Choosing the best powder for problem skin in 2022

Problematic skin requires a special approach not only in care, but also in the choice of decorative cosmetics. Today on store shelves you can see a great variety of offers designed for different consumers. We bring to your attention a selection of the best, in our opinion, face powders for problem skin. The products are presented in two different categories based on the type of skin surface, which require diametrically different approaches due to their characteristics. The choice is based on reviews from ordinary people and recommendations from experts.

Loose Powder, Giorgio Armani

Price - from 3200 rub.

Undoubtedly, in the rating of powders one cannot ignore this product from Giorgio Armani. Loose powder provides an even, velvety tone and is easy to apply and spread over the skin. After application it gives a matte finish and has light coverage. It can be used on skin without visible problems that only needs to set makeup and maintain a matte finish.

Supplied with a sponge for application. Does not contain synthetic fragrances and parabens. The powder is produced in two colors - pink and bronze. After application it gives a slight shine.

Pros:

• light weightless texture;
• even tone;
• economical consumption;
• contains small shimmering particles that are not visible on the skin;
• high quality packaging.

Minuses:

• price.

Infaillible, L'Oreal Paris

Price - from 499 rub.

Mattifying powder is designed to maintain makeup throughout the day. A large palette of shades allows you to choose the right tone for any skin type. Does not contain fragrances or parabens. The kit includes a mirror and sponge for application. Powder for oily skin gives a matte finish and is suitable for eliminating shine. Provides a velvety feel after application.

Advantages:

• high density;
• economical consumption;
• does not clog pores;
• does not turn yellow;
• disappears from the face evenly;
• Lays down in an even thin layer.

Flaws:

• emphasizes peeling;
• dusty when applied;
• falls into the pores.

Rating of the best products according to customers

Compact powder Dermablend Covermatte with protective factor SPF 25 from the cosmetics company Viсhy

The first powder in the rating for problem skin is Dermablend Covermatte, from the Vichy brand. It is well suited for representatives with minor problems on the face. It can hide redness and give the skin a matte appearance. It contains mineral components, which will help in the fight for the ideal complexion. The product is hypoallergenic and does not clog pores, so it is excellent for problematic skin types; it can also be used if there is hypersensitivity. This powder belongs to pharmaceutical cosmetics and can be purchased at pharmaceutical establishments that stock products from this manufacturer.

Cost: about 1600 rubles for a volume of 9.5 g.

compact powder Dermablend Covermatte with protective factor SPF 25 Viсhy

Advantages:

• does not cause allergies and does not clog pores;
• the presence of protection against solar radiation with a fairly high protection factor;
• there is no sensation of presence on the skin of the face.

Flaws:

• If you want to purchase, you will need to order it online or at a pharmacy chain.

Mineral powder with SPF15 from BareMinerals Original

This loose powder, based on a mineral base from an American company, is ideal for skin with imperfections, even with pronounced acne. It can visibly correct skin tone, make it even, and hide acne and imperfections. But the mineral components will help the skin feel free.

Cost: about 4,000 rubles for a package of 8 grams.

Mineral powder with SPF15 from BareMinerals Original

Advantages:

• Noticeable visual effect;
• There are different packaging weights.

Flaws:

• It is difficult to buy cosmetics from the USA in Russia.

Compact powder Teint Idole Ultra Cushion with sunscreen SPF 50 from the Lancome brand

Light texture, matte finish and sun protection are combined in one box from the French brand. The composition and excellent quality of mineral powder will help not only disguise problem skin, but even hide fine wrinkles. It will also help regulate sebum production and eliminate oily shine on the face. It belongs to the class of elite cosmetics, so the price will be quite high.

Cost: about 2800 rubles, volume 13 g.

Compact powder Teint Idole Ultra Cushion Lancome

Advantages:

• quite large volume and elegant packaging;
• a sufficiently dense coating to obtain the ideal tone even with problems;
• presence of sun protection factor SPF 50.

Flaws:

• Due to the popularity of the brand, there are quite a large number of fakes.

Mineral powder from Mary Kay

This is a loose powder that contains vitamins and helps to disguise not only rashes and redness, but also fine wrinkles and age spots. It has a very light structure, which will give the skin access to oxygen, preventing new rashes from forming under its surface. Provides weightless coverage, will not be felt on the skin, and will not create a “mask” effect. Gives a matte finish and prevents the formation of an oily sheen. Adapts well to skin color, paired with foundation it will help create a uniform and long-lasting makeup.

Cost: 830 rubles for a volume of 8 grams.

Mineral powder from Mary Kay

Advantages:

• hypoallergenic product with caring mineral components and vitamins;
• convenient packaging that allows you to pour out a certain amount each time during use;
• adapts well to the skin tone of the face.

