10 best luxury face powders
Most women, when creating makeup, find it difficult to do without the use of powder. This product is able to create an aristocratic matte or healthy radiant look (depending on the type of powder), hide pigmented imperfections, even out the complexion and its micro-relief, and simply fix the make-up. Powder, which is usually compact and fits in your purse like a magic wand, can refresh your makeup at any time.
The most popular forms of release:
- Loose;
- Powder cream;
- In the form of balls;
- Compressed.
It is no secret that the highest quality cosmetic products are to be found in the luxury class, including powder. A distinctive feature of this far from cheap segment is the composition of the product, which sometimes contains rare components, unique cell complexes and formulas, which cannot be said about the mass market. Today, a lot of worthy products have been released in the luxury class, and in such an assortment you can get confused, so we have created a rating of the best powders, according to the reviews of makeup specialists and ordinary women.
TOP 10 best luxury face powders
10 Clinique Blended Face Powder and Brush
In a laconic jar containing as much as 35 grams of luxury loose powder from Clinique, a woman whose skin is prone to oily will find salvation. First of all, the product solves the problem of oily shine on the face and the rolling of the foundation. The product copes with the task of matting perfectly, without the effect of a mask; the finish lasts 6-7 hours. The manufacturer decided to supply a brush in the set instead of a puff or sponge.
It is realized in 5 shades, but in the reviews they write that when the powder is applied to the skin, it creates an almost transparent coating, so it will be very difficult to make a mistake with the shade. The texture, due to the smallest grinding, is airy and almost imperceptible; go to bed immediately, gently enveloping the face and guaranteeing a velvety effect, while the powder is completely invisible and has no aromatized fragrance. Suitable for all skin types, even those prone to allergic reactions.
9 Shiseido Pureness Matifying Compact Oil-Free SPF 15
The mattifying compact powder with a sun protection factor from the brand that is rightfully considered one of the leaders in the luxury cosmetics market - Shiseido - is completely free of oil-containing components. It is produced using unique titanium dioxide nanoparticles. The dense structure of the product creates a thin finish on the face, masking enlarged pores and minor inflammations.
According to women, the powder gives the skin a velvety effect, which lasts for 6 hours. The palette of shades is dominated by tones with a yellowish pigment, but lying on the skin creates the effect of a natural light tan. This is one of the best powders that help fight oily sheen throughout the day, in particular due to the fact that there are no oil-containing components in the composition, which allows you to achieve an excellent matting effect from just a couple of strokes of the brush.
8 Giorgio Armani Micro-Fil Loose Powder
Loose powder of the Giorgio Armani brand, enclosed in a laconic jar, amazes with its silky texture, which, when applied to the face, covers it with a dense layer, making enlarged pores invisible, without clogging them, and also evens out the tone. The effect of using the powder lasts at least 6 hours. The set comes with a very soft puff for taking in the product, by the way, it perfectly polishes the skin.
Powder is produced on the basis of our own development called Micro-fil, the essence of which is to combine the main component - talc of the finest grinding - with colorless elastic spherical nanoparticles and silk fibers. Giorgio Armani Micro-Fil Loose Powder will be the best choice for lovers of a highlighted face, as the product has the unique property of removing oily skin shine, replacing it with a natural, healthy glow.
7 Chanel Natural Loose Powder Universelle Libre
Made with finely ground talcum powder, this Chanel Loose Veil Powder holds makeup securely for a natural finish without masking. The puff, which comes in a set, made of cotton velvet, picks up a moderate amount of product. In the first minutes of application, a delicate rose scent is felt, which quickly disappears. Many people call Natural Loose Powder Universelle Libre the best for photo shoots, because it does not emphasize peeling, dryness and does not give glare during a flash.
Lipoamino acids guarantee an even distribution of the product and its adaptation to any skin type. And the symbiosis of talc and silicon microspheres gives a matting effect that lasts at least 5 hours. In reviews, it is often noted that a volume of 30 grams is not enough for many for one year of use. It is also important that the product is very economically consumed; it will take very little to fix the makeup.
6 Yves Saint Laurent Poudre Compacte Radiance
Compact powder from the world famous luxury cosmetics brand Yves Saint Laurent is created on the basis of high-quality ingredients and combines mattifying and fixing properties. The design of the product has also brought great popularity: it is realized in a golden glossy case with a volumetric mirror; the powder box itself is housed in a dark velvet case, in which a pocket for a sponge is thought out.
