Powders are some of the most helpful products in our makeup kits. Set the liquid blush with them, and even keep our bases from sliding down due to the intense heat in the Philippines! Due to our country’s hot and humid nature, many people here are prone to having oily skin. Thus, mattifying powders are inevitably some of the most in-demand products in this part of the world.
However, there is an untapped potential market yet to be tapped. That’s the realm of the dry-skinned girlies here in the Philippines. While the world may have closed its doors during the pandemic, some dry-skinned girlies rode their claim to fame and TikTok fame reviewing makeup and skincare as a dry-skinned person. Some of these include Bella (sunscreen godmother) and, of course, none other than Marj Market!
Nichido Loose Powder
Ask any Filipino beauty girl what her first powder was, and NBA Odds are, the Nichido Loose Powder will be her answer. The Nichido Loose powder has always been a staple for newbies to make. And for some, it has always been there for their needs. Returning to the Nichido Loose Powder has always been a no-brainer, given the product’s quality. For its price, you get a lot of products and a mattifying formula that is also fuss-free for dryer skin types.
The best catch is that it’s easily accessible and affordable, too—go to your nearest Watson’s, where there’s a Nichido!
Happy Skin Dew Aqua Cooling Setting Powder
For those looking for a gentle and weightless formula that suits dry and combination skin types, you’ve got your bet on the Happy Skin Dew Aqua Cooling Setting Powder! Its performance is quite superb, with finely milled and tinted powder pigments. However, its finish when you set your face is not a hard matte – but a natural matte that allows room for dewiness. Despite its soft finish, this powder can survive even the heat and humidity in Manila – I know it was what I wore when I went to Quiapo for errands and shopping.
We hate that it’s a little messy! However, its quality is worth the buck, especially for those with dry skin types.
Clocheflame Dream Filter Weightless Soft-Focus Pressed Setting Powders with SPF 15
The Clocheflame Dream Filter Weightless Soft-Focus Pressed Setting Powders with SPF 15 is a seamless lightweight powder that adds a silky touch. Its delicate formula is a dream to try and use. It’s also great for sensitive skin!
It comes in different shades and has a skin texture enhancer that helps blur lines and gives off a glowy finish. It’s also quite long-lasting and has many products!
Vice Cosmetics Universal Fix Baked Setting Powder
From the get-go, this powder makes it clear that it’s not your usual powder. For one, the finish is not matte but not flat—and there’s a glowy sheen. It’s similar to the Hourglass Finishing Powder. There are two shades for this kind of powder.
We highly recommend using this as a follow-up to a loose powder. It works best as a finishing powder, although it also works as a setting powder.
Wrapping Up
Dry skin powders are around! However, with the growing innovation happening in the beauty industry, we’re happy to see that there are more options. We hope there are a lot more in the future!