Translucent powder?

jokettle · 03-01-2013 1:53am #1

For ages I've used a loose translucent powder from rimmel to set my makeup; I've had the current pot for so long the name has worn off the label! I've searched in a few Boots shops for a replacement but from what I can see, it's been discontinued.

So, any recommendations for an alternative? I have a pressed powder from mac which will do for now, but I'd much prefer a translucent one as it seems to suit me better. I don't have any real brand loyalty so all suggestions welcome!

LizT · 03-01-2013 3:44am

ELF do a translucent powder, I think it's their studio line, it's called HD something.

Catrice also do a translucent powder in a compact, it's quite good and less than a fiver as far as I remember. I think it's called skin fix.

SmokeyEyes · 03-01-2013 2:24pm

The HD powder from Elf is nice but can give a slight white cast sometimes!

I'm obsessed with the setting powder from Lush, it's incredible and I try A LOT of powders! At the moment it's half price in Lush so less than 8 quid!

Cupcake_Crisis · 03-01-2013 5:48pm

Essence do a loose translucent powder for about €4, it's good but can be a bit... powdery.... if that makes any sense!

03-01-2013 10:16pm

Boots no 7 Perfect Light loose powder in translucent. I usually hate absolutely everything about this brand, but this is the only one I've tried that results in no colour change at all. Lasts forever too.

Pippy1976 · 07-01-2013 12:59pm

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

Essence do a loose translucent powder for about €4, it's good but can be a bit... powdery.... if that makes any sense!

I'd been using Rimmel powder for a while but ran out. I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try a new brand / type.

I bought the Essence powder and while it's good I don't think I'd buy it again for the very same reason you mentioned above. I tend to leave a trail of it behind me from the brush. It's extremely loose and fine and gets everywhere.

I like the sound of the Lush one though.

alibride · 07-01-2013 1:02pm

i got a 17 brand one - it was recommended by a make up artist i had for my wedding 5 yrs ago and i still love it!! you can get it in boots

jokettle · 07-01-2013 1:56pm

I looked up the Lush powder but was put off by the size of the pot; it's the same size as the pot for the lip scrub, so it'd be tiny! I'd rather have a decent-sized product.

I bought a Max Factor powder over the weekend, purely because it was on offer and it was the only translucent powder I could see in boots. It's fine, it'll do for now, but I don't think it's as nice as the Rimmel was. It's a bit heavier or something.

biohaiid · 07-01-2013 2:02pm

The ELF one is brilliant. I dont think it gives me a white colour, even when I put it over darker makeup when I'm wearing tan.

SmokeyEyes · 08-01-2013 2:17pm

jokettle wrote: »

I looked up the Lush powder but was put off by the size of the pot; it's the same size as the pot for the lip scrub, so it'd be tiny! I'd rather have a decent-sized product.

I bought a Max Factor powder over the weekend, purely because it was on offer and it was the only translucent powder I could see in boots. It's fine, it'll do for now, but I don't think it's as nice as the Rimmel was. It's a bit heavier or something.

I know it's small but does last a while and the finish is second to none!

Isolt · 08-01-2013 4:35pm

The best one I've found by far for me is Makeup Forever's HD powder. Makes my skin look airbrushed or something. BUT it is very pricey, around the €50 mark I think. I use mine maybe 2/3 times a week and have nearly a full tub left after 3 months though!

Translucent powder?

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