Omg, I just had this experience with a friend who was in town visiting. I wanted to go to Sephora and pick up my Huda “pink” powder. She gasped and said “don’t wear powder; it will look awful on your 68 year old skin”. I looked at her, took her face in my hands and said “Look. Does my skin look awful to you?” She said no but it will if you put powder on it. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ “I’m wearing powder!” She didn’t believe me. When we got back home to my place I instructed her to remove her makeup. I “did her makeup”. She is now converted. I have an extremely oily t zone, and eyelids.

@marygillespie2028

6 ай бұрын

That's why powder works for you: your skin still makes oil.

@marthamccarthy2417

6 ай бұрын

Your young and beautiful; however as you age powder only emphasis them! Wrinkles

@gerrimcgrath6878

6 ай бұрын

@@marygillespie2028 Fair enough. But this technique does work.

@Aimee-Gates

6 ай бұрын

@@marygillespie2028I have very dry skin and I apply powder in my T zone makes all the difference as far as minimizing the look of pores for my 50 yr old skin. It really is a matter of preferences. If I don’t use powder, it doesn’t matter the foundation, it doesn’t last.

@lwiener67

6 ай бұрын

What is huda pink powder what does it do?

I believe that a more up close view on the skin would be helpful to see how the powder looks and also natural light would make a huge difference compared to studio lights😊

@twoleftfeet9626

6 ай бұрын

Yup. Studio lights and beauty filters account for a LOT

@katiehenry7

6 ай бұрын

She used to show us her makeup in natural lighting at the end of videos. Lol

@aprilrich807

6 ай бұрын

I’d like to see that too!!

@nicky2011

6 ай бұрын

I really do agree. Of course studio lighting is going to make anyone look flawless. I have dry skin and it's not mature skin😂 the only place I powder is under my eyes and when using blush and bronze I use a cream and then powder and I set my face with setting spray and that works perfect. Also she just put on moisturizer what about sunscreen that also plays a role. And um what about the sunscreen under and around the eyes smh. Not everyone needs to powder there whole face especially if you have dry skin😂😂

As a lifelong oily skin gal, I can't imagine NOT having and using powder regularly. Even days when I don't wear foundation I'll often still use some powder. And modern formulations are amazing! Even now at 53 years of age, I continue to have oily skin and must add multiple layers of powders and setting spray to control the shine. A young lady at Sephora complimented me on my "dewy glow" when I was shopping there one day and I had to fight every impulse to immediately reach for the powder, LOL! The "dewy" look is literaly what I've spent my entire life trying to avoid, LOL! I really did appreciate her compliment though. She was absolutely lovely and made my day.

as an oily skin girly i cannot live without powder...im so glad you put me onto the huda beauty easy bake because that's literally my holy grail powder now. so smoothing and makes my makeup last forever. love you allie!

I was scared of powder because I was using the wrong powders, and my makeup always looked cakey. The only one that works for me is the huda beauty loose setting powder, it’s a game changer

YESSS I LOVE POWDERS!!!! THEY ARE THE ONLY THINGS I TRUST WHEN KEEPING MY MAKEUP AND CLIENTS LOOKING FLAWLESS!!!! I CANT EVEN DO MY MAKEUP WITHOUT USING POWDERS!!!!! SETTING POWDERS, BRONZERS, blushes, LITERALLY EVERYTHING!!!! HOW DO PPL NOT use powders????? my FACE would look oily AF if i didnt use powders!!!!

I'm a lit older than most that watch you I'm sure. Even with my mature skinnothing has really changed in my skin. I'm just considered normal. My favorite powder is fentys lavender I believe. Always leaves my skin flawless. You have taught me tons. Thank you. Should say I'm 63. I use powder

By far one of my favorite videos you’ve done. The way you explained the techniques you do and what it should look like is exquisite. People like you, Johnny Ross, and Robert Welsh are the true MVP’s of the beauty space! 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you for this tutorial. I desperately needed this. I'm one of those who is afraid of too much powder drying me out. I have normal to dry mature skin. Gotta love my fine lines under the eyes. I'm having issues with concealer creasing, so I will definitely be trying your ideas out.

This was super helpful! As a dry skin girly I’m always afraid to use too much powder but I will definitely try some of these techniques! I think a good affordable setting spray that I use every time I do my make up is the Milani make it last setting spray! It is soooo good! My make up looks the same at the end of the day when I use it, even with just wearing cream products!

Love this type of content! The tutorials really help me elevate my makeup game - more so than all product reviews.

