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The real lesson in applying sun powder
La sun powderSun powder is a summer essential: perfect for enhancing your tan (or just pretending to have one). But just like the risk of over-exposure, badly applied sun powder can harden features and age skin... We explain step-by-step how to use it, and give you our pro tips.
How to use your sun powder step by step
Before taking the plunge
For a daytime look, we recommend a rather matte sun powderwith little shimmer. For evening, you can opt for a slightly more iridescent sun powder. We're big fans of Nightlite Bronzing Powder Iliabecause it's almost matte, with a hint of pearlescent pigments. It's perfect for both day and evening. And if you don't already have one, we recommend investing in a quality brush, like the Complexion Brush Oh My Cream Skincare. Don't hesitate to take a look at our selection of sun powders and bronzers !
Step 1
Sculpt. Start by applying a tiny amount of sun powder to your brush, tapping to remove any excess, and place your brush on the cheekbone (i.e. as far outwards as possible). Brush in circular movements, gradually working your way up towards the inner cheekbone. Use the middle of the underside of your eye as a reference point, and don't go beyond it: the cheek area close to the nose should not be worked on (as with blush, for example).
Step 2
Pick up a little more material and move your brush up towards the temples, to offer even more definition and true continuity with the cheekbones. You can also add a little bronzer to the center of the neck.
Step 3
Quickly sweep a tiny bit of powder over the eyebrow bones and upper arch.
Step 4
Want an even more sun-kissed effect? Add a small amount of powder to the bridge and tip of your nose, sweeping lightly over the bridge and tip.
Tips we should all know for applying sun powder
Tip n°1
Sun powder on its own is pretty. But with a little preparation beforehand, it's truly sublime. Apply a thin layer of foundation or BB cream. This will even out and soften the effect of the sun powder. In fact, you can even opt for 1-2 shades (maximum) warmer. So you can bring out the foundation you bought by mistake ;-)
Tip #2
Don't forget concealer Concealer: especially if you've opted for a foundation that's a little darker than usual, which could tend to highlight shadowy areas (dark circles, sides of the nose...). So camouflage before applying your sun powder.
Tip no. 3
Go for it PRO-GRE-SSI-VE-MENTalways add your powder in small quantities. Why do you do this? To avoid an "earthy" look at all costs. Because the risk with bronzers is that if you go too hard, you'll go too dark. And in the end, you end up with a very dull look... which inevitably makes you look at least 5 years older ;-).
Tip n°4
If the foundation or concealer used beforehand is very creamy (and above all quite oily), powder a little with a transparent loose powder before your sun powder.. Powder textures and greasy eyeshadows don't always go well together, and the pigments in your sun powder will be more difficult to work with. They'll cling to the skin and may not result in very happy blends.
Tip n°5
Add a little highlighter on the upper cheekbones to bring luminosity to the complexion.
You are now crowned Brush Prodigy :) You can also find alternatives to sun powders with cream bronzers, such as the Buriti Bronzer RMS Beauty, one of our cult products.
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