Thank you Stephanie! I am a 64 year old man with skin discolorations, and your tips help me for when I need to wear cover for special occasions! I live in Baltimore City , which is humid in the summer and spring, and really appreciate any tip whatsoever!
This video is a game changer. Powder with a beauty blender? Sounded crazy to me. First day I tried it I've gotten constant compliments. The blurring of pores and lines is unreal. This 43 yr old can't thank you enough!!
Just watched this video as I was getting ready for work today. I set my undereyes and entire face with a sponge, just like you showed, and my skin looks flawless, much more perfected than usual. I'm excited to see how it looks at the end of the day. Thank you so much for the great tip! 😊
It usually takes a lot for me to give a comment on UA-cam, but I tried your recommendation of using the beauty blender damp and pressing the loose powder into the skin until it disappears. I cannot believe how it kept my skin unshiny for hours! I used to put on foundation and dust setting powder all over with a brush. I'd be shiny an hour later as I got into my car for work. With your technique, I am not shiny for hours. I mean hours! I have watched 1000's of tips and tricks and nothing has worked like this. So thank you, thank you, thank you! And it really gives such an airbrushed look as a bonus to the no shine. I thought something was wrong with me and why I did not love the Laura Mercier setting powder when used with a brush - now that I have tried pressing it in with a damp beauty blender, I know why people love it. PS, my son is 5 and loves watching your unboxing videos with your daughter :) When he seem me watch your video with out her, he asks me if that is Brooke's mom!
Thank you! I also live in the south in a hot, humid climate with combination skin. I will try this and I am looking forward to the video on finishing powder!
I did try this Yesterday! It totally works. All day long for me and my forehead, which gets oily, stayed dry. My chin, which always wears off or looks shiny looked much better. Thank you for this great tip!
I did this today after watching your video, my makeup looked perfect all day!!! And I wore it for more than 8 hours! And keep looking the same as first applied !
I'm going to try this setting powder soon. I use the Cody Airspun but this one looks so smooth & lightweight on your face. You've been sharing great products with such helpful tips. I'm going broke... lol... but at least my makeup is looking good thanks to you! 😘
I really enjoy your videos. Very helpful and informative. I have many of the same issues, so it's really nice to see different tips & tricks I may not know of yet. 😊
Just discovered your channel and love it, subscribed! I have been looking for more uses for my beauty blender besides applying liquid foundation - specifically applying setting powder in an attempt to blur my pores. You gave me some great ideas here, thank you! I appreciate your gentle, easy manner as well, so many UA-camrs are so "in your face" (pun intended 😉) and rather abrasive and loud, but you have a calm, lovely manner that makes your channel such a pleasure to watch.
Yes! I learned that method years and years ago (like 20 maybe?) from my friend who was a big time MUA for Laura Mercier and traveled for her. It really does work so much better.😘
Yep, of all the ways to apply powder, this one works best for setting & avoiding a powdery look. I don't like spraying anything directly on my face as it always ends up in my hair & on my shirt, so I will often spritz a sponge with a primer or moisture mist then dab my face with it. That works too for taking down a powdery look & helping set your mu. Either one or both depending on your skin type & the climate you live in. I live in a dry climate now & find my skin looks better with the added boost of a moisture spray when using powders. I don't skip powder because it sets my mu & provides a base for other powder products. The joys of aging skin...
Yesterday was the first time I've worn a full face of makeup without looking like my finishing spray is made by McDonald's!! And it's thanks to this video!! Thank you 🥰
Hi Stephanie, I am so glad I found your channel - you have some really useful videos which I have enjoyed watching. I will try this method and the No.7 powder which I can get easily here in England. I normally use a soft brush to set my foundation with Mac's Prep and Prime loose translucent powder but I will try this way now! Thank you and best wishes xx
Yes, not everyone can set and some powders DEFINITELY emphasize dryness more than others. I'll be talking about that in my undereye setting powder video. :)
Stephanie Marie, I look forward to your under eye setting video! That seems to be my only trouble area! I purchased the benefit brightening concealer from Ulta last night to color correct under my HG Lancome concealer and now everything is wanting to crease.😳 I have every loose / pressed powder known...currently I am using Too Faced ethereal loose powder to set the under eye....
