Everything I Learned During Loose Powder Week!

[@christinechen2732]

I hardly ever comment on videos but this one is your best by far! Great content, well organized, and extremely informative. Nice work!!!!

[@Faithblessedloved]

The way you explain your brushes girl... would love to see a dedicated video on your fav brushes overall! Great video! Xoxo

[@brendaf1033]

I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed this series. It has been a huge help to me. Thank you so much for all the work you did in presenting this series. Since you started this series, I've been trying different powders and powder combinations. For setting I like the Chanel in 30 Natural or Too Faced Born This Way. For finishing, hands down I love the Meteorites. In Meteorites I have the Clair, Medium and the LE Rainbow. I always avoided them because they looked too sparkly in their tin. Once on the skin, I don't see any glitter. Tarababyz always mentions them which made me go hmmmmm. But your demo on dry skin looking lovely made me run out and get 3 tins LOL I do like the Hourglass Ambient lighting powders but I have to use a light hand. Your comparison of different powders to the Hourglass in one of your videos mentioned it can look thick and you are so right. Thick is an excellent description of what can happen. Sometimes I'd use the Hourglass and it would look lovely while other times it looked heavy. Again, thank you!

[@ineswitherspoon873]

Absolutely love that you rounded off this mini series with a comprehensive summary. You’re fast becoming one of my top favourite You Tubers 😊

[@janinemckenna4409]

Very interesting series, Michelle. My skin is SO dry, even with great skin care, I can’t use a finishing AND setting powder. My go to foundation remains Georgio Armani luminous silk & I never had a problem applying blush and bronzer over it without a setting powder. After my blush, bronzer, etc, I can only use Hourglass ambient powder as a finishing powder and sometimes I still go back to my Lancôme Absolute powder. Those remain the best for my very dry skin. I get a beautiful satin blurring finish that is neither dry or cakey. Thank you for this informative series.

[@redpandasmile]

I like the combination of your inteligence, modesty, class and a passion for make up.

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thank you so much!

[@anndoucette4307]

Undoubtedly the BEST video on loose powders ever! Your detailed explanation on the application, brushes used, finish is amazing. May have to try the Meteorites - have you tried La Prairie loose powder?

[@deborahrosen3324]

Hi Michele! I really enjoyed this series on lose powder & learned so much! I have a very similar skin type to yours & rather than finish my makeup again with powder I just use a setting spray 😁. I like either the Armani for days I don’t want a ton of glow or the Color FX illuminating setting spray for when I’m dull & want to glow 👌. I love ur channel and the style in which ur present things. You’re informative & enjoyable to listen too! Xoxo 😘 Deborah

[@DianeRoma1]

I love how intelligent, classy and elegant you are. I’m few years older than you and have the same skin color/type as you. This was very informative and helpful for me. Thank you!

[@cyan8181]

Wow, you knocked it out of the park with this series! I never miss any of your videos, but the work that went into this series is amazing. And this final roundup video is the perfect way to end the two weeks. Thank you!

[@PolishyOfTruth]

Ive been loving this series! I’m commenting as I watch so apologies if you say this later (if I don’t comment as I think of it, i forget to!)...but I also have dry skin and felt the same way as you as far as powder settling weird on my face. Anyway! My life-changing tip is to try applying it with a damp beauty blender. I know it sounds weird and counter-intuitive but it goes on beautifully and wears like iron. I just sort of dip it into some powder, press it in, and dust off any excess if needed but usually don’t need to. And looks more natural than anything else I’ve done! I still use setting spray when all is said and done but it has been really made a huge difference in my makeup, especially as I’m now in my 40’s I certainly don’t want my powder to age me 10 years!

[@julieaprahamian403]

Also there are a lot of new powders out like The Hourglass Veil and the Marc Jacobs coconut and the becca hydramist I was wondering if you could do a continuation and do those three

[@meiselle]

Oh yes please! These are hydrating powders and I'm pretty sure would make a difference in setting dry skin!

