new MAC studio Waterweight Powder/Pressed, $36, offered meow
Let’s break it down, babe.
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What is it? Well, I’m happy you asked! It’s a new line of $36 medium-buildable pressed powder offered now in the long-term line.
It has a split pan with two shades, one warmer than the other, so you can personalize your color.
—-> I like this concept as well as desire more brands would do this! Heck, I’m always mixing shades anyway.
MAC states it’s for all skin types, however it’s supposed to be particularly great for typical as well as dry skin…or so they state (more on this in a few).
The plastic compact feels sturdy as well as considerable (yay!). It likewise includes two applicators — a sponge as well as a deal with brush.
It’s offered in 11 shades (Dark Deepest, Dark Deep, Dark, medium Deep, medium Dark, medium Golden, medium Plus, Medium, Light Plus, Light, additional Light).
I wear medium Golden, which is a great match for my NC42 skin.
I believe women as well as gents who want 1) oil control, 2) quite great protection (one or two layers quickly hides hyperpigmentation as well as unequal skin tone) as well as 3) a matte surface should provide it a try.
At least for me, this powder is a bit tricky since when I layer it on top of foundations as well as concealers, my skin looks dry (it’s truly noticeable around the fine lines on my forehead), as well as my makeup looks heavy (you can see it in action right here as well as here).
Between the opaque protection (even though it’s referred to as medium), the matte surface as well as my *ahem* age, this isn’t the most forgiving powder in the world. I mean, it’s not like I can see the powder grains or anything. In fact, the powder itself is extremely finely milled, however when it’s used on top of other deal with products, it’s just more…Insta-glam wonderful than I’m utilized to these days. I don’t even venture as much as medium protection that commonly anymore.
But if I just wear this on its own without concealer or foundation, or with, like, a primer or an illuminating lotion (like BECCA Backlight or MAC Strobe Cream), as well as I douse my skin with MAC Fix+ afterward, then I like it… It looks natural as well as gets the task done.
Even by itself, though, it isn’t going to replace my number one MAC powder love, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural.
It reminds me of Chanel’s loose powder, as well as if you want moderately opaque protection in a line with a great shade selection, as well as you have oily or typical skin, I believe it’s definitely worth a try.
Extra Light, Light, Light Plums, Medium, medium Plus, medium Golden, medium Dark
Medium Deep, Dark, Dark Deep, Dark Deepest
Swatches of all 11 shades
Your friendly community beauty addict,
Karen