Do you have oily skin? Because I do. I can't use liquid foundation alone. I always have to top it off with powder. I usually use my Maybelline Clear Smooth All in One Foundation for more coverage, but I've heard that loose powders work best since they're finely milled.
I've tried the Nichido Finishing Powder and I think it's okay but it doesn't really last that long and it may fade away in blotches so it looks weird. However, when you use the Nichido powder alone, it's great. It has that milky smell that I actually like. I sometimes even use it for my hair when my roots are oily.
So I've researched about mattifying loose powders that are affordable but are still of good quality and I found that this Essence Fix & Matte Translucent Loose Powder and the ELF HD Powder had great reviews. However, some complained about the ELF powder since it caused them to break out or that the velvety finish would not last long and would instead make them look blotchy or something. On the other hand, I wasn't too sure about the Essence one either since there weren't too many reviews BUT all the reviews that were available gave it a perfect score.
I had the option to either buy the ELF powder from a seller online since it was not available in the Philippines or to go to SM Makati and buy the Essence powder. Of course I ended up getting this one since it was more available, it had better reviews and it was much more affordable. (the ELF powder was over 300 pesos while the Essence one was around 250 php)
SO HERE'S MY REVIEW:
I LOVE IT. It is finely milled so it makes pores less visible and it is just easy to apply. It does last long. However, it's incredibly hot here in the Philippines right now so it does not completely keep the oil at bay but it still does the job. IT DOES NOT COME WITH A POWDER PUFF. This means that it's gonna be messy when you bring it with you everywhere since holes inside the jar will not be sealed or covered. However, you can buy your own powder puff and just put in the jar. I actually used the one that was included in my Nichido Finishing Powder.
PROS AND CONS:
PROS:
I am loving Essence right now btw. <3
I hope they open more stalls.
I've tried the Nichido Finishing Powder and I think it's okay but it doesn't really last that long and it may fade away in blotches so it looks weird. However, when you use the Nichido powder alone, it's great. It has that milky smell that I actually like. I sometimes even use it for my hair when my roots are oily.
So I've researched about mattifying loose powders that are affordable but are still of good quality and I found that this Essence Fix & Matte Translucent Loose Powder and the ELF HD Powder had great reviews. However, some complained about the ELF powder since it caused them to break out or that the velvety finish would not last long and would instead make them look blotchy or something. On the other hand, I wasn't too sure about the Essence one either since there weren't too many reviews BUT all the reviews that were available gave it a perfect score.
I had the option to either buy the ELF powder from a seller online since it was not available in the Philippines or to go to SM Makati and buy the Essence powder. Of course I ended up getting this one since it was more available, it had better reviews and it was much more affordable. (the ELF powder was over 300 pesos while the Essence one was around 250 php)
I LOVE IT. It is finely milled so it makes pores less visible and it is just easy to apply. It does last long. However, it's incredibly hot here in the Philippines right now so it does not completely keep the oil at bay but it still does the job. IT DOES NOT COME WITH A POWDER PUFF. This means that it's gonna be messy when you bring it with you everywhere since holes inside the jar will not be sealed or covered. However, you can buy your own powder puff and just put in the jar. I actually used the one that was included in my Nichido Finishing Powder.
Like I said it is affordable at only around 250Php and it's available in SM Megamall, SM Makati, and SM Mall of Asia so it isn't available in all SM branches BUT it is a new brand here so they might open stalls in different malls soon as well. *Here's to hoping* Also, this product did not break me out. YAY!
You can apply this with either a flat top brush or a powder puff, but I like using a powder puff for a more even distribution, plus I think that doing so may distribute more product on to your face. But don't worry, it isn't cakey at all.
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| I'm actually using the powder in this pic but I didn't realize that it was blurry til now -_- |
PROS AND CONS:
PROS:
- finely milled
- easy application
- affordable (below 260Php)
- long lasting
- comparable to MAC's Prep+Prime Translucent Powder
- did not break me out
- no weird smell
- easy to apply
CONS:
- no powder puff so it may be messy to carry it around
- not available in all department stores (yet)
RATING: 9/10
I am loving Essence right now btw. <3
I hope they open more stalls.