[@yensid4294]

I use the Hourglass Veil as my setting powder, applied with a barely damp sponge. I like it because it's not drying & doesn't take away the glow of my hydrating cushion foundation. When I use a finishing or buffing powder, I use Stellar. It really blurs & softens pores & imperfections. The Stellar I apply with a brush, not a sponge, in a pat & roll motion. Buffing motions tends to cause exfoliation & loosen dry skin causing texture so I avoid it.

[@gracep.2362]

I love how you group videos, I can't even tell you how refreshing your videos are!!!!! Great work!!!!

[@fapianojewels616]

I really love this series on powder and brushes. I too just bought from the Japanese site my Chikuhodo Mk-1 powder brush. Beautylish sells it for $178. but I only paid $145 for it. It is amazing blue squirl...softest brush I own....love my Meteorites with it too! Keep these coming!

[@allthatjazz6778]

this is the most useful information I've ever heard of regarding powder. thank you!!

[@monetteathlete7078]

I feel so validated with my chanel poudre universale. Been using it for over a decade despite many prompts from KZbinrs to try their choice. This works for me and so long lasting too. Thanks for this thorough video.

[@Cardsmaster]

Monette Athlete don’t trust influencers.

[@Cardsmaster]

The reason influencers don’t talk about Chanel is because they don’t pay for their trips. Chanel offers no discounts either.

[@NurseReign88]

After watching the concealer round up and I was gonna ask what you set up with your face and under eye areas, and I saw this. Oh my god. You r the best.

[@missreia]

Totally diggin' the eye look you created here!

[@nevertooold6498]

Great tutorial Michele! I certainly learned a lot from you this week - I too, was always afraid to use powder because I have dry skin. And I was using too much when I did use the powder. Thanks for your videos and summary! take care, Ginny 🙂💖

[@irisk934]

I always set my foundation with powder. Maybe it's a leftover from when I had oily skin when I was younger, but even though I have dry skin now, I can't imagine trying to blend out my blush over Foundation that is not set

[@cocobecky]

Thanks for ur sharing. I always stay away from loose powder as i’ve Dry skin. It’s so informative 👍🏼

[@alicemcewen1443]

I know I'm late to the party but OMG!!! For years I have been looking for the solution to panda eyes and you have covered it!!! Thank you

[@mariannetm]

I have Givenchy Prisme Loose Powder in three colour variations. Their powder is the finest powder one can find, a bit of angel dust. I use them on bare moisturized skin.

[@bethsullivan6543]

Wow, wow, wow! I learned so MUCH about setting and finishing powders and their differences! Thank you SO much for taking the time to give us such great details. I just LOVED this video!

[@TheMicheleWang]

Thanks Beth! xoxo

[@darleystewart3352]

Super helpful video, thanks! I was really unsure about setting and finishing powders before watching this.

[@Shopaholicsblogg999]

Wow! Thanks for this video. I use both setting and finishing powders and I love how you explained the difference. My favorites right now are Meteorites from Guerlain and Chanel. I use It Cosmetics to blur my pores on the cheeks but the others for the rest. You are amazing! Love your channel

[@williromita2527]

I used to love YSL loose powder but I noticed they have changed the packaging. One of the best things about it was the convenience of the one turn case which pushed up just enough powder for one use. No wasted powder which is important at this price. I also loved the product itself.

[@sharonbrady4596]

I know you didn’t like the by terry hydra powder but it sounded good to me and my needs so I bought it and I absolutely love it. I have very oily 47 year old skin. Like you said, it has a very matte finish but it is never cakey on me because it’s so finely milled. It’s def my holy grail. It also doesn’t settle into any wrinkles. I can reapply throughout the day (I’m extremely oily) without it ever looking heavy. So I just wanted to say a big thank you for introducing it to me. I have never been completely happy with any powder I tried and this makes a big difference to my make up and it’s staying power.

[@jenna-m]

I really loved this series michele! I learned a lot and it really helped me figure out the differences in some powders I was interested in purchasing. I hope you continue this series with other makeup categories!

