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Get loose powder down pat

23 Sep 2007 00:00 AM | Posted by Editor

Remember to brush loose powder on in the same direction as the fine hairs grow on your face. Going against the grain will only highlight the hairs and make you look like a fuzzy peach. Another trick: add a light dusting of loose powder beneath your eyes before applying eyeshadow. This will catch any overspill and make mistakes easier to brush away.

Member Comments (33)

Posted by: Redlox (Member since 2007, Australia)

Thanks for this, I've never used loose powder so I'm glad to learn about which direction to sweep in.

Posted on: January 31, 2008 (Jan 31, 2008 4:00pm)

Posted by: annibaby (Member since 2008, Australia)

Good tip, must try this next time.

Posted on: September 04, 2008 (Sep 4, 2008 10:09am)

Posted by: MissKrispy (Member since 2008, Australia)

what a great tip. I didn't know about brushing in the same direction. Will be mindful from now on not to highlight my facial hair by brushing upward :)

Posted on: December 08, 2008 (Dec 8, 2008 8:06am)

Posted by: Berkydan (Australia)

This is helpful! Never thought about the fuzzy peach part haha

Posted on: February 05, 2009 (Feb 5, 2009 3:18pm)

Posted by: Alicerose (Australia)

Every girl should read this, dont you hate seeing those poor darlins who have obviously brushed the wrong direction lol.

Posted on: May 08, 2009 (May 8, 2009 1:00pm)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

Another great tip I've never heard of, thanks!

Posted on: August 22, 2009 (Aug 22, 2009 11:28am)

Posted by: DanniiBeauty (Australia)

i always find it hard to get this right.

Posted on: November 15, 2009 (Nov 15, 2009 1:18pm)

Posted by: owlsparks (Australia)

Great tip, will definately try

Posted on: February 21, 2010 (Feb 21, 2010 6:02pm)

Posted by: iconic (Australia)

Great tip, i know this trick but i see many girls who brush the wrong way. :)

Posted on: December 31, 2010 (Dec 31, 2010 10:58pm)

Posted by: KtB (Australia)

ow nice tip, i wasnt aware of this

Posted on: February 21, 2011 (Feb 21, 2011 11:45am)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

Oh, I never thought of that before...

Posted on: October 30, 2011 (Oct 30, 2011 9:56pm)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

i just noticed that I have commented on this article before, I guess I just didn't remember it.

Posted on: October 30, 2011 (Oct 30, 2011 9:57pm)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

I have just started using a finishing powder, but I have also realised the benefit of loose powder too.

Posted on: November 04, 2011 (Nov 4, 2011 3:24pm)

Posted by: Tegannn (Australia)

Great isea about brushing the eyeshadow away!! Thank you!

Posted on: November 18, 2011 (Nov 18, 2011 5:06pm)

Posted by: awesomesauce11 (Australia)

Thanks for more great tips, BH! I know I've said this before, but I've meant it every single time. :D

Posted on: December 23, 2011 (Dec 23, 2011 4:04pm)

Posted by: Pam_Grills (Australia)

Is it rue that if you apply some loose powder to your eye lashes it will help prevent your mascara from smudging?

Posted on: January 09, 2012 (Jan 9, 2012 10:00pm)

Posted by: Ellelily (Australia)

Great tips on using loose face powder as i love using it and i have to say as i feel that i always learn something new here and the tip about getting it to catch mascara is one i have never thought of and going with the fine hairs is also new to me thankz ladies

Posted on: January 12, 2012 (Jan 12, 2012 12:01am)

Posted by: Stensen (Australia)

How interesting! I haven't been applying my powder foundation the same way that my facial hairs grow but haven't experienced anything bad. But will try to apply my powder mineral foundation the same way my hairs grow.

Posted on: January 19, 2012 (Jan 19, 2012 4:27pm)

Posted by: Neilrawson (Australia)

I have not had a lot of luck with loose powders, thanks for the tips, I can only improve with these tips in tow.

###Sandra

Posted on: January 25, 2012 (Jan 25, 2012 4:47pm)

Posted by: Fashionista8P (Member since 2008, Australia)

great tip, i have actually heard of dusting it under the eyes

Posted on: February 16, 2012 (Feb 16, 2012 3:49pm)

Posted by: Discomilk (Australia)

They are really handy tips to know, I usually don't use loose powder :)

Posted on: February 17, 2012 (Feb 17, 2012 8:53pm)

Posted by: Tinaaa (Australia)

i use loose powder for fall out and to draw a line (with a sponge) from my bottom lashline and up, so doing winged out eyeliner is much easier as i have something to trace :)

Posted on: February 17, 2012 (Feb 17, 2012 9:53pm)

Posted by: Lana Lang (Australia)

Ooh will keep this in mind, thank you!

Posted on: February 29, 2012 (Feb 29, 2012 5:08am)

Posted by: Ellelily (Australia)

i found great tips for using loose powders on here as usual and it shows that i still keeping learning on BH which is great and find out things that i have been doing wrong or how i can use it much better then i thought

Posted on: March 06, 2012 (Mar 6, 2012 9:58pm)

Posted by: Elissa351 (Australia)

I'm too scared go try loose powder, but this gives me a little more confidance

Posted on: March 11, 2012 (Mar 11, 2012 10:33am)