Another edition of Face-Off – this time for Pressed Powders. I’ve tried several, so there will probably be a second edition of this Face-Off.
L to R: Revlon Nearly Naked, Sephora MicroSmooth Baked Powder, MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural
The Contenders:
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder
Sephora MicroSmooth Baked Powder
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural
From the inside (please excuse the eyelash glue…)
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder: This drugstore powder is (obviously) the cheapest of the 3. I also feel like this is nice for the drugstore, but it doesn’t keep oil at bay for as long as I would like. My skin is incredibly oily, so for people with more normal skin, this could be a nice choice. The look with this powder is finished but natural, and a good contender for drugstore budgets.
Sephora MicroSmooth Baked Powder – This is obviously more expensive than the drugstore powder, but not unaffordable. I love how this keeps oil at bay and finishes a liquid foundation. It also has great coverage and a wide range of shades – shockingly specific, especially compared to the other 2 in this Face-Off. I’ve clearly run out of this, but it is amazing.
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural – The coverage of this is great, but the color match is a little off. It does keep my skin looking finished, but with the wrong foundation, it can look a little too orange or patchy. The coverage is insane for a “powder.” I like to wear this with a concealer as a full face, and it’s a nice “no fuss” product for lazy days.
The Winner
This Face-Off Winner…by a close margin…is the Sephora Microsmooth Baked Powder!
Part 2 is coming soon, will Sephora still be the winner?
Karen's Corner 