Target unwanted shine
Set your forehead, nose and chin first. If needed, you can use a little more powder here than on your cheeks.
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Make-up Guide · Powder
How to Set Make-up with Powder – Without Losing Your Glow
Powder helps control shine and keeps make-up looking fresh for longer. For a natural finish, apply it only where you actually need it.
Control shine without mattifying your whole faceA balanced finish
Matte where needed. Radiant where it matters.
The forehead, nose and chin often become shiny more quickly than the cheeks or eye area. That does not mean you need to powder your entire face.
The key rule: Pick up a small amount of powder, tap off the excess and build up coverage only where needed.
Different areas, different needs
Three areas, three approaches to powder
Keep a fresh-looking glow
Dust on the lightest layer or skip powder altogether if the skin already looks smooth and even.
Use an especially light touch
A barely-there layer is enough. Too much powder can draw attention to dryness and fine lines.
Brush, puff or sponge?
Your tool makes a difference to the finish
Large powder brush
Distributes a small amount of powder evenly and lightly. Ideal for a soft, natural-looking finish.
Small brush
Lets you target the sides of the nose, the eye area and individual shiny patches without mattifying the whole face.
Powder puff or sponge
Presses powder more firmly into foundation for a more set finish. Use only a very small amount.
Four simple steps
How to set your make-up without weighing it down
Let your foundation settle
Wait briefly until your foundation has settled on the skin.
Pick up very little powder
Pick up a small amount, then gently tap any excess off the brush.
Press on gently
Apply with gentle pressing or light sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing firmly over your foundation.
Check in daylight
Add a touch more only where unwanted shine is still visible.
A fresh complexion, not a powdery finish
When your skin still reflects light naturally and does not feel dry, you have used just enough.
Tailored to your skin
How much powder you need depends on your skin
For dry skin
Set only the areas that need it, avoiding dry cheeks where possible. Well-prepared, moisturised skin usually needs less powder.
Tips for dry skinFor blemish-prone skin
Use clean tools and apply powder gently so that your foundation stays in place over blemishes.
Tips for blemish-prone skinFor mature skin
Use powder sparingly, particularly around fine lines. A softly radiant finish can be more flattering than an entirely matte complexion.
Tips for mature skinCommon mistakes
Why powder can sometimes make skin look dry or emphasise lines
Applying too much
More powder does not necessarily mean longer-lasting make-up. A visible layer can leave the complexion looking flat.
Mattifying everywhere
The cheeks and outer areas of the face often need less powder than the forehead, nose and chin.
Rubbing too vigorously
Heavy brush strokes can move foundation and concealer. Gently press or sweep powder over the skin instead.
Choosing your powder
Which face powder suits your preferred finish?
Explore different powder textures and finishes, from a light, barely-there effect to more targeted shine control. Browse the Déesse range to find the option that suits your complexion and routine.