I'm new to make up so please correct me if I'm wrong. So your use a primer to like make it easier for foundation to stick to your face then you can proceed to use a setting poweder to set everything? If you have glasses is there anyway to keep the glasses from running makeup on nose ? And concealer can be used under the eyes and nose and sometimes other areas if it needs to. But will concealer on nose get messed up there on glasses on nose too? And you can use bronzer to define the cheekbones more and use highlighter on the face as well along side blush too?
thanks for the tip! i'd do this, but i only have pressed powders. i have 3 that i have to use up before i try this out. i hope it works for me as i'm so oily. do you think it'll still work with pressed powders?
Yes, I've used it with pressed before. Just test a small area with your slightly damp sponge to make sure it doesn't ruin the texture of your powder first! :)
I always use the damp sponge method when setting the undereye so it makes so much sense to do the same for the face -genius idea 😍would this method also work with pressed powders or are loose powders better for setting
I use the beauty blender and have been using it dry for the powder... what the heck it can't hurt to try... although I have been pleased with the dry results as well! Also... I bought the Tanda Zap ⚡️! Where has that been all my life? I have to research it some more and find out how it works... because it works!! Also... Dove pistachio cream magnolia... awesome!
Girl!! Is that Zap not AMAZING?! I just ordered a 3-pack of the Dove off Amazon since it's apparently discontinued everwhere! 😫 I've used my sponge dry in a pinch. It works too but I do prefer it damp! 😘
Great video, thank you! Looking forward to the one on under eye setting powders. Could you include By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder? It is supposed to help with under eye hydration. Would love your opinion on that.
Enjoyed the video Stephanie, if you were using a bronzer that's not in powder like channel cream bronzer would you put the setting powder before or after 🌸👍🏻xxxx
Hi! Yes, setting powder is applied to set your foundation and cream/liquid products so that powders apply smoothly (and don't get splotchy) over them. :)
I have that Road Test in my playlist but don't recall offhand, I'm sorry! I'm not sure if I had an exact match? I think one was slightly light and the other was OK? Don't quote me on that! :)
Do you then apply a finishing powder..? What do you use to touch up. Because even with this method (I also use the damp blender for powder) I get oily. So how do I touch up?
You can use finishing powder if you like. Sometimes I do. That's personal preference. To touch up, I use blotting papers to absorb oil first and whatever touch up powder I have with me when I get oily during the day. Setting may not be able to keep you from getting oily ALL DAY, but it will keep you shine free longer than it would if you just dusted on powder with a brush. My t-zone still gets shine during the day, but later than it would had I simply used a brush for my setting powder. Does that make sense?
Stephanie Marie I've never tried, much less heard of, secret brightening powder. I'll have to look for it. I'll be 50 in a few months and my skin has gotten SO dry.
I talked about setting sprays in the video I did on long lasting makeup but don't use them on a regular basis. No rhyme or reason...sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
I have various setting powder videos in my How Tos & Faves: Foundations, Concealer and Powder Playlist. You can check it out and see what works for you. Oily skin is oily skin. I've had it since I was young too. 😘
HI Stephanie, any recommendation for me I have dry skin on my face with puffiness under eyes. I live in Mantec, CA. I finally got a primer, then I have Estee Lauder liquid foundation, concealer both double wear. I am having MAJOR problems trying to apply any of the makeup without looking cakey. I problem am putting it all on wrong. what are the step to put the make up correctly? Especially around the eyes, puffiness. I am new at putting makeup on period. I turned 60 last September. Thank you also I love your videos.:)
Hi Lisa! This may help you for under eyes...(along with no foundation under eyes!) ua-cam.com/video/7a5WjFAWl_0/v-deo.html I also have a video in my All About Foundation & Primer Playlist called How to Apply Estee Lauder Double Wear Without Looking Cakey that may help! Thank you!
