NYX HD Finishing Powder Banana

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Packaging:
Palm sized, slim black compact with a clear lid and black text and a snap shut closure. The hinge has some resistance to it which means the lid doesn't flop about. There is room for a small powder puff/ brush to take this the handbag.

Smell/Taste:
None.

Colour:
Banana - light yellow. Light coverage.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thin, almost chalky consistency. It feels very lightweight on the skin and does kick up a little powder when tapped.

The HD component of this formula is targeted to soften lines which I find this does. The front says the powder is mineral based but I can't find anything that elaborates on this benefit to the skin. Apart from this, the powder seems to be a stock standard formula. Longevity with this is 8 hours on me.

I can't use this much around my nose otherwise it sits on top of my pores and makes them a little more obvious to me. It does add a brighter effect under my eyes and doesn't cake, create a white cast or cause any skin irritations.

It does a great job of reducing shine so I feel like oily and combination skin types will like to use this all over the face. Dry and normal skin type girls may find this too matte for them.

Available:
Only from Ulta Beauty stores, ulta.com for US$10 for 8g/0.28oz.

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