Baked cosmetic products are made in a special oven. Exposure to temperature improves the performance of powders, blush, bronzers and eyeshadows. The most famous manufacturer of such cosmetics is the Pupa brand. Its products received hundreds of positive reviews, and counterfeits began to appear on the shelves.
In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, you should correctly approach the choice of baked cosmetics. Baked products are made using a special technology. The cosmetic mixture is baked at 40 ° C in special production ovens.
As a result, the texture of powder, blush or eyeshadow becomes more airy and “silky”, cosmetics are better applied, retains rich pigmentation and gains a delicate radiance.
Baked cosmetics are easily shaded and do not crumble, and due to their high pigmentation, they are consumed more economically. The reflective effect of baking is different from the usual shine of sequins and glitter.
Benefits of navel powder
Pupa is an Italian make-up brand that appeared on the Russian market more than 20 years ago. The company was founded 45 years ago and since then has established itself worldwide as a manufacturer of safe and high-quality products.
Pupa powder has several differences from competitors in its price category:
- One of the official makeup target audiences: teenage girls. The company makes sure that the composition of the powder does not harm young delicate skin and does not cause breakouts.
- Brand products are hypoallergenic
- The company refused to test its products on animals.
- The powder is suitable for all skin types: normal, dry or oily.
- Economical consumption.
- Does not oxidize for. When oxidized, the powder may become darker or redder.
- Natural, natural finish.
Pupa Luminys baked face powder is the best-selling product of the brand.
disadvantages
The main disadvantage of Pupa powder is its relatively high cost for the mass market segment. Without discounts, a package of powder will cost at least 900 rubles. Baked navel powder, reviews of which are mostly positive, may not cope with masking inflammation in the acute stage of acne. In this case, you must additionally use a concealer.
Powder composition
The powder is made on the basis of talc, dimethicone (a type of silicone) and mineral oil. In some cases, they can clog the pores of oily skin, but most compact and crumbly facial products contain these ingredients.
The composition is enriched with jojoba oil. For a natural radiance effect, finely ground pearlescent pigments have been added to the powder to reflect light.
How to distinguish a fake
Pupa baked products are often counterfeited. This is especially true for compact powders and bronzers. In many reviews, the reason for dissatisfaction with the navel powder was the purchase of a fake.
How to distinguish branded cosmetics from illegal goods:
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In the store, the powder can be visually distinguished by the quality of the packaging - the fake has an uneven font, there is no embossing, bulges, inscriptions are unevenly applied. The powder box for such a product is made of low-quality plastic: it can have a blue or yellow tint, be opaque. Seams are rough, raw.
Types of navel powder
Powder from this manufacturer is of 3 types.
Pupa Luminys baked face powder
A versatile compact powder suitable for both solo use and for fixing foundation. It has a light texture, however, due to the high content of pigments, it masks skin imperfections. Has a silk finish. Reflective particles give the skin a fresh and radiant appearance and visually smooth fine wrinkles.
Crumbly
Pupa currently produces two loose powders: Like a Doll invisible loose powder and Professionals powder. The first is pigmented and comes in 6 shades. Produced in a classic bottle with a silver cap. Gives the effect of "bare" skin, but evens out its tone. Four shades matte, two with a shine.
"Proffesionals powder" is a representative of classic fixing powders.
Transparent, evens out skin relief, smoothing fine wrinkles and pores. Does not change the color of the foundation. Has a matte finish.
Powder blush Pupa
The legendary "Pupa Luminys" baked blush has been replaced by the "Like a Doll Luminys Blush" line. The quality is still good, but the range of shades has expanded - 12 colors are available in Russia. Among them are 5 pink, 5 variations of a peach shade and 2 beige.
Like classic powder, Navel Baked Blush has a silky texture and reflective particles. Contains vitamin E and jojoba oil. The powder is positioned as a product for all skin types.
A palette of the best shades
Baked Pupa powder (reviews will help distinguish a fake from the original) is made in shades suitable for European girls. Each product of the brand has a tone suitable for fair-skinned women, several golden shades, and a dark color for tanned or dark skinned skin.
LUMINYS BAKED FACE POWDER
Compact baked powder with a shine effect. It is the best selling product of the Pupa brand. The powder combines several colors, imitating the texture of marble.
The powder is currently available in four shades:
- 01 - light beige... The lightest shade with an admixture of golden beige and white.
- 04 - champagne... The most uniform golden beige shade with rare pearl interspersed.
- 05 - amber light... Olive shade with a touch of golden highlighter.
