Hello everyone! Today we are going to watch another battle of the beauty occur. Today's battle features some of the face powders that I have tried over the past several months. Before the battle begins, let me share with you some information about my skin type as well as the way that I tend to use face powders.
First, let's discuss my skin type. I have oily skin so when I am testing out a face powder, I want it to help keep my face looking matte and not shiny. I also want it to not mix with the oils on my face and change color. I want my face powder to be long lasting.
Now, let's discuss how I tend to use my face powders. I generally only use concealer and powder on my face. I want my face powder to be able to help my concealer with perfecting my face. On occasions that I do wear foundation, I want my face powder to be able to set the foundation and keep my skin looking fresh all day.
So now that you know about my skin type and my expectations for my face powder.....Let the battle commence!
The first powder in this battle is the NYC Smooth Skin BB Radiance powder.
As you can see the packaging of this powder is very simple. The powder snaps shut easily. The mirror included with this powder is located on top of the inside of the lid with a clear plastic sheet separating the powder from the included sponge. The label is located on the back of the packaging. I have this powder in the shade 001 Naturally Beige. One thing to note about the shades of this powder is that I believe there were only 3 or 4 shades to choose from. I bought my powder from Walmart and it is by far the cheapest powder of the three today at the price range of $3 to $5
Some of the claims made by this product include:
"Smooth Skin BB Radiance Perfecting Powder for perfect and natural complexion."
"Improves the appearance of your skin and evens skin tone."
"Smooths fine lines and minimizes the appearance of pores."
"Its lightweight and long lasting formula matifies and covers imperfections for a perfect velvet finish."
"For all skin types."
Some of the things that drew me into trying this powder was the name with "BB Radiance" because the few BB creams that I have tried before I had liked and I have never seen that type of product as a powder. I do think the texture of this powder is very smooth like the name states. When I first applied this powder to my skin, it did help improve the appearance of my overall skin complexion and texture. Unfortunately, throughout the day, this powder did not help keep me matte. As the day went on I found myself having to touch up my powder every few hours because my skin would start to appear shiny. I am going to keep this powder though, because I want to try it out on my skin during the winter months when my skin is more of a dry skin type.
Overall, if you do have dry skin or normal skin I would recommend this powder to you. But if you have oily skin like I do I would not suggest using this during the warmer months.
The second powder in this battle is the Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless.
The shape of this packaging is very unique for face powders. This is the only face powder of the three in the battle that has a square package. I liked the square shape of this powder. I think it is very sleek and also makes it easy to store in my makeup bag. The label for this powder is also located on the back of the packaging. The lid to this powder also snaps shut and the mirror included is located underneath the powder, which also can house a sponge. I bought this powder also at Walmart with a Maybelline $1 off coupon. This powder was priced in the middle of the other two at around $7 to $8. There are several shades of this powder, and the shade also matches with the line of foundations that are also apart of the Matte and Poreless line. My shade is 120 Classic Ivory.
The claims of this powder include:
"For normal to oily skin"
"Natural pore less looking finish"
"Up to 12 hour wear"
"Long lasting shine control"
I was interested in this powder because of the "Matte and Poreless" claim to it since I do have oily skin and that is one of the main factors that I am searching for in a powder. This powder I noticed is better with a lighter hand because it can tend to look rather cakey fast. This powder did wear longer on me than the NYC powder, but I was still having to touch up too often. My oil and shine was still breaking through this powder. I did also notice that on days that I have a few more breakouts than normal, this powder throughout the day would cling to those spots making them stand out.
I also think that even though this powder is aimed towards both oily and normal skin, it is best suited for normal/combination skin.
The third and final powder in this battle is the Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Face Powder.
The packaging of this face powder is a similar shape to the NYC powder, but it is somewhat thicker. The location of the mirror, and in this case small brush, is similar to the Maybelline powder because it is also located underneath the powder. The shade range of this powder is very slim. I believe that there were only 2 or 3 shades available. My shade is Translucent. I also bought this powder at Walmart. This powder is the most expensive of the three powders in this battle coming in at around $11 to $12.
The claims of this powder include:
"Minerals such as Mica and Silica provide a smooth, "second skin" feel and finish."
"Delivers a natural finish by gently absorbing oil without drying and helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines."
"For extra sensitive or breakout-prone skin."
"Minimalist formula helps reduce irritation and breakouts."
"Contains SPF 16."
What brought me to discover this powder was a girl that I watch on YouTube who had similar sounding concerns that I have. Her YouTube channel is Lilfeefifofum if you are interested in checking out her channel. But I had heard her talk about this powder in a few of her videos and the last time that I was at the store I decided to finally check it out. This powder does help make your skin look smooth and flawless. I also really like the fact that it has at least some SPF in it. I have noticed with this powder that throughout the day your skin just keeps looking better. I also only had to touch up my skin once or twice throughout my eight hour shift at work. I think this powder is really good for oily skin in the summer.
The winner of this battle for me is the Physicians Formula Mineral Powder. I feel like it has been the best at completing the tasks that I have wanted out of a face powder. It keeps my face looking smooth and flawless throughout the day, even in the hot summer heat. It also helps keep my oily skin at bay. I would highly recommend this powder if you also have oily skin. I know I will definitely be repurchasing this powder.
Well I hope this battle has helped you when you go on your next trip to the drugstore looking for your next face powder. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment or send me an email to KatchingUpWithKaitlyn@gmail.com Thanks so much for reading.
Until next time....
XOXO,
Kaitlyn