Do you wet your beauty sponge or are you a dry beauty sponge girly? Love your videos so much! I hope you’re enjoying mom life! I’d love to see some mom life vlogs from you if you’re interested in that! Even if baby isn’t shown 😊

@alphabookworm

6 ай бұрын

I came to ask this exact question!! 😊

@sisiwx6154

6 ай бұрын

A damp sponge helps to melt the product into your skin, and can absorb excess powder. I'm a dry skin girl, and I usually will use a puff to apply my powder, dust off excess with a brush, and then use a damp sponge to help with melting it into the skin.

I watch a lot of beauty influencers, but I have to say that the majority of tips and tricks I use in my makeup routine are from watching YOUR videos. You really know your stuff and give us real solutions to problems that we can implement in our daily routines and I appreciate you so much for that!!

@allieglines

6 ай бұрын

🥹 this means so much to me! ❤️ THANK YOU!! xoxo

Allie are you using the Beauty Blender damp or dry? Thanks, great video

@marylambert8223

5 ай бұрын

That's a question that I have too!

I’m combo skin and my skin is crepy. Powders terrify me! I’m going to give it a try. Thank you for doing this video. Fingers crossed that it works for me.

I would love if you do more in-depth tutorials on application of specific products.

Huda powder + triangle puff is a game changer!!!! Also I’ve been trying out the combo of using the Danessa myricks blurring balm powder as a primer, then setting face with Uoma tripping smooth powder with brush and puff …. When I tell you my pores disappeared!!!!! A lot of products minimize my pores but I had to look in SO CLOSE bc i was shook it looked like my pores were nonexistent

My makeup changed drastically (to the better) when I started using a powder puff! I have a triangular one from LH Cosmetics. Some powders are also better than others. My favorites right now are Morphe Loose setting powder and Hourglass veil translucent setting powder.

This is why I love Allie's content. She clearly knows her stuff and she's great explaining her techniques! I love educational makeup content. Lowkey I think I should've been a mua because it's so interesting to me!

This is a great concept Allie! Been watching you for years but this is a great refresher! BTW - miss the colourful nails - always check to see what you’ve got on😜

Yeah! Thank you for this in depth tutorial! I already follow your steps but I love learning more and the reasoning!

Question Allie? When you use the beauty blender sponge to press powder into the skin do you use the sponge damp or dry? Thx

Great video Allie! I've learned so much from you over the years about using powder! So helpful :)

I'm 62 and have very dry skin. Even the Givenchy Prism Libre powder with a Wayne Goss brush will make my under-eyes look wrinkled and old - no matter how little powder I use. I've been doing your "sandwich" method or something similar for years. It's even worse with a puff. I can use the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless setting powder in my t-zone, but NO POWDER under my eyes has worked in the last 10 years.

@shansoup1

6 ай бұрын

Try Bobbi Brown's Vitamin Enriched Eye Base and Pat McGrath's Sublime Perfection Blurring Under-eye powder (Sephora & Ulta) and I think you'll notice a huge difference & love your makeup again! At least that worked for me FINALLY, LITERALLY LIFE-CHANGING!!

@onestep2dee

6 ай бұрын

Moisturizer under the eyes is a must. That said, no technique is going to blur wrinkles. Even young skin has wrinkles that crease. The key is to tap as much of the creases out before setting with powder. I’m 62 & have come to accept that nothing is going to make my under eyes look smooth again. Sometimes I just don’t set my concealer with powder & use setting spray instead. Sometimes I don’t use either powder or setting spray on my under eyes and just tap out the creases throughout the day

@PrincessHeathaB

6 ай бұрын

I have very dry skin too. I use a nice emollient under eye cream, let it sink in and then use a tiny dot of the It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Illumination, pat out the creases and it sets itself. No powder works on my undereye either.

@ElshiBumcfksz

6 ай бұрын

Powder is not needed for dry skin at all like YT gurus teach us. We have different longevity without producing sebum so it really depends on individual case. I used to almost never put powder on dry skin clients, their make up still held brilliantly. You can use other techniques to make sure it's long lasting. Like stamping dry sponge all over with a quite a bit force to really work it into skin or taking of excess foundation with half tissue, using different foundations for different face areas, using setting spray ( I used dewy nyx spray and it worked excellently). Also taking the residue that is left from skincare is important in some cases. It can interfere with longevity. I generally hate powder, I almost never use it on myself especially in the winter. It's the most unforgiving season for powder 😅

@lynnzymet4909

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with Elshi. 68 yo, dryer skin, powder is not my friend.

Thank you for this video, even though i’ve seen you do these steps in all your videos, it’s really helpful to have this explained. Your skin always looks absolutely flawless.

