Powder & Setting · Product guide
Banana powder
A yellow-toned setting powder used to brighten and neutralise.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Powder & Setting guide.
When to use it
Under the eye and on the centre of the face, where yellow counteracts blue-toned darkness.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
The yellow tone suits olive and golden skin well — better than a white-based translucent, which greys it.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
Deep skin, in its standard shade. On deeper skin a pale yellow reads as a grey-yellow cast; the equivalent is a deeper, warmer powder.
The most common mistake
Applying it all over. It is a targeted brightening step, not a full-face powder.
Questions
What does banana powder actually do?
A yellow-toned setting powder used to brighten and neutralise.
When should I use banana powder?
Under the eye and on the centre of the face, where yellow counteracts blue-toned darkness.
Does banana powder work on Moroccan skin tones?
The yellow tone suits olive and golden skin well — better than a white-based translucent, which greys it.
What is the most common mistake with banana powder?
Applying it all over. It is a targeted brightening step, not a full-face powder.
Part of: Powder & Setting
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