powder for reducing face shine

[phototuition]

I will be shooting a fair few business headshots using strobes in the near future and I wondered if anyone has used neutral powder to lightly dust shiny skin when necessary?

I'd appreciate any pointers to appropriate product and, while we're on the subject, what about applying the powder. I'm not sure everyone would want to be dusted with the same brush (better than being tarred with it I suppose!!) so how would I best apply it?

Thanks in anticipation for any guidance.

 

[JonathanRyan]

It's called mattifying powder. I'm told the stuff from Urban Decay is good.

There's also a really cheap one that's also good but I can't remember the name.

As for applying it.....I'd have somebody who knows what they are doing do that for me

 

[Mahoneyd187]

There's a few about, MAC do a clear powder that matts and helps keep the make up as it is. For want of a better term, it "sets it".

 

[Sam-D]

Hi John

I use 'Rimmel clear complexion anti-shine powder', which you can get from Boots for about £4.00. Works really well on both male and female.
It comes with the usual pad, but if you don’t fancy using the same pad for everybody then you can also buy a small pack of cotton pads very cheaply from Boots.

Sam-D

 

[lawrie29]

First time I have seen make up discussed on TP, oddly, when you'd think it would be something talked about a reasonable amount as it can make such a difference to a shot.

 

[whatafunnyface]

I would highly reccomend blotting paper- mac do a box of 25 sheets for a very reasonable price and it avoids any issue with building up layers of uneven make up.

If you do opt for powder, in stores they use antiseptic wipes to clean brushes between customers. A light translucent minerals powder from mac would be ideal.

For men, Chanel do a cream which mattifies skin- can't remember the name, but could be another option.

 

[Richard King]

I will be shooting a fair few business headshots using strobes in the near future and I wondered if anyone has used neutral powder to lightly dust shiny skin when necessary?

I'd appreciate any pointers to appropriate product and, while we're on the subject, what about applying the powder. I'm not sure everyone would want to be dusted with the same brush (better than being tarred with it I suppose!!) so how would I best apply it?

Thanks in anticipation for any guidance.

We use this: http://www.smashbox.com/ANTI-SHINE_2