I'm wondering whether I can use this powder as finishing powder after I put my make-up on... Has anybody tried like that??? If so, does it give good sun protection?
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Not a good idea as it is white, opaque and slightly damp feeling . it is not a dust
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This sunblock does NOT color your face in any way. Actually, I intend to amend my review to say that it is fine to use on your face as long as you don't put try to put makeup on top of it. When I applied my Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15 [which is just a regular foundation, as its title says] the suncreen - it's hard to explain - but it coagulated into little spools & as I spread the foundation, it actually was wiping off the sunscreen. Now I use it on my neck, decollete, & arms.
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I love this shade and the cream. It disappears in your skin and you don't have any residue of makeup left on your face. I do not have to reapply it on a daily basis. It seems to absorb almost instantly and you can use a light powder rouge right away. I have thrown all my old makeup bottles away and now only use this product. S Fitzgerald
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You could use this without foundation, I suppose. But it would only give you a matte finish. This will not even skin tone out because it is translucent, and if you apply too much, you will look like a ghost because it is white. This is a setting powder meant to set makeup (typically liquid) that has been applied so it does not wear over time. If you are looking for a light powder, try a face powder or mineral foundation that matches your skin tone. Only a color correcting primer, liquid or powder foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer, or a BB cream can help you with giving you an even skin look. I suggest checking out Make Up For Ever's HD Primer and select the one that is meant to correct redness (I believe it's the green one, don't be afraid! It's only a base primer); then find a face powder in your skin tone to even your skin color and mattify it. It will be a very light (almost no makeup) feel.
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I use this daily, so my best guess is that it still works with moisturizer and makeup. Its no problem putting it on after your moisturizer, but I don't apply makeup over it myself so I can't say for sure. The sunscreen definitely works great, if anything it works so well that it can make the skin close to my eyes extra sensitive to sun when I don't wear it. I hope that helped, I thought I'd go ahead and respond because I'm grateful to everyone who answers my questions.
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Yes! I would recommend this shade! I had the same problem & skintone and I am lucky that I choose SX5! Any colour-adaptations can then easily be made with your powder
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It depends on your skin quality and how much coverage you want. It's really light. I pair it with a solid loose powder on days I want really light coverage and that works fine. I've also paired it with mineral powder as well for a bit more coverage. Personally, I would think foundation on top might be a bit much.
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Well, I would say yes. I am 50+ years old. Not sure if that is "senior" or not :) but I use it and it is a great product I think. I was having some menopausal acne that it cleared up and you don't need to use powder with it - gives a cleaner, simpler look but with great coverage. Hope I've helped answer your question. Thanks! - Felecia
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No, it's a thicker crme that has a white sheen to it. I normally wait 10 to 15 minutes after applying to use make-up. A light powder works best over the sunscreen.
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I think it's to be worn over makeup-- is usually the last thing I put on. it's very natural and not sparkly. I suppose you could mix it with makeup? I don't wear foundation, just concealer and bronzer. I love this stuff and thinks it makes a very nice, subtle difference. Gives skin that glowy/dewy look where you want it and doesn't make you lookshiny. hope this helps :)
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I disagree about the white cast. If you use the amount that you should for a physical sunblock then it does leave a bit of a white cast. I suspect that a lot of it has to do with the color of your skin though. I found that this did transfer onto my clothing when I used it on my body (did not dry/absorb even after a significant amount of time), and I actually don't think that it would work that well under make-up. It's also fairly thick. Elta MD has some good options to use under makeup. We have a Babo Botanicals stick, and it actually IS clear although we find it to be a bit too sticky.
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It definitely gives a 'dewy finish'. I would set it with a loose powder after u apply this if you have oily skin type, at the end of day it will leave the skin a bit oily
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This powder work great- I have dark dark circles under my eyes and when I used this powder it was amazing the circles fade out of sight-they do not go away but it fades the discoloration so that the circles cannot be seen. My twenty four year old daughter has been using this powder also and her skin looks beautiful you cannot see the bumps that sometimes breaks out from stress when she uses the powder. I would recommend this to everyone and there is no reason for me to do so because I have not and will not gain anything from telling you this.My daughter is blonde and blue eyed and fair skinned so it does work on all skin types This powder work great- I have dark dark circles under my eyes and when I used this powder it was amazing the circles fade out of sight-they do not go away but it fades the discoloration so that the circles cannot be seen. My twenty four year old daughter has been using this powder also and her skin looks beautiful you cannot see the bumps that sometimes breaks out from stress when she uses the powder. I would recommend this to everyone and there is no reason for me to do so because I have not and will not gain anything from telling you this.My daughter is blonde and blue eyed and fair... » Read More This powder work great- I have dark dark circles under my eyes and when I used this powder it was amazing the circles fade out of sight-they do not go away but it fades the discoloration so that the circles cannot be seen. My twenty four year old daughter has been using this powder also and her skin looks beautiful you cannot see the bumps that sometimes breaks out from stress when she uses the powder. I would recommend this to everyone and there is no reason for me to do so because I have not and will not gain anything from telling you this.My daughter is blonde and blue eyed and fair skinned so it does work on all skin types « Show Less
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It might be best to use it at night. I think there are also formulas specially made for that. You could also let it set in before putting on any makeup.
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No, it isn't an exact dupe. It's a bit harder and not as big. I wouldn't use it for foundation because of those reasons; however I just use it to blend concealer and cream bronzer, and it works wonderfully for those purposes.
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Use a foundation that's slightly (and I do mean SLIGHTY) darker than your natural skin tone, and use a medium powder sparingly (I recommend Benefit's "One Hot Minute") to absorb shine. Use this color only on the darkest spots you want to shade-- i.e. Around your nose, your cheek definition, under your jaw, etc. I would NOT use this as an all over bronzer.
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I have not tried to use it before. B/c it is clear and so incredibly moisturizing, I dont think it is somethingI would try. The product I have loved for years to put on before getting in the tanning bed is called Worship Me. I love the smell an dhow well it works. But i cant seem to find it on Amazon :( I have been trying to find something to replace it since I dont live near tanning salons to just go and pick up a bottle.