[@Loralarify]

Thanks so much- I ended up purchasing the YSL setting/finishing powder. I really appreciate your insight and thoughtful way of explaining each product. Hope I like this one!

[@katherinehayes5766]

Michele, I appreciate how thorough you were! So helpful. I use meteorites in Clair as finishing powder, really helps to soften any harsh edges. If I happen to bake, I use cinema secrets ultralucent (its loose) setting powder in Colorless. No talc. I have a love hate relationship with hourglass ambient powders. Doesn't work for my undereye and gotta be careful not to over apply in general. Not worth the money to me. I really like the effect of Meteorites ❤

[@julieaprahamian403]

Enjoy this series I normally don't wear the radiant foundations for my dry mature skin because I don't like the way setting powder looks over them so I normally like to use the map one that sets itself and then I don't need powder maybe just finishing blurring powder like the Too Faced Peaches and cream presses

[@askalemuralia]

Thank you for all this very thorough review, super helpful!

[@christineatedesco-labrecqu9348]

I am just watching so many of your videos. I ADORE your presentation. I had to chuckle with your Chanel/Canticeller comparison...I know I botched the spelling on that. You were so torn between the two. Thank you again for your fresh, honest videos.

[@BlingyBea]

Wow loved this, maybe an updated version since so much has come out since you last did this one. That eyeshadow is stunning on you.💖

[@Blessed.S]

What an informative video! As a fellow dry skin gal I’m always nervous to try powders as I’m a fan of a glowy, Dewey look.... but I’m excited to try it again with all the tips and ideas in this video. I definitely have foundation on my phone all the time, creasing and smudging under the eyes, and overall foundation tends to rub off by the end of the day! Loooooove your recommendations!

[@mariawi1357]

Sandra O, same for me...so time to change setting powder and buy a finishing powder, so the phone don't get so greasy!!!

[@marlamann3777]

Mich-such a great series- this week was so nuts with my agency so I didn't have the time at night to watch YT- trying to go back and watch some of the videos I missed xo

[@raquel_cb_]

Michele, thank you for this series. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am learning a lot and your honest opinion as a user is amazing.

[@renemartz1520]

I haven't tried any of the powders you've mentioned but I do have the new Hourglass Veil finishing powder that I love for buffing and I use the IT Bye Bye Pores pressed powder as my setting powder for my under eyes and t-zone. I really like the combo of those two powders on my skin. ❤😊

[@karenprinz5987]

Rene Daniels this is my holy grail powder combo too!

[@renemartz1520]

Karen Prinz That's awesome! ❤

[@paulinaamerberg4069]

This was a very helpful video. I actually have this Chikuhodo brush which I bought from Beautylish a while back and could not find a good use for it. Now I will definitely use it with loose powder. Thank you!

[@Sonicman415]

Oh fun! Thank you for this vid! I support your use of color on your lids. This look is lovely.

[@kelly-dl6zp]

So awesome! Loved it! I bought YSL and now I’ll have to try Chanel. Ty so much! This was so helpful!

[@lianjiang1853]

Very useful content for my project research. Thank you!

[@ELITEGAMERFTK]

Great wrap up video and of course I absolutely dig your eye makeup!

[@katharynlynnoggenfuss6103]

Michele, If you are going to use a finishing powder, is it best to also use a setting powder? Great series!!!!

[@karenprinz5987]

Katharyn Lynn Oggenfuss I wondered this too!

[@leonorabruno84]

Michele, darling: thanks again also for that Video! I'm using loose powders since...over 30 years I think! Started from the good old Le Clerc in the iconic aluminium case...then Caron, Dior, Shiseido and now Sensai translucent loose powder. In my purse I have mostly the Chanel pressed powder, just for some retouching during the day. Thank you again for all the precious info and comparisons. Love. Leonora

[@georgiacampos8223]

Thank-you Michele! I have enjoyed and learned so much from you. This has been such an informative video series. I love the work you are doing. Thank-you!!!

