How well does powder foundation cover, and stay looking good all day?

I bought that Revlon powder foundation stuff, the one that's supposed to stay put all day. I couldn't even tell I put it on my face. I'm just wondering if all powder foundations are like that, or if I just picked a bad one? I need decent coverage, and I just don't see how a powder could do that. I kind of want to try the L'Oreal one, the bare natural one. But I don't want to waste my money.. Any help? :-] Thanks!How well does powder foundation cover, and stay looking good all day?
Basically, the better quality of product you want - the more money your going to have to spend, but if you pick a good brand like M.A.C, Bobbi Brown, Napolean, Urban Decay, etc. your going to get your money's worth quality-wise.





Revlon isn't the best brand, but it will do the job if you use it correctly. Firstly: if you need coverage - you need a liquid base before applying the powder.





Look for a liquid foundation, something that matches your skin tone (IMPORTANT!) check out the websites for the above listed brands and take a look at some of their products and see whats best for you.





Depending on what your trying to cover - a concealer may be a good investment also (same as above applies for concealer).





Basically your process should be.





Prime - Moisturising your skin before the application of make-up to ensure it applies smoothly, consistently and you have a nice clean fresh face. You can do this with the Primer product of your choice or just a basic moisturiser product will do just fine.





Conceal - It's totally up to you which concealer products you use. You can use liquid, matte, stick, gel - whatever works for you. There are also color correction concealers:


Yellow: removes darkness, sun damage and sun spots/freckles.


Green: removes skin redness


Pink: removes yellow undertones to the skin - gives you a radient pinkish glow.





Foundation - Like concealer, your chosen foundation type is totally up to you, theres a big range. After concealer, remember not to apply too much foundation as you should have a pretty good coverage already, this is just for finishing spots here and there and making sure your skin tone is consistent.





Powder - Powder is essentially used to set all of the make-up you've just applied, otherwise it will erode and run off the face. Don't apply too much, just a tiny layer which has been dabbed on a powder brush all over the face.








After this you should have a medium to high coverage, depending on the level of your application. Unfortunately a powder alone will not suffice. Make-up can be expensive but the rewards are well worth it.





Good luck. If you need help with application of make-up just search youtube for some foundation tutorials.How well does powder foundation cover, and stay looking good all day?
I've heard the L'oreal one isn't that great. (search for reviews online before you buy) I have both liquid and powder foundation and I find that the liquid covers a lot better. What did you apply the powder one with? If I apply the powder one with either a puff thing or brush it doesn't cover as well as if I do it with a sponge. It covers ok.








I have revlon colorstay for combo/oily skin (liquid)


covergirl simply powder foundation





Powder is great for when your in a rush and don't want to take the time to apply liquid and get it just right.


They both have pretty good staying power. This is the only powder foundation I've ever used but I feel that it's pretty good if applied correctly. The liquid one that I mentioned above is the best foundation ever!
L'Oreal is good facial powder.








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