I actually took notes and listened to this video twice now and I know I will be visiting this again! I can’t wait to try this- thank you ❤

I agree about powder, a lot of people don’t wear it but I’ve been wearing powder for years and it really makes a difference on staying power and also looking flawless. Great tips, thank you

@BeautyXXBrittany

6 ай бұрын

IM A MAKEUP ARTIST AND WORK AT SEPHORA AND POWDERS IS ALL I USE LOL i use them to set everything!!! ill use cream blush but set wit a powder blush!! same wit bronzers and evrything else!!! idk how ppl DONT use powders lol smh

Thank you so much for this, Allie! I just have to use powder and truly can't imagine not using it but now that I'm aging and my skin is changing I'm having some powder issues and dryness. I used to have combination skin and I knew exactly what to do. Now I'm back to experimenting!

Could you possibly do a video on lip liner? I have tiny lips and anytime I try lip liner I feel it looks horrible! 😓 I know I can work it to my advantage, but I haven’t figured out how. Thanks for your amazing videos and positive vibes ❤️

Loved this video, Allie! I'd love to see more in depth makeup videos like this.

Are you using the sponge dry or dampened?

Omg. This was life changing. Thank you so much for sharing your secret!!!!

im more for dewy fresh skin looks but i cant deny your velvet matte finish is always gorgeous!

The Laura Mercier powder looks great on my skin. I even believe I don't need a setting spray when using it. Thank you for the video!

Can i get an amen yall? Cuz seriously im sayin lets hear it for mrs. Allie G for not gatekeeping and for letting us in on something useful without making us purchase something for $100s I love you Allie. You are so fantastic. One time for you miss ma'am. I applaud you. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

Excellent video! Just what I was looking for. Thank you Allie!

I was finishing up my makeup for the day, went for a green shimmer lid and killed the eyeliner, but wasn't going to powder for the exact reasons you mentioned, Allie. Your video came out at the perfect time, I followed step my step and I feel confident and amazing like no other! I'm so excited to see how this wears.

I love watching you apply makeup, you make it look so easy and flawless!! Quick question, do you dampen the sponge you use to press products into your skin?

Super helpful tutorial. I’m super dry skin so powder does freak me out. But there were some more helpful tips in here to try and maybe I need some new powder. Love these video styles too. More close ups and natural light would be helpful too if possible

@annmarie3573

6 ай бұрын

I am a dry skinned gal in Arizona (so dry!) and I always avoided powder until someone recommended the Elf HD Powder to me. It's so finely milled, it doesn't end up looking dry and powdery at all.

@alexandrascully4033

6 ай бұрын

@@annmarie3573 ah thank you! That is helpful! I will have to try it!

Thank you so much for this video!!!! So helpful 💛

You’re such a great teacher! Thank you for sharing ❤

I love this video! So helpful! Great information from someone who I trust so much. Thank you Allie

I LOVE this video!! I’ve actually been braver with powders lately because of you Allie! & I bought the Huda & the Rimmel Stay Matte per your recommendation and love both!🥹

Loved this… NEEDED this!!! Thank you!🤗💫✨💞

Thank you so much for this video. You are such a great teacher and a much appreciated mentor for so many of us. ❤❤❤

Awesome video!! Thank you so much Allie❤

I have mature skin and started following you years ago. I had always steered clear of powder because it sat on top of my skin. After watching your videos, I started using a sponge to set my foundation with good results. Months later, I added setting spray and sponge to set it. I now use powder and the "sandwich" technique. I love how my makeup looks now, especially under the eyes where age can show. Thank you, Allie, for all your tips/techniques. They do make a big difference

Powder on mature skin can make our fine lines and wrinkles look dry . I have been struggling to find a light weight powder that doesn't make my face look horrible. Even if I tap most of it off powder under my eyes and on the bridge of my nose just looks bad.

You are amazing Allie best makeup tutorial for me❤

Thanks for sharing your routine!

Thank you for this 😊 have a lovely evening 🥰

These tips regarding how to powder are invaluable!! I could watch it many times & pick up something different each time 😊. Thanks for putting this out there, Allie ❤. PS-I think you should make this a mini series where you hyper-focus one on thing i.e. powdering, applying blush, contour vs bronzer etc. Just a thought. Love you🫶

I 110% agree! So many are afraid. I recently did in depth FaceTime with my friend on the step by step on how to use powder and loose correctly. I just sent your video to her to for even more info

Hello Allie, powder for me is my best friend, having oily skin I have learned to use it correctly. Thank you for this superb, very interesting video. Your complexion and makeup are superb❤🧡💛​

So informative Allie thank you 😍

Love your style and your work! Great content as usual! I would love to know what is this awesome dual ended powder brush you used to apply powder on the outside of your face? I’m in love with it 🥰!