[@victorfinke8781]

I love your eye makeup in this

[@roseannegagliardi5079]

Hi Michele...new to your channel..Just stumbled upon it..Been watching several of your videos...Love your personality...Very honest and down to earth..very informative...I am not someone that uses much makeup at all. I am a mature women and also have some problems with combination skin..dryer in the winter of course. Fine lines..etc...I agree with so much of what you described about using any loose powder or finishing powder of any kind. The only powder i have used in the past was MAC skin finish...I do not have a big budget for makeup however so I need to get one that is affordable. I have very fair skin so its hard for me to choose one that blends with my skin color. I don't use foundation, I just use tinted moisturizers with spf..I was interested in your full review of all the powders you tried..very interesting and informative. I love the way you go into such great deal and explain everything about each product.. If you have any thoughts for powders that might be a little less expensive as some of the powders you reviewed. Also I am not sure if I was to use only one powder which you think is better a setting powder or a finishing powder.

[@Nailtheday]

Just found your channel and I’m binging!! I’m an oily skin, loose powder fan and I love Chanel Peche or Laura Mercier Translucent (of course) 😀

[@elainebines6803]

I really enjoyed loose powder week and learned a lot - thankyou 🎀

[@CharlisDailyDiary]

Loved this series! Thank you so much Michelle for doing this!

[@4SkippyRoo]

I just started incorporating a finishing powder into my make-up routine and now I can't imagine not using one. I use the Hourglass Ambient Lighting palette... All the shades! I very lightly run my brush across Dim, Incandescent, and Radiant Light shades and buff all over 💫💫💫 Now you've given me some ideas for my next purchase 👍 Had anyone run across that Sephora Pro KZbin video where they mention that HD powders (like the Makeup Forever) are supposed to be used as finishing powders, and not as setting powders???

[@zoya5229]

Can you share that video

[@karenprinz5987]

Great series! Really enjoyed the layout of it and the information! ❤️❤️

[@cindymaulden2226]

I agree with you, loose powders are Hollywood look glamour. I don't use them much but I'm a SUCKER for the beautiful packaging so I have several, just cause they look beautiful on my vanity.

[@Perizaddancer]

I love your videos - and this powder series was fantastic - very detailed. You use all the same brands as I, so your thoughts are greatly appreciated! Also appreciate that you went into the brushes used and why you prefer some over others. Have you already done a pressed powder series? If not, that would be great. I’m interested in the high end such as the La Mer, Sisley, Cle de Peau and Chantecaille pressed. Thank you, Michele for your great content!!!

[@lemperez]

Please do an update including on loose powders - including Laura mercié, viseart, charlotte tilbury, hourglass, too faced peach perfect.

[@jacquelinehorvath425]

Wonderful summary, absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

[@24kgsd]

I enjoyed the series very much and greatly appreciated the recap video

[@deniseburnham7783]

I tried your method of pouncing the brush on the eye. Here's my question: do you find having even the smallest amount of setting powder on your eyelashes affects your mascara? Mine started to flake after doing this a few days. I use a tubal mascara, so possibly the formula couldn't adhere to the lashes. I need to get the Sonia G. brush and try that for buffing. I love my Chik, Hakuhodo, and Surrat brushes, but I don't have one with a flat top. I have LOVED your powder series. Thank you so much for doing this. I alternate between the Cle de Peau and Sisley Rose D'Orient (no glitter) powders for setting my under-eye area. Both are fabulous. Love the Sisley Irisee as a finishing powder. You've inspired me to dig out the Guerlain Meteorites and give them another shot. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed by them.

[@tanjai2854]

So amazing series of videos!!! You’re THE professor!!! 👌👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@peninalipkin2974]

I also have super dry skin and never had luck with loose powder i always looked dry and like a baked powder cake until i did some research and heard about hourglass. you can build that powder and you dont look cakey it is amazing. i had no good brush and i recently got these new powders and pan powders so i just ordered a brush for them the Sonia G face smudge brush i really wanted the sonia g face 1 brush but it is sold out and alot are getting the blue one the smudge face brush saying it the same just smaller. i tried using my new Zoeva rounded powder brush but it isnt picking up the kids pressed powders well so looking forward to me new sonia g brush!