- 06 - biscuit... A dark beige shade with a reddish undertone. Suitable for tanned skin.
Occasionally there are shades 02 and 03 - they are fakes.
LUMINYS BAKED ALL OVER
Baked powder blush.It has four parts: a matte powder for the entire face, a bronzing powder for a tan effect, a blush and a highlighter (powder for shine). Sectors can be applied individually or mixed with a brush.
Available in four shades:
- 01 - "Pink"... The only shade with a pink sector. Top - matte light beige powder. Next is a light bronzer for, and then a pink matte baked blush. The last sector is a pearl light beige highlighter. Suitable for very light skin.
- 02 - "Natural"... Shimmering beige powder followed by peach blush. The two lower sectors are light and dark bronzer. There is no separate highlighter in this shade, however the top sector can be used for shine in addition to any matte powder.
- 03 - "Golden Bronze"... Dark bronzing powder. Above - a powder with radiant particles, suitable for dark or tanned skin. This is followed by a shimmering reddish bronzer, a gold highlighter and a taupe matte bronzer.
- 04 - red gold... Three sectors - dark brown bronzers with cold, golden and reddish tints. The fourth sector is a beige highlighter.
Baked Pupa powder (reviews of bloggers confirm its high quality) has deep and rich bronze shades. They are suitable for evening make-up, for photo shoots, or for relaxing at sea.
HIGHLIGHTER BRONZE
Baked highlighter bronzer. Unlike the previous product, it has less contrasting shades and less mother-of-pearl. Suitable for everyday use. Consists of four sections of different intensity, made in the same color scheme.
The firm offers three shades:
- 001 - "Golden Rose"... The top two shine sectors are light pink. Shades for highlighting cheekbones: "rose gold" and "bronze". Suitable for very light skin.
- 002 - "Apricot rose"... Powder in a golden shade. Upper sector - white highlighter for shimmery accents. Medium sectors - golden highlighter for natural effect. The lower sector is bronzer with a warm undertone.
- 003 - "Real Gold"... Suitable for dark and very tanned skin. Upper part - white pearl highlighter. The next shade is pink-beige. The two lower sectors are bronzers with red and cold undertone.
Upper quadrant shades are applied to the top of the cheekbones, chin, center of the forehead and bridge of the nose to add radiance and volume. The lower sectors can be used on the temples, on the hollows of the cheekbones, along the jaw line - these zones will become visually smaller.
How to apply navel powder
The compact baked powder should be applied with a brush. Due to the light texture, the product will not adhere well to the sponge. Before use, you should moisturize the skin so that the powder does not emphasize flaking and dryness.
The manufacturer recommends using a natural powder brush.
With its help, the product is applied to the center of the face, and then shaded to the edges. The use of a sponge is acceptable when correcting makeup during the day. It is necessary to blot your face with a matting napkin to remove excess fat, and then, taking a thin layer of powder on the sponge, pat it onto the skin with patting movements.
Powder selection criteria
When choosing baked powder, you must follow the algorithm:
- Determine your needs: compact powder to even out complexion, powder to fix foundation, bronzing powder or powder to shine.
- Next - determine the type of skin. Dry, normal, or oily.
- Having indicated the necessary characteristics, you should choose a shade of powder. To do this, you can apply a small strip to the jaw line. The shade should match the skin tone of the face and neck. It is advisable to evaluate the shade in both artificial store lighting and street daylight.
Important:
Powders with lots of luminous particles (bronzers and highlighters) accentuate the pore size. Mattifying powders can accentuate dry skin. Loose powder is only suitable for home use. To correct makeup, you need a compact powder from the same line.
Loose powder or light veil powder is suitable for fixing the foundation. The dense masking product will be “masked” and will be visible on the face.
Where to buy, the cost of baked navel powder
Pupa cosmetics are sold in many Western and Asian countries. In Russia, it can be purchased in cosmetics and perfumery chain stores (Rive Gauche, Letual, Il de Bote, Golden Apple, Podruzhka, Magnit Cosmetic), or in small household stores. Without discounts, the cost ranges from 950 to 1300 rubles.
On the Internet, the product can be purchased in online cosmetic stores, or in online hypermarkets (Ozone, Lamoda, Wildberries). At the time of sales, powder can be purchased for 600 rubles.
Pupa is a brand with a long history. The baked powder that brought her fame has been among the sales leaders in Russia for several decades. The flip side of popularity is the emergence of many fakes that tarnish the company's reputation. Feedback from buyers and advice from bloggers will help you immediately identify low-quality products.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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