Flaws:

• will not be able to hide pronounced acne and blackheads well enough.

Compact powder Affinitone, from the American manufacturer Maubelline

It has Vitamin E in its arsenal, allowing it to be gentle on the skin and provide additional care. Suitable for all skin types, including problem skin, giving a matte finish, protecting against the harmful effects of sun rays and preventing clogged pores. The only significant drawback in customer reviews is the sponge that comes in the box. But it can be easily replaced. Considering the average price for this product, it can be classified as a budget cosmetics.

Cost: about 400 rubles in a volume of 9 grams.

Compact powder Affinitone Maubelline

Advantages:

• gives a matte finish to the skin;
• convenient packaging that allows you to fit it into any woman’s handbag;
• affordable price for everyone.

Flaws:

• you need to select the ideal shade of powder, it will not be able to adapt to your skin color;
• Poor quality of the sponge included.

Compact cream-powder Instyle, from the Turkish company TopFace

This product will be a universal solution for giving an even tone, preventing the formation of an oily sheen. The surface of the skin becomes matte and the pores become almost invisible. The composition includes useful components that help in care and protect against exposure to sunlight and other factors that negatively affect the condition of the skin.

Cost: less than 400 rubles, volume 8 grams.

Compact cream-powder Instyle TopFace

Advantages:

• control of oily shine, imparting a matte finish to problem skin;
• reasonable price for consumers.

Flaws:

• will not be able to hide acne and wrinkles well enough;
• upon close examination it will be visible on the surface of the skin.

BareMinerals Blemish Rescue

Loose mineral powder from an American brand, the uniqueness of which lies in its ability to eliminate rashes. The product cleanses the skin, soothes and masks imperfections well. The effect is due to the content of salicylic acid and oat protein.

Thanks to mineral pigments, it creates a natural matte finish that does not interfere with air flow. In clinical studies, it was proven that the product reduces the number of acne, preventing its re-formation by regulating the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Advantages:

• removes rashes;
• normalizes sebum production;
• maintains hydrobalance;
• cleanses pores;
• lasts a long time;
• large selection of shades.

Flaws:

• high cost;
• no sponge.

Cost - from 1750 rubles.

How to apply powder

After choosing a specific type of powder, you will need to know the correct application, depending on the type of product purchased.

Dry loose powder is best applied with a brush. You need to take a small amount of the substance onto the tip of the brush and shake off the excess over the jar or using the makeup artist's area (the back of the hand). You should start with short touches on the cheeks, then the forehead and nose, then complete the application along the edges of the face contour. Compact powder is also applied using the same movements, using the sponge or puff included in the kit.

Cream powder differs from dry powder in consistency; it cannot be applied with a brush or puff; the product will simply be absorbed into them. In this case, distributing the powder evenly is impossible. For this type of powder, certain sponges or a brush are used for cream structures; you can also apply it directly with your fingertips on the skin of the face, like a foundation. The creamy texture requires good blending of the product to obtain the ideal tone without spots or streaks.

And powder in the form of balls must be applied with a large brush with fluffy bristles; its structure is also dry, as well as crumbly. You will need to rotate the brush in a circle inside the jar to apply the tone to the surface of the pile, and then again evenly distribute it over the entire face using circular movements.

What you need to know when buying powder

If you have problem skin, there is increased sensitivity and a tendency to allergies; an important criterion for choosing is its natural base and the absence of chemical elements that can cause inflammation or allergic processes.

For this type of skin, it is better to choose powder with a mineral base; it will not cause allergic reactions or irritation of the skin.

It is important to look for the words in the instructions: “non-comedogenic product”, “suitable for sensitive skin”, “does not cause allergic reactions”.

In order to thoroughly hide unwanted defects on the face, you can additionally use cream powder on the problem area. If there are pigment spots on the skin, then before applying any powder it is recommended to use products with an SPF factor, protecting the skin from exposure to sunlight.

Another piece of advice on how to make the right choice would be the recommendation to buy an antiseptic to eliminate problems of this type of skin. To solve the problems of inflammation, acne and other deficiencies, such products are used, most often they belong to pharmaceutical cosmetics. The composition of products with antiseptic or anti-inflammatory substances helps to obtain a therapeutic effect. Daily use of this cosmetic while creating makeup is not recommended; it may cause dryness in the areas of application.

