On Tuesday, it was all over the news that the perfect Angelina Jolie was seen walking the red carpet with “white face.” I didn’t really think too much of it. I didn’t pay it much attention until it was revealed why she had white face: her makeup artist used the wrong finishing powder. She used the HD finishing powder for film, instead of the finishing powder for flash cameras. I was intrigued, but I didn’t realize how intrigued I was until I went to bed that night and dreamt about Angelina Jolie’s powder. No kidding.
Picture source: Us Weekly
You know what intrigued me? It was the fact that as much as I love makeup, I had no idea that there was any such thing as a finishing powder made specifically for film and/or camera flash. I don’t even own any finishing powder – not because I don’t know of it, but because the very first time a Lancome makeup artist made my face up, she told me that I did not need to use anything on top of my foundation. I considered it a compliment then, but as I grow older, I’m learning more and more that makeup isn’t always about covering anything up. Sometimes, it’s just about highlighting what you already have.
So I went searching for this makeup finishing powder, and I found one from the Make Up For Ever brand, sold exclusively at Sephora. According to the description of this powder,
“This industry-recognized luxe finishing powder sets the foundation and slightly mattifies skin without changing its natural contours. Made of 100 percent-mineral silica, it softens the appearance of imperfections, fine lines, and pores and completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look. This translucent, dermatologist-tested, and talc-free formula does not dry the skin. One universal shade works for all skintones. The lightweight, silky texture and ultrafine formula adds a soft focus effect for a flawless finish and can be applied over foundation or worn alone. “
It retails for $34, and I am seriously considering buying it – which I know sounds crazy, considering that the inspiration for this post is Angelina Jolie’s powder disaster – which, in my opinion, is not a disaster — because well, Angelina Jolie can do no wrong in my eyes (except that one time she fell in love with someone’s else’s husband and had 6 children with him).
Seriously, my biggest problem about Angelina Jolie’s alleged powder disaster is that I didn’t know anything about this finishing powder, and I now feel the need to explore it. Have you tried this powder before?
P.S. Angelina Jolie is a beautiful woman.
I never knew there was anything called finishing powder let alone know that there is one for film and another for flash camera. Jolie still looks good thou.
Lara, you and I are on the same boat. I didn’t know either! And yes, Jolie still looks very good.
Same as translucent powder? Been had that for yrs yo!!!
I knew there was more to flawless makeup, so I’m not that surprised.
LMAOO….seriously Vera?!!! Your long and short of this is that you now want finishing powder?! LMAOO..Your randomness knows no bound!
As far as I am concerned, finishing powder is talc powder….*shrug*
Ah, HoneyDame, this is serious oooo!!! This is what I was concerned about: how didn’t I know of this before??? And no oh, you’re wrong. My research specifically stated that finishing powder is NOT talc powder. No go rub talc powder for your face oh.
Hey Vera, this is surprising. I didn’t know the two finishing powder exist. I only wore foundation and face powder on top of that. I won’t need them anyway but at least I learned something. Angelina still looks graceful and stunning here.
I agree. Angelina definitely still looks stunning.