Beauty Tried And Tested: The Best Translucent Powders
Want to know what the best translucent powders are before you buy? LOOK is here to help... This week, our very own Beauty Editor Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader Elinor McCue have put four to the test.
Beauty Editor: "I dusted this on over my tinted moisturiser in the morning and it kept my skin matte all day but still looked natural. A good everyday staple." Elinor: "This had a really fine, smooth texture. The powder was quite light but it lasted for the majority of the day. Amazing quality for such a cheap price." Beauty Score: 4/5
- Rimmel Silky Loose Face Powder, £6.99 in 001 Translucent, £6.99
Beauty Editor: "I found this quite tricky to apply and it didn’t look very even on my skin. It kept me shine free all day though, so it's great for oily skin types." Elinor: "I liked that this came with a useful applicator but I found the texture of the powder clumpy and it didn’t sit on my skin." Beauty Score: 2/5
- MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder, £17
Beauty Editor: "Once you get over the initial weirdness of putting white powder on, this product is brilliant. Completely transparent and gave my skin a beautiful finish." Elinor: "I loved this product. It reduced any shine and gave my skin a healthy glow. It lasted throughout a girls’ night out and I didn't have to keep retouching every five minutes!" Beauty Score: 5/5
- Barry M Translucent Face Powder, £5.95
Beauty Editor: "The perfect product if you want a good coverage but make sure you tap off the excess powder before applying to stop it looking cakey." Elinor: "I ended up wearing more of this than I wanted because there was no powder tray, which meant that some product was wasted. It had a smooth and silky texture but was a bit on the thick side." Beauty Score: 3/5