[@mellissacook520]

This was a great video and great series. Very impressed!

[@emk6117]

Love your videos! Your eye shadow is amazing in this video.

[@janettekenos3674]

Great video! Very informative 💕

[@avr198]

Hi Michele! Try the Chikuhodo Takumi T-1 powder brush as a buffer brush. For me, it does such a wonderful job blurring/buffing my cheeks.

[@TheMicheleWang]

Oh great - I've had my eye on that brush... you may have just convinced me :D

[@irisk934]

Loved this video, it was so helpful 💕💕💕

[@seechangenyc280]

Great video! P.S. The only eye pencil I have found that does not come off is the Marc Jacobs (even when you wear it in the water line). Give it a try.

[@virginibab7709]

Hi Michele the perfect video ! Informative and honest I really love the By Terry one I m 50 and combinaison skin Going to try the cle de peau one... May I suggest a video on cle de peau beauty line... ? one of my favorite brand but I d love to hear your thoughts... Virginie From France 😘

[@Maha1616]

Hi Michele thanks for such an informative round up. I have the same type of skin which is dry and finding the right finishing powder has been a challenge, sadly I can’t buy Cle de Peau setting Powder in uk, I will be ordering the Chantecaille lose powder instead.

[@aprilgreen62]

My problem with setting powders is, I love dewy finish foundations, so to powder my face seems to take away the beauty of dewy finish by mattifying the look. What would you advise for setting my face but still somehow maintaining the dewy finish I enjoy. Comment from anyone are welcome on the subject. Thanks

[@aysheaahmed348]

Subscribed! Loving your channel ! 💖

[@robinmize4798]

Thanks so much for powder week!

[@siddiqueuzma5870]

If you have to choose one loose powder which one would it be- Chanel or Chantecaille ?

[@mariannetm]

The Guerlain Meteorites I use under liquid Foundation.

[@Loralarify]

With the Chantecaille powder, I see it comes in light or subtle- which one do you have? You mentioned using it for a finishing powder - have you also used it as a setting powder? I may try it for a setting powder. I just watched this again because it’s such a good video regarding powders and since I have dryer skin, too, with some texture.

[@leeward1717]

enjoyed the entire series! I'm your very oily-skinned "#seoulsista so setting powder is a must for me. Laura Mercier is my go to or Graftobian in winter. I'll use Maybelline Fit Me for when I use BB cream, but it doesn't hold all day.#powderpowa!

[@TheMicheleWang]

The laura mercier doesn't work for me, and I think it's because i have dry skin. Everyone seems to love it, so I'm always wondering what I'm doing wrong, but it just makes me look drier. Makes sense it would work for you!!

[@ruthNcouth]

What a great video! I want to get the Chanel powder for setting foundation and the meteorites for finishing. Do you have a video for foundations for dry skin...similar to this one?

[@TheMicheleWang]

I did a Foundation Week - the line is in the description box of the video. I covered 5 different foundations, and the best foundation I have found for dry skin is the Cle de Peau The Foundation. It's $250 and feels like the most amazing moisturizing cream and not makeup. rstyle.me/n/c5anvjcds6x

[@anaisabel4323]

I'm a new subscriber and I love your video content !!!

[@lisamichellebeauty]

Enjoyed this series!!!

[@honibzerko]

Hi Michele you look amazing just beautiful! The finishing powders, which one would you suggest for mature skin oily around 60ish?

[@asmaahmad8330]

Very well executed “Powder week!” Loved learning so many things with you! Just wanted to ask if you paid any taxes in the US on your items shipped from the CD japan website. I wish to buy the Chikuhodo Z1 brush especially with almost a 40$ difference between beautylish and the CD japan website.

