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Face Powder

Get a flawless-looking natural matte finish with the range of Maybelline Face Powders. Maybelline powders are formulated to blur your pores and control your shine through the day. Use our powder makeup on top of your foundation and concealer to achieve a smooth and beautiful complexion. Maybelline offers loose powders as well as pressed powders. Our loose powders are finely milled and perfectly set your makeup! Maybelline pressed powders help to seal in your makeup, and are also perfect to touch up on the go!

Frequently Asked Questions on Face Powder

Face powder is a makeup product applied to the face after foundation or concealer. It sets makeup, controls shine and creates a matte finish. Face powder like Maybelline face powders helps to minimize the appearance of pores, reduces oiliness, and enhances makeup's longevity, resulting in a smoother, more polished complexion.

To apply face powder, use a brush, sponge, or puff to lightly apply the product in a pressing or sweeping motion. Focus on the T-zone and areas prone to shine. Blend well and remove excess product. This sets makeup and provides a matte finish. Choose easy-to-use Maybelline face powders to set makeup.

The best way to apply face powder is as the final step of your base makeup routine, after foundation and concealer. This sets your base in place, controls shine and provides a finished look. You can go for touch-ups as and when required to reduce oiliness or refresh your makeup. Avoid excessive reapplication to prevent a cakey appearance.

Yes, you can use face powder daily. We recommend opting for a non-comedogenic, lightweight face powder like Maybelline face powders to prevent breakouts and skin irritation. Moreover, ensure proper makeup removal at night to allow your skin to breathe and avoid clogged pores.

Maybelline face powders offer several benefits: they provide a matte finish, control shine, and enhance makeup longevity. They are made of a non-comedogenic, lightweight formula, making them a popular choice for both makeup enthusiasts and beginners. Additionally, the diverse shade range accommodates various skin tones.

The Maybelline Fit Me Loose Finishing Powder is a good choice for dry skin as its lightweight, hydrating formula will not accentuate dryness. Using this face powder for dry skin will offer a subtle, natural finish while helping to set makeup and reduce shine without making the skin feel uncomfortable.

Loose powder is finely milled and typically translucent, offering a lightweight, sheer finish. It's suitable for setting makeup, especially in areas prone to shine. On the other hand, pressed powder is compact and offers more coverage. It's convenient for touch-ups on the go and often provides a matte finish with a slightly heavier texture. Consider choosing from the Maybelline face powder range that consists of both loose powder, pressed powder, and more!

It depends! Both are different face makeup products and serve different purposes. Foundation offers natural to full coverage and evens skin tone. On the other hand, face powder helps sets makeup, controls shine and can be layered alone for a natural finish. If you prefer minimal makeup, you can simply wear face powder. Alternatively, you can apply foundation and follow it with face powder if you wish to achieve full coverage and a glam finish. It depends on your desired look

Currently, women use various face powders: translucent or loose setting powder (baking), compact and pressed powder (touch-ups), and tinted powders (light coverage). The best face powder for men or women can be translucent or colored to match skin tone and primarily helps set base makeup and minimise shine.

Yes! You can wear face powder without foundation to reduce shine, blur imperfections, and mattify your skin. It's a great option to create a minimal look or on days when you don't wish to go for a full coverage.

Consider your skin type (oily, dry, combination), desired coverage and finish (matte, sheer, etc), longevity, etc, before choosing the best face powder for you. Utilise the Maybelline Virtual Try-on tool to find out your ideal shade match in a few clicks.

Yes! Maybelline face powders like Maybelline Compact Powder are formulated to be non-comedogenic, meaning these products won’t clog pores and reduce the chances of breakouts.

Oil control face powder is designed to regulate oil and reduce shine. These powders help keep the skin looking matte and fresh throughout the day. Maybelline Fit Me Compact Powder offers 16 hours of oil control while delivering a natural-looking matte finish.