Too Faced Primed & Poreless Pressed Powder

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Packaging:
A palm sized, round pastel pink compact with a snap shut closure. The lid features a raised antique pattern all around the edge with a raised gold foiled scripture 'Too Faced' text in the centre. This does open all the way with some resistance is stays at your desired position. The backside of the compact has product shade, weight and details. The underside of the lid is a full sized mirror. The powder pan has a thick gold foiled lined surrounding it and a line pattern pressed into the pan.

The powder pan lifts up to reveal a deeper compartment that houses a too faced branded power puff. This does make the whole height of the compact quite thick for storage but great features a durable packing for on the go.

Smell/Taste:
None.

Colour:
Very pale pink white but is translucent once sheered out on the face. Light pigmentation with a matte finish.

Formula/ Texture:
This is a thin, smooth and velvety powder. It applies very easily with a brush or the included powder puff. There is powder kick up (& therefore wastage) if you go in with a heavy hand when using a brush. This is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe.

It is best applied in a tapping motion rather then swiping; tapping into the powder and tapping onto the face. This way the powder sinks into and meshes with the skin. I've found dusting the powder on create a powdery look as this is so velvety and sits on top of the face.

I've learnt the hard way that dusting/sweeping the powder on uses more product and you'll go through the powder at a faster rate. Outside of this it does apply evenly, no patchiness, breakdowns, no oxidisation or skin irritations.

It is a colourless powder once sheered out so it's not going to add colour or coverage to the face. This is great if you change skin tone a lot! It sets the face, smoothing it out creating a flawless look to the skin. Having a heavy hand will

It does reduce pore size AND the best part, it keeps shine away all day until I remove my makeup off, which typically is about 10 hours. It does have vitamin A & C and mulberry extract to help brighten the skin for an radiant look without the shimmer.

I really enjoy this and love the results more than I thought I would! If I would have it my way, I'd love this to be slimmer.

Available:
From Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au for $44 for 10g/0.35oz.

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