Keeping the skin mate
Another crucial product to obtain that flawless 50s makeup was powder. Just as we do today, women used it to set their foundation. Back then, it was also used to keep their skin looking mate so it would contrast with the lips and eyeshadow.
To apply it, they would use a powder puff all over the face. Then, they would move on to brush away the excess product. A popular product back then was Silver Screen Powder, which was used by celebrities to blur fine lines and pores.