What is transculent powder for?

Yes translucent powder is a finishing powder that is supposed to set your foundation. I've never tried HIP, MAC is a good brand, and if you are on a low budget I would recommend Sephora, or even sonia kashuk at target.

Translucent powder is an important step on your make-up and is used to set it. It avoids that your face looks all shiny and keeps your foundation from wearing off quickly. Basically, it's a finishing powder. The one I use is MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Powder: Loose Powder. It's excelent and keeps my make-up on place everyday. MAC prep+prime loose powder is also a great option. For a tight budget, go for some Maybelline or Ultah loose powder.

L'Oreal HIP Eye Shadows are ok and worth it a try... They're not as great as MAC but, they do their work to even though they are not pigmented. So, I would recommend you Sephora eyeshadows. Those are pretty good and many make up artists and make up gurus use them!

Hope this helps!

Translucent powder is used to set your foundation. Basically, it's finishing powder (:

It prevents your face from looking shiny, and keeps your foundation from wearing off quickly.[:

Ulta Translucent Powder works really well. I use it daily, and it keeps my face looking great!

HIP Eye Shadows are pretty good quality (: They're not as good as MAC, but definitely worth the money.

a transculent power looks like a normal power but it comes out more natural.

you power over your T-zone to make it look less oily.