Perfumed Powders

If you've seen any movie set in the Victorian or Renaissance times, you've seen elegant women sitting at their vanity tables, dusting themselves with perfumed powder. It's a time-honored beauty secret that is still in effect today among women looking for something more than what a perfume on its own can offer.

Perfumed and dusting powders go one step beyond perfume because they are usually made with talcum powder, which prevents sticking - meaning that it also acts as a natural deodorant too. They are typically a combination of the talcum powder and long-lasting essential oils like rose, jasmine, orange, and other wonderful aromas. Dusting powders are wonderful for distributing an all-over, delicate scent without being overpowering. They're great for a hot summer day because they keep you feeling fresh and dewy, not sticky and smelly.

Some of the best perfumed powders out there come from brands like Estee Lauder, Caswell-Massey, Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Juicy Couture, and Elizabeth Arden. Glora Vanderbilt's silkening dusting powder with puff is also a really popular pick too.

If you don't want to spend that much, consider a perfumed powder from Avon. Avon perfumed powders are very affordable and come in a variety of scents and styles, from shimmering to fruity to talcs for men too!

Perfumes come in many different formats-solid, liquid, concentrated, sprays, essential oils, powders and more, so consider that before buying. The best way to apply perfume is usually to just dab a couple of dots on each wrist and on your neck. Avoid spraying all over your body, or you may find that people might not want to be around you!