Best Loose Powder for African-American skintones

sugarquayn · 10-12-2005, 09:54 PM

Hi Ladies,

I'm looking for a loose powder that looks good on yellow-based African-American skintones, something that doesn't have a whitish or ashy cast to it. Also, I'm looking for a light powder that controls oil but doesn't completely dry the skin out. Due to extenuating cir***stances, I'd prefer something drugstore, but I'm willing to go more high-end as well. TIA.

LOVECHIC · 10-12-2005, 10:03 PM

HI!!! As far as Drug store brands, I think Black Opal would be a good choice. Department stores, I will have to say Something from MAC, Clinique, or Prescriptives. Hope this helps!

MARIAN · 10-13-2005, 07:59 AM

BLACK OPAL, IMAN.

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Originally Posted by sugarquayn

Hi Ladies,

I'm looking for a loose powder that looks good on yellow-based African-American skintones, something that doesn't have a whitish or ashy cast to it. Also, I'm looking for a light powder that controls oil but doesn't completely dry the skin out. Due to extenuating cir***stances, I'd prefer something drugstore, but I'm willing to go more high-end as well. TIA.

***phoenix461*** · 10-13-2005, 08:10 AM

Ladies u just answered I question for me (without my even asking) - thanks. Now, I know which powders to by my gf!

10-13-2005, 11:52 AM

If you'd like to try something department store, look at mavencosmetics.com - they have 5 shades of translucent powder, from incredibly fair to Alex Wek gorgeous rich deep! Their foundations are incredible, too. You can find them in some Nordies in Chicago and in smaller boutique places, too. It's awesome stuff!

-b.

***devinjhans*** · 10-13-2005, 12:21 PM

good brands are black opal, iman, posner, mac, bobbi brown.

krazysexxykool · 10-14-2005, 07:27 AM

Iman, Bobbi Brown, and Black Opal (drug store)

L281173 · 11-03-2005, 09:01 PM

Astarte Cosmetics makes the best Powder for African-American skins tones. Its light and does not rub off easily.

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***Leony*** · 11-03-2005, 09:38 PM

Laura Mercier has good LP too.

***Jennifer*** · 11-03-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trisha

Becca for sure, they have a great shade range, and i am in love with their loose powder!

ditto! their shade range is definitely a huge plus.

MARIAN · 11-04-2005, 06:09 AM

hi trisha
i think i will try becca l/p. i 'm c7 what color do you think?

Eggshell
Light to Fair (Yellow)

Bisque
Light to Fair (Pink)

Sesame
Fair to Medium (Yellow)

Ginger
Fair to Medium (Pink)

Wheat
Light Tan to Tanned (Yellow)

Mocha
Light Tan to Tanned (Neutral)

Spice
Golden to Golden Brown (Yellow)

Cardamom
Warm Brown (Neutral)

Clove
Warm Brown (Neutral)

Nutmeg
Dark Warm Brown (Warm)

Carob
Dark Bronze (Neutral)

Cocoa
Dark Bronze (Warm)

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Originally Posted by Trisha

Becca for sure, they have a great shade range, and i am in love with their loose powder!

DCBorn · 11-04-2005, 10:33 AM

Drugstore: Black Opal

Department Store: Prescriptives or Becca

LOVECHIC · 11-04-2005, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DCBorn

Drugstore: Black Opal

Department Store: Prescriptives or Becca

I wanna try Becca or Stila.

quelinda · 11-04-2005, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarquayn

Hi Ladies,

I'm looking for a loose powder that looks good on yellow-based African-American skintones, something that doesn't have a whitish or ashy cast to it. Also, I'm looking for a light powder that controls oil but doesn't completely dry the skin out. Due to extenuating cir***stances, I'd prefer something drugstore, but I'm willing to go more high-end as well. TIA.

I know that Black Opal has a invisible oil control pressed powder that I really like and it works on all skin tones.