American Idol alum Kellie Pickler needs to fire her makeup artist ASAP for making her look like she received a flour bomb at NYC fashion week this past weekend.

The main purpose of the face powder is to improve the appearance of your skin, to add a matte finish to the face and to even out your skin tone.

When using face powder you can conceal minor blemishes and discoloration, to tone down the excessive shine and create a flawless look.

Powder is great to be used during the day on these areas of your face that get shiny.

Remember: layering on too much powder can cause it to settle into fine lines and exaggerate them — or in Kellie’s case, make you look like a clown.

We suggest:

Elizabeth Arden Mineral Makeup Collection - Macy’s - $37.50