What Is Banana Powder? Ben Nye Banana Powder and 2 similar powders.

Banana powders are a type of yellow-toned setting powder that suits just about any skin tone. It also color-corrects surface redness and neutralizes dark under eye circles.

The mattifying powder can both set your makeup and contour your face, but for some reason few people have heard of it — it’s basically like the dark horse of makeup. It can be applied after slathering on a creamy concealer to help ward off creasing and prevent the concealer from setting into fine lines. It also helps to reduce the appearance of an oily complexion and color-corrects visible redness on the skin. But the main function of banana powder is to act like a highlighter and make skin glowy all over (see Kim Kardashian).

The translucent powder works best when used in tandem with a thick, creamy concealer. Use a makeup brush or a makeup sponge to apply a thick layer of the powder under the eyes and in the center of the forehead. Allow the powder to set before dusting away the excess. Pull the brush or sponge lightly down over the T-zone. Also, consider applying the powder under the cheekbones and at the corners of the mouth. Using a makeup sponge instead of a brush to blend helps create a flawlessly highlighted look.

Because Ben Nye Banana Powder is translucent with a matte finish, many women opt to use it as a finishing powder over the entirety of the face. If using this in conjunction with contouring, be sure to only use a light dusting of banana powder over the rest of the face, otherwise the contouring does not stand out. Using a makeup brush instead of a sponge may assist in providing only a light dusting of powder, though applying with a sponge may help it last longer. However, it is also possible to use the banana powder without contouring. Ben Nye Banana Powder helps combat the appearance of oily skin by providing a matte finish that lasts all day.