I’ve actually tried a version of this to try and make powder work for me but no matter how much I prep or what powder I use (I’ve tried high end and drug store) my under eyes will be dry and flaky every single time. I’m just found that hydrating concealers on their own work for me. It just looks a lot better at the end of the day 😩

@pankreas2195

6 ай бұрын

My skin is really oily but my undereyes are super dry. I only press powder on the sides of my nose, avoiding the eye area. Then I use a fluffy brush to just dust a little powder on top of my hydrating concealer to make it last. Using a thicker eye cream is key for me and a hydrating face mist before and after powder also makes all the difference.

@shansoup1

6 ай бұрын

SAME!! Suddenly, in the last year, no matter how hydrated my under eyes were, the concealer that I used, or powder I used I looked 20 years older every time! I'd re-do my under-eyes constantly before finishing my makeup and started to get anxious about wearing makeup because of that... and I LOVE MAKEUP! After trying over a dozen different concealers (probably more actually) and different pressed and loose powders.. I was just so frustrated and down. 😢 With Sephora's October VIB sale.. I FINALLY FOUND THE MAGIC COMBINATION!! BOBBI BROWN'S VITAMIN ENRICHED EYE BASE (Allie mentioned in this video, too) AND PAT MCGRATH'S SUBLIME PERFECTION BLURRING UNDER EYE POWDER!!! Game-changing! Actually LIFE - CHANGING, I'm not kidding!!! Hope this helps!! 😊 Sephora is also having a sale now AND Ulta sells both if that's more convenient! 😘 And thank you, Allie!!!

I do this because of you. Have you any more tips. I love this video. Thanks Allie, much appreciated❤

Allie----such a great educational moment!!!!!! I'm gonna try your tricks on my 59 year old skin. But first, I gotta rewatch!!!! :). And yes, absolutely, to all the tricks and tips!!!!!

Great tips.will definetly try all ❤

Hi Allie, such a great video, these tips will help me so much. Thank you for this.🎄🎄. I do use powder but always afraid it will look cakey or dry.

For my dry skin, other then good skincare or prep. I find being light handed with my powders and complexion products (concealer & foundation) is the way to go.

Allie, on your next video can you please show us how much power you use on the brush and puff. I'm not sure if I use to much or to little. I would really appreciate it 😊 🙏🏼 thanks 😁

YESSSS THE HUDA CHERRY BLOSSOM POWDER WIT A PUFF AND i deff wanna get the LUNAR beauty POWDER OMG!!!! IVE BEEN HEARING SOOOO MANY GOOD THINGS ABOUT THAT POWDER!!!!

I have figured out how to wear powder for my oils but also not make my dry areas look meh. so first putty primer and then whatever else i do. it depends on the day. if i put something like concealer for example i'll set it by tapping off the excess on a puff. i use a pressed powder. if i dont wanna put anything, i'll just sweep powder over my face lightly. then eyeshadow if i want and whatever else. 2 thin layers of all nighter spray from urban decay (make sure it is fully dry). next i powder my face again with a brush (smaller for around the t zone and bigger for the rest of my face). lastly some boy brow and lips. this is how I make my skin look pretty good and last all day. my skin gets cranky sometimes around my acne so i keep in mind that most people aren't gunna be really close. i watch robert welsh and every time i hear him say that you don't need powder im like bro some of us do. trust me i will not look shiny but touching my face will tell you im very oily.

I do this too! I just did it via trial and error to help with humidity. And I don't know why we do anything else, because it looks so good.

Beautiful!!

I just discovered hourglass setting powder. It’s way better for my mature eyes. It doesn’t blur like others but it is so much smoother.

I've never found a setting spray I like but even spraying water on my face helps settle powders in and lock the makeup down. You can use the hairdryer to melt everything together and evaporate the water.

Thank you so much for this video!!!

When it comes to skin prep, I find that dermaplaning often also helps! It takes away the peach fuzz that the powder can cling onto! It will sit smoother on the skin (for liquid and cream products as well).

Hi Allie - what did you use for the blush? Not in the list and loved how it looked on the lips. Also, what is the double ended silver handle brush that you use, I love it and would love to purchase it. Merry Christmas, thank you for everything you gave this year!

I love my powder but loved these tips! I like to finish with Hourglass Dim Light!

BEAUTIFUL!¡Thank you so much ❤

Super helpful video!!!!

