- Description
- Claims
- Application
- First Application
- Effectiveness
1. Description: This is a creamy powder in a simple black compact. It has a half-moon shaped mirror and it has a sponge separated from beneath the powder. It has 9g/0.3 oz worth of products and sells for $12.50 at Ulta (above is a direct link for the product). Its top 5 main ingredients are: talc, mica, silica, dimethicone, and nylon-12. This may be an issue for those with sensitive skin as talc can clog pores. Nevertheless, I did not get any breakouts from this (mind you, I have acne prone skin). I also appreciate the fact that this product caters to pink, yellow, and neutral undertones. As you can see, mine is in the shade Warm. It is appropriate for my summer, tanned shade. This suited me when I was more NC40.
2. Claims: According to Ulta:
ULTA's Active Wear Wet & Dry Pressed Powder Foundation is a creamy, moisturizing formula that provides a flawless, luminous finish. The formula glides effortlessly onto the skin; skin feels smooth and comfortable on application. An innovative blend of ingredients ensures the powder adheres to the skin for a look that last and last. Use the formula wet or dry for adjustable coverage. Go on, take it to the test!
- Creamy, moisturizing formula.
- Luminous finish.
- Long wear.
- Adjustable coverage.
- Can be used wet or dry.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and imperfections.
- Suitable for all skin types.
3. Application: Although Ulta states that this can be used wet or dry, I prefer using my powder dry. I used a flat top kabuki brush for the product.
4. First Application: For my first application, I used this as my foundation over the Maybelline Age Rewind concealer in medium. I was surprised at its light to medium coverage. However, it is no MAC Studio Fix powder foundation (my HG powder foundation FOR LIFE). As for performance during my first time wearing this, it did pretty well. It was ridiculously powdery, but that's a given because it is a powder. It lasted for 6 hours on a hot, humid summer day in Houston. It also lasted on my oily skin. I reapplied once, and that did the job. (Note: I often use a setting spray after putting on makeup. I used the NYX Matte finishing spray during this time).
5. Effectiveness: I've been using this powder foundation for almost a month. I have already hit pan! But, that is most likely because I needed to use a lot of it for full coverage. Also, when this is used as a finishing powder on top of foundation (e.g., L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation), it tends to get cakey. Does it control for oil? Eh...it's okay. It does its best on a hot, humid summer day with some help from a mattifying/prolonging finishing spray (e.g., NYX Matte finishing spray). Currently, I have stopped using this because my tan is already fading. Nevertheless, this is a good, affordable powder foundation. Although this is not comparable to the MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation, this is a good alternative if you're trying to save money. Give it a try! If you're ever in my dilemma in which your powder is too dark for you, use it as a bronzer or as a contour powder. I'll be using this powder as a bronzer once I'm done with my NYC Sunny Bronzer (see this post for the reason why: Project 10 Pan!)
Hope ya'll enjoyed!
Aly
