So! Enough with the excuses and let me start with my review. Before I officially begin, I'll tell you my skin type. I have oily, acne prone and sweaty face, and! I live in a really hot city (Tuguegarao).
While I was window-shopping, I found these new things from the Maybelline section in my local Watsons. At first, I disregarded it because I don't really use pressed powders that much. (I use baby powder XD) But what made me buy this product is it's promising claims and based from the reviews online, I thought it was a great deal so I went ahead and bought it,
PACKAGING
It came in this cute little white packaging. It actually looks exactly like their pink ones but I think I find this cuter than that. It's just made up of plastic with "Maybelline" in it.
They came in refill compact and a compact with mirror and a different compartment for the sponge. I got the refill ones since I just really wanted to test it out and I was not really sure what my shade was so I decided to pick this one up (I actually like its size too, perfect size for my makeup bag)
Though it didn't come with mirror, I like that even if it was a refill, it still have sponge (useful) and a plastic thingy that separates the product and the sponge (Hygiene!)
Here's what the back of the refill pack looks like.
PRODUCT
Honestly, when I first got it, the shade was lighter than my skin tone. I looked like a ghost when I wear it. But since my skin is getting lighter (since I rarely go out and discovered a thing called umbrella and sunscreen), it actually matches me now.
I usually use this with my powder brush and I always reach out for it.. Here's a swatch of the powder.
Here's when it is blended in.
It has this distinctive smell. It's not a really bad smell, it smells good actually but if you're sensitive to smell, you better sniff it from the samples before buying it.
Here's the list of ingredients if you're interested.
PERFORMANCE
I use this with a big fluffy brush most of the time. I just use it alone right after I'm done with my skin care routine.
It does mattify my face and it evens out my redness. You'll probably need concealer if you have lots of scarring or imperfections to cover though. (I appreciate that they placed the manufacturing date :))
It claims that it is the no touchup powder foundation but my face gets oily with anything! This powder can't control my oils just like all the powders I've used. It may not have mattified my face all day, (I get oily after 4 hours), I wouldn't mind retouching with this powder. It doesn't cake up on my face, unlike the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder that it cakes up especially on my forehead.
WRAP UP
Overall, I really like this powder. For PHP199, it's pretty good and is widely available in supermarkets and maybelline counters. It feels so smooth on the face and given that I really do sweat alot because of the hot weather in my city, I give it two thumbs up! :)
How about you? Have you tried this product yet? What are your thoughts? Comment below to also help the other readers.
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That's all guys! I hope you find this review helpful.
~Jeni
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