Mattify! Loose Powder Application
Use a fluffy powder brush and dip into the powder so that just the tops of the bristles are coated. Tap to remove excess and apply in dabbing motions, paying special attention to T-Zone. Swirl brush in circles to blend. A little goes a long way!
Remove any excess powder with fluffy brush or a tissue. See below for specific instructions, based on your skin type. This can also be applied with a powder puff.
**Tip** If you have oily skin also plagued by acne, use a good exfoliating scrub (We like either Dr Brandt Microderm Scrub or St Ives Apricot Scrub) to remove any dry flakes that could be caused by your acne treatment. You want to make sure your skin is flake-free before using this powder because it has a tendency to cling to dry areas.
Specific Application Tips Based On Skin Type
- Combination Skin: Apply only to oily areas. Shine-free finish should last about 8 hours.
- Oily Skin: Apply either immediately before or after foundation. Shine-free finish lasts about 6 hours.
- Very Oily Skin: Apply both before and after foundation. Shine-free finish should last about 4 hours.
- Dry Skin: Not Recommended. The powder will stick to dry flaky areas and make them more noticeable.
- Men: Apply sparingly using a fluffy powder brush, dust off excess with a clean powder-free brush.
Shiny forehead BEFORE Matte forehead AFTER
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***Mattify! Translucent Powder can also be used as an eye shadow primerto prevent creasing and smudging. Just dust it on with a powder brush or powder puff before shadow application for longer lasting eye makeup. Scroll down to see Mattify! Eye Shadow Application tips.
Mattify! Loose Powder used as an Eye Shadow Primer
Mattify! Eye Shadow Application
Several different looks can be achieved with Mattify! Eye Shadow. Use lighter colors to highlight and brighten, and darker colors for liner or to create sexy smoky eyes.
Always start by inverting the jar (with lid still attached) and tapping a few times to bring shadow through the sifter holes. Turn jar right side up & then remove lid.
For sheer, light coloring:
Colors used: Disco Sunset, Summer Storm, Twilight (as liner)
Dab one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color. Tap applicator on side of jar, or gently blow on applicator remove excess. Gently brush applicator over desired eye area. This will obtain a sheer color wash.
For opaque coloring:
Colors used: Woodland Fairy, Snow Bunny, Twilight
In a circular motion, swirl one side of the eyeshadow applicator into color, making sure to saturate it with quite a bit of shadow. Tap or blow on applicator to remove excess. PAT the applicator onto desired area. **It's important to use patting motions to achieve an opaque effect - otherwise you will spread the color too thin and end up with more of a sheer coloring. Depending on the desired level of opacity, you may want to go over the area a couple of times.
For smoky eye:
Colors used: Twilight, Summer Storm, Snow Bunny
Using the opaque coloring technique described above, apply shadow toward the outer corners of eye lids. Next, use the applicator to grab the heavy coloring on outer corners inwards toward the center of your eye. The color should be darkest at the outer most corner of lids, and begin to lighten toward the center of lids. Lightly dab a very light complimentary color to the inner corners of eyes.
For liner:
Colors Used: Cotton Candy, Day Dreamer (used dry), Twilight (used wet)
Swirl a thin liner brush into shadow until it is completely coated. Tap or blow away excess. Use either the brushing motions or patting motions mentioned above for the desired opacity of color. For all day staying power, mix a bit of the powder liner with Bare Escentuals "Weather Everything" Liner Sealer before application. This amazing clear mixture turns any powder liner into a long lasting, easy to apply liquid liner. See more info & instructions by clicking our Partner Sites link.
Mattify! Eye Shadow can be used on any skin type.
