Sali Hughes on beauty: if you think powder is ageing, you haven’t tried the right ones

The best modern formulations reflect light, mattify shine and give skin a smooth finish

I am rabidly defensive of face powder. “Powder is ageing” is one of those enduring beauty cliches that’s not necessarily true – especially now, when powders are often talc-free, softly blurring in finish, and frequently contain moisturising ingredients.

Powder is essential in keeping wet formulations such as foundation on your face, and if the appearance of skin ageing bothers you, then the right pressed powder is your ally.