Makeup powder is one of those things we don’t always get right. There’s no doubt that applying makeup is an art. It requires a good deal of technique depending on what your desired outcomes are and the types of products you’re using.

Generally, applying liquids and creams requires a smooth and firm gliding motion using a thick brush. But what if you want to add a soft-focus highlight or finish with a dewy setting? Then you would need a sponge and a spray to set the makeup. As for makeup powders, there’s another trick up my sleeve.

This is a very specific kind of application that I would like to share with you today.

Usually, the biggest problem people experience with makeup powders is loose and excess powder shedding and falling where they don’t want it. Fortunately, there are some tricks to help set our makeup powder, particularly with eyeshadow.

Makeup Powder: How To Keep It From Falling Out

It’s common for most people to apply makeup powder by sweeping it on, very much like you’re applying the powder with a broom or duster. This isn’t an ideal method since this motion pushes the pigments out and away from the area you intended it for. Therefore, resulting in unwanted colour elsewhere.

I’m not sure about you guys, but whenever I apply eyeshadow this happens: You know that random bit of makeup powder that collects just underneath the eye when applying the product? Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m talking about.

Here’s What To Do

According to experts in makeup, if you struggle with a lot of fallout, simply press the product on the lid first. Your goal is to get the makeup powder exactly where you want it to be and then start blending it.

You can use a medium-sized eyeshadow brush and move it in small dotting motions. Do this instead of applying it and blending it straight away, because then you’re literally just moving loose makeup powder around on your eye.

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Key Takeaway

Although we’re referring to eye makeup specifically, you should definitely use this technique for all your makeup powder applications. This technique does wonders for your powder blushes, bronzers, highlighters, and even foundations.