Professional Cosmetizing Make-Up Hints and Tips As with the application of all creme based make-ups, the lining shades, rouges and highlighting shades should be applied and blended without powdering any of the make-up until the face looks just the way you want it to look. Once the facial make-up is complete, powder down the face using the techniques described in the face powder section of this web site. This allows for easy blending to achieve the natural look you desire. Once you powder, blending is not really possible because the creme make-up is "set" and as such does not flow as is needed for blending.