Believe it or not, I arrived late to the translucent powder party. Maybe I just wasn’t paying attention, but I never felt the need since my makeup leans toward the low-maintenence side of the spectrum. But when I was in London a few months ago, I noticed my bestie giving herself a light dusting under the eyes and around the T-zone. Then, when I was Tilbury-ed, a bit of powder was an essential step in the process. Upon arrival back at home, I pulled a few from my personal beauty closet and things have never been the same. Now, my makeup stays put better, and my skin is shine-free for hours and hours.
The one challenge has been portability. I’m not one to carry around loads of products and brushes. Then, as luck would have it, Pixi by Petra’s Quick Fix Powder magically appeared in my mailbox. (OK, not magically.) This adorable little jar comes complete with a puff attached, making it perfect for touch-ups on the go. The colorless powder is so finely milled that it’s completely weightless, and I love the airbrushed look it leaves without making my makeup look cakey. The added aloe and cucumber (for soothing purposes) but extra antioxidants don’t hurt either.
So there you have it… And now you have no excuse for looking like a hot mess when you’re running around all day (or night).
Not only does it keep your T-zone shine free for hours, it