I applied the setting powder when my undereye concealer dried and it creased. Do I have to apply the setting powder under my eye when the concealer is stil wet?
I live in the hot and humid south as well. I have to use powder. it is not an option. I am dry skinned and i don't have oil issues. But if i don't set with powder (and i use a setting spray in between steps) i will end up with this patchy awful mess at the end of the work day. I don't think anyone expects me to look the same as when i arrived, but i work in a professional environment and i don't want to look messy. One time i didnt use it, i had forgotten we were opening the cancer center again (hurricane Matthew destroyed it ) and there were photographers and all sorts of media. I wanted to hide because i was such a hot mess. But this is the south.
So I'm genuinely wondering about these beauty sponges and how people keep them clean. So do you wash it out after every use? And since sponges harbor bacteria how do you keep it from causing acne, because Lord knows that would be just my luck if I used one!
I wash mine with Dr Bronners bar soap before each use. You have to wet it anyway so I wash it then. They air dry so they're not encased in something. I've been using sponges for several years and clean them well. If you take care of them and rotate them when they start to look worn, your skin should be fine.
There is a hack to clean them. Fill a bowl with clean water enough to fit the water filled sponge, add two drops of conditioning shampoo and microwave for 10 seconds. This releases all of the trapped makeup in the sponges. Let it cool and rinse it clean.
That's going to depend on the powder you use and your skin type. This works best for you if you need your makeup to stay in place all day or have combo oily skin. It doesn't look cakey or heavy or "powdery" if using the right powder for your specific needs.
Thank you Stephanie! I am a 64 year old man with skin discolorations, and your tips help me for when I need to wear cover for special occasions! I live in Baltimore City , which is humid in the summer and spring, and really appreciate any tip whatsoever!
This video is a game changer. Powder with a beauty blender? Sounded crazy to me. First day I tried it I've gotten constant compliments. The blurring of pores and lines is unreal. This 43 yr old can't thank you enough!!
That's AWESOME Jennifer!!
Just watched this video as I was getting ready for work today. I set my undereyes and entire face with a sponge, just like you showed, and my skin looks flawless, much more perfected than usual. I'm excited to see how it looks at the end of the day. Thank you so much for the great tip! 😊
Yeahhhhh!!! So happy for ya!
I've been using this method since I watched your demo video on how to apply powder. It has made the biggest difference!! Thank you!!!
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It usually takes a lot for me to give a comment on UA-cam, but I tried your recommendation of using the beauty blender damp and pressing the loose powder into the skin until it disappears. I cannot believe how it kept my skin unshiny for hours! I used to put on foundation and dust setting powder all over with a brush. I'd be shiny an hour later as I got into my car for work. With your technique, I am not shiny for hours. I mean hours! I have watched 1000's of tips and tricks and nothing has worked like this. So thank you, thank you, thank you! And it really gives such an airbrushed look as a bonus to the no shine. I thought something was wrong with me and why I did not love the Laura Mercier setting powder when used with a brush - now that I have tried pressing it in with a damp beauty blender, I know why people love it. PS, my son is 5 and loves watching your unboxing videos with your daughter :) When he seem me watch your video with out her, he asks me if that is Brooke's mom!
Thank you so much for commenting and giving your feedback! I'm so HAPPY it works so well for you! Tell your son Brooke and I say "hi!" 😀
I never thought of using this method with the sponge. I'm going to try it. Thanks for the video!
Knocked it out of the park with this video- thank you! Now I can't wait to try it when I apply my makeup tomorrow 😄
Thank you! I also live in the south in a hot, humid climate with combination skin. I will try this and I am looking forward to the video on finishing powder!
I can't believe how well that works, I just tried it! 👏🏼
You should do a video on how to touch up your makeup without it becoming dry or cakey looking. It's so difficult and there are very few videos on it.
Loving the eye makeup today! Look stunning on you :)
Ohhhhh that's how it's done! Lol. Thanks girl! I'll try tomorrow.
I did try this Yesterday! It totally works. All day long for me and my forehead, which gets oily, stayed dry. My chin, which always wears off or looks shiny looked much better. Thank you for this great tip!
Awesome!!
I did this today after watching your video, my makeup looked perfect all day!!! And I wore it for more than 8 hours! And keep looking the same as first applied !
I'm going to try this setting powder soon. I use the Cody Airspun but this one looks so smooth & lightweight on your face. You've been sharing great products with such helpful tips. I'm going broke... lol... but at least my makeup is looking good thanks to you! 😘
Have always used this technique! It works beautifully!! Great demo!!!
I really enjoy your videos. Very helpful and informative. I have many of the same issues, so it's really nice to see different tips & tricks I may not know of yet. 😊
Just discovered your channel and love it, subscribed! I have been looking for more uses for my beauty blender besides applying liquid foundation - specifically applying setting powder in an attempt to blur my pores. You gave me some great ideas here, thank you! I appreciate your gentle, easy manner as well, so many UA-camrs are so "in your face" (pun intended 😉) and rather abrasive and loud, but you have a calm, lovely manner that makes your channel such a pleasure to watch.
Thank you so very much! ❤️
Hey sister! I LOVE pressing powder into my face with a puff! I feel like it just sets everything and presses it into the skin! Love it!
Yes! I learned that method years and years ago (like 20 maybe?) from my friend who was a big time MUA for Laura Mercier and traveled for her. It really does work so much better.😘
I know this is an older video. But I just discovered it and love it. Thank you for breaking it down and explaining everything in this video.
I'm so glad it helped! Thank you!
Thanks for the tips & tricks. I will definitely start putting them to use.
This video was very helpful to me thank you very much Stephanie💖
Thank you for this video! Can't wait for the next one!
Yep, of all the ways to apply powder, this one works best for setting & avoiding a powdery look. I don't like spraying anything directly on my face as it always ends up in my hair & on my shirt, so I will often spritz a sponge with a primer or moisture mist then dab my face with it. That works too for taking down a powdery look & helping set your mu. Either one or both depending on your skin type & the climate you live in. I live in a dry climate now & find my skin looks better with the added boost of a moisture spray when using powders. I don't skip powder because it sets my mu & provides a base for other powder products. The joys of aging skin...
Your eye makeup is especially beautiful in this video.
Yesterday was the first time I've worn a full face of makeup without looking like my finishing spray is made by McDonald's!! And it's thanks to this video!! Thank you 🥰
I’m so glad it helped! 😘
Hi Stephanie, I am so glad I found your channel - you have some really useful videos which I have enjoyed watching. I will try this method and the No.7 powder which I can get easily here in England. I normally use a soft brush to set my foundation with Mac's Prep and Prime loose translucent powder but I will try this way now! Thank you and best wishes xx
Great tutorial and I'm definitely going to try this!
I love the eye look today. I have a hard getting my eye shadow to look that blended and flawless .
Great tip. I'm going to try this. btw, love your eye look. ty
I love how you guys have boots no7! I adore all the products 😆😆😆
Great video!
I swear, my under eyes don't look wrinkly, but the second I put product and powder under there-BOOM wrinkles.
Yes, not everyone can set and some powders DEFINITELY emphasize dryness more than others. I'll be talking about that in my undereye setting powder video. :)
Stephanie Marie I look forward to it. Since I've gotten older I've encountered new makeup challenges, as we all do.
Stephanie Marie, I look forward to your under eye setting video! That seems to be my only trouble area! I purchased the benefit brightening concealer from Ulta last night to color correct under my HG Lancome concealer and now everything is wanting to crease.😳 I have every loose / pressed powder known...currently I am using Too Faced ethereal loose powder to set the under eye....
Hi Stephanie, your videos are so helpful! I wonder if this technique would also work for dry skin?
Hi Stephanie! Great video and this sounds like a wonderful technique. I can't wait to try it! Have a wonderful day. Xoxo Daphne.💖
Thanks Daphne!! Enjoy your day!
Gorgeous ! Thank you for this video!
love your tips n tricks xx
Recently found your channel and lovng the content
Thank you and thanks so much for being here! 😘
I'm new to make up so please correct me if I'm wrong. So your use a primer to like make it easier for foundation to stick to your face then you can proceed to use a setting poweder to set everything? If you have glasses is there anyway to keep the glasses from running makeup on nose ? And concealer can be used under the eyes and nose and sometimes other areas if it needs to. But will concealer on nose get messed up there on glasses on nose too? And you can use bronzer to define the cheekbones more and use highlighter on the face as well along side blush too?
thanks for the tip! i'd do this, but i only have pressed powders. i have 3 that i have to use up before i try this out. i hope it works for me as i'm so oily. do you think it'll still work with pressed powders?
Yes, I've used it with pressed before. Just test a small area with your slightly damp sponge to make sure it doesn't ruin the texture of your powder first! :)
I always use the damp sponge method when setting the undereye so it makes so much sense to do the same for the face -genius idea 😍would this method also work with pressed powders or are loose powders better for setting
I do it with either one! :)
I use the beauty blender and have been using it dry for the powder... what the heck it can't hurt to try... although I have been pleased with the dry results as well! Also... I bought the Tanda Zap ⚡️! Where has that been all my life? I have to research it some more and find out how it works... because it works!! Also... Dove pistachio cream magnolia... awesome!
Girl!! Is that Zap not AMAZING?! I just ordered a 3-pack of the Dove off Amazon since it's apparently discontinued everwhere! 😫 I've used my sponge dry in a pinch. It works too but I do prefer it damp! 😘
I got the 3 pack off Amazon as well! What did we do before the big A?? The Zap truly is amazing!!
Thank you, very helpful video.
Great video, thank you! Looking forward to the one on under eye setting powders. Could you include By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra Powder? It is supposed to help with under eye hydration. Would love your opinion on that.
Hi Stephanie! Great video! I use a cream bronzer and blush...when do I apply setting powder? Thanks for your help. Love you channel!
Creams before setting powder and you're good to go! Thanks! :)
Yes! Yes! Yes! I’m so ignorant when it comes to the new ways of doing makeup. I was a teen in the 90s....enough said.
Enjoyed the video Stephanie, if you were using a bronzer that's not in powder like channel cream bronzer would you put the setting powder before or after 🌸👍🏻xxxx
If I'm using cream products, I apply them before setting powder. :) Thanks Jane!
Very helpful, thank you!!!! Love your eye look, love all your eye looks. Which palette?
Sweet Peach. All my info is in my description box. 🙂 I'll be doing a GRWM on this look shortly!
Can you do a tutorial on how you did your eye makeup in this video please?
I just got a setting powder, how do I open it? Also how do I get the powder to come out??????
Do you apply blush after the setting powder?
Hi! Yes, setting powder is applied to set your foundation and cream/liquid products so that powders apply smoothly (and don't get splotchy) over them. :)
Stephanie Marie Thank you for the response!
Stephanie, we are very similar in foundation shades. What shade are you in the L'oreal Pro Glow foundation?
I have that Road Test in my playlist but don't recall offhand, I'm sorry! I'm not sure if I had an exact match? I think one was slightly light and the other was OK? Don't quote me on that! :)
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Thanks for this!
Should I put the powder in before or after my foundation?
I'll try this with my Laura mercier powder. I put it away... hopefully i'll like it now.
Do you then apply a finishing powder..? What do you use to touch up. Because even with this method (I also use the damp blender for powder) I get oily. So how do I touch up?
You can use finishing powder if you like. Sometimes I do. That's personal preference. To touch up, I use blotting papers to absorb oil first and whatever touch up powder I have with me when I get oily during the day. Setting may not be able to keep you from getting oily ALL DAY, but it will keep you shine free longer than it would if you just dusted on powder with a brush. My t-zone still gets shine during the day, but later than it would had I simply used a brush for my setting powder. Does that make sense?
