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poussière lumère

English translation: illuminating powder

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French term or phrase:poussière lumière
English translation:illuminating powder
Entered by: Travelin Ann

15:51 Jun 11, 2010
French to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
French term or phrase: poussière lumère
trying to translate the following passage from 'les honneurs perdus', a novel by calixthe beyala, and having difficulty with 'poussière lumère': "Elle me regardait pendant que je m'aspergeais de lotions de jouvence et masquais mes rides avec 'poussière lumère'.

i imagine it is a kind of make-up powder to cover blemishes and wrinkles? can't seem to find anything on the internet that gives me something more specific....

can anyone help?
lolatosome
Local time: 17:37
illuminating powder
Explanation:
This description from a well-known brand:
Glow-giving makeup turns skin luminous. Sheer powder manipulates light to chase away flaws, perfecting skin. Enhances foundation, absorbs shine. Luminous finish. Sheer coverage.

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Note added at 18 mins (2010-06-11 16:10:24 GMT)
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http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Base-BAS...
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Travelin Ann
Local time: 17:37
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3illuminating powder
Travelin Ann
3glitter powder
Hamidou Ouédraogo


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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
illuminating powder


Explanation:
This description from a well-known brand:
Glow-giving makeup turns skin luminous. Sheer powder manipulates light to chase away flaws, perfecting skin. Enhances foundation, absorbs shine. Luminous finish. Sheer coverage.

See refs in discussion

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Note added at 18 mins (2010-06-11 16:10:24 GMT)
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http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Base-BAS...

Travelin Ann
Local time: 17:37
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
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agree  philgoddard: I don't think there's any right or wrong answer for this, so I'd keep it fairly literal.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Phil. Lots of hits. I've seen it advertised in the US,
agree  Verginia Ophof
1 hr
  -> Thanks Verginia
agree  B D Finch: Convincing for "illumininating", though powder is the usual "poudre" on the linked page.
2 hrs
  -> Thanks B D. Please take a look at my other refs, in the discussion section.
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
glitter powder


Explanation:
I bought some cosmetic grade crimson glitter powder that I want to affix to my eye makeup for my son’s soccor games. If I apply my makeup like I normally would, what type of substance do I use to keep the glitter on?
http://www.amolbeauty.com/2010/04/21/applying-loose-glitter-...


Glitter powder has been around for quite some time, reaching its first peak of popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the form of iridescent blue eyeshadow. It has taken on numerous forms ever since, and is sold today in practically every American drug store as well as specialty makeup…
http://makeup.lovetoknow.com/Glitter_Powder_Indonesia


Hamidou Ouédraogo
Burkina Faso
Local time: 21:37
Native speaker of: Native in MossiMossi, Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  B D Finch: I think that might have the opposite effect to that intended and draw attention to wrinkles.
14 mins
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