There are many light tones in the Yves Saint Laurent Poudre Compacte Radiance shade palette, so women with fair skin do not have to choose a shade for a long time. A pleasant powdery aroma is felt only at the moment of application, later it evaporates. In the composition, you can find many matting components that are good at getting rid of oily shine on the face. The product perfectly evens the tone, does not clog pores and allows the epidermis to breathe. Suitable for problem skin as it is non-comedogenic.
5 Guerlain Meteorites Light Revealing Pearls
Guerlain luxury powder catches attention at first sight due to its design, as it is sold in a non-standard jar. The inner content will also delight with creativity: a cluster of multi-colored pearls in pastel shades, keeping the secret of radiance. A luxurious palette, which at first glance may seem poor (only 3 shades), perfectly adapts to any skin color type.
Most of the Guerlain brand products have a signature exquisite violet scent, this powder has suffered the same fate, which is in great harmony with its overall concept. According to the reviews of the mistresses of the powder, the meteorite balls are well compressed, but at the same time they are quite soft and give a full color at the first touch of the brush, without the need to rake the color crumbs from the bottom. The addition of nacre microparticles to the talc, on the basis of which the product is made, allows the product to create a unique highlighting effect.
4 La Prairie Cellular Treatment Foundation Powder Finish SPF 10
The elite brand La Prairie has created a compact cream-powder that has, in addition to a masking effect, caring properties. Thanks to the best proprietary cell complex formula with antioxidants and absorbents, the depth of wrinkles and pores are reduced. The composition is supplemented with particles that absorb excess sebum (sebum) from the face. A plus will be the presence of SPF 10, which prevents drying and aging of the epidermis.
The manufacturer has created 6 shades, among which the owners of both dark and snow-white skin will easily find their own. The combination texture, combining a creamy base and a weightless talcum powder, does not require moisture before application. Moreover, it is permissible to use the product as an alternative to the foundation. Based on reviews, the powder creates a matte finish for at least 4 hours, giving it a rested and sleek look.
3 Sisley Phyto-Poudre Libre
Luxurious loose phyto-powder from Sisley, enriched with natural extracts of linden and hibiscus, vitamin E, as well as mallow extract, is designed to protect the skin from free radicals, moisturize and tone it, and of course, matte.The powder does an excellent job with the primary tasks: fixing the make-up and leveling the microrelief. There are 4 most natural tones, which, due to their texture, merge with the skin and even out the complexion, while not creating the appearance of the presence of the product.
The consumption is very economical. Weightless, like the powder itself, the puff included in the set is made of Japanese velvet, it picks up a moderate amount of product and does not lose it; perfectly gives off pigment to the skin and delicately copes with the task of shading. The weightlessness of the product is confirmed by both the expert opinion of makeup artists and the impression of ordinary customers.
2 Valmont Perfecting Powder Cream SPF 30
Valmont Compact Cream Powder, available in 4 shades, will give a radiant complexion thanks to its light, breathable structure. In addition, it will hide pigmented imperfections, moisturize, protect from UV rays and fix makeup for a long time. The manufacturer guarantees a seamless finish, without the formation of a "mask" on the face. The product is suitable for all skin types, as it is hypoallergenic.
When creating this powder, 2 complexes were involved: hydrogen and silicon. The first is like a hydrolipidic film that retains moisture in cells; the second, silicon, is designed to stimulate the production of collagen fibers. The sun protection factor SPF 30 will not allow the sun to dry out the skin, and the sponge with antibacterial impregnation will prevent the reproduction of harmful microflora. The powder box itself deserves attention: a large mirror, a closing compartment for powder and a separate one for a sponge.
1 Guerlain Pressee Voyage Poudre
French luxury brand Guerlain has a variety of illuminating powders, so-called meteorites, in its assortment, but the pressed 11 gram version of Pressee Voyage Poudre is considered the best creation of the manufacturer. When applied, the powder appears whitish at first, but when shaded in a thin layer, it turns into a transparent finish that does not emphasize peeling. The first minutes you will be able to hear the signature violet scent.
To create the powder, we used our own exclusive technologies of symbiosis of the smallest grinding of talcum powder and a combination of 5 luminous colored particles that go into pastels. This is the case when the high price is justified by the quality of the product. By the way, in the reviews they share that in order to save half the cost, they went for a trick: if the product itself and its properties are important to you, and the appearance does not matter, then you can buy it in the form of a replaceable unit supplied in plastic packaging.
