Thanks for your help.

 

[contrabassoon]

I have been using Studio Fix Fluid for a while now, and nothing worked better at setting the foundation and making it look flawless than Fix+, or Charged Waters. It just made my face a beautiful glow and flawless finish.

 

[hawaiian_mele]

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Originally Posted by blindpassion Ohh thanks so much! Yeah I was thinking about trying Bare Minerals but I wasn't sure. Do you use it over liquid foundation or just by itself? let me know. Thanks!!

Actually, I just tried it today and it looks great! Not shiny at all. Best of luck!

 

[blindpassion]

Thank's so much everyone!!