[@elisekrejci3342]

That was fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@catc473]

Hey you - I agree with everyone: great video - fun to watch, and very detailed and informative. By the way, I only just got home with my Beautylish order which includes a Face One from Sonia G! I have yet to actually use it, but I can already see why you like it so much! Thanks for recommending it. Plus, this info might come a bit too late, but yesterday I've discovered a new powder online (well, new for me): the Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Radiance Loose Powder. Everything sounds and looks great about it, but I've never actually seen it or tried it in person. Have you? :-)

[@user-ip8br5zb8j]

possible to use pressed powder as setting powder?

[@4SkippyRoo]

Demophon Phew I think so... And I do. I use the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro-powder straight out of the compact with a small brush for setting my under-eye area.

[@user-ip8br5zb8j]

I'm using the CT powder as well, love the airbrush finish. But i wonder wt's the difference on the finish look, is the pressed powder more heavy weighted?

[@emk6117]

I think so. I enjoy the Nars translucent pressed powder.

[@Sonicman415]

Demophon Phew yes. Absolutely.

[@Congluo]

I’m super dry skin and don’t really use powder to set. Could you recommend one powder with minimal change of the look of foundations?

[@smitalbhadang3555]

Really helpful and very informative video....Great !

[@hongbuii]

What color did you get the cle de peau powder in ?

[@Lisa-nz5hs]

What are your thoughts on the Wayne Goss Holiday Brush (I think it’s squirrel) for setting powder?

[@gia6743]

Thanks Michele for such a great video. I have the Cle de Peau Refining Pressed Powder which I sometimes use as a pressed finishing powder when I don't use the Chantecaille loose powder. Can the cle de peau Refining pressed powder be used as a setting powder also, instead of the loose powder?

[@chrismerighi]

Hi Michele, love your videos and just like you I love luxury brands. What do you think about Burberry Makeup? Would you do a review about their products?

[@kimliu9819]

hi michele,, im a new subscriber.. am 43 so your skin is my skin except I have issues with puffy eyes, yours is immaculate :). have you ever tried the Korean primer VDL lumilayer primer? I have been using it for months now and it's been really good in making my skin glow and natural, but it is alittle too shiney:) I will be trying out the loose powder from cle de peau and hopefully will be like yours. but first I have to find that brush of yours..

[@Loralarify]

I’m looking at the Meteorites powder and am not sure which formula to get- I mostly use a finishing powder and it sounds like this might possibly be the one to try or the Chantecaille or YSL.. I’m looking for a bit of glow without sparkles.. Maybe I should watch this again😂You are so thorough in your explanation of the powders and I’m currently looking for a new finishing powder. I had been using the Hourlglass veil but want something with a touch more glow- not sparkly, but a glow to blur. I’m in my late 50’s with good skin but don’t want to look “powdery”

[@TheMicheleWang]

I think you'll enjoy either the Meteorites or YSL - the Chantecaille is def not as glowy as the Hourglass.

[@Loralarify]

Michele Wang after watching your review of the newest Hourglass finishing powders, I think I need to get that! I think it contains everything I’ll need! I did order the YSL powder, too, so I’ll see if I like that one or not☺️

[@AmyGodBlessAmerica]

Hourglass for finishing? Thoughts (not the loose one but ambient lighting).

[@TheMicheleWang]

I like the pressed Hourglass powders, but I have to go light. If I use too heavy of a hand, my makeup starts to look too thick.

[@Brutus1580]

Soooo good. TY 😌

[@MsEEvaM]

I got product mentioned mixed up with product you’re wearing. I’m like Jesus she’s wearing tons of powder. Loll

[@mariawi1357]

One question, Chantecaille...I have only access to buy the colour version,(live in Europe), how much does it darken the skin?! I am around nc20-25...

[@TheMicheleWang]

I think how much it deepens your complexion will depend on how much you use. My understanding is that they are all translucent, so your skin will come through. I don't think it will be too drastic.

[@randischwartz7505]

Terrific video!

[@satine112]

Great video!