I love the Laura Mercier universal powder. It is so thin, but has no glitter at all. Have you tried it??
I've only used her Translucent and Secret Brightening and love them both. :)
Stephanie Marie I've never tried, much less heard of, secret brightening powder. I'll have to look for it. I'll be 50 in a few months and my skin has gotten SO dry.
I'm going to be uploading that undereye setting powder video in a few days so you may want to catch that first!
Stephanie Marie you know I will!!!
Stephanie Marie you know I will!!!
Please do a review on Milk make up 😀
I definitely need my face and eyes moisturized before powders. Do you like to use setting sprays to further melt the powder into the skin?
I talked about setting sprays in the video I did on long lasting makeup but don't use them on a regular basis. No rhyme or reason...sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.
Do you have any other setting powders for oily skin? But I am 18 so I assume my skin isn't a "mature" skin😊
I have various setting powder videos in my How Tos & Faves: Foundations, Concealer and Powder Playlist. You can check it out and see what works for you. Oily skin is oily skin. I've had it since I was young too. 😘
HI Stephanie, any recommendation for me I have dry skin on my face with puffiness under eyes. I live in Mantec, CA. I finally got a primer, then I have Estee Lauder liquid foundation, concealer both double wear. I am having MAJOR problems trying to apply any of the makeup without looking cakey. I problem am putting it all on wrong. what are the step to put the make up correctly? Especially around the eyes, puffiness. I am new at putting makeup on period. I turned 60 last September. Thank you also I love your videos.:)
Hi Lisa! This may help you for under eyes...(along with no foundation under eyes!) ua-cam.com/video/7a5WjFAWl_0/v-deo.html I also have a video in my All About Foundation & Primer Playlist called How to Apply Estee Lauder Double Wear Without Looking Cakey that may help! Thank you!
I applied the setting powder when my undereye concealer dried and it creased. Do I have to apply the setting powder under my eye when the concealer is stil wet?
I apply my setting powder shortly after applying my concealer because that helps lock it in place.
I live in the hot and humid south as well. I have to use powder. it is not an option. I am dry skinned and i don't have oil issues. But if i don't set with powder (and i use a setting spray in between steps) i will end up with this patchy awful mess at the end of the work day. I don't think anyone expects me to look the same as when i arrived, but i work in a professional environment and i don't want to look messy. One time i didnt use it, i had forgotten we were opening the cancer center again (hurricane Matthew destroyed it ) and there were photographers and all sorts of media. I wanted to hide because i was such a hot mess. But this is the south.
love your eyes! will you please do a look on the Too Faced Sweet Peach eye pallet? You are becoming a favorite of mine with your helpful info.
So I'm genuinely wondering about these beauty sponges and how people keep them clean. So do you wash it out after every use? And since sponges harbor bacteria how do you keep it from causing acne, because Lord knows that would be just my luck if I used one!
I wash mine with Dr Bronners bar soap before each use. You have to wet it anyway so I wash it then. They air dry so they're not encased in something. I've been using sponges for several years and clean them well. If you take care of them and rotate them when they start to look worn, your skin should be fine.
There is a hack to clean them. Fill a bowl with clean water enough to fit the water filled sponge, add two drops of conditioning shampoo and microwave for 10 seconds. This releases all of the trapped makeup in the sponges. Let it cool and rinse it clean.
What about the neck?
I don't use setting powder on my neck.
Wait. You out setting powder on BEFORE anything else?
Can it make you too matte? I'm 36 and I've noticed if my makeup looks too matte it ages me. My daughter even notices it.
That's going to depend on the powder you use and your skin type. This works best for you if you need your makeup to stay in place all day or have combo oily skin. It doesn't look cakey or heavy or "powdery" if using the right powder for your specific needs.
Stephanie Marie Thanks!
i had to show my mother this because she just got setting powder and doesnt know how to use
I hope it helps her! Thank you! 😘
I tried this and all my wrinkles show worse then ever before. How disappointing.
Great ideas. Thanks so much.