I *ALWAYS* wear Bare Minerals powders, but I don't have *NEAR* enough products to do as u instructed, got to change that, for sure. I've *GOT TO GET THAT HUDA BEAUTY POWDER* !!! I ADORE *YOUR* VIDEOS!! xo LOVE AND HUGS STEPHANIE from KY ❤

Thank you dear Allie! I just pinned this video for future reference. I rely so much on your teaching. Happy holidays to you and yours! ❤

Thank you for the great tutorial!! ❤ I’ve been meaning to ask you…do you use your Beauty Blender wet or dry? Typically for foundation, most people will use it wet. Especially for full coverage. But I also see you “pressing” in power and after setting spray and I am curious.

Absolutely agree with you, Allie! BTW, what brush are you using for your powder, bronze application? Thank you! 🥰

@marylambert8223

5 ай бұрын

It's a fabulous looking brush! I also want to know what it is

I love powder!! I bought the Huda Powder because of your recommendation 😘 and I love it. This is going to sound ridiculous, but it's the damp sponge that really messes up my makeup! I have dry skin, I prep my skin with serum and eye cream or Elf setting spray and eye cream per Robert Welsh's recommendations. I mainly use Dior foundation because of Mr. Johnny Ross. But every time I use a damp sponge it seems to mess everything up.... Any suggestions Allie?💜😘💜 Thank you!

I’m a believer in powder but as I’ve gotten older, powder accentuates the wrinkles on my under eyes

@Paula_SG

6 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see all these wonderful MUAs once they're over 50 lol

Hi Allie! Have you ever tried the Kimchi Chic lavender powder to brighten up the under eyes?? Kevin and Johnny from the Beautiful and Bothered podcast turned me onto it and HOLY MOLY is it beautiful!!

I’ve been loving the ELF stay all night setting spray! It really does make my makeup last! I have mainly dry skin I would say 😊 And it has a great mister

@abbeewhiteman1171

6 ай бұрын

Also I have found this time of year when my skin is more dry… putting a drop or two or the good molecules facial oil in with my moisturizer really helps with keeping moisturized through the day. My Foundation lays beautifully over it 😊

Hi Allie, gorgeous as always! I wanted to ask if this method works with powder foundation in the same way? I prefer a powder foundation.

I used to always use powder. It really, really doesn't work for me anymore. I don't think anything in this video is different than what I have tried in the past. I will continue to skip powder and that's okay. What works for some people might not work for others.

Thank you for this video. As old as I am I really didn't know how to use powder very well. This has helped a lot. What drug store finishing spray would you recommend? I have dryer skin.

Oh! Color theory would be cool too

Elf Halo Glow loose powder and Wet n Wild photofocus loose powder are great, Milani make it last for setting spray. All drugstore and all amazing

@heatherireland2810

6 ай бұрын

Good to know thanks. My budget will only allow drugstore pricing.

Thank you, Allie. This is very helpful, but when would you use finishing powder instead of or in addition to loose setting powder?

I couldn't agree more !!

I Love Powder ❤ Right Now I'm using Laura Mercier loose powder, newer one - illuminating. Before I have had original. I think I like both. And I really want to try Huda Beauty loose powder, you love a lot ☺️ One thing, I have really dry undereyes and concealer is creasing one me everytime. It is tricky for me, to do flawless undereye area. But I'm trying. Thanks for inspirativní You are giving 😊🖐️

Yeah I'm REALLY scared of powder. I got the Elf one that's pretty good and I apply a little under the eyes after concealer, but other than that I've always been pretty scared of it, so I'm taking notes here and I'm gonna try to use it more.

Does using a sunscreen prior to your foundation change the steps you mentioned? Could you do a tips video on getting the longevity of your cream and powder eyeshadows?

Dear Allie thank you for this useful video. I will try this method, since I have mature dry skin so avoided powder ! I will let you know if this works for me :)

Tips with lip liner & choosing colors

Hi Allie! Love your videos, thank you so much for another amazing video. I’m 27 but I have a really dry under eye area, and I think because of that I crease a lot there. Immediately after applying concealer it creases, and as mist and I try to remove the product in the fine lines, and apply powder, it always looks creasy… any extra tips?

I love your channel and your content! Thank you for sharing your technique ❤. My question is , what about SPF ? Every thing you said applies to makeup over SPF ?

This is totally true for me I’ve been scared of powder. Dry skin girly totally afraid of looking dusty and crusty. But I will say the last two weeks I e been trying out suing a powder full and Huda beauty powder. Still trying to learn how best to use on my skin

Thank you!! I shall try this tomorrow. I am 46 with dryish skin and I am afraid of powder lol

Put a LIGHT dusting of powder after your moisturiser and before your foundation, that will make your makeup last a LOT longer (you need to powder when finished as well)