Dusting what?

[seventh_string]

I've been looking into Lush's dusting powders because they sound cool, but I have no idea what their purpose is. Are they like an all over dusting perfume? Are they a moisturizer in powder form, can it replace my Therapy massage bar? Someone please explain!

Comments

[cookiepartyyy]

I use it like I would use baby powder. It soaks up excess moisture (ie. sweat) so I use it in areas where sweat tends to build up throughout the day.

[v_odka]

I use baby powder on my roots when my hair gets oily, but I find that it makes my hair REALLY static-y...even though I only use it on my roots. I don't know if my hair's just weird or if this is a common problem, because I don't really know the science behind baby powder, haha. Have you (or anyone else) used the dusting powder for the same purpose, & does it cause your hair to get all static-y?

[skafunkmelt]

I've used a dusting powder (Silky Underwear) that way. I didn't notice any static issues.

[scarletdulcinea]

Incredddddibly static-y. I use Silky Underwear, as well.

[misslenore]

Like the above poster, I use it the same as I would baby powder. I only have the Candy Fluff dusting powder so I can't speak for the others, but I actually find it more drying than moisturizing, so I can't use it during the winter when my skin gets super dry. It's great for the summer though. And yeah, it kind of functions as a perfume too, although I find that the smell fades fairly quickly on me (or at least I get used to it and can't smell it anymore).

[glitter_my_glam]

Just a quick heads up, they actually DO have talc, just so you know!

[palegreyminion]

Candy Fluff and Vanilla Puff dusting powder both have talc in them.

[mitejen]

You can also use it to prevent chafing. Like my legs rub together so when I'm wearing a skirt it helps with preventing red spots.

[caitirin]

Seconded. That's what I love about it.

I use a little brush to brush it on myself so I don't end up shaking it all over the floor.

[there_she_went]

I'm trying to convince my mom to give me one of her old powder puff containers, I'd replace the puff but I figure the packaging would be a huge step up.

[simonelo]

I actually use a glad container with the screw-on lid for my silky underwear, with a powder puff from Sephora. Not sexy looking at all, but totally functional, even for travel.

[starkodama]

Am I missing something here? I have the Karma, Silky Underwear, and Candy Fluff powders, and no matter how I use them, or how much, it doesn't seem to have any effect at all. I still sweat and I still have chub rub, and the smell goes away instantly. :( How do you guys apply them?

[spazerrific]

I think the only dusting powder left that still acts as an anti-persperant is coconut (I found this out when powder puff got disconned and I was looking for a replacement). They will all absorb moisture, but preventing it is something different. I apply it by shaking a little into my hand and smearing it where I want (usually underarms and underboobal area). It's a little messy, but does the trick.