How to decide on the color of powder

To finally settle on a specific powder color, you should determine your appearance and skin type. Determining the color type is a very simple task; you need to look at your wrist in daylight. Translucent wreaths through the thin skin of girls with a warm type should be green, and blue for girls with a cold type. To select the appropriate product, you need to consider:

• For those with neutral skin tones, it is best to use lilac, cranberry and mauve shades to create makeup;
• Representatives of cool skin tones should use lilac, dark burgundy and pink-raspberry shades to create the perfect makeup;
• Those with warm skin types should give preference to yellow, copper, golden or even coral shades.

Professional advice from makeup artists on choosing a shade would be:

• If you have a tan or dark skin, you should pay attention to brownish colors. Bronze powder will be an ideal option for such girls.
• Customers with fair skin should not use pinkish shades in cosmetics, as this can make the face look pale and sallow.
• To achieve spectacular evening makeup, makeup artists advise using a base that is one tone lighter.
• Compact powder after application to the skin of the face will make it darker than its natural color; you should choose a tone lighter than your natural one.
• After purchasing the powder, it turned out that the color was not suitable; if you made a mistake, you should not immediately throw it away. It can be used to color correct the face or highlight certain areas.
• If there are blemishes, acne, pigmentation and porous skin, professionals recommend choosing a lighter color, this will help make the complexion even, and hide imperfections and unevenness, including fine wrinkles.
• An important point for creating a uniform and beautiful make-up is the use of foundation. If it is used, it is recommended to buy powder of the same tone. This will help the product to apply to the surface of the skin unnoticed and without stains. When foundation is not used, the color of the powder is chosen closer to the natural skin tone.

To make a decision in favor of a certain product, you do not always need to focus on price; quite budgetary funds will be able to solve problems and give the desired effect. Sometimes a powder that has an average price will be a better option than a very expensive cosmetic that has powerful advertising but does not deliver its promised effect.

The best luxury powder. Mattifying powder Poudre Compacte Matifiante Universelle Nuage, Vivienne Sabo

My skin problems ended along with my teenage experiences. I remember with what joy I threw away the barely started Maybelline powder after a course with a cosmetologist. No, no, the powder was good, but I couldn't be happier that I no longer needed it.

Since then I haven’t bought powders - I have combination skin, but I can easily cope with the oily shine of the main Face and Body, MAC with a matte finish.

I tried Poudre Compacte Matifiante Universelle Nuage just for the sake of experimentation. I liked the romantic packaging with lilacs and the Eiffel Tower.

The “grind” of the product is fine, I noticed the size of the particles on the sponge. I didn’t take a brush - for the purity of the experiment. I applied the powder in the morning to a clean face with a thin layer of moisturizer (this is what Ekaterina Ponomareva, the chief makeup artist for MAC in Russia, does). The product does not lay down like a veil, like many new powders, but in a dense, rich layer - Poudre Compacte Matifiante Universelle Nuage easily replaces foundation. On top of the powder I applied a wide brush with the shimmering highlighter Catrice - the textures “made friends” and it looked natural.

I noticed the effect in the middle of the working day. My colleagues and I took a selfie during lunch on the sunny terrace - my face looked smooth and matte, like after a FaceTune filter.

For a hundred pluses, there were two minuses: 1) the composition contains talc, which can clog pores; 2) this powder is not easy to wash off. I usually remove all my makeup with one cotton pad and three drops of micellar water. This time three discs turned beige.

Price: about 300 rub.

Teint Idole Ultra Compact, SPF 15, Lancome

Price - from 4800 rubles

One of the best powders for oily skin. Contains not only pigments, but also sun filters that protect the face from ultraviolet radiation. Evens out tone, provides matte finish, hides imperfections and moisturizes for 18 hours after application. Compact sizes allow you to take the product with you.

Supplied with a mirror and sponge for application. Provides a matte velvety finish. The tone adapts to the natural skin tone. Helps reduce the size of pores, making them more invisible. The coverage remains dense for up to 18 hours without streaks, stains or streaks. Does not contain parabens, mineral oils and lanolin.

Pros:

• convenient powder compact;
• without mask effect;
• uniform coverage;
• matte finish;
• does not clog pores;
• economical consumption.

Minuses:

• high price;
• Few shades in the line.

De-Slick, Urban Decay

Price - from 2700 rub.

A compact translucent powder designed to mattify and set makeup. The basis for the product is rice flour, which has high absorbent properties and does not clog pores. Contains tea tree oil, which has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Can be used as a solo product to remove shine and to fix makeup. When applied it gives a matte finish. Compatible with all shades of foundation. Powder for oily skin comes with a mirror and sponge for application.

Advantages:

• stylish convenient packaging;
• fine grinding;
• uniform tone;
• quickly eliminates shine;
• the effect of application lasts for several hours;
• picks up well on brush and powder puff;
• does not generate dust;
• does not give a whitish coating on the skin.

Minuses:

• No.