So last time I was in Nottingham visiting my friends I picked up this little beauty with my Mac gift card which I had left over from my birthday back in April. There isn't a Mac store near me so I always have to pay it a visit if I am in Nottingham - it would be rude not to.
This apparently is Mac's latest product - skin finish powder which is used as a setting notion over your foundation. Now I did originally plan on buying the studio fix powder foundation, something my good friend uses and recommended. However after speaking with one of the in-store consultants she recommended I try this product instead for a flawless finish. Unlike the studio fix powder foundation, this product is solely for finishing purposes and therefore less likely to clog up your pores I imagine. I was a bit hesitant at first to part with my gift card and an extra £3 as I was looking to build extra coverage but I thought it would be nice to try something new on the market for a change.
I must say I am rather disappointed with this product. Unlike my previous powder by Rimmel, you can't really tell you have got it on and my skin has been rather oily lately which is unusual. I definitely don't think its worth the money as I cannot tell the difference between this and my drug-store Rimmel powder which I have been using for as long as I can remember. I must say I am not a huge fan of expensive make-up, let alone powders. As long as the powder does the job and sets your foundation, who cares about the price tag. However, I must admit it was nice to spend that extra bit of money in turn for a better quality product and finish, or so I thought anyway. I was also getting pretty annoyed at the fact that my Rimmel powder kept smashing in my handbag as it reached the end of its days...
This powder may be light to the skin and add a nice sheen to the face but in terms of setting your foundation, I don't think it does a great job at all and I often find myself reapplying this throughout the day. I won't be purchasing this product again.
Such a shame you didn't get along with this product! Im yet to try any Mac setting powders.
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I know I was really looking forward to using it but I suppose it's not for everybody! Definitely want to try some of their other products still. Thanks for stopping by :) xo
Deletewhat a shame you did not get a long with this, it can be annoying when we buy something and it does not work so well.
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I know! At least I know now though. Thanks for stopping by :) xx
DeleteThat sucks your not getting along with the product after spending so much money! I hate it when that happens! Does MAC have new packaging by the way? I haven't been there in a good while and none of my products have that kind of packaging x
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I know so disappointing :( but I had my free voucher anyway!! I think this one is new yeah!! I love their packaging.
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Such a shame, especially as I heard MAC base products are supposedly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree in that I don't think it's worth splurging on some beauty products if the drugstore offering does just as good a job as the high end one! x
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Yeah I thought so but may be my skin type. I have oily skin and am really particular with my products! It could also be because it's summer so my skin is more oily and therefore my products not working as well. Yeah I think drugstore products are often just as good. Mac can be overrated in my opinion. xxx
DeleteThats so disappointing! On my super oily skin I've been loving the Sop and Glory One Heck of A Blot powder and the Bourjois Healthy Mix powder :) x
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Oo I will have to try that! I love soap & glory products. Have you tried the healthy mix Bourjois foundation? I have heard this isn't great for oily skin xx
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