Make-up Basics: Sephora Powder

I try to stay relatively gender neutral, and not spend loads of time talking about make-up.  Even though there are loads of products, and I have a fair number of opinions on them!  Occasionally, though, I can branch out without feeling guilty, and this is a basic that is especially useful in the summertime.


In general, powder helps your foundation last longer, can be a smoothing touch-up, and is VERY useful when photos are being taken.  My one nod out to the men of the world and this post is- if you're having a heavy day of photos (wedding or similar) you actually do want a skin matched powder to be applied and occasionally touched up.  You don't have to have it over anything, just to break the shiny.


So I know there are varying ways to approach foundation, cover-up, and powders, but I've never been a fan of the all in one type.  For any other combination, the powder will really help, and it can be applied very lightly and help ease lines.  I personally apply it with a powder brush, for which you can get away with lower quality ones more than with any other make-up brush. That said, I have been SO happy with my nicer one, and it has been hugely durable besides.

I do realise that if you live in the UK, this is a bit of an ask.  Practically every other country has Sephora, so you can pick it up on holiday easily, but still an unfortunate thing.  In my humble opinion, its worth it - I haven't had as much luck with any other powders, and its fairly inexpensive as well.

Match your skintone perfectly, or get the warm version of your skin-shade (it depends slightly on whose advice you listen to.)  I use D20, and they come with a mirror and pad.  The mirror is only slightly useful, I prefer the one in my Smashbox cream eyeliner palette, but it is better than nothing!


Cost 1-10 with ten the most expensive: 3
Value for money 1-10 with ten being the best: 5
Durability 1-10 with ten being the most: 5 (It does last, but not forever.  Touch-ups are required.  Also, they are occasionally prone to shattering within their case, which makes them useable but go faster, and slightly messier.)
Usefulness 1-10 with ten being the most: 8
Importance 1-10 with 10 being the most: 7
Smile Factor 1-10 with ten being the most: 2 
Cool Factor: 1-10 with ten being the most: 3

*Do I think its the best in its field: NO
*Could I live without it: YES, BUT MY LIFE WOULDN'T BE AS GOOD
*Target gender, age range, and possible further demographic targets : Adults, Teenagers, Female, Special Events, Anyone getting their photos taken 

Disclaimer: No financial interest in this company and no-one else asked me to do this review.