Yes, you can use setting powder all over your face.
Understanding Setting Powder Application
Setting powder is a staple in many makeup routines designed to lock in foundation, concealer, and other base products, helping your makeup last longer and reduce shine.
Traditional Application
Traditionally, as referenced, setting powder goes all over the face. This method aims to create a matte finish and provide overall longevity to your makeup look. Applying powder everywhere can be particularly useful if you have oily skin across your entire face or want a uniformly matte appearance.
Modern Strategic Placement
While applying powder all over is traditional, the reference notes that in this era of fresh, dewy skin, strategic powder placement looks more modern. This approach involves applying powder only where needed, rather than a full face application.
Where to Apply Strategically:
- Areas that tend to gather grease: This often includes the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).
- Areas where you need coverage to last longer: Under the eyes (to set concealer) or around the mouth might benefit from targeted application.
- Anywhere you want your makeup to last long and look flawless.
As the reference states, you can Dot on the nose, or chin, anywhere that tends to gather grease, or where you need coverage to last longer.
Benefits of Strategic vs. All-Over Application
| Application Method | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Over | Uniform matte finish, maximum longevity | Can look heavy or flat, reduces dewiness | Very oily skin, wanting a fully matte look |
| Strategic | Allows for dewiness, looks more natural | May require touch-ups in un-powdered areas | Combination skin, wanting a more radiant look |
Choosing whether to apply powder all over or strategically depends on your skin type, the desired finish, and the specific areas of your face that require oil control or longevity. Both methods are valid ways to use setting powder.
