Face Powder

[China Doll]

What is the name of that face powder stuff you put over your face to make it less shiney? I noticed from some photos I took at the weekend that I'm starting to slip from the dewy look to 'slightly sweaty betty look'! I don't want actual foundation powder, I'm sure there's just a powder you put on that stops the shineyness... only I can't google the best ones until I know what to write in the google search bar!

Thank you! :c)

(Oh, and I can ask questions but not answer them here so please don't think I'm being rude if I don't respond til this evening).

[EvianBaby]

I use blotting paper from The Body Shop. It's got a very fine powder on it that you can't see on the skin but it' great for getting rid of the over shiny bits.

[China Doll]

Thank you Evian. I'm not a big fan of body shop products unfortunately, and I can't bear the smell to even go in their in the first place!

[joannie10]

a shine free translucent pressed powder might be what you are looking for(would get in boots) but superdrug also do blotting pads like evian mentions. Avon do a face perfector magi x I think it is called and you put it under your foundation and helps protect against oiliness and give your skin and even tone.

[puzzled54]

Looking at your photo, I don't know what you are worrying about!

[China Doll]

Transluscent powder, that's the one I was looking for! Thank you for that... :c)

[B00]

There goes CD, taking her foot out of her mouth, as usual ;-)

[China Doll]

Pah... I just leave it there and have done with it... ;oP

[B00]

lol, yep, far less trouble that way eh?

[China Doll]

And it also demonstrates my flexible physique.... sultry...

[B00]

Yep ,gotta admit, It's a classy look you've perfected there. With your now none shiny face, you're golden.

[Eve]

Do you use foundation, if so try oil free. I got some anti shine powder from Rimmell.

[China Doll]

Snags is a lucky, lucky man...

[looobylooo]

hi china,
i use boots own brand - 'natural collection' transclucent loose face powder, and its great, and only £1.99,
have been using it for years now,
i think you can get it in a compact too, ideal for keeping in your handbag, for the odd 'touch up' here n there... again, only £1.99.
they often have an offer on - any 3 items for £5.

[China Doll]

Oh cheers looby, nice one... that'll save me some pennies! :c)

[LoftyLottie]

I use the compact one that looby recommends. Lasts forever. I only use in on my shiny nose though!!

[fliptheswitch]

I was just going to say, I would recommend the loose powder, as opposed to the compact. You can use a brush to lightly dust the face (or the areas which need it) rather than having to use a sponge pad with the compact, which I think looks a bit 'caked on'.

[China Doll]

Sweet... Cheers all. £1.99 bargain here I come...

[looobylooo]

youre welcome :o)

(their natural collection 'colour foundation' isnt bad either. for years id always used a clarins one at nearly £30 for 30ml! - scandalous! .. anyway, not so long back i tried one of theirs (£1.99 for 40ml) and its alright! ... its absolutely fine for everyday wear anyway, if not for going out too)

[boxtops]

Don't forget to use your Boots card, china - that way, what you buy might even be free... :-)

[China Doll]

Ahem... I use an aldis foundation, it's good, I also use their version of that yves saint laurent cliq thing or whatever it's called, no one has ever noticed the difference ;0)