This finely milled, loose face powder by The Body Shop($16) has been my summer staple & I'm so glad to have tried it out in spite of the mixed reviews. I got mine in #03 which comes with quite a bit of coverage and does a great job of setting my makeup. I use it over moisturizer, tinted moisturizer and foundation. It does not provide a complete matte finish, rather a semi-matte finish which I kinda like.
If you have oily skin, you may have to touch up every 4 hours or so to keep the oilies at bay. I like to apply this with a dense kabuki brush or a fluffy powder brush. Works fine with a powder puff too, but I prefer a light dusting of this for a more natural look. I love the classy packaging and the amount of product in there. The sifter arrangement is not the easiest to handle or travel with. It can get quite messy while in a hurry. But, I can overlook that since I love the weightless feel and the smooth texture.
I have no complaints from the product itself except that I wish there were more than just four shades available. If you are on the look out for an affordable, loose setting powder that comes with just a teeny bit coverage, I would highly recommend this!
Have you tried The Body Shop Loose Face Powder? Do you like it? I'd love to know!
Thnx for the review! I have been on a lookout for a loose powder over my moisturizer..Will give this a try!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried any of the makeup products from TBS...tried the mineral powder foundation once in store and while it looked amazing in store, I had a very oily face by the end of the day :(
ReplyDeleteI had a look at this last time I was at The Body Shop, they also had a moistureblend one..but when I went through the products, I couldn't find anything moistureblend written on them on the shelf, only the loose powder. I love my laura mercier translucent powder so much, don't think I will ever replace it. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI love finding new powders! My favorite one is the MAC Blot Powder. It takes care of all the oil and shine on my face. I just hit pan on it!
ReplyDeleteHave been hearing raves about this one...But whenever I wanna pick it up, a devil inside me says...why this? why not mAC blot :-(
ReplyDelete@Natasha - You're welcome!It works great over moisturizer. Let me know if you like it :)
ReplyDelete@Rads - I've heard a few complaints about the mineral foundation. This does control oil but not for long. You may like it :D
ReplyDelete@Justine - Thanks! So glad to hear the LM one works for you. I'm yet to see the moistureblend one. Will check it out next time :D
ReplyDelete@Chris - A lot of people like MAC Blot :) I have dry skin, so not sure if it's gonna work on me :(
ReplyDelete@Poorni - hahaha You must pick it up. I don't think it has super oil control properties but,it works great as a setting powder :D
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