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I was wondering if someone could recommend a good face powder for good beard coverage so to speak. The reason I ask is sometimes I only have a couple hours on my own to dress and to do the full foundation/ makeup removal afterwards just cuts into the time dressed, but I do like the idea of looking as feminine as possible during that time and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a face powder that will accomplish that goal ?
Hiya Ginger! I don't know about a powder for covering facial hair. I use a rust colored primer since my facial hair is dark, and then a foundation on top of that to get a more natural color.
Perhaps someone more makeup savvy than I (a long list, I assure you) can help?
Hi Ginger,
It would be fair to describe makeup as something of an addiction for me. If we are out together, regardless of how I am presenting, my wife drops me off at makeup counters as a sort of adult creche if she has something to do I'm not interested in.
Beard cover, as Ellie says, is a matter of a huge amount of practice as it is very individual. Colour theory is good as a starting point but it will still require much trial and plenty of error.
For day looks with lighter makeup it becomes almost impossible but recently I have adopted a slightly different approach.
I use a peach tinted stick primer for everywhere below my cheek bones and tap it into my skin with my fingers, putty primer or none for everywhere else.
Max Factor Pan Stik foundation is great when you are in a hurry. Limited shades but high pigment density and easy on. I usually apply some to my beard area only and blend out then do my eyes.
For my eyes I add a bit more drama than some people may for the day but not full on night glam.
Apply foundation to the rest of my face as lightly as I can and if I am not happy with the beard cover put some of the foundation on a beauty blender a press into the areas I am not happy with, don't rub or drag it will undo things.
Bronzer then blush as they work a bit like setting powders so they cut out a layer and then tinted setting powder for the beard area if I'm concerned, press on, gently dust off.
Nude lipstick.
The beard will not be totally gone when you look in your makeup mirror but the makeup will be lighter to wear and remove and with blush and slightly dramatic eyes you will find that at three feet you don't see the shadow and you will be drawn to looking at the top half of you face and (hopefully) enjoy seeing the feminine you.
Time for me to shut up as I could gone on all day.
All the best in your makeup adventures and please remember, makeup is supposed to be fun and played with, if you like it, it is right.
Eve xx
Is the red lipstick or cover a universal rule? Reason I ask is that I had a makeover and the artist, who had lots of experience with beard cover, said that I should use something “light,” not red, due to my skin tone being “cool neutral.” I failed to ask for specifics, such as what color range to use in covering a beard. Any insights or tips would be appreciated. Thx!