I've been using this loose powder since past few days and I am already so much in love with it, that I couldn't stop myself from reviewing it here. Apparently, this also happens to be my first loose powder too. I have oily combination skin and till date I have used only compact powders from various brands to fight the oil on my face.
Below is the finish it gave to my face. I've not applied any foundation in this look - just the concealer under the eyes and topped it up with this powder all over my face:
With onset of summers, my oily glands have become even more active and make me look like frying pan more often now. I’ve always found it quite difficult to keep my face matte and shine-free for longer durations, especially during summers. I usually have to do touch ups every 2-3 hours if I am sitting in an air conditioned environment. While staying in the environment without AC, I usually have to apply compact every 1-2 hours to keep oil at bay.
Having said that, when I began to use this particular face powder, I was quite amazed at its results and long lasting effects. I still wanted to test it for at least 5-6 days before reviewing it here and I must say that I am quite impressed!
About Mattify Cosmetics Original Loose Face powder
Price: $7.99
Quantity:(30 gram sifter jar) 12g net
Directions and Instructions:
My experience with this face powder:
When I saw the powder at first, the white color kind of scared me a bit as I feared that it might give my skin whitish cast or make my face look like a ghost (the way talcs did, when I used to apply them on my face as a kid). Anyways, I felt it safe to first read the instructions that were provided to me by Mattify Cosmetics and I was quite amazed to read what the powder offered.
The first day I simply applied it on my face, without any cream, moisturizer or base and went out for grocery shopping. I came back home after spending 4-5 hours at the super market nearest to my place, buying grocery, standing in lines, and struggling with so much crowd that even air conditioners failed to take care of the heat. Usually during such times, my face sweats a lot, my T-zone becomes super oily and I get super annoyed of everything, and end up looking like an irritated sissy girl who loves to throw unnecessary tantrums.
This time, it was only the little sweat on my forehead, but no oil at all. The experience baffled me a lot and I started using it daily. I even apply it lightly on my face before applying a moisturizer or foundation, and then top my face again with this powder. The matte effect just gets sealed and stays like that for 6 hours at the least, when I am spending my time in AC which I believe is a great thing as I have to do touch up only after 5-6 hours instead of every 2-3 hours now.
Below are some pics:
Below is the finish it gave to my face. I've not applied any foundation in this look - just the concealer under the eyes and topped it up with this powder all over my face:
Below are some pros and cons that I've experienced from this powder:
Pros:
1) Loose powder that gives great coverage for oily/combination skin and gives a subtle matte effect which looks quite natural and glowy.
2) I like the fact that matte effect stays for as long as 5-6 hours when I spend time in AC. Without AC I've experienced a good matte result for 4-5 hours from this powder.
3) The powder is white, though very translucent, fine and silky in texture and just blends easily into the skin without leaving anything on my face except a nice healthy glow.
4) You need a very little amount to work for your face, so it will run a long way.
5) It never caused any itching or allergic reactions to my skin.
6) It never broke me out. Also, it can be used by both men and women.
7) It is fragrance free, which I quite like about face powders.
8) Price for the quantity and quality makes it quite affordable.
Cons:
1) I have to be super careful in using it, which I believe isn't actually a con. Loose face powders need to be handled carefully if you don't want the powder to spread everywhere around you. I usually shake the jar, tap on the lid to let go off the excess, carefully open the lid, swirl a fluffy brush on the inner parts of the lid and apply the powder on my face. Though I've managed to work it well, I need to practice more as I am still not able to carry it with me to my office to do touch ups after 5-6 hours, for the fear of spilling it here and there. I use another compact for that.
2) The powder claims to give matte effect for 8 hours, which I feel is a bit over-stated. For my oily-combination skin it kept oil at bay for max 6 hours when I am in air conditioned environment. While I am outside and facing the hot climate in India, I've experienced a staying power of 4-5 hours, which I still feel is pretty good as compared to other compacts that just melt and vanish in 1 hour of heat.
Overall verdict: This is the best mattifying powder I've used till date and I am absolutely in love with it. Oil and shiny face is something I detest a lot and since it has worked well in keeping my face oil free for much longer duration than any other powder or compact, I definitely give it thumbs up!
Rating: 4/5
Have you tried Mattify's Original Loose powder? Share your experience with me in your comments.
Note: PR Sample; my honest opinion
Note: PR